Sherritt International (TSX:S) Beneish M-Score: -2.77 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


TSX:S Sherritt International Corp TSX:S
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What is Sherritt International Beneish M-Score?

Sherritt International TSX:S 38 Beneish M-Score is -2.77 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:S with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of C$0.19 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 685 Metals & Mining companies, Sherritt International ranks better than 72.85% 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 -2.77 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSX:S' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9.8   Med: -3.64   Max: -2.55
Current: -2.77

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Sherritt International was -2.55. The lowest was -9.80. And the median was -3.64.


Sherritt International Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sherritt 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.

Sherritt International Beneish M-Score Chart

Sherritt International 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 -2.55 -4.75 -3.58 -4.23 -2.77

Sherritt International Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
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 -4.23 -6.24 -5.32 -3.87 -2.77

Sherritt International Beneish M-Score Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Sherritt 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.


Sherritt International Beneish M-Score vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

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


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Sherritt 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 Sherritt 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 * 0.487+0.528 * 1.6306+0.404 * 1.0669+0.892 * 1.1165+0.115 * 0.9911
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9602+4.679 * -0.06225-0.327 * 0.9808
=-2.77

* 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 (Dec25) TTM:Last Year (Dec24) TTM:
Total Receivables was C$100.6 Mil.
Revenue was 55.5 + 39.7 + 43.7 + 38.4 = C$177.3 Mil.
Gross Profit was 3.3 + 11.6 + 11.3 + -12.3 = C$13.9 Mil.
Total Current Assets was C$274.6 Mil.
Total Assets was C$1,227.3 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was C$151.7 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was C$14.1 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was C$35.7 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was C$284.6 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was C$242.9 Mil.
Net Income was -15.8 + -19.5 + 10.2 + -40.6 = C$-65.7 Mil.
Non Operating Income was -2.6 + -14.3 + 13.1 + -6.5 = C$-10.3 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 12.1 + 2.4 + 5.6 + 0.9 = C$21.0 Mil.
Total Receivables was C$185.0 Mil.
Revenue was 45.7 + 32.9 + 51.4 + 28.8 = C$158.8 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1.9 + 7.5 + 9.6 + 1.3 = C$20.3 Mil.
Total Current Assets was C$384.8 Mil.
Total Assets was C$1,382.8 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was C$152.1 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was C$14.0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was C$33.3 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was C$293.0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was C$313.0 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)
=(100.6 / 177.3) / (185 / 158.8)
=0.5674 / 1.164987
=0.487

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)
=(20.3 / 158.8) / (13.9 / 177.3)
=0.127834 / 0.078398
=1.6306

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 - (274.6 + 151.7) / 1227.3) / (1 - (384.8 + 152.1) / 1382.8)
=0.652652 / 0.61173
=1.0669

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
=177.3 / 158.8
=1.1165

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))
=(14 / (14 + 152.1)) / (14.1 / (14.1 + 151.7))
=0.084287 / 0.085042
=0.9911

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)
=(35.7 / 177.3) / (33.3 / 158.8)
=0.201354 / 0.209698
=0.9602

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)
=((242.9 + 284.6) / 1227.3) / ((313 + 293) / 1382.8)
=0.429805 / 0.438241
=0.9808

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
=(-65.7 - -10.3 - 21) / 1227.3
=-0.06225

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.

Sherritt International has a M-score of -2.77 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 -2.77 mean?
Sherritt International (TSX:S) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.77 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Sherritt International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sherritt International ranks #186 out of 685 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 27.2%.
Is Sherritt International's Beneish M-Score too high?
Sherritt International's current Beneish M-Score is -2.77. Based on the distribution chart, Sherritt International ranks #186 out of 685 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sherritt International has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sherritt International's Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Sherritt International ranks #186 out of 685 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Sherritt 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 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 Sherritt International and its competitors. Sherritt International's current Beneish M-Score is -2.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sherritt International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sherritt International (TSX:S) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is C$0.19, compared to a current price of C$0.12 — trading 36.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.77. Sherritt International's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 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 Sherritt International (TSX:S), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.77 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 Sherritt International (TSX:S) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sherritt International stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of C$0.12 is trading 36.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$0.19. GuruFocus considers Sherritt International to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TSX:S:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.77
  • GF Value™: C$0.19 vs. price of C$0.12 (36.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 38/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Sherritt International Business Description

Other Exchanges SHERF:USAHRT:Germany
Address 22 Adelaide Street West, Suite 4220, Toronto, ON, CAN, M5H 4E3
Sherritt International Corp is engaged in the mining and refining of nickel from lateritic ores with projects and operations in Europe, Asia, Cuba, North America, and others regions. Its segment includes Metals, Power, Oil and Gas, Corporate, and others. The Metals segment which generates the majority of the revenue is composed of mining, processing and refining activities of nickel and cobalt for its interest in Moa JV in Cuba and Canada. The Power segment represents the power operations in Cuba, including its interest in Energas; and The Oil and Gas segment is exploring for oil and gas in Cuba.
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