SVCTF (Senvest Capital) Beneish M-Score: -1.67 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


SVCTF Senvest Capital Inc SVCTF
55 GF Score
Price $282.00
GF Value $494.66
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Senvest Capital Beneish M-Score?

Senvest Capital SVCTF 55 Beneish M-Score is -1.67 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates SVCTF with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of $494.66 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 955 Asset Management companies, Senvest Capital ranks worse than 68.8% on this metric.

Note: Financial institutions were excluded from the sample in Beneish paper when calculating Beneish M-Score. Thus, the prediction might not fit banks and insurance companies.

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 -1.67 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

SVCTF' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.41   Med: -1.61   Max: 1.15
Current: -1.67

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Senvest Capital was 1.15. The lowest was -3.41. And the median was -1.61.

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Senvest Capital 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 Senvest Capital 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 * 0.3501+0.528 * 1+0.404 * 1+0.892 * 2.0187+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.2954+4.679 * 0.019698-0.327 * 0.0462
=-1.64

* 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 $288.7 Mil.
Revenue was -17.847 + 256.746 + 167.885 + 207.869 = $614.7 Mil.
Gross Profit was -17.847 + 256.746 + 167.885 + 207.869 = $614.7 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $0.0 Mil.
Total Assets was $4,439.8 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $0.0 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $1.5 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $195.4 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $0.0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $0.0 Mil.
Net Income was -35.542 + 59.577 + 124.89 + 165.604 = $314.5 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = $0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 73.402 + 113.242 + 13.072 + 27.357 = $227.1 Mil.
 Total Receivables was $408.6 Mil.
Revenue was -249.345 + 437.588 + 160.024 + -43.78 = $304.5 Mil.
Gross Profit was -249.345 + 437.588 + 160.024 + -43.78 = $304.5 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $0.0 Mil.
Total Assets was $3,777.8 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $0.0 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $0.8 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $327.7 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $0.0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $0.2 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)
=(288.741 / 614.653) / (408.571 / 304.487)
=0.469763 / 1.341834
=0.3501

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)
=(304.487 / 304.487) / (614.653 / 614.653)
=1 / 1
=1

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 - (0 + 0) / 4439.84) / (1 - (0 + 0) / 3777.818)
=1 / 1
=1

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
=614.653 / 304.487
=2.0187

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))
=(0.765 / (0.765 + 0)) / (1.524 / (1.524 + 0))
=1 / 1
=1

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)
=(195.381 / 614.653) / (327.672 / 304.487)
=0.317872 / 1.076144
=0.2954

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)
=((0.012 + 0) / 4439.84) / ((0.245 + 0) / 3777.818)
=3.0E-6 / 6.5E-5
=0.0462

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
=(314.529 - 0 - 227.073) / 4439.84
=0.019698

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.

Senvest Capital has a M-score of -1.64 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 -1.67 mean?
Senvest Capital (SVCTF) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.67 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Senvest Capital and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Senvest Capital ranks #657 out of 955 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 68.8%.
Is Senvest Capital's Beneish M-Score too high?
Senvest Capital's current Beneish M-Score is -1.67. Based on the distribution chart, Senvest Capital ranks #657 out of 955 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Senvest Capital has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Senvest Capital's Beneish M-Score compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Senvest Capital ranks #657 out of 955 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Senvest Capital 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 Senvest Capital and its competitors. Senvest Capital's current Beneish M-Score is -1.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Senvest Capital stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Senvest Capital (SVCTF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $494.66, compared to a current price of $282.00 — trading 43% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.67. Senvest Capital's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 3 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 Senvest Capital (SVCTF), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.67 as of Jun. 25, 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 Senvest Capital (SVCTF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Senvest Capital stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $282.00 is trading 43% below its estimated GF Value™ of $494.66. GuruFocus considers Senvest Capital to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SVCTF:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.67
  • GF Value™: $494.66 vs. price of $282.00 (43% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Senvest Capital Business Description

Other Exchanges 0SC:GermanySEC:Canada
Address 1000 Sherbrooke Street West, Suite 2400, Montreal, QC, CAN, H3A 3G4
Senvest Capital Inc holds and manages a portfolio of equity and real estate investments that are located predominantly in the United States. Its investments in both publicly traded and privately-held companies are mainly carried out through Senvest International, while its investments in real estate are mainly carried out through PPI, Senvest Argentina, and Senvest Equities. The company also provides services to the two Funds which are targeted toward institutions and high net worth individuals. Its real estate holdings are located mainly in the United States. The company operates in USA, Canada, European Union,. and Others. Majority of revenue from USA.
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