AHEXY (Adecco Group AG) Beneish M-Score: -2.57 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


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What is Adecco Group AG Beneish M-Score?

Adecco Group AG AHEXY -0.22% 62 Beneish M-Score is -2.57 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates AHEXY with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.85 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,020 Business Services companies, Adecco Group AG ranks better than 51.67% 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 -2.57 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

AHEXY' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.25   Med: -2.59   Max: -2.12
Current: -2.57

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Adecco Group AG was -2.12. The lowest was -3.25. And the median was -2.59.


Adecco Group AG Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Adecco Group AG'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.

Adecco Group AG Beneish M-Score Chart

Adecco Group AG 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 -2.60 -2.25 -2.61 -2.67 -2.58

Adecco Group AG 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 -2.63 -2.58 -2.59 -2.58 -2.57

AHEXY vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Adecco Group AG'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.


Adecco Group AG Beneish M-Score vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Adecco Group AG's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Adecco Group AG 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 Adecco Group AG 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 * 1.0513+0.528 * 1.0187+0.404 * 0.969+0.892 * 1.0872+0.115 * 1.0376
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9645+4.679 * -0.023513-0.327 * 1.0163
=-2.46

* 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 $5,080 Mil.
Revenue was 6541.04 + 6976.581 + 6779.343 + 6660.9 = $26,958 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1228.902 + 1336.066 + 1299.296 + 1257.209 = $5,121 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $6,108 Mil.
Total Assets was $13,897 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $1,043 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $246 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $4,405 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $5,756 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $3,311 Mil.
Net Income was 79.769 + 101.874 + 104.46 + 66.897 = $353 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = $0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -205.78 + 557.377 + 234.742 + 93.426 = $680 Mil.
Total Receivables was $4,444 Mil.
Revenue was 6024.865 + 6149.738 + 6330.744 + 6290.635 = $24,796 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1171.892 + 1182.199 + 1226.415 + 1218.515 = $4,799 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $5,434 Mil.
Total Assets was $12,960 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $1,034 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $255 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $4,201 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $5,106 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $3,214 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)
=(5079.769 / 26957.864) / (4444.324 / 24795.982)
=0.188434 / 0.179236
=1.0513

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)
=(4799.021 / 24795.982) / (5121.473 / 26957.864)
=0.19354 / 0.189981
=1.0187

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 - (6107.514 + 1042.775) / 13897.11) / (1 - (5433.514 + 1033.514) / 12960)
=0.485484 / 0.501001
=0.969

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
=26957.864 / 24795.982
=1.0872

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))
=(254.722 / (254.722 + 1033.514)) / (245.511 / (245.511 + 1042.775))
=0.197729 / 0.190572
=1.0376

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)
=(4404.863 / 26957.864) / (4200.783 / 24795.982)
=0.163398 / 0.169414
=0.9645

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)
=((3310.983 + 5756.069) / 13897.11) / ((3214.054 + 5105.946) / 12960)
=0.652442 / 0.641975
=1.0163

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
=(353 - 0 - 679.765) / 13897.11
=-0.023513

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.

Adecco Group AG has a M-score of -2.46 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 -2.57 mean?
Adecco Group AG (AHEXY) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.57 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Adecco Group AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Adecco Group AG ranks #493 out of 1020 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 48.3%.
Is Adecco Group AG's Beneish M-Score too high?
Adecco Group AG's current Beneish M-Score is -2.57. Based on the distribution chart, Adecco Group AG ranks #493 out of 1020 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Adecco Group AG has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Adecco Group AG's Beneish M-Score compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Adecco Group AG ranks #493 out of 1020 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Adecco Group AG 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 Business Services company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Business 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 Adecco Group AG and its competitors. Adecco Group AG's current Beneish M-Score is -2.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Adecco Group AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Adecco Group AG (AHEXY) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.85, compared to a current price of $9.21 — trading 41.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.57. Adecco Group AG's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 3 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 Adecco Group AG (AHEXY), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.57 as of Jun. 24, 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 Adecco Group AG (AHEXY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Adecco Group AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $9.21 is trading 41.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $15.85. GuruFocus considers Adecco Group AG to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for AHEXY:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.57
  • GF Value™: $15.85 vs. price of $9.21 (41.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Adecco Group AG Business Description

Address Bellerivestrasse 30, Zurich, CHE, CH-8008
Adecco Group provides human capital solutions. The majority of its revenue comes from flexible placement, but the company also offers permanent placement, career transition, outsourcing, and consulting services in engineering, digital, and IT. The company is organized into three business units—Adecco, Akkodis, and LHH—and operates in over 60 countries.
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