Dexterra Group (TSX:DXT) Beneish M-Score: -2.57 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


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What is Dexterra Group Beneish M-Score?

Dexterra Group TSX:DXT +9.21% 74 Beneish M-Score is -2.57 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:DXT with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of C$7.85 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,020 Business Services companies, Dexterra Group 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 Dexterra Group's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

TSX:DXT' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.3   Med: -2.71   Max: -2
Current: -2.57

During the past 7 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Dexterra Group was -2.00. The lowest was -3.30. And the median was -2.71.


Dexterra Group Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dexterra 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.

Dexterra Group Beneish M-Score Chart

Dexterra Group Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -2.44 -2.47 -3.07 -3.11 -2.68

Dexterra 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 -2.83 -2.73 -2.85 -2.68 -2.57

TSX:DXT vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Dexterra 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.


Dexterra Group Beneish M-Score vs Business Services Industry

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

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


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Dexterra 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 Dexterra 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 * 1.2222+0.528 * 0.9126+0.404 * 1.1824+0.892 * 1.0654+0.115 * 0.9887
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.2727+4.679 * -0.054375-0.327 * 1.2461
=-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 (Mar26) TTM:Last Year (Mar25) TTM:
Total Receivables was C$224 Mil.
Revenue was 275.466 + 270.951 + 281.228 + 249.34 = C$1,077 Mil.
Gross Profit was 51.686 + 47.74 + 51.404 + 46.533 = C$197 Mil.
Total Current Assets was C$251 Mil.
Total Assets was C$751 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was C$199 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was C$46 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was C$84 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was C$177 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was C$237 Mil.
Net Income was 13.521 + 7.326 + 12.878 + 11.709 = C$45 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 6.531 + 1.09 + -0.313 + 0.36 = C$8 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -3.11 + 33.461 + 45.008 + 3.257 = C$79 Mil.
Total Receivables was C$172 Mil.
Revenue was 239.731 + 247.758 + 269.749 + 253.624 = C$1,011 Mil.
Gross Profit was 40.935 + 36.325 + 48.54 + 43.248 = C$169 Mil.
Total Current Assets was C$200 Mil.
Total Assets was C$547 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was C$161 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was C$37 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was C$62 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was C$149 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was C$92 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)
=(224.344 / 1076.985) / (172.281 / 1010.862)
=0.208307 / 0.17043
=1.2222

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)
=(169.048 / 1010.862) / (197.363 / 1076.985)
=0.167232 / 0.183255
=0.9126

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 - (251.131 + 199.377) / 751.261) / (1 - (200.126 + 161.455) / 546.671)
=0.400331 / 0.338577
=1.1824

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
=1076.985 / 1010.862
=1.0654

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))
=(36.68 / (36.68 + 161.455)) / (45.934 / (45.934 + 199.377))
=0.185126 / 0.187248
=0.9887

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)
=(84.273 / 1076.985) / (62.149 / 1010.862)
=0.078249 / 0.061481
=1.2727

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)
=((236.842 + 176.905) / 751.261) / ((92.424 + 149.196) / 546.671)
=0.550737 / 0.441984
=1.2461

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
=(45.434 - 7.668 - 78.616) / 751.261
=-0.054375

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.

Dexterra Group 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?
Dexterra Group (TSX:DXT) 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 Dexterra Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Dexterra Group ranks #493 out of 1020 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 48.3%.
Is Dexterra Group's Beneish M-Score too high?
Dexterra Group's current Beneish M-Score is -2.57. Based on the distribution chart, Dexterra Group ranks #493 out of 1020 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Dexterra Group has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dexterra Group's Beneish M-Score compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Dexterra Group ranks #493 out of 1020 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Dexterra Group 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 Dexterra Group and its competitors. Dexterra Group'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 Dexterra Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dexterra Group (TSX:DXT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$7.85, compared to a current price of C$14.11 — trading 79.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.57. Dexterra Group's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Dexterra Group (TSX:DXT), 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 Dexterra Group (TSX:DXT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dexterra Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$14.11 is trading 79.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$7.85. GuruFocus considers Dexterra Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:DXT:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.57
  • GF Value™: C$7.85 vs. price of C$14.11 (79.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Dexterra Group Business Description

Other Exchanges HZNOF:USA13N1:Germany
Address 5925 Airport Road, Suite 1000, Mississauga, ON, CAN, L4V 1W1
Dexterra Group Inc is a diversified support services organization delivering solutions for the management and operation of infrastructure across North America. The company provides services including Facility Management & Operations, Remote & Hospitality, and others, and serves industries such as Airports & Transit, Business & Industry, Construction, Defence & Security, Education, Energy & Resources, and Government. The company operates through two segments: Support Services, which generates maximum revenue and delivers operation, maintenance, and hospitality solutions for public and private sector clients, and Asset Based Services, which provides workforce accommodation structures, access solutions, and space rentals to clients in the natural resources and infrastructure sectors.
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