Strathcona Resources (TSX:SCR) Beneish M-Score: -2.46 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


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Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Strathcona Resources Beneish M-Score?

Strathcona Resources TSX:SCR -7.25% 40 Beneish M-Score is -2.46 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:SCR with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of C$30.52 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 822 Oil & Gas companies, Strathcona Resources ranks worse than 62.77% 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 -2.46 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSX:SCR' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.25   Med: -2.94   Max: -2.46
Current: -2.46

During the past 4 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Strathcona Resources was -2.46. The lowest was -3.25. And the median was -2.94.


Strathcona Resources Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Strathcona Resources'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.

Strathcona Resources Beneish M-Score Chart

Strathcona Resources Annual Data
Trend Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
0.00 0.00 -3.05 -2.83

Strathcona Resources Quarterly Data
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 -3.21 -3.25 -2.56 -2.83 -2.46

TSX:SCR vs COP, EOG, OXY: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Strathcona Resources'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.


Strathcona Resources Beneish M-Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Strathcona Resources's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Strathcona Resources 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 Strathcona Resources 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 * 0.9231+0.528 * 1.1471+0.404 * 1.6046+0.892 * 0.9017+0.115 * 1.1481
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.3727+4.679 * -0.024157-0.327 * 0.9456
=-2.46

* 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$299 Mil.
Revenue was 1134 + 958.5 + 1049.2 + 995.7 = C$4,137 Mil.
Gross Profit was 261 + 199.4 + 279.3 + 204.7 = C$944 Mil.
Total Current Assets was C$393 Mil.
Total Assets was C$9,107 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was C$8,695 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was C$623 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was C$97 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was C$999 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was C$2,150 Mil.
Net Income was 39 + -98.4 + 573.2 + 230.9 = C$745 Mil.
Non Operating Income was -117 + -307.8 + -14.3 + 87.7 = C$-351 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 395 + 260.1 + 288.9 + 372.1 = C$1,316 Mil.
Total Receivables was C$359 Mil.
Revenue was 1183 + 1057.6 + 1103.5 + 1244.1 = C$4,588 Mil.
Gross Profit was 319 + 207.3 + 328 + 347.1 = C$1,201 Mil.
Total Current Assets was C$1,086 Mil.
Total Assets was C$11,539 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was C$10,437 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was C$868 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was C$78 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was C$1,077 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was C$3,142 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)
=(299 / 4137.4) / (359.2 / 4588.2)
=0.072268 / 0.078288
=0.9231

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)
=(1201.4 / 4588.2) / (944.4 / 4137.4)
=0.261846 / 0.228259
=1.1471

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 - (393 + 8695) / 9107) / (1 - (1086.4 + 10437.1) / 11538.5)
=0.002086 / 0.0013
=1.6046

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
=4137.4 / 4588.2
=0.9017

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))
=(868.2 / (868.2 + 10437.1)) / (623.3 / (623.3 + 8695))
=0.076796 / 0.06689
=1.1481

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)
=(96.8 / 4137.4) / (78.2 / 4588.2)
=0.023396 / 0.017044
=1.3727

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)
=((2150 + 999) / 9107) / ((3142.3 + 1077.1) / 11538.5)
=0.345778 / 0.36568
=0.9456

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
=(744.7 - -351.4 - 1316.1) / 9107
=-0.024157

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.

Strathcona Resources has a M-score of -2.46 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 -2.46 mean?
Strathcona Resources (TSX:SCR) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.46 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Strathcona Resources and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Strathcona Resources ranks #516 out of 822 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 62.8%.
Is Strathcona Resources' Beneish M-Score too high?
Strathcona Resources' current Beneish M-Score is -2.46. Based on the distribution chart, Strathcona Resources ranks #516 out of 822 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Strathcona Resources has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Strathcona Resources' Beneish M-Score compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Strathcona Resources ranks #516 out of 822 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Strathcona Resources 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 Oil & Gas company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Oil & Gas 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 Strathcona Resources and its competitors. Strathcona Resources's current Beneish M-Score is -2.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Strathcona Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Strathcona Resources (TSX:SCR) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$30.52, compared to a current price of C$38.53 — trading 26.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.46. Strathcona Resources' overall GF Score™ is 40/100 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 Strathcona Resources (TSX:SCR), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.46 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 Strathcona Resources (TSX:SCR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Strathcona Resources stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$38.53 is trading 26.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$30.52. GuruFocus considers Strathcona Resources to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:SCR:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.46
  • GF Value™: C$30.52 vs. price of C$38.53 (26.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 40/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Strathcona Resources Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges STHRF:USAYE20:Germany
Address 421-7th Avenue S.W, Suite 1900, Calgary, AB, CAN, T2P4K9
Strathcona Resources Ltd is an energy company, it is a consolidator and developer of oil and gas assets. It has three segments: Cold Lake, which includes the development and production of bitumen in the Cold Lake region of Northern Alberta; Lloydminster Thermal, which includes the development and production of heavy oil through thermal steam-assisted gravity drainage methods in Southwest Saskatchewan; and Lloydminster Conventional, which includes the development and production of heavy oil through both conventional and enhanced oil recovery initiatives in Southeast Alberta and Southwest Saskatchewan.
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