Dynacor Group (TSX:DNG) Beneish M-Score: -1.47 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


TSX:DNG Dynacor Group Inc TSX:DNG
86 GF Score
Price C$5.99
GF Value C$7.72
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is Dynacor Group Beneish M-Score?

Dynacor Group TSX:DNG +0.32% 86 Beneish M-Score is -1.47 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:DNG with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of C$7.72 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 685 Metals & Mining companies, Dynacor Group ranks worse than 77.08% 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 -1.47 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

TSX:DNG' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -65.07   Med: -2.43   Max: 14.27
Current: -1.47

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Dynacor Group was 14.27. The lowest was -65.07. And the median was -2.43.


Dynacor Group Beneish M-Score Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for Dynacor Group'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.

Dynacor Group Beneish M-Score Chart

Dynacor Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -3.02 -1.57 -2.67 0.00 -1.46

Dynacor Group 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 -65.07 -1.94 -1.29 -1.46 -1.47

TSX:DNG vs HL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, Dynacor Group'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.


Dynacor Group Beneish M-Score vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Dynacor Group's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


TSX:DNG
86GF Score
Dynacor Group Inc TSX:DNG
Beneish M-Score is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

Dynacor Group 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 Dynacor Group 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 * 0.8919+0.528 * 1.0907+0.404 * 0.9559+0.892 * 1.5656+0.115 * 1.2702
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0907+4.679 * 0.127016-0.327 * 1.1125
=-1.47

* 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 C$41.9 Mil.
Revenue was 211.407 + 189.552 + 139.052 + 108.942 = C$649.0 Mil.
Gross Profit was 23.862 + 21.333 + 16.216 + 9.767 = C$71.2 Mil.
Total Current Assets was C$153.7 Mil.
Total Assets was C$251.9 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was C$97.9 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was C$5.9 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was C$20.8 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was C$35.9 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was C$0.7 Mil.
Net Income was 10.047 + 9.952 + 7.548 + 4.741 = C$32.3 Mil.
Non Operating Income was -1.408 + 0.77 + 0.017 + 1.889 = C$1.3 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 3.916 + 2.108 + -8.779 + 1.786 = C$-1.0 Mil.
Total Receivables was C$30.0 Mil.
Revenue was 114.802 + 104.087 + 103.195 + 92.414 = C$414.5 Mil.
Gross Profit was 12.886 + 8.993 + 14.011 + 13.697 = C$49.6 Mil.
Total Current Assets was C$144.7 Mil.
Total Assets was C$211.3 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was C$66.3 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was C$5.1 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was C$12.2 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was C$26.1 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was C$1.5 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)
=(41.898 / 648.953) / (30.005 / 414.498)
=0.064562 / 0.072389
=0.8919

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)
=(49.587 / 414.498) / (71.178 / 648.953)
=0.119631 / 0.109681
=1.0907

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 - (153.716 + 97.873) / 251.851) / (1 - (144.739 + 66.336) / 211.305)
=0.00104 / 0.001088
=0.9559

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
=648.953 / 414.498
=1.5656

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))
=(5.129 / (5.129 + 66.336)) / (5.861 / (5.861 + 97.873))
=0.071769 / 0.0565
=1.2702

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)
=(20.845 / 648.953) / (12.207 / 414.498)
=0.032121 / 0.02945
=1.0907

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)
=((0.653 + 35.908) / 251.851) / ((1.469 + 26.105) / 211.305)
=0.145169 / 0.130494
=1.1125

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
=(32.288 - 1.268 - -0.969) / 251.851
=0.127016

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.

Dynacor Group has a M-score of -1.47 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 -1.47 mean?
Dynacor Group (TSX:DNG) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.47 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Dynacor Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Dynacor Group ranks #528 out of 685 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 77.1%.
Is Dynacor Group's Beneish M-Score too high?
Dynacor Group's current Beneish M-Score is -1.47. Based on the distribution chart, Dynacor Group ranks #528 out of 685 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Dynacor Group has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dynacor Group's Beneish M-Score compare to HL?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Dynacor Group ranks #528 out of 685 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Dynacor Group 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 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 Dynacor Group and its competitors. Dynacor Group's current Beneish M-Score is -1.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dynacor Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dynacor Group (TSX:DNG) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$7.72, compared to a current price of C$5.99 — trading 22.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.47. Dynacor Group's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Dynacor Group (TSX:DNG), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.47 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 Dynacor Group (TSX:DNG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dynacor Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of C$5.99 is trading 22.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$7.72. GuruFocus considers Dynacor Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:DNG:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.47
  • GF Value™: C$7.72 vs. price of C$5.99 (22.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Dynacor Group Business Description

Other Exchanges DNGDF:USAOA5:Germany
Address 606, rue Cathcart, Suite 640, Montreal, QC, CAN, H3B 1K9
Dynacor Group Inc is a dividend-paying gold production Corporation. It is engaged in production activity through its government-approved ore processing operations. The company's operating segment is the mining sector, which comprises the exploration, evaluation, and processing of mineral resources. It produces and explores various properties in Peru, such as Tumipampa and Anta. The company currently operates the plant in Veta Dorada. The firm generates revenue from the sales of precious metals derived from the ore processing operation.
86GF Score

Get the complete analysis for TSX:DNG

Beneish M-Score is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

C$5.99
Price
C$7.72
GF Value