Artemis Gold (TSXV:ARTG) Beneish M-Score: 25.17 (As of Jun. 25, 2026) — Near Median


TSXV:ARTG Artemis Gold Inc TSXV:ARTG
42 GF Score
Price C$30.28
! 3 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is Artemis Gold Beneish M-Score?

Artemis Gold TSXV:ARTG -3.54% 42 Beneish M-Score is 25.17 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 25.17. GuruFocus rates TSXV:ARTG with a GF Score™ of 42/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 685 Metals & Mining companies, Artemis Gold ranks worse than 98.1% 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.

Warning Sign:

Beneish M-Score 25.17 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

TSXV:ARTG' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 25.17   Med: 25.17   Max: 25.17
Current: 25.17

During the past 7 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Artemis Gold was 25.17. The lowest was 25.17. And the median was 25.17.


Artemis Gold Beneish M-Score Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for Artemis Gold'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.

Artemis Gold Beneish M-Score Chart

Artemis Gold Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Artemis Gold 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 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 25.17

TSXV:ARTG vs HL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, Artemis Gold'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.


Artemis Gold Beneish M-Score vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

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


TSXV:ARTG
42GF Score
Artemis Gold Inc TSXV:ARTG
Beneish M-Score is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

Artemis Gold 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 Artemis Gold 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 * 0.1546+0.528 * 1.0728+0.404 * 9.9524+0.892 * 28.9345+0.115 * 0.018
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.043+4.679 * -0.063883-0.327 * 0.6886
=25.17

* 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$13 Mil.
Revenue was 315.383 + 333.703 + 308.105 + 231.064 = C$1,188 Mil.
Gross Profit was 220.142 + 239.257 + 231.666 + 167.887 = C$859 Mil.
Total Current Assets was C$237 Mil.
Total Assets was C$2,639 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was C$2,148 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was C$46 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was C$21 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was C$271 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was C$554 Mil.
Net Income was 114.2 + 133.479 + 110.853 + 100.186 = C$459 Mil.
Non Operating Income was -15.532 + -12.304 + -17.731 + -1.725 = C$-47 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 127.875 + 197.886 + 163.679 + 185.138 = C$675 Mil.
Total Receivables was C$3 Mil.
Revenue was 41.067 + 0 + 0 + 0 = C$41 Mil.
Gross Profit was 31.848 + 0 + 0 + 0 = C$32 Mil.
Total Current Assets was C$59 Mil.
Total Assets was C$1,873 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was C$1,796 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was C$1 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was C$17 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was C$415 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was C$436 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)
=(12.527 / 1188.255) / (2.801 / 41.067)
=0.010542 / 0.068206
=0.1546

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)
=(31.848 / 41.067) / (858.952 / 1188.255)
=0.775513 / 0.722868
=1.0728

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 - (237.181 + 2147.877) / 2638.718) / (1 - (58.631 + 1796.086) / 1872.806)
=0.09613 / 0.009659
=9.9524

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
=1188.255 / 41.067
=28.9345

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))
=(0.68 / (0.68 + 1796.086)) / (45.973 / (45.973 + 2147.877))
=0.000378 / 0.020955
=0.018

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)
=(21.182 / 1188.255) / (17.029 / 41.067)
=0.017826 / 0.414664
=0.043

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)
=((554.157 + 271.476) / 2638.718) / ((436.302 + 414.661) / 1872.806)
=0.312892 / 0.454379
=0.6886

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
=(458.718 - -47.292 - 674.578) / 2638.718
=-0.063883

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.

Artemis Gold has a M-score of 25.17 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 25.17 mean?
Artemis Gold (TSXV:ARTG) has a Beneish M-Score of 25.17 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Artemis Gold and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 25.17. Over the past decade, Artemis Gold's Beneish M-Score has ranged from 25.17 to 25.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Artemis Gold ranks #672 out of 685 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 98.1%.
Is Artemis Gold's Beneish M-Score too high?
Artemis Gold's current Beneish M-Score of 25.17 is near median its 10-year median of 25.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.17 to a high of 25.17. Based on the distribution chart, Artemis Gold ranks #672 out of 685 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Artemis Gold has a GF Score™ of 42/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Artemis Gold's Beneish M-Score compare to HL?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Artemis Gold ranks #672 out of 685 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Artemis Gold in the lower half of its industry. Historically, Artemis Gold's own Beneish M-Score has ranged from 25.17 to 25.17 over the past decade. 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 Artemis Gold and its competitors. Artemis Gold's current Beneish M-Score is 25.17, which is near median its own 10-year median of 25.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Artemis Gold stock overvalued right now?
Artemis Gold (TSXV:ARTG) has a current Beneish M-Score of 25.17. The current Beneish M-Score is 25.17, which is near median its 10-year median of 25.17. Artemis Gold's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 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 Artemis Gold (TSXV:ARTG), the current Beneish M-Score is 25.17 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.

Artemis Gold Business Description

Other Exchanges ARGTF:USA0WG:Germany
Address 595 Burrard Street, Three Bentall Centre, Suite 3083, P.O. Box 49298, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V7X 1L3
Artemis Gold Inc is a gold and silver producer focused on the operation and further development of its flagship asset, the Blackwater Gold Mine in central British Columbia, Canada. The Company operates a single reportable segment, being the operation and management of the Blackwater Mine.
42GF Score

Get the complete analysis for TSXV:ARTG

Beneish M-Score is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

C$30.28
Price