Solution Financial (TSX:SFI) Beneish M-Score: -2.18 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


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What is Solution Financial Beneish M-Score?

Solution Financial TSX:SFI 43 Beneish M-Score is -2.18 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:SFI with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of C$0.28 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,274 Vehicles & Parts companies, Solution Financial ranks worse than 75.51% 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 -2.18 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSX:SFI' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.75   Med: -1.79   Max: 11.94
Current: -2.18

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Solution Financial was 11.94. The lowest was -3.75. And the median was -1.79.


Solution Financial Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Solution Financial'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.

Solution Financial Beneish M-Score Chart

Solution Financial Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.33 7.09 0.15 -1.69 -1.90

Solution Financial Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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 -1.53 -1.90 -1.90 -2.12 -2.18

TSX:SFI vs CVNA, PAG, ALTB: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Solution Financial'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.


Solution Financial Beneish M-Score vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Solution Financial's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Solution Financial 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 Solution Financial 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 * 1.2784+0.528 * 0.9469+0.404 * 0.9336+0.892 * 0.9297+0.115 * 1.0335
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9763+4.679 * 0.045783-0.327 * 1.1906
=-2.18

* 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 (Apr26) TTM:Last Year (Apr25) TTM:
Total Receivables was C$10.65 Mil.
Revenue was 3.684 + 3.184 + 2.737 + 2.297 = C$11.90 Mil.
Gross Profit was 0.999 + 0.909 + 0.998 + 0.982 = C$3.89 Mil.
Total Current Assets was C$14.78 Mil.
Total Assets was C$36.96 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was C$0.38 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was C$0.24 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was C$2.23 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was C$13.20 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was C$0.01 Mil.
Net Income was 0.093 + -0.018 + 0.239 + 0.093 = C$0.41 Mil.
Non Operating Income was -0.004 + 0.011 + 0.013 + 0.022 = C$0.04 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 0.401 + -0.025 + -0.323 + -1.38 = C$-1.33 Mil.
Total Receivables was C$8.96 Mil.
Revenue was 2.71 + 2.474 + 2.988 + 4.63 = C$12.80 Mil.
Gross Profit was 0.98 + 0.94 + 0.929 + 1.111 = C$3.96 Mil.
Total Current Assets was C$11.62 Mil.
Total Assets was C$33.58 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was C$0.74 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was C$0.50 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was C$2.46 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was C$10.09 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was C$0.00 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)
=(10.647 / 11.902) / (8.958 / 12.802)
=0.894556 / 0.699734
=1.2784

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)
=(3.96 / 12.802) / (3.888 / 11.902)
=0.309327 / 0.326668
=0.9469

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 - (14.779 + 0.378) / 36.957) / (1 - (11.623 + 0.741) / 33.583)
=0.589875 / 0.631838
=0.9336

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
=11.902 / 12.802
=0.9297

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))
=(0.501 / (0.501 + 0.741)) / (0.242 / (0.242 + 0.378))
=0.403382 / 0.390323
=1.0335

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)
=(2.231 / 11.902) / (2.458 / 12.802)
=0.187447 / 0.192001
=0.9763

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)
=((0.011 + 13.204) / 36.957) / ((0 + 10.086) / 33.583)
=0.357578 / 0.300331
=1.1906

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
=(0.407 - 0.042 - -1.327) / 36.957
=0.045783

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.

Solution Financial has a M-score of -2.18 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 -2.18 mean?
Solution Financial (TSX:SFI) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.18 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Solution Financial and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Solution Financial ranks #962 out of 1274 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 75.5%.
Is Solution Financial's Beneish M-Score too high?
Solution Financial's current Beneish M-Score is -2.18. Based on the distribution chart, Solution Financial ranks #962 out of 1274 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Solution Financial has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Solution Financial's Beneish M-Score compare to CVNA and PAG?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Solution Financial ranks #962 out of 1274 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Solution Financial 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 Solution Financial and its competitors. Solution Financial's current Beneish M-Score is -2.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Solution Financial stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Solution Financial (TSX:SFI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$0.28, compared to a current price of C$0.28 — trading 1.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.18. Solution Financial's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 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 Solution Financial (TSX:SFI), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.18 as of Jun. 27, 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 Solution Financial (TSX:SFI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Solution Financial stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of C$0.28 is trading 1.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$0.28. GuruFocus considers Solution Financial to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:SFI:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.18
  • GF Value™: C$0.28 vs. price of C$0.28 (1.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 43/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Solution Financial Business Description

Other Exchanges SLNFF:USA
Address 8680 Cambie Road, Unit 137, Richmond, BC, CAN, V6X 4K1
Solution Financial Inc. specializes in sourcing and leasing solutions for luxury and exotic vehicles, yachts and other high value assets in Canada. The Company operates through retail sales, leases, and financing for automotive vehicles, boats, and commercial equipment and out of three locations being Richmond, British Columbia, Calgary, Alberta and Vaughan, Ontario. The company generates majority of its revenue from sale of vehicles.
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