PSG Financial Services (STU:EU4) Beneish M-Score: -2.11 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


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What is PSG Financial Services Beneish M-Score?

PSG Financial Services STU:EU4 -2.50% 84 Beneish M-Score is -2.11 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:EU4 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.11. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 955 Asset Management companies, PSG Financial Services ranks worse than 55.29% 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 -2.11 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

STU:EU4' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.72   Med: -2.44   Max: -2.08
Current: -2.11

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of PSG Financial Services was -2.08. The lowest was -8.72. And the median was -2.44.


PSG Financial Services Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PSG Financial Services'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.

PSG Financial Services Beneish M-Score Chart

PSG Financial Services Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.08 -8.72 -2.34 -2.45 -2.11

PSG Financial Services Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
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 -2.34 0.00 -2.45 0.00 -2.11

STU:EU4 vs BLK, BX, KKR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, PSG Financial Services'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.


PSG Financial Services Beneish M-Score vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, PSG Financial Services's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where PSG Financial Services's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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PSG Financial Services 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 PSG Financial Services 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 * 1.3141+0.528 * 0.9127+0.404 * 1.0144+0.892 * 1.16+0.115 * 1.2151
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.2078+4.679 * 0.002538-0.327 * 1.0091
=-2.09

* 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 (Feb26) TTM:Last Year (Feb25) TTM:
Total Receivables was €192.1 Mil.
Revenue was €498.2 Mil.
Gross Profit was €176.5 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €864.4 Mil.
Total Assets was €8,378.5 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €20.8 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €11.2 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €52.8 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €8,012.2 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €14.3 Mil.
Net Income was €91.9 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €70.6 Mil.
Total Receivables was €126.0 Mil.
Revenue was €429.5 Mil.
Gross Profit was €138.9 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €689.2 Mil.
Total Assets was €5,939.3 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €14.0 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €10.3 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €37.7 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €5,630.7 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €7.7 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)
=(192.076 / 498.188) / (126.006 / 429.464)
=0.385549 / 0.293403
=1.3141

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)
=(138.87 / 429.464) / (176.501 / 498.188)
=0.323357 / 0.354286
=0.9127

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 - (864.405 + 20.824) / 8378.521) / (1 - (689.213 + 13.953) / 5939.298)
=0.894345 / 0.881608
=1.0144

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
=498.188 / 429.464
=1.16

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))
=(10.314 / (10.314 + 13.953)) / (11.202 / (11.202 + 20.824))
=0.425022 / 0.349778
=1.2151

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)
=(52.776 / 498.188) / (37.668 / 429.464)
=0.105936 / 0.087709
=1.2078

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)
=((14.321 + 8012.157) / 8378.521) / ((7.701 + 5630.654) / 5939.298)
=0.957983 / 0.94933
=1.0091

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
=(91.867 - 0 - 70.603) / 8378.521
=0.002538

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.

PSG Financial Services has a M-score of -2.09 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 -2.11 mean?
PSG Financial Services (STU:EU4) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.11 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on PSG Financial Services and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, PSG Financial Services ranks #528 out of 955 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 55.3%.
Is PSG Financial Services' Beneish M-Score too high?
PSG Financial Services' current Beneish M-Score is -2.11. Based on the distribution chart, PSG Financial Services ranks #528 out of 955 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, PSG Financial Services has a GF Score™ of 84/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PSG Financial Services' Beneish M-Score compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, PSG Financial Services ranks #528 out of 955 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places PSG Financial Services in the lower half of its industry. 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 an Asset Management company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Asset Management 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 PSG Financial Services and its competitors. PSG Financial Services's current Beneish M-Score is -2.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PSG Financial Services stock overvalued right now?
PSG Financial Services (STU:EU4) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.11. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.11, compared to a current price of €1.56 — trading 40.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.11. PSG Financial Services' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 PSG Financial Services (STU:EU4), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.11 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 PSG Financial Services (STU:EU4) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PSG Financial Services stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €1.56 is trading 40.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.11.

Key valuation signals for STU:EU4:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.11
  • GF Value™: €1.11 vs. price of €1.56 (40.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:EU4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


PSG Financial Services Business Description

Address 3 Howick Close, 4th Floor, The Edge, Tyger Waterfront, Tyger Valley, Bellville, WC, ZAF, 7530
PSG Financial Services Ltd is an independent financial services company. Business is executed through three operating divisions: PSG Wealth, PSG Asset Management, and PSG Insure. PSG Wealth provides the group with nearly half of its income, with PSG Insure outweighing PSG Asset Management. Through the Wealth unit, PSG delivers a comprehensive suite of products to individuals, families, and businesses. Some of the PSG Wealth offerings include investment products, stockbroking, estate and trust services, and many other related products. PSG is structured into three segments which are PSG Wealth, generating income from managed and platform assets; PSG Asset Management, deriving income from assets under management; PSG Insure, earning income from premiums and underwriting.
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