Trisura Group (TSX:TSU) Beneish M-Score: -0.77 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


TSX:TSU Trisura Group Ltd TSX:TSU
82 GF Score
Price C$42.50
GF Value C$47.89
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Trisura Group Beneish M-Score?

Trisura Group TSX:TSU -1.60% 82 Beneish M-Score is -0.77 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:TSU with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of C$47.89 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 397 Insurance companies, Trisura Group ranks worse than 94.46% on this metric.

Note: Financial institutions were excluded from the sample in Beneish paper when calculating Beneish M-Score. Thus, the prediction might not fit banks and insurance companies.

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 -0.77 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

TSX:TSU' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.73   Med: -1.65   Max: -0.77
Current: -0.77

During the past 10 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Trisura Group was -0.77. The lowest was -3.73. And the median was -1.65.

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Trisura 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 Trisura 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 * 2.7498+0.528 * 1+0.404 * 0.9973+0.892 * 1.1144+0.115 * 0.788
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.048042-0.327 * 0.2421
=-0.77

* 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$13 Mil.
Revenue was C$868 Mil.
Gross Profit was C$868 Mil.
Total Current Assets was C$0 Mil.
Total Assets was C$5,007 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was C$28 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was C$4 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was C$0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was C$0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was C$22 Mil.
Net Income was C$142 Mil.
Gross Profit was C$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was C$383 Mil.
 Total Receivables was C$4 Mil.
Revenue was C$779 Mil.
Gross Profit was C$779 Mil.
Total Current Assets was C$0 Mil.
Total Assets was C$4,592 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was C$13 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was C$1 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was C$0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was C$0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was C$84 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)
=(12.618 / 867.951) / (4.118 / 778.83)
=0.014538 / 0.005287
=2.7498

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)
=(778.83 / 778.83) / (867.951 / 867.951)
=1 / 1
=1

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 - (0 + 27.862) / 5007.121) / (1 - (0 + 13.399) / 4591.893)
=0.994436 / 0.997082
=0.9973

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
=867.951 / 778.83
=1.1144

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))
=(1.434 / (1.434 + 13.399)) / (3.896 / (3.896 + 27.862))
=0.096676 / 0.122678
=0.788

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)
=(0 / 867.951) / (0 / 778.83)
=0 / 0
=1

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)
=((22.254 + 0) / 5007.121) / ((84.302 + 0) / 4591.893)
=0.004444 / 0.018359
=0.2421

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
=(142.246 - 0 - 382.796) / 5007.121
=-0.048042

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.

Trisura Group has a M-score of -0.77 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 -0.77 mean?
Trisura Group (TSX:TSU) has a Beneish M-Score of -0.77 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Trisura Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Trisura Group ranks #375 out of 397 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 94.5%.
Is Trisura Group's Beneish M-Score too high?
Trisura Group's current Beneish M-Score is -0.77. Based on the distribution chart, Trisura Group ranks #375 out of 397 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Trisura Group has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Trisura Group's Beneish M-Score compare to FNF and AXS?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Trisura Group ranks #375 out of 397 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Trisura 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 an Insurance company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Insurance 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 Trisura Group and its competitors. Trisura Group's current Beneish M-Score is -0.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Trisura Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Trisura Group (TSX:TSU) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$47.89, compared to a current price of C$42.50 — trading 11.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -0.77. Trisura Group's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Trisura Group (TSX:TSU), the current Beneish M-Score is -0.77 as of Jun. 26, 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 Trisura Group (TSX:TSU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Trisura Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of C$42.50 is trading 11.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$47.89. GuruFocus considers Trisura Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:TSU:

  • Beneish M-Score: -0.77
  • GF Value™: C$47.89 vs. price of C$42.50 (11.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Trisura Group Business Description

Other Exchanges TRRSF:USA0AMJ:UK
Address 333 Bay Street, Suite 1610, Box 22, Toronto, ON, CAN, M5H 2R2
Trisura Group Ltd is a Canadian-based company that engages in the provision of specialty insurance. The operating business segments are Trisura Specialty and Trisura United States Programs. The operations of Trisura Specialty comprise Surety business underwritten in both Canada and the United States, and Risk Solutions, Fronting and Corporate Insurance products underwritten in Canada. Trisura United States Programs provides specialty fronting insurance solutions underwritten in the United States.
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