AUTO1 GroupATOGF +0.91%69 Beneish M-Score is -1.28 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates ATOGF with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.57 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,273 Vehicles & Parts companies, AUTO1 Group ranks worse than 93.95% 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.
Warning Sign:
Beneish M-Score -1.28 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.
The historical rank and industry rank for AUTO1 Group's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:
ATOGF'
s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.65 Med: -1.39 Max: 1.85
Current: -1.28
During the past 11 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of AUTO1 Group was 1.85. The lowest was -2.65. And the median was -1.39.
AUTO1 Group Beneish M-Score Related Terms
AUTO1 Group Beneish M-Score Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AUTO1 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.
ATOGF vs CVNA, PAG, ALTB: Beneish M-Score Comparison
For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, AUTO1 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.
AUTO1 Group Beneish M-Score vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, AUTO1 Group's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AUTO1 Group's Beneish M-Score falls into.
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 AUTO1 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 * 1.0403
+
0.528 * 0.9802
+
0.404 * 1.1756
+
0.892 * 1.3832
+
0.115 * 0.8815
-
0.172 * SGAI
+
4.679 * TATA
-
0.327 * LVGI
-
0.172 * 1.0706
+
4.679 * 0.178191
-
0.327 * 0.8867
=
-1.20
* 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.
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.
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))
=
(50.655 / (50.655 + 179.866))
/
(67.247 / (67.247 + 202.503))
=
0.219741
/
0.249294
=
0.8815
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
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
=
(86.322 - 0
-
-542.196)
/
3527.212
=
0.178191
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.
AUTO1 Group has a M-score of -1.20 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.
AUTO1 Group (ATOGF) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.28 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on AUTO1 Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, AUTO1 Group ranks #1196 out of 1273 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 94%.
Is AUTO1 Group's Beneish M-Score too high?
AUTO1 Group's current Beneish M-Score is -1.28. Based on the distribution chart, AUTO1 Group ranks #1196 out of 1273 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, AUTO1 Group has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AUTO1 Group's Beneish M-Score compare to CVNA and PAG?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, AUTO1 Group ranks #1196 out of 1273 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places AUTO1 Group 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 AUTO1 Group and its competitors. AUTO1 Group's current Beneish M-Score is -1.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AUTO1 Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AUTO1 Group (ATOGF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.57, compared to a current price of $27.75 — trading 49.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.28. AUTO1 Group's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 AUTO1 Group (ATOGF), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.28 as of Jun. 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 AUTO1 Group (ATOGF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AUTO1 Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $27.75 is trading 49.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $18.57.
GuruFocus considers AUTO1 Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ATOGF:
Beneish M-Score: -1.28
GF Value™: $18.57 vs. price of $27.75 (49.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ATOGF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AUTO1 Group is a digital platform that facilitates the buying and selling of used cars online. It provides a simple and convenient way for both individual customers and professional car dealers across Europe to purchase and sell used cars at transparent prices, without the need for negotiation. AUTO1 Group has two main operating segments: Merchant and Retail. In the Merchant segment, used cars are sold to commercial car dealers through the AUTO1.com brand. The Merchant revenue includes auction fees, logistics services fees, and other charges associated with the provision of vehicles to dealers. The Retail segment focuses on selling used cars to private customers under the Autohero brand. However, the majority of the revenue is generated from the Merchant segment.
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