Varonis Systems (BSP:V2RN34) Beneish M-Score: -3.09 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


BSP:V2RN34 Varonis Systems Inc BSP:V2RN34
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Price R$28.03
GF Value R$37.89
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Varonis Systems Beneish M-Score?

Varonis Systems BSP:V2RN34 49 Beneish M-Score is -3.09 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates BSP:V2RN34 with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of R$37.89 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,634 Software companies, Varonis Systems ranks better than 79.76% 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 -3.09 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

BSP:V2RN34' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.39   Med: -2.83   Max: 0.43
Current: -3.09

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Varonis Systems was 0.43. The lowest was -3.39. And the median was -2.83.


Varonis Systems Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Varonis Systems'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.

Varonis Systems Beneish M-Score Chart

Varonis Systems 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 -2.81 -3.00 -1.07 -2.55 -3.13

Varonis Systems 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 -2.72 -2.82 -2.73 -3.13 -3.09

BSP:V2RN34 vs QLYS, BOX, CLBT: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Varonis Systems'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.


Varonis Systems Beneish M-Score vs Software Industry

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

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


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Varonis Systems 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 Varonis Systems 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 * 1.0583+0.528 * 1.0532+0.404 * 0.6442+0.892 * 1.0876+0.115 * 0.9358
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9307+4.679 * -0.166532-0.327 * 0.9234
=-3.21

* 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$819 Mil.
Revenue was 905.38 + 945.849 + 866.537 + 843.866 = R$3,562 Mil.
Gross Profit was 687.985 + 746.4 + 678.033 + 670.565 = R$2,783 Mil.
Total Current Assets was R$5,653 Mil.
Total Assets was R$8,548 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was R$505 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was R$77 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was R$2,205 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was R$3,340 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was R$2,673 Mil.
Net Income was -192.732 + -151.532 + -160.579 + -198.673 = R$-704 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = R$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 287.848 + 134.668 + 179.113 + 118.397 = R$720 Mil.
Total Receivables was R$712 Mil.
Revenue was 785.537 + 967.094 + 819.971 + 702.057 = R$3,275 Mil.
Gross Profit was 618.449 + 808.132 + 687.025 + 581.214 = R$2,695 Mil.
Total Current Assets was R$4,711 Mil.
Total Assets was R$9,081 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was R$430 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was R$60 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was R$2,178 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was R$4,089 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was R$2,829 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)
=(819.044 / 3561.632) / (711.58 / 3274.659)
=0.229963 / 0.217299
=1.0583

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)
=(2694.82 / 3274.659) / (2782.983 / 3561.632)
=0.822931 / 0.781379
=1.0532

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 - (5653.391 + 505.043) / 8548.184) / (1 - (4710.644 + 429.629) / 9081.065)
=0.279562 / 0.433957
=0.6442

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
=3561.632 / 3274.659
=1.0876

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))
=(60.454 / (60.454 + 429.629)) / (76.682 / (76.682 + 505.043))
=0.123355 / 0.131818
=0.9358

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)
=(2204.736 / 3561.632) / (2178.028 / 3274.659)
=0.619024 / 0.665116
=0.9307

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)
=((2673.372 + 3339.696) / 8548.184) / ((2828.983 + 4088.873) / 9081.065)
=0.703432 / 0.761789
=0.9234

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
=(-703.516 - 0 - 720.026) / 8548.184
=-0.166532

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.

Varonis Systems has a M-score of -3.21 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 -3.09 mean?
Varonis Systems (BSP:V2RN34) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.09 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Varonis Systems and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Varonis Systems ranks #533 out of 2634 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 20.2%.
Is Varonis Systems' Beneish M-Score too high?
Varonis Systems' current Beneish M-Score is -3.09. Based on the distribution chart, Varonis Systems ranks #533 out of 2634 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Varonis Systems has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Varonis Systems' Beneish M-Score compare to QLYS and BOX?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Varonis Systems ranks #533 out of 2634 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Varonis Systems in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Varonis Systems and its competitors. Varonis Systems's current Beneish M-Score is -3.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Varonis Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Varonis Systems (BSP:V2RN34) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$37.89, compared to a current price of R$28.03 — trading 26% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.09. Varonis Systems' overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 Varonis Systems (BSP:V2RN34), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.09 as of Jun. 27, 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 Varonis Systems (BSP:V2RN34) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Varonis Systems stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$28.03 is trading 26% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$37.89. GuruFocus considers Varonis Systems to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:V2RN34:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.09
  • GF Value™: R$37.89 vs. price of R$28.03 (26% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:V2RN34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Varonis Systems Business Description

Address 801 Brickell Avenue, 8th Floor, Miami, FL, USA, 33131
Varonis Systems is a cybersecurity vendor focused on data privacy and security. The firm is currently undergoing a cloud transition as it weans its on-premises customers over to its cloud products that are delivered as software-as-a-service. The New York-based firm was founded in 2005 and went public in 2014.
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