SRL (Scully Royalty) Beneish M-Score: -2.81 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


SRL Scully Royalty Ltd SRL
49 GF Score
Price $6.13
GF Value $3.64
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Scully Royalty Beneish M-Score?

Scully Royalty SRL 49 Beneish M-Score is -2.81 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates SRL with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.64 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 702 Capital Markets companies, Scully Royalty ranks better than 78.49% 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 -2.81 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

SRL' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -16.04   Med: -2.81   Max: 6.72
Current: -2.81

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Scully Royalty was 6.72. The lowest was -16.04. And the median was -2.81.


Scully Royalty Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Scully Royalty'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.

Scully Royalty Beneish M-Score Chart

Scully Royalty Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 6.72 -1.86 -3.34 -1.92 -2.81

Scully Royalty Semi-Annual Data
Dec15 Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25
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 -1.92 0.00 -2.81 0.00

SRL vs AURE, BMHL, DOMH: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, Scully Royalty'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.


Scully Royalty Beneish M-Score vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Scully Royalty's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Scully Royalty 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 Scully Royalty 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 * 0.9355+0.528 * 0.8162+0.404 * 1.0896+0.892 * 0.605+0.115 * 0.9577
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.6385+4.679 * 0.069366-0.327 * 1.2054
=-2.81

* 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 (Dec24) TTM:Last Year (Dec23) TTM:
Total Receivables was $29.67 Mil.
Revenue was $24.78 Mil.
Gross Profit was $19.82 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $123.06 Mil.
Total Assets was $307.50 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $135.92 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $5.07 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $17.18 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $27.02 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $25.65 Mil.
Net Income was $-14.45 Mil.
Gross Profit was $-13.64 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was $-22.14 Mil.
Total Receivables was $52.42 Mil.
Revenue was $40.95 Mil.
Gross Profit was $26.74 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $122.65 Mil.
Total Assets was $337.26 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $165.76 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $5.91 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $17.33 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $15.34 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $32.59 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)
=(29.672 / 24.779) / (52.422 / 40.954)
=1.197466 / 1.280021
=0.9355

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)
=(26.737 / 40.954) / (19.821 / 24.779)
=0.652854 / 0.799911
=0.8162

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 - (123.057 + 135.916) / 307.5) / (1 - (122.648 + 165.763) / 337.259)
=0.157811 / 0.144838
=1.0896

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
=24.779 / 40.954
=0.605

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))
=(5.91 / (5.91 + 165.763)) / (5.068 / (5.068 + 135.916))
=0.034426 / 0.035947
=0.9577

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)
=(17.18 / 24.779) / (17.33 / 40.954)
=0.693329 / 0.423158
=1.6385

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)
=((25.651 + 27.015) / 307.5) / ((32.586 + 15.335) / 337.259)
=0.171272 / 0.14209
=1.2054

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
=(-14.451 - -13.641 - -22.14) / 307.5
=0.069366

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.

Scully Royalty has a M-score of -2.81 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 -2.81 mean?
Scully Royalty (SRL) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.81 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Scully Royalty and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Scully Royalty ranks #151 out of 702 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 21.5%.
Is Scully Royalty's Beneish M-Score too high?
Scully Royalty's current Beneish M-Score is -2.81. Based on the distribution chart, Scully Royalty ranks #151 out of 702 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Scully Royalty has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Scully Royalty's Beneish M-Score compare to AURE and BMHL?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Scully Royalty ranks #151 out of 702 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Scully Royalty in the top 22% 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 Capital Markets company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Capital Markets 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 Scully Royalty and its competitors. Scully Royalty's current Beneish M-Score is -2.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Scully Royalty stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scully Royalty (SRL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.64, compared to a current price of $6.13 — trading 68.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.81. Scully Royalty's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 6 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 Scully Royalty (SRL), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.81 as of Jun. 24, 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 Scully Royalty (SRL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scully Royalty stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $6.13 is trading 68.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.64. GuruFocus considers Scully Royalty to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SRL:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.81
  • GF Value™: $3.64 vs. price of $6.13 (68.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Scully Royalty Business Description

Address 2299 Yan An Road West, Room 2103 Shanghai Mart Tower, Changning District, Shanghai, CHN, 200336
Scully Royalty Ltd is a royalty-based company that maximizes earnings upon its iron ore royalty interest. The company's business segments include Royalty, which includes an interest in an iron ore mine; Industrial, which includes projects in resources and services; Merchant Banking, which comprises regulated merchant banking activities; and others. The majority of the revenue is generated from the Royalty segment. The company's geographical segments include Canada, Africa, America, Asia, and Europe, out of which Canada accounts for the majority of the revenue.
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