Mayberry Jamaican Equities (XJAM:MJE) Beneish M-Score: -4.44 (As of Jul. 25, 2026)

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XJAM:MJE Mayberry Jamaican Equities Ltd XJAM:MJE
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Price JMD6.54
GF Value JMD7.02
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Mayberry Jamaican Equities Beneish M-Score?

Mayberry Jamaican Equities XJAM:MJE +2.67% 78 Beneish M-Score is -4.44 as of Jul. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates XJAM:MJE with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of JMD7.02 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 952 Asset Management companies, Mayberry Jamaican Equities ranks better than 95.06% 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 -4.44 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XJAM:MJE' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.03   Med: -1.67   Max: -0.43
Current: -4.44

During the past 9 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Mayberry Jamaican Equities was -0.43. The lowest was -6.03. And the median was -1.67.


Mayberry Jamaican Equities Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mayberry Jamaican Equities'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.

Mayberry Jamaican Equities Beneish M-Score Chart

Mayberry Jamaican Equities Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -1.67 -1.33 -2.63 -0.43 -4.44

Mayberry Jamaican Equities Quarterly Data
Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 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 -0.43 0.00 0.00 -4.44 0.00

XJAM:MJE vs BLK, BX, KKR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Mayberry Jamaican Equities'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.


Mayberry Jamaican Equities Beneish M-Score vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Mayberry Jamaican Equities's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Mayberry Jamaican Equities's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Mayberry Jamaican Equities 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 Mayberry Jamaican Equities 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 * 0.405+0.528 * 1.0081+0.404 * 0.9957+0.892 * 0.7902+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.7975+4.679 * -0.244161-0.327 * 1.3645
=-4.44

* 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 JMD14.0 Mil.
Revenue was JMD426.0 Mil.
Gross Profit was JMD328.0 Mil.
Total Current Assets was JMD4,012.7 Mil.
Total Assets was JMD18,211.4 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was JMD0.0 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was JMD0.0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was JMD51.1 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was JMD64.3 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was JMD5,997.6 Mil.
Net Income was JMD-4,924.1 Mil.
Gross Profit was JMD0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was JMD-477.6 Mil.
Total Receivables was JMD43.6 Mil.
Revenue was JMD539.1 Mil.
Gross Profit was JMD418.4 Mil.
Total Current Assets was JMD5,232.9 Mil.
Total Assets was JMD24,116.9 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was JMD0.0 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was JMD0.0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was JMD81.1 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was JMD289.7 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was JMD5,593.5 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)
=(13.962 / 426.009) / (43.632 / 539.135)
=0.032774 / 0.08093
=0.405

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)
=(418.393 / 539.135) / (327.956 / 426.009)
=0.776045 / 0.769834
=1.0081

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 - (4012.735 + 0) / 18211.447) / (1 - (5232.85 + 0) / 24116.868)
=0.779659 / 0.783021
=0.9957

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
=426.009 / 539.135
=0.7902

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 / (0 + 0)) / (0 / (0 + 0))
= /
=1

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)
=(51.089 / 426.009) / (81.077 / 539.135)
=0.119925 / 0.150383
=0.7975

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)
=((5997.603 + 64.258) / 18211.447) / ((5593.49 + 289.718) / 24116.868)
=0.33286 / 0.243946
=1.3645

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
=(-4924.093 - 0 - -477.574) / 18211.447
=-0.244161

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.

Mayberry Jamaican Equities has a M-score of -4.44 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -4.44 mean?
Mayberry Jamaican Equities (XJAM:MJE) has a Beneish M-Score of -4.44 as of Jul. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Mayberry Jamaican Equities and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Mayberry Jamaican Equities ranks #47 out of 952 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 4.9%.
Is Mayberry Jamaican Equities' Beneish M-Score too high?
Mayberry Jamaican Equities' current Beneish M-Score is -4.44. Based on the distribution chart, Mayberry Jamaican Equities ranks #47 out of 952 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Mayberry Jamaican Equities has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mayberry Jamaican Equities' Beneish M-Score compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Mayberry Jamaican Equities ranks #47 out of 952 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Mayberry Jamaican Equities in the top 5% 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 an Asset Management company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Asset Management 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 Mayberry Jamaican Equities and its competitors. Mayberry Jamaican Equities's current Beneish M-Score is -4.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mayberry Jamaican Equities stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mayberry Jamaican Equities (XJAM:MJE) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is JMD7.02, compared to a current price of JMD6.54 — trading 6.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -4.44. Mayberry Jamaican Equities' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Mayberry Jamaican Equities (XJAM:MJE), the current Beneish M-Score is -4.44 as of Jul. 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.

Is Mayberry Jamaican Equities (XJAM:MJE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mayberry Jamaican Equities stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of JMD6.54 is trading 6.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of JMD7.02. GuruFocus considers Mayberry Jamaican Equities to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XJAM:MJE:

  • Beneish M-Score: -4.44
  • GF Value™: JMD7.02 vs. price of JMD6.54 (6.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Mayberry Jamaican Equities Business Description

Address Bourbon Street, P.O Box 1695, Bourbon House, Castries, LCA, LC04 1010
Mayberry Jamaican Equities Ltd is an investment company whose objective is to achieve long-term capital appreciation while preserving capital by investing in and trading public equity securities in Jamaica. The company is a full-service financial advisory and brokerage firm specialising in Trading, Asset Management, and Investment Banking. Its products include Trading, Asset Management, Investment Banking, IPOs/Bonds, and Public Bond Offering.
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