JMMB Group (XJAM:JMMBGL) Beneish M-Score: -3.05 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


XJAM:JMMBGL JMMB Group Ltd XJAM:JMMBGL
81 GF Score
Price JMD14.46
GF Value JMD25.04
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What is JMMB Group Beneish M-Score?

JMMB Group XJAM:JMMBGL -0.82% 81 Beneish M-Score is -3.05 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates XJAM:JMMBGL with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of JMD25.04 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 86 Diversified Financial Services companies, JMMB Group ranks better than 82.56% 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 -3.05 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XJAM:JMMBGL' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.05   Med: -2.61   Max: -2.06
Current: -3.05

During the past 8 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of JMMB Group was -2.06. The lowest was -3.05. And the median was -2.61.


JMMB Group Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for JMMB Group'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.

JMMB Group Beneish M-Score Chart

JMMB Group Annual Data
Trend Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -2.80 -2.19 -2.06 -2.41 -3.05

JMMB Group 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 -2.41 0.00 0.00 0.00 -3.05

XJAM:JMMBGL vs FRHC, VOYA: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Financial Conglomerates subindustry, JMMB Group'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.


JMMB Group Beneish M-Score vs Diversified Financial Services Industry

For the Diversified Financial Services industry and Financial Services sector, JMMB Group's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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JMMB 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 JMMB 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 * 0.3695+0.528 * 0.9172+0.404 * 1.1897+0.892 * 1.0867+0.115 * 0.8968
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9045+4.679 * -0.021915-0.327 * 0.9958
=-3.05

* 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 JMD95,987 Mil.
Revenue was JMD58,385 Mil.
Gross Profit was JMD25,740 Mil.
Total Current Assets was JMD251,948 Mil.
Total Assets was JMD761,552 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was JMD5,489 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was JMD1,842 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was JMD3,623 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was JMD613,777 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was JMD53,580 Mil.
Net Income was JMD1,550 Mil.
Gross Profit was JMD0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was JMD18,240 Mil.
Total Receivables was JMD239,048 Mil.
Revenue was JMD53,728 Mil.
Gross Profit was JMD21,726 Mil.
Total Current Assets was JMD307,248 Mil.
Total Assets was JMD705,462 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was JMD5,677 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was JMD1,652 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was JMD3,686 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was JMD555,577 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was JMD65,232 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)
=(95987.156 / 58385.417) / (239048.291 / 53728.409)
=1.644026 / 4.449197
=0.3695

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)
=(21725.896 / 53728.409) / (25739.751 / 58385.417)
=0.404365 / 0.440859
=0.9172

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 - (251947.668 + 5488.658) / 761551.695) / (1 - (307248.281 + 5677.163) / 705462.345)
=0.661958 / 0.556425
=1.1897

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
=58385.417 / 53728.409
=1.0867

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))
=(1651.805 / (1651.805 + 5677.163)) / (1842.45 / (1842.45 + 5488.658))
=0.22538 / 0.251319
=0.8968

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)
=(3623.202 / 58385.417) / (3686.286 / 53728.409)
=0.062057 / 0.06861
=0.9045

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)
=((53580.238 + 613777.133) / 761551.695) / ((65232.081 + 555576.691) / 705462.345)
=0.876313 / 0.880003
=0.9958

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
=(1550.189 - 0 - 18239.862) / 761551.695
=-0.021915

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.

JMMB Group has a M-score of -3.05 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 -3.05 mean?
JMMB Group (XJAM:JMMBGL) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.05 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on JMMB Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, JMMB Group ranks #15 out of 86 companies in the Diversified Financial Services industry, placing it in the top 17.4%.
Is JMMB Group's Beneish M-Score too high?
JMMB Group's current Beneish M-Score is -3.05. Based on the distribution chart, JMMB Group ranks #15 out of 86 companies in the Diversified Financial Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, JMMB Group has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JMMB Group's Beneish M-Score compare to FRHC and VOYA?
According to the Diversified Financial Services industry distribution chart, JMMB Group ranks #15 out of 86 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places JMMB Group in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Diversified Financial Services company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Diversified Financial Services 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 JMMB Group and its competitors. JMMB Group's current Beneish M-Score is -3.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JMMB Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JMMB Group (XJAM:JMMBGL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is JMD25.04, compared to a current price of JMD14.46 — trading 42.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.05. JMMB Group's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 JMMB Group (XJAM:JMMBGL), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.05 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 JMMB Group (XJAM:JMMBGL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JMMB Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of JMD14.46 is trading 42.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of JMD25.04. GuruFocus considers JMMB Group to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XJAM:JMMBGL:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.05
  • GF Value™: JMD25.04 vs. price of JMD14.46 (42.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 5 warning signs

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


JMMB Group Business Description

Address 6 Haughton Terrace, Kingston, JAM, 10
JMMB Group Ltd is engaged in holding equity investments in business enterprises. The group's activities are organised into three main business segments: Financial and related services, which include securities brokering, stock brokering, portfolio planning, funds management, and investment advisory services; Banking and related services, which include taking deposits, granting loans and other credit facilities, foreign currency trading, and remittance and related services; and Others, which represents insurance brokering, investment and real estate holding. Maximum revenue is generated from its Financial and related services segment. Geographically, the group generates a majority of its revenue from Jamaica, followed by the Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago, and Barbados.
81GF Score

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