Caldwell Partners International (TSX:CWL) Beneish M-Score: -2.57 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


TSX:CWL Caldwell Partners International Inc TSX:CWL
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What is Caldwell Partners International Beneish M-Score?

Caldwell Partners International TSX:CWL 50 Beneish M-Score is -2.57 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:CWL with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of C$0.88 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,020 Business Services companies, Caldwell Partners International ranks better than 51.67% 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 -2.57 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSX:CWL' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.48   Med: -2.51   Max: -0.92
Current: -2.57

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Caldwell Partners International was -0.92. The lowest was -3.48. And the median was -2.51.


Caldwell Partners International Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Caldwell Partners International'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.

Caldwell Partners International Beneish M-Score Chart

Caldwell Partners International Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.71 -2.15 -1.67 -3.48 -2.16

Caldwell Partners International Quarterly Data
May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 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 -3.13 -2.94 -2.16 -2.61 -2.57

TSX:CWL vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Caldwell Partners International'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.


Caldwell Partners International Beneish M-Score vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Caldwell Partners International's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Caldwell Partners International's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Caldwell Partners International 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 Caldwell Partners International 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 * 1.0625+0.528 * 0.9971+0.404 * 0.8623+0.892 * 1.2062+0.115 * 0.9269
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.8331+4.679 * -0.053934-0.327 * 1.116
=-2.57

* 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 C$28.7 Mil.
Revenue was 27.297 + 29.281 + 31.608 + 27.931 = C$116.1 Mil.
Gross Profit was 6.035 + 5.911 + 6.864 + 6.335 = C$25.1 Mil.
Total Current Assets was C$42.7 Mil.
Total Assets was C$71.2 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was C$5.6 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was C$1.7 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was C$19.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was C$30.8 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was C$4.7 Mil.
Net Income was 0.022 + 0.583 + 1.467 + 0.841 = C$2.9 Mil.
Non Operating Income was -0.37 + 0.2 + -0.648 + -0.628 = C$-1.4 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -5.509 + -0.64 + 5.643 + 8.704 = C$8.2 Mil.
Total Receivables was C$22.4 Mil.
Revenue was 23.158 + 21.36 + 22.233 + 29.517 = C$96.3 Mil.
Gross Profit was 4.8 + 4.212 + 4.529 + 7.245 = C$20.8 Mil.
Total Current Assets was C$32.1 Mil.
Total Assets was C$62.0 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was C$6.8 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was C$1.8 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was C$18.9 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was C$23.1 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was C$4.6 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)
=(28.65 / 116.117) / (22.355 / 96.268)
=0.246734 / 0.232216
=1.0625

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)
=(20.786 / 96.268) / (25.145 / 116.117)
=0.215918 / 0.216549
=0.9971

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 - (42.692 + 5.637) / 71.18) / (1 - (32.127 + 6.775) / 61.974)
=0.321031 / 0.372285
=0.8623

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
=116.117 / 96.268
=1.2062

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))
=(1.822 / (1.822 + 6.775)) / (1.671 / (1.671 + 5.637))
=0.211934 / 0.228654
=0.9269

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)
=(19.041 / 116.117) / (18.949 / 96.268)
=0.163981 / 0.196836
=0.8331

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)
=((4.706 + 30.842) / 71.18) / ((4.588 + 23.145) / 61.974)
=0.49941 / 0.447494
=1.116

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
=(2.913 - -1.446 - 8.198) / 71.18
=-0.053934

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.

Caldwell Partners International has a M-score of -2.57 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 -2.57 mean?
Caldwell Partners International (TSX:CWL) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.57 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Caldwell Partners International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Caldwell Partners International ranks #493 out of 1020 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 48.3%.
Is Caldwell Partners International's Beneish M-Score too high?
Caldwell Partners International's current Beneish M-Score is -2.57. Based on the distribution chart, Caldwell Partners International ranks #493 out of 1020 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Caldwell Partners International has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Caldwell Partners International's Beneish M-Score compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Caldwell Partners International ranks #493 out of 1020 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Caldwell Partners International in the upper 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 a Business Services company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Business Services 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 Caldwell Partners International and its competitors. Caldwell Partners International's current Beneish M-Score is -2.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Caldwell Partners International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Caldwell Partners International (TSX:CWL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$0.88, compared to a current price of C$1.05 — trading 19.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.57. Caldwell Partners International's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 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 Caldwell Partners International (TSX:CWL), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.57 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 Caldwell Partners International (TSX:CWL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Caldwell Partners International stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$1.05 is trading 19.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$0.88. GuruFocus considers Caldwell Partners International to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:CWL:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.57
  • GF Value™: C$0.88 vs. price of C$1.05 (19.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Caldwell Partners International Business Description

Other Exchanges CWLPF:USA
Address 79 Wellington Street West, Suite 2410, TD South Tower, Toronto, ON, CAN, M5K 1E7
Caldwell Partners International Inc is a provider of executive search that specializes in the recruitment of executives for full-time and advisory roles. The company contracts with its clients, on an assignment basis providing advice on the identification, evaluation, assessment, and recommendation of qualified candidates for filling of senior executive positions. It recruits employees for various positions that include Board Services, Human Resources, Information Security, Legal, Marketing, Industrial, Insurance, Healthcare, Media, Real Estate, Technology, etc. The company operates through two segments; Caldwell and IQTalent, out of which the majority revenue is generated from Caldwell segment. The company's operations are spread across Canada, the United States, Asia Pacific, and Europe.
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