SLND (Southland Holdings) Beneish M-Score: -4.18 (As of Jul. 07, 2026)


SLND Southland Holdings Inc SLND
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Price $0.66
GF Value $2.55
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What is Southland Holdings Beneish M-Score?

Southland Holdings SLND -3.68% 41 Beneish M-Score is -4.18 as of Jul. 07, 2026. GuruFocus rates SLND with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.55 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,700 Construction companies, Southland Holdings ranks better than 96% on this metric.

The zones of discrimination for M-Score is as such:

An M-Score of equal or less than -1.78 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
An M-Score of greater than -1.78 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Good Sign:

Beneish M-Score -4.18 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Southland Holdings's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

SLND' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.78   Med: -3.72   Max: -0.95
Current: -4.18

During the past 7 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Southland Holdings was -0.95. The lowest was -4.78. And the median was -3.72.


Southland Holdings Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Southland Holdings's Beneish M-Score can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Southland Holdings Beneish M-Score Chart

Southland Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 0.00 -0.96 -3.64 -4.69

Southland Holdings Quarterly Data
Dec20 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -3.79 -4.78 -3.95 -4.69 -4.18

SLND vs RITR, ZDAI, ONEG: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Southland Holdings's Beneish M-Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Beneish M-Score data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Southland Holdings Beneish M-Score vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Southland Holdings's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Southland Holdings's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Southland Holdings Beneish M-Score Calculation

The M-score was created by Professor Messod Beneish. Instead of measuring the bankruptcy risk (Altman Z-Score) or business trend (Piotroski F-Score), M-score can be used to detect the risk of earnings manipulation. This is the original research paper on M-score.

The M-Score Variables:

The M-score of Southland Holdings for today is based on a combination of the following eight different indices:

M=-4.84+0.92 * DSRI+0.528 * GMI+0.404 * AQI+0.892 * SGI+0.115 * DEPI
=-4.84+0.92 * 1.054+0.528 * 0.2585+0.404 * 0.9203+0.892 * 0.7569+0.115 * 0.9835
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.2152+4.679 * -0.224252-0.327 * 1.0561
=-4.18

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

This Year (Mar26) TTM:Last Year (Mar25) TTM:
Total Receivables was $619.8 Mil.
Revenue was 172.405 + 103.957 + 213.343 + 215.382 = $705.1 Mil.
Gross Profit was -4.756 + -193.377 + 3.275 + 13.363 = $-181.5 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $678.5 Mil.
Total Assets was $928.1 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $111.2 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $22.3 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $60.1 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $527.4 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $231.3 Mil.
Net Income was -28.352 + -216.413 + -75.269 + -10.306 = $-330.3 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0.221 + 0.345 + 0.689 + 0.241 = $1.5 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -133.865 + 9.688 + -0.532 + 0.996 = $-123.7 Mil.
Total Receivables was $777.0 Mil.
Revenue was 239.486 + 267.25 + 173.32 + 251.512 = $931.6 Mil.
Gross Profit was 21.48 + 7.666 + -51.105 + -40.022 = $-62.0 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $885.0 Mil.
Total Assets was $1,202.9 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $123.2 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $24.2 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $65.3 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $638.3 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $292.9 Mil.




1. DSRI = Days Sales in Receivables Index

Measured as the ratio of Revenue in Total Receivables in year t to year t-1.

A large increase in DSR could be indicative of revenue inflation.

DSRI=(Receivables_t / Revenue_t) / (Receivables_t-1 / Revenue_t-1)
=(619.825 / 705.087) / (776.978 / 931.568)
=0.879076 / 0.834054
=1.054

2. GMI = Gross Margin Index

Measured as the ratio of gross margin in year t-1 to gross margin in year t.

Gross margin has deteriorated when this index is above 1. A firm with poorer prospects is more likely to manipulate earnings.

GMI=GrossMargin_t-1 / GrossMargin_t
=(GrossProfit_t-1 / Revenue_t-1) / (GrossProfit_t / Revenue_t)
=(-61.981 / 931.568) / (-181.495 / 705.087)
=-0.066534 / -0.257408
=0.2585

3. AQI = Asset Quality Index

AQI is the ratio of asset quality in year t to year t-1.

Asset quality is measured as the ratio of non-current assets other than Property, Plant and Equipment to Total Assets.

AQI=(1 - (CurrentAssets_t + PPE_t) / TotalAssets_t) / (1 - (CurrentAssets_t-1 + PPE_t-1) / TotalAssets_t-1)
=(1 - (678.543 + 111.245) / 928.078) / (1 - (884.954 + 123.214) / 1202.929)
=0.149007 / 0.161906
=0.9203

4. SGI = Sales Growth Index

Ratio of Revenue in year t to sales in year t-1.

