CFNCF (Compagnie Financiere Tradition) Beneish M-Score: -2.35 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


CFNCF Compagnie Financiere Tradition SA CFNCF
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Price $360.25
GF Value $198.11
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What is Compagnie Financiere Tradition Beneish M-Score?

Compagnie Financiere Tradition CFNCF 74 Beneish M-Score is -2.35 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates CFNCF with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $198.11 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 704 Capital Markets companies, Compagnie Financiere Tradition ranks better than 59.09% 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 -2.35 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

CFNCF' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.96   Med: -2.33   Max: -1.81
Current: -2.35

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Compagnie Financiere Tradition was -1.81. The lowest was -2.96. And the median was -2.33.


Compagnie Financiere Tradition Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Compagnie Financiere Tradition'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.

Compagnie Financiere Tradition Beneish M-Score Chart

Compagnie Financiere Tradition 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 -1.81 -2.96 -2.76 -2.12 -2.35

Compagnie Financiere Tradition 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 -2.76 0.00 -2.12 0.00 -2.35

CFNCF vs MS, GS, SCHW: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, Compagnie Financiere Tradition'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.


Compagnie Financiere Tradition Beneish M-Score vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Compagnie Financiere Tradition's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Compagnie Financiere Tradition 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 Compagnie Financiere Tradition 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 * 0.879+0.528 * 0.9329+0.404 * 1.1017+0.892 * 1.1871+0.115 * 1.5373
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9281+4.679 * 0.016111-0.327 * 0.9131
=-2.24

* 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 $559 Mil.
Revenue was $1,400 Mil.
Gross Profit was $432 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $1,033 Mil.
Total Assets was $1,456 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $102 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $27 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $101 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $494 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $290 Mil.
Net Income was $168 Mil.
Gross Profit was $0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was $145 Mil.
Total Receivables was $535 Mil.
Revenue was $1,179 Mil.
Gross Profit was $340 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $1,108 Mil.
Total Assets was $1,456 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $56 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $26 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $92 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $625 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $233 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)
=(558.679 / 1400.136) / (535.436 / 1179.45)
=0.399018 / 0.453971
=0.879

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)
=(339.782 / 1179.45) / (432.364 / 1400.136)
=0.288085 / 0.308801
=0.9329

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 - (1032.892 + 102.268) / 1456.205) / (1 - (1108.393 + 56.375) / 1456.166)
=0.220467 / 0.200113
=1.1017

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
=1400.136 / 1179.45
=1.1871

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))
=(26.18 / (26.18 + 56.375)) / (26.579 / (26.579 + 102.268))
=0.317122 / 0.206283
=1.5373

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)
=(101.388 / 1400.136) / (92.024 / 1179.45)
=0.072413 / 0.078023
=0.9281

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)
=((289.959 + 493.771) / 1456.205) / ((232.963 + 625.35) / 1456.166)
=0.5382 / 0.589433
=0.9131

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
=(168.374 - 0 - 144.913) / 1456.205
=0.016111

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.

Compagnie Financiere Tradition has a M-score of -2.24 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 -2.35 mean?
Compagnie Financiere Tradition (CFNCF) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.35 as of Jun. 28, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Compagnie Financiere Tradition and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Compagnie Financiere Tradition ranks #288 out of 704 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 40.9%.
Is Compagnie Financiere Tradition's Beneish M-Score too high?
Compagnie Financiere Tradition's current Beneish M-Score is -2.35. Based on the distribution chart, Compagnie Financiere Tradition ranks #288 out of 704 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Compagnie Financiere Tradition has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Compagnie Financiere Tradition's Beneish M-Score compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Compagnie Financiere Tradition ranks #288 out of 704 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Compagnie Financiere Tradition 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 Capital Markets company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Capital Markets 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 Compagnie Financiere Tradition and its competitors. Compagnie Financiere Tradition's current Beneish M-Score is -2.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Compagnie Financiere Tradition stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compagnie Financiere Tradition (CFNCF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $198.11, compared to a current price of $360.25 — trading 81.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.35. Compagnie Financiere Tradition's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Compagnie Financiere Tradition (CFNCF), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.35 as of Jun. 28, 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 Compagnie Financiere Tradition (CFNCF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compagnie Financiere Tradition stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $360.25 is trading 81.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $198.11. GuruFocus considers Compagnie Financiere Tradition to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CFNCF:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.35
  • GF Value™: $198.11 vs. price of $360.25 (81.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Compagnie Financiere Tradition Business Description

Address 11, Rue de Langallerie, Lausanne, CHE, 1003
Compagnie Financiere Tradition SA is a Switzerland-based interdealer broking firm. It acts as a marketplace and an intermediary and facilitates transactions between financial institutions and other professional traders in the capital markets. Its Financial and non-financial products include bonds, interest rates, index futures, currency and credit derivatives, equities, precious metals, energy and environmental products, and others. Its geographical segments are Europe, the Middle East and Africa; the Americas and Asia-Pacific.
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