ADYEY (Adyen NV) Beneish M-Score: -2.54 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


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What is Adyen NV Beneish M-Score?

Adyen NV ADYEY -1.38% 81 Beneish M-Score is -2.54 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates ADYEY with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.68 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,633 Software companies, Adyen NV ranks worse than 50.17% 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 -2.54 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

ADYEY' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.53   Med: -2.64   Max: 0.1
Current: -2.54

During the past 12 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Adyen NV was 0.10. The lowest was -3.53. And the median was -2.64.


Adyen NV Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Adyen NV'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.

Adyen NV Beneish M-Score Chart

Adyen NV 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 -3.50 -3.53 0.10 -2.69 -2.54

Adyen NV Semi-Annual Data
Dec15 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 0.10 0.00 -2.69 0.00 -2.54

ADYEY vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Adyen NV'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.


Adyen NV Beneish M-Score vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Adyen NV's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Adyen NV 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 Adyen NV 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 * 0.8278+0.528 * 1.0053+0.404 * 0.7086+0.892 * 1.3299+0.115 * 0.9073
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9456+4.679 * 0.002619-0.327 * 0.9036
=-2.42

* 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 $912 Mil.
Revenue was $3,099 Mil.
Gross Profit was $2,754 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $13,688 Mil.
Total Assets was $14,352 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $549 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $159 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $77 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $7,948 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $215 Mil.
Net Income was $1,244 Mil.
Gross Profit was $0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was $1,207 Mil.
Total Receivables was $828 Mil.
Revenue was $2,330 Mil.
Gross Profit was $2,081 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $11,401 Mil.
Total Assets was $11,964 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $427 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $109 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $61 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $7,348 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $181 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)
=(911.815 / 3099.411) / (828.184 / 2330.472)
=0.29419 / 0.355372
=0.8278

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)
=(2081.44 / 2330.472) / (2753.651 / 3099.411)
=0.893141 / 0.888443
=1.0053

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 - (13688.294 + 549.156) / 14352.282) / (1 - (11401.193 + 427.371) / 11963.643)
=0.008001 / 0.011291
=0.7086

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
=3099.411 / 2330.472
=1.3299

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))
=(109.385 / (109.385 + 427.371)) / (159.073 / (159.073 + 549.156))
=0.203789 / 0.224607
=0.9073

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)
=(76.672 / 3099.411) / (60.97 / 2330.472)
=0.024738 / 0.026162
=0.9456

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)
=((214.601 + 7947.726) / 14352.282) / ((181.488 + 7348.374) / 11963.643)
=0.568713 / 0.629395
=0.9036

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
=(1244.176 - 0 - 1206.583) / 14352.282
=0.002619

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.

Adyen NV has a M-score of -2.42 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 -2.54 mean?
Adyen NV (ADYEY) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.54 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Adyen NV and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Adyen NV ranks #1321 out of 2633 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 50.2%.
Is Adyen NV's Beneish M-Score too high?
Adyen NV's current Beneish M-Score is -2.54. Based on the distribution chart, Adyen NV ranks #1321 out of 2633 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Adyen NV has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Adyen NV's Beneish M-Score compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Adyen NV ranks #1321 out of 2633 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Adyen NV 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 Software company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Software 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 Adyen NV and its competitors. Adyen NV's current Beneish M-Score is -2.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Adyen NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Adyen NV (ADYEY) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.68, compared to a current price of $9.29 — trading 50.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.54. Adyen NV's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Adyen NV (ADYEY), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.54 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 Adyen NV (ADYEY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Adyen NV stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $9.29 is trading 50.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $18.68. GuruFocus considers Adyen NV to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ADYEY:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.54
  • GF Value™: $18.68 vs. price of $9.29 (50.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 1 warning sign

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


Adyen NV Business Description

Address Simon Carmiggeltstraat 6-50, Amsterdam, NLD, 1011 DJ
Adyen is a payment company that provides merchants with a single platform to accept e-commerce, mobile, and point-of-sale payments in multiple countries using various payment schemes and methodologies. Adyen started out providing only gateway and payment processing services to merchants but soon expanded into merchant acquiring services as well. Adyen obtained a banking license to improve settlement of merchant accounts.
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