SMDRF (Sierra Madre Gold And Silver) Beneish M-Score: 44.46 (As of Jun. 28, 2026) — Near Median


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What is Sierra Madre Gold And Silver Beneish M-Score?

Sierra Madre Gold And Silver SMDRF +2.02% 25 Beneish M-Score is 44.46 as of Jun. 28, 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 43.43. GuruFocus rates SMDRF with a GF Score™ of 25/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 684 Metals & Mining companies, Sierra Madre Gold And Silver ranks worse than 98.68% 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.

Warning Sign:

Beneish M-Score 44.46 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

The historical rank and industry rank for Sierra Madre Gold And Silver's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

SMDRF' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.42   Med: 43.43   Max: 44.46
Current: 44.46

During the past 6 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Sierra Madre Gold And Silver was 44.46. The lowest was 13.42. And the median was 43.43.


Sierra Madre Gold And Silver Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sierra Madre Gold And Silver'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.

Sierra Madre Gold And Silver Beneish M-Score Chart

Sierra Madre Gold And Silver Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
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Sierra Madre Gold And Silver Quarterly Data
Jun21 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 0.00 0.00 13.42 43.43 44.46

SMDRF vs HL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, Sierra Madre Gold And Silver'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.


Sierra Madre Gold And Silver Beneish M-Score vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Sierra Madre Gold And Silver's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sierra Madre Gold And Silver's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Sierra Madre Gold And Silver 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 Sierra Madre Gold And Silver 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 * 0.5466+0.528 * 0.6574+0.404 * 112.794+0.892 * 2.6184+0.115 * 0.8139
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.5606+4.679 * 0.025634-0.327 * 0.5767
=43.84

* 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 $3.97 Mil.
Revenue was 10.108 + 9.237 + 5.52 + 5.357 = $30.22 Mil.
Gross Profit was 3.61 + 4.638 + 1.704 + 1.288 = $11.24 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $19.39 Mil.
Total Assets was $65.81 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $40.47 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $1.06 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $5.51 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $5.01 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $2.88 Mil.
Net Income was 0.339 + 7.455 + 0.068 + 0.276 = $8.14 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0.03 + -0.238 + -0.109 + -0.067 = $-0.38 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 3.472 + 3.263 + -0.169 + 0.269 = $6.84 Mil.
Total Receivables was $2.77 Mil.
Revenue was 4.961 + 4.045 + 2.536 + 0 = $11.54 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1.356 + 1.218 + 0.248 + 0 = $2.82 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $4.33 Mil.
Total Assets was $36.18 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $31.83 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $0.68 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $3.75 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $2.14 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $5.38 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)
=(3.969 / 30.222) / (2.773 / 11.542)
=0.131328 / 0.240253
=0.5466

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)
=(2.822 / 11.542) / (11.24 / 30.222)
=0.244498 / 0.371914
=0.6574

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 - (19.394 + 40.472) / 65.812) / (1 - (4.329 + 31.825) / 36.183)
=0.090348 / 0.000801
=112.794

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
=30.222 / 11.542
=2.6184

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))
=(0.677 / (0.677 + 31.825)) / (1.063 / (1.063 + 40.472))
=0.020829 / 0.025593
=0.8139

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)
=(5.509 / 30.222) / (3.753 / 11.542)
=0.182284 / 0.32516
=0.5606

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)
=((2.875 + 5.005) / 65.812) / ((5.375 + 2.137) / 36.183)
=0.119735 / 0.207611
=0.5767

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
=(8.138 - -0.384 - 6.835) / 65.812
=0.025634

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.

Sierra Madre Gold And Silver has a M-score of 43.84 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of 44.46 mean?
Sierra Madre Gold And Silver (SMDRF) has a Beneish M-Score of 44.46 as of Jun. 28, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Sierra Madre Gold And Silver and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 43.43. Over the past decade, Sierra Madre Gold And Silver's Beneish M-Score has ranged from 13.42 to 44.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Sierra Madre Gold And Silver ranks #675 out of 684 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 98.7%.
Is Sierra Madre Gold And Silver's Beneish M-Score too high?
Sierra Madre Gold And Silver's current Beneish M-Score of 44.46 is near median its 10-year median of 43.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.42 to a high of 44.46. Based on the distribution chart, Sierra Madre Gold And Silver ranks #675 out of 684 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sierra Madre Gold And Silver has a GF Score™ of 25/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sierra Madre Gold And Silver's Beneish M-Score compare to HL?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Sierra Madre Gold And Silver ranks #675 out of 684 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Sierra Madre Gold And Silver in the lower half of its industry. Historically, Sierra Madre Gold And Silver's own Beneish M-Score has ranged from 13.42 to 44.46 over the past decade. 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Metals & Mining 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 Sierra Madre Gold And Silver and its competitors. Sierra Madre Gold And Silver's current Beneish M-Score is 44.46, which is near median its own 10-year median of 43.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sierra Madre Gold And Silver stock overvalued right now?
Sierra Madre Gold And Silver (SMDRF) has a current Beneish M-Score of 44.46. The current Beneish M-Score is 44.46, which is near median its 10-year median of 43.43. Sierra Madre Gold And Silver's overall GF Score™ is 25/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Sierra Madre Gold And Silver (SMDRF), the current Beneish M-Score is 44.46 as of Jun. 28, 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.

Sierra Madre Gold And Silver Business Description

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Address 1455 Bellevue Avenue, Suite 300, West Vancouver, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V7T 1C3
Sierra Madre Gold And Silver Ltd is a mineral extraction and exploration company. It holds a 100% interest in the Guitarra silver-gold mine located in Mexico. The Company also has a 100% interest in the Tepic mineral property located in Mexico, which is in the exploration stage. Its segments include the Guitarra silver-gold mine and Corporate and Other activities. The majority of the revenue is derived from the Guitarra silver-gold mine segment.
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