CAPMF (Capgemini SE) Beneish M-Score: -2.59 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


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What is Capgemini SE Beneish M-Score?

Capgemini SE CAPMF -0.25% 80 Beneish M-Score is -2.59 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates CAPMF with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $200.98 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,633 Software companies, Capgemini SE ranks better than 53.25% 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 -2.59 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

CAPMF' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.71   Med: -2.61   Max: -2.55
Current: -2.59

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Capgemini SE was -2.55. The lowest was -2.71. And the median was -2.61.


Capgemini SE Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Capgemini SE'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.

Capgemini SE Beneish M-Score Chart

Capgemini SE 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 -2.59 -2.55 -2.65 -2.58 -2.59

Capgemini SE Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 -2.65 0.00 -2.58 0.00 -2.59

CAPMF vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Capgemini SE'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.


Capgemini SE Beneish M-Score vs Software Industry

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

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


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Capgemini SE 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 Capgemini SE 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 * 1.0161+0.528 * 1.0129+0.404 * 1.0636+0.892 * 1.1369+0.115 * 1.0691
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9754+4.679 * -0.030317-0.327 * 1.1272
=-2.48

* 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 (Dec25) TTM:Last Year (Dec24) TTM:
Total Receivables was $6,141 Mil.
Revenue was $26,306 Mil.
Gross Profit was $7,114 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $11,119 Mil.
Total Assets was $34,028 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $2,125 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $817 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $3,621 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $9,198 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $9,728 Mil.
Net Income was $1,875 Mil.
Gross Profit was $0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was $2,906 Mil.
Total Receivables was $5,315 Mil.
Revenue was $23,137 Mil.
Gross Profit was $6,337 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $9,747 Mil.
Total Assets was $26,869 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $1,693 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $715 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $3,265 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $8,072 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $5,185 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)
=(6140.515 / 26305.621) / (5315.183 / 23137.173)
=0.23343 / 0.229725
=1.0161

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)
=(6337.173 / 23137.173) / (7113.583 / 26305.621)
=0.273896 / 0.270421
=1.0129

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 - (11119.438 + 2125.293) / 34028.103) / (1 - (9746.597 + 1693.194) / 26869.11)
=0.610771 / 0.57424
=1.0636

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
=26305.621 / 23137.173
=1.1369

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))
=(715.183 / (715.183 + 1693.194)) / (817.33 / (817.33 + 2125.293))
=0.296956 / 0.277756
=1.0691

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)
=(3620.609 / 26305.621) / (3264.921 / 23137.173)
=0.137636 / 0.141111
=0.9754

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)
=((9728.337 + 9197.892) / 34028.103) / ((5185.34 + 8072.251) / 26869.11)
=0.556194 / 0.493414
=1.1272

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
=(1874.707 - 0 - 2906.323) / 34028.103
=-0.030317

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.

Capgemini SE has a M-score of -2.48 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 -2.59 mean?
Capgemini SE (CAPMF) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.59 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Capgemini SE and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Capgemini SE ranks #1231 out of 2633 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 46.8%.
Is Capgemini SE's Beneish M-Score too high?
Capgemini SE's current Beneish M-Score is -2.59. Based on the distribution chart, Capgemini SE ranks #1231 out of 2633 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Capgemini SE has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Capgemini SE's Beneish M-Score compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Capgemini SE ranks #1231 out of 2633 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Capgemini SE 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 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 Capgemini SE and its competitors. Capgemini SE's current Beneish M-Score is -2.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Capgemini SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Capgemini SE (CAPMF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $200.98, compared to a current price of $102.00 — trading 49.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.59. Capgemini SE's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 4 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 Capgemini SE (CAPMF), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.59 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 Capgemini SE (CAPMF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Capgemini SE stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $102.00 is trading 49.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $200.98. GuruFocus considers Capgemini SE to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CAPMF:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.59
  • GF Value™: $200.98 vs. price of $102.00 (49.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Capgemini SE Business Description

Address 11 rue de Tilsitt, Paris, FRA, 75017
Capgemini is a French IT services company with a global presence. The firm has over 450 offices globally, with more than half of its employees based in India. Capgemini provides services related to IT consulting, software application and technology services, infrastructure management, engineering research and development, and business process outsourcing.
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