Airbnb (BSP:AIRB34) Beneish M-Score: -2.78 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


BSP:AIRB34 Airbnb Inc BSP:AIRB34
84 GF Score
Price R$36.72
GF Value R$44.42
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Airbnb Beneish M-Score?

Airbnb BSP:AIRB34 -3.06% 84 Beneish M-Score is -2.78 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates BSP:AIRB34 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of R$44.42 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 824 Travel & Leisure companies, Airbnb ranks better than 64.08% 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 -2.78 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

BSP:AIRB34' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.75   Med: -2.66   Max: -1.04
Current: -2.78

During the past 9 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Airbnb was -1.04. The lowest was -3.75. And the median was -2.66.


Airbnb Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Airbnb'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.

Airbnb Beneish M-Score Chart

Airbnb Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -2.66 -2.62 -1.08 -2.66 -2.84

Airbnb 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 -2.77 -2.71 -2.80 -2.84 -2.78

BSP:AIRB34 vs RCL, VIK, CCL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Travel Services subindustry, Airbnb'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.


Airbnb Beneish M-Score vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Airbnb's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Airbnb 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 Airbnb 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 * 0.973+0.528 * 1.001+0.404 * 0.8651+0.892 * 1.0724+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0763+4.679 * -0.075977-0.327 * 1.0379
=-2.88

* 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 R$56,171 Mil.
Revenue was 14004.869 + 15155.935 + 21961.485 + 17169.797 = R$68,292 Mil.
Gross Profit was 10966.471 + 12499.009 + 19017.198 + 14152.882 = R$56,636 Mil.
Total Current Assets was R$123,424 Mil.
Total Assets was R$140,300 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was R$0 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was R$0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was R$22,241 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was R$85,577 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was R$12,943 Mil.
Net Income was 836.736 + 1860.394 + 7368.762 + 3560.404 = R$13,626 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 209.184 + -207.317 + -69.719 + -127.553 = R$-195 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 8932.157 + 2869.698 + 7272.228 + 5407.155 = R$24,481 Mil.
Total Receivables was R$53,832 Mil.
Revenue was 13082.403 + 15130.48 + 20667.07 + 14801.003 = R$63,681 Mil.
Gross Profit was 10168.805 + 12525.353 + 18091.993 + 12075.636 = R$52,862 Mil.
Total Current Assets was R$122,619 Mil.
Total Assets was R$144,275 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was R$1,595 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was R$0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was R$19,269 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was R$96,333 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was R$1,284 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)
=(56171.134 / 68292.086) / (53832.477 / 63680.956)
=0.822513 / 0.845347
=0.973

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)
=(52861.787 / 63680.956) / (56635.56 / 68292.086)
=0.830104 / 0.829314
=1.001

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 - (123423.79 + 0) / 140299.709) / (1 - (122618.739 + 1594.994) / 144274.954)
=0.120285 / 0.139049
=0.8651

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
=68292.086 / 63680.956
=1.0724

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 + 1594.994)) / (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)
=(22240.85 / 68292.086) / (19269.436 / 63680.956)
=0.325672 / 0.302593
=1.0763

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)
=((12943.26 + 85577.174) / 140299.709) / ((1284.056 + 96333.013) / 144274.954)
=0.702214 / 0.676604
=1.0379

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
=(13626.296 - -195.405 - 24481.238) / 140299.709
=-0.075977

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.

Airbnb has a M-score of -2.88 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 -2.78 mean?
Airbnb (BSP:AIRB34) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.78 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Airbnb and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Airbnb ranks #296 out of 824 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 35.9%.
Is Airbnb's Beneish M-Score too high?
Airbnb's current Beneish M-Score is -2.78. Based on the distribution chart, Airbnb ranks #296 out of 824 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Airbnb has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Airbnb's Beneish M-Score compare to RCL and VIK?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Airbnb ranks #296 out of 824 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Airbnb 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 Travel & Leisure company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Travel & Leisure 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 Airbnb and its competitors. Airbnb's current Beneish M-Score is -2.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Airbnb stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Airbnb (BSP:AIRB34) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$44.42, compared to a current price of R$36.72 — trading 17.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.78. Airbnb's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Airbnb (BSP:AIRB34), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.78 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 Airbnb (BSP:AIRB34) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Airbnb stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$36.72 is trading 17.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$44.42. GuruFocus considers Airbnb to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:AIRB34:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.78
  • GF Value™: R$44.42 vs. price of R$36.72 (17.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:AIRB34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Airbnb Business Description

Address 888 Brannan Street, San Francisco, CA, USA, 94103
Airbnb is the world's largest online alternative accommodation travel agency; it also offers booking services for boutique hotels, experiences, and hotel-like services. Airbnb's platform offers over 9 million active accommodation listings. Listings from the company's 5 million-plus hosts are spread over almost every country in the world. In 2025, 42% of revenue was from North America, 39% from Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, 10% from Latin America, and 9% from Asia-Pacific. Transaction fees for online bookings account for all its revenue.
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