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Boyd GamingBYD -0.27%87 Beneish M-Score is -3.09 as of Aug. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates BYD with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $90.86 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 817 Travel & Leisure companies, Boyd Gaming ranks better than 80.66% 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 Boyd Gaming's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:
BYD'
s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.21 Med: -2.44 Max: -2.04
Current: -3.09
During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Boyd Gaming was -2.04. The lowest was -3.21. And the median was -2.44.
The historical data trend for Boyd Gaming'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.
For the Resorts & Casinos subindustry, Boyd Gaming'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.
Boyd Gaming Beneish M-Score vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Boyd Gaming's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Boyd Gaming'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 Boyd Gaming 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 * 0.5634
+
0.528 * 1.0531
+
0.404 * 0.9974
+
0.892 * 1.0175
+
0.115 * 0.8607
-
0.172 * SGAI
+
4.679 * TATA
-
0.327 * LVGI
-
0.172 * 0.9935
+
4.679 * -0.066802
-
0.327 * 0.7794
=
-3.09
* 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))
=
(286.257 / (286.257 + 3492.461))
/
(350.592 / (350.592 + 3632.785))
=
0.075755
/
0.088014
=
0.8607
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
=
(1817.172 - 1637.622
-
626.07)
/
6684.204
=
-0.066802
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.
Boyd Gaming has a M-score of -3.09 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
Boyd Gaming (BYD) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.09 as of Aug. 03, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Boyd Gaming and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Boyd Gaming ranks #158 out of 817 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 19.3%.
Is Boyd Gaming's Beneish M-Score too high?
Boyd Gaming's current Beneish M-Score is -3.09. Based on the distribution chart, Boyd Gaming ranks #158 out of 817 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Boyd Gaming has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Boyd Gaming's Beneish M-Score compare to CZR and MTN?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Boyd Gaming ranks #158 out of 817 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Boyd Gaming in the top 19% 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 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 Boyd Gaming and its competitors. Boyd Gaming'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 Boyd Gaming stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Boyd Gaming (BYD) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $90.86, compared to a current price of $84.83 — trading 6.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.09. Boyd Gaming's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 Boyd Gaming (BYD), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.09 as of Aug. 03, 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 Boyd Gaming (BYD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Boyd Gaming stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $84.83 is trading 6.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $90.86.
GuruFocus considers Boyd Gaming to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BYD:
Beneish M-Score: -3.09
GF Value™: $90.86 vs. price of $84.83 (6.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BYD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Boyd Gaming Corp is a multi-jurisdictional gaming company. The company operates wholly-owned gaming entertainment properties (casino space, slot machines, table games, and hotel rooms) in Nevada, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. Geographical regions separate its business segments: Las Vegas Locals, Downtown Las Vegas, Midwest and South, and Online. The Midwest and South hold the key number of entertainment properties and generate the majority of the company's revenue.
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