Sales growth is not itself a measure of manipulation. However, growth companies are likely to find themselves under pressure to manipulate in order to keep up appearances.

SGI=Sales_t / Sales_t-1
=Revenue_t / Revenue_t-1
=705.087 / 931.568
=0.7569

5. DEPI = Depreciation Index

Measured as the ratio of the rate of Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization in year t-1 to the corresponding rate in year t.

DEPI greater than 1 indicates that assets are being depreciated at a slower rate. This suggests that the firm might be revising useful asset life assumptions upwards, or adopting a new method that is income friendly.

DEPI=(Depreciation_t-1 / (Depreciaton_t-1 + PPE_t-1)) / (Depreciation_t / (Depreciaton_t + PPE_t))
=(24.246 / (24.246 + 123.214)) / (22.332 / (22.332 + 111.245))
=0.164424 / 0.167184
=0.9835

Note: If the Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization data is not available, we assume that the depreciation rate is constant and set the Depreciation Index to 1.

6. SGAI = Sales, General and Administrative expenses Index

The ratio of Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) to Sales in year t relative to year t-1.

SGA expenses index > 1 means that the company is becoming less efficient in generate sales.

SGAI=(SGA_t / Sales_t) / (SGA_t-1 /Sales_t-1)
=(60.101 / 705.087) / (65.345 / 931.568)
=0.085239 / 0.070145
=1.2152

7. LVGI = Leverage Index

The ratio of total debt to Total Assets in year t relative to yeat t-1.

An LVGI > 1 indicates an increase in leverage

LVGI=((LTD_t + CurrentLiabilities_t) / TotalAssets_t) / ((LTD_t-1 + CurrentLiabilities_t-1) / TotalAssets_t-1)
=((231.314 + 527.412) / 928.078) / ((292.86 + 638.288) / 1202.929)
=0.817524 / 0.774067
=1.0561

8. TATA = Total Accruals to Total Assets

Total accruals calculated as the change in working capital accounts other than cash less depreciation.

TATA=(IncomefromContinuingOperations_t - CashFlowsfromOperations_t) / TotalAssets_t
=(NetIncome_t - NonOperatingIncome_t - CashFlowsfromOperations_t) / TotalAssets_t
=(-330.34 - 1.496 - -123.713) / 928.078
=-0.224252

An M-Score of equal or less than -1.78 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator. An M-Score of greater than -1.78 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Southland Holdings has a M-score of -4.18 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of -4.18 mean?
Southland Holdings (SLND) has a Beneish M-Score of -4.18 as of Jul. 07, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Southland Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Southland Holdings ranks #68 out of 1700 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 4%.
Is Southland Holdings' Beneish M-Score too high?
Southland Holdings' current Beneish M-Score is -4.18. Based on the distribution chart, Southland Holdings ranks #68 out of 1700 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Southland Holdings has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southland Holdings' Beneish M-Score compare to RITR and ZDAI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Southland Holdings ranks #68 out of 1700 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Southland Holdings in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beneish M-Score for a Construction company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Construction industry context. However, Beneish M-Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Beneish M-Score mean?
A high Beneish M-Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Southland Holdings and its competitors. Southland Holdings's current Beneish M-Score is -4.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Southland Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southland Holdings (SLND) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.55, compared to a current price of $0.66 — trading 74.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -4.18. Southland Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Beneish M-Score calculated?
Beneish M-Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Southland Holdings (SLND), the current Beneish M-Score is -4.18 as of Jul. 07, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Southland Holdings (SLND) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southland Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.66 is trading 74.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.55. GuruFocus considers Southland Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SLND:

  • Beneish M-Score: -4.18
  • GF Value™: $2.55 vs. price of $0.66 (74.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 41/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SLND stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Southland Holdings Business Description

Address 1100 Kubota Drive, Grapevine, TX, USA, 76051
Southland Holdings Inc is an infrastructure construction company in North America. The company's infrastructure projects range from water conveyance systems and tunnels to long-span bridges and vertical structures. The company operates in two distinct segments: Civil and Transportation. The civil segment operates throughout North America and specializes in services that include the design and construction of water pipelines, pump stations, lift stations, water and wastewater treatment plants, concrete and structural steel, outfall, and tunneling. The transportation segment operates throughout North America and specializes in services that include the design and construction of bridges, roadways, marine, dredging, ship terminals and piers, and specialty structures and facilities.
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