Canadian Critical Minerals (TSXV:CCMI) Beneish M-Score: 0.87 (As of Jun. 27, 2026) — 51% Below Median


What is Canadian Critical Minerals Beneish M-Score?

Canadian Critical Minerals TSXV:CCMI Beneish M-Score is 0.87 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 51% below its 10-year median of 1.78. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 685 Metals & Mining companies, Canadian Critical Minerals ranks worse than 89.93% 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 0.87 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

TSXV:CCMI' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.07   Med: 1.78   Max: 355.57
Current: 0.87

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Canadian Critical Minerals was 355.57. The lowest was -3.07. And the median was 1.78.


Canadian Critical Minerals Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Canadian Critical Minerals'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.

Canadian Critical Minerals Beneish M-Score Chart

Canadian Critical Minerals Annual Data
Trend May16 May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 355.57

Canadian Critical Minerals Quarterly Data
Feb21 May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25
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 37.62 355.57 23.05 0.87

TSXV:CCMI vs HL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, Canadian Critical Minerals'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.


Canadian Critical Minerals Beneish M-Score vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Canadian Critical Minerals's Beneish M-Score falls into.



Canadian Critical Minerals 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 Canadian Critical Minerals 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 * 0.6746+0.528 * 6.5729+0.404 * 0.8741+0.892 * 1.3065+0.115 * 1.3375
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.8491+4.679 * 0.085215-0.327 * 0.9262
=0.87

* 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 (Nov25) TTM:Last Year (Nov24) TTM:
Total Receivables was C$0.26 Mil.
Revenue was 0.53 + 1.019 + 0.976 + 0.932 = C$3.46 Mil.
Gross Profit was -0.272 + -0.3 + 0.315 + 0.063 = C$-0.19 Mil.
Total Current Assets was C$3.47 Mil.
Total Assets was C$13.51 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was C$3.78 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was C$0.64 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was C$1.10 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was C$2.97 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was C$0.00 Mil.
Net Income was -0.558 + -1.258 + 1.239 + -0.518 = C$-1.10 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0.325 + -0.419 + 0.628 + -0.201 = C$0.33 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -0.703 + -0.597 + -0.365 + -0.914 = C$-2.58 Mil.
Total Receivables was C$0.30 Mil.
Revenue was 1.332 + 0.823 + 0.341 + 0.15 = C$2.65 Mil.
Gross Profit was -0.145 + -0.243 + -0.56 + -0.028 = C$-0.98 Mil.
Total Current Assets was C$2.33 Mil.
Total Assets was C$14.54 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was C$4.50 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was C$1.08 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was C$0.99 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was C$3.45 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)
=(0.26 / 3.457) / (0.295 / 2.646)
=0.07521 / 0.111489
=0.6746

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)
=(-0.976 / 2.646) / (-0.194 / 3.457)
=-0.368859 / -0.056118
=6.5729

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 - (3.466 + 3.777) / 13.507) / (1 - (2.329 + 4.496) / 14.539)
=0.46376 / 0.530573
=0.8741

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
=3.457 / 2.646
=1.3065

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))
=(1.079 / (1.079 + 4.496)) / (0.639 / (0.639 + 3.777))
=0.193543 / 0.144701
=1.3375

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)
=(1.096 / 3.457) / (0.988 / 2.646)
=0.317038 / 0.373394
=0.8491

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 + 2.965) / 13.507) / ((0 + 3.446) / 14.539)
=0.219516 / 0.237018
=0.9262

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
=(-1.095 - 0.333 - -2.579) / 13.507
=0.085215

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.

Canadian Critical Minerals has a M-score of 0.87 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 0.87 mean?
Canadian Critical Minerals (TSXV:CCMI) has a Beneish M-Score of 0.87 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Canadian Critical Minerals and its competitors. This is 51% below median its historical median of 1.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Canadian Critical Minerals ranks #616 out of 685 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 89.9%.
Is Canadian Critical Minerals' Beneish M-Score too high?
Canadian Critical Minerals' current Beneish M-Score of 0.87 is 51% below median its 10-year median of 1.78. Based on the distribution chart, Canadian Critical Minerals ranks #616 out of 685 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Canadian Critical Minerals' Beneish M-Score compare to HL?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Canadian Critical Minerals ranks #616 out of 685 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Canadian Critical Minerals 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 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 Canadian Critical Minerals and its competitors. Canadian Critical Minerals's current Beneish M-Score is 0.87, which is 51% below median its own 10-year median of 1.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Canadian Critical Minerals stock overvalued right now?
Canadian Critical Minerals (TSXV:CCMI) has a current Beneish M-Score of 0.87. The current Beneish M-Score is 0.87, which is 51% below median its 10-year median of 1.78. 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 Canadian Critical Minerals (TSXV:CCMI), the current Beneish M-Score is 0.87 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.

Canadian Critical Minerals Business Description

Other Exchanges RIINF:USAN6K:Germany
Address 16th Street NW, Suite 2520, Calgary, AB, CAN, T2M 3R2
Canadian Critical Minerals Inc is a mining company focused on two near-term copper production assets in Canada. The company's main asset is the 100% owned Bull River Mine project near Cranbrook, British Columbia which has a mineral resource containing copper, gold, and silver. Its 100% owned Thierry Mine project has a mineral resource containing copper, nickel, palladium, platinum, gold, and silver.