Harel Mallac and Co (XMAU:HML) Beneish M-Score: -2.61 (As of Aug. 04, 2026)

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XMAU:HML Harel Mallac and Co Ltd XMAU:HML
40 GF Score
Price MUR13.85
GF Value MUR21.66
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Harel Mallac and Co Beneish M-Score?

Harel Mallac and Co XMAU:HML 40 Beneish M-Score is -2.61 as of Aug. 04, 2026. GuruFocus rates XMAU:HML with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of MUR21.66 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 538 Conglomerates companies, Harel Mallac and Co ranks better than 62.45% 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 -2.61 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XMAU:HML' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.27   Med: -2.4   Max: -1.44
Current: -2.61

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Harel Mallac and Co was -1.44. The lowest was -3.27. And the median was -2.40.


Harel Mallac and Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Harel Mallac and Co'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.

Harel Mallac and Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Harel Mallac and Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.45 -2.08 -2.34 -2.54 -2.61

Harel Mallac and Co 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 -2.61 0.00

XMAU:HML vs MMM, HON: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Harel Mallac and Co'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.


Harel Mallac and Co Beneish M-Score vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Harel Mallac and Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Harel Mallac and Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Harel Mallac and Co 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 Harel Mallac and Co 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 * 0.8892+0.528 * 1.1602+0.404 * 1.1111+0.892 * 1.0083+0.115 * 0.8313
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.033808-0.327 * 0.9725
=-2.61

* 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 MUR1,026 Mil.
Revenue was MUR3,348 Mil.
Gross Profit was MUR661 Mil.
Total Current Assets was MUR1,920 Mil.
Total Assets was MUR5,382 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was MUR1,206 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was MUR148 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was MUR0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was MUR2,134 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MUR861 Mil.
Net Income was MUR-23 Mil.
Gross Profit was MUR0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was MUR159 Mil.
Total Receivables was MUR1,144 Mil.
Revenue was MUR3,321 Mil.
Gross Profit was MUR760 Mil.
Total Current Assets was MUR2,084 Mil.
Total Assets was MUR5,381 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was MUR1,267 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was MUR126 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was MUR0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was MUR2,163 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MUR916 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)
=(1025.552 / 3348.131) / (1143.872 / 3320.543)
=0.306306 / 0.344483
=0.8892

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)
=(760.172 / 3320.543) / (660.626 / 3348.131)
=0.22893 / 0.197312
=1.1602

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 - (1919.525 + 1206.303) / 5382.016) / (1 - (2084.046 + 1266.977) / 5381.292)
=0.419209 / 0.377283
=1.1111

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
=3348.131 / 3320.543
=1.0083

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))
=(126.332 / (126.332 + 1266.977)) / (147.678 / (147.678 + 1206.303))
=0.09067 / 0.109069
=0.8313

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 / 3348.131) / (0 / 3320.543)
=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)
=((860.937 + 2134.389) / 5382.016) / ((916.499 + 2163.235) / 5381.292)
=0.556543 / 0.572304
=0.9725

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
=(-23.398 - 0 - 158.555) / 5382.016
=-0.033808

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.

Harel Mallac and Co has a M-score of -2.61 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 -2.61 mean?
Harel Mallac and Co (XMAU:HML) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.61 as of Aug. 04, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Harel Mallac and Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Harel Mallac and Co ranks #202 out of 538 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 37.5%.
Is Harel Mallac and Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Harel Mallac and Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.61. Based on the distribution chart, Harel Mallac and Co ranks #202 out of 538 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Harel Mallac and Co has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Harel Mallac and Co's Beneish M-Score compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Harel Mallac and Co ranks #202 out of 538 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Harel Mallac and Co in the upper 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 Conglomerates company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Conglomerates 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 Harel Mallac and Co and its competitors. Harel Mallac and Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Harel Mallac and Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Harel Mallac and Co (XMAU:HML) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is MUR21.66, compared to a current price of MUR13.85 — trading 36.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.61. Harel Mallac and Co's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 4 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 Harel Mallac and Co (XMAU:HML), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.61 as of Aug. 04, 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 Harel Mallac and Co (XMAU:HML) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Harel Mallac and Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MUR13.85 is trading 36.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of MUR21.66. GuruFocus considers Harel Mallac and Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XMAU:HML:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.61
  • GF Value™: MUR21.66 vs. price of MUR13.85 (36.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 40/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Harel Mallac and Co Business Description

Address 18, Edith Cavell Street, Port Louis, MUS, 11302
Harel Mallac and Co Ltd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, the company operates in the following reportable segments: Investment and Corporate, Technology, Chemicals, and Equipment and Systems. Maximum revenue for the group is generated from the Chemicals segment. Geographically, the group generates maximum revenue from Mauritius, followed by Reunion, Madagascar, and Africa.
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