Legrand (CHIX:LRP) Beneish M-Score: -2.41 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


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Price €146.55
GF Value €117.32
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Legrand Beneish M-Score?

Legrand CHIX:LRP -0.80% 94 Beneish M-Score is -2.41 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:LRP with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of €117.32 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,926 Industrial Products companies, Legrand ranks worse than 54% 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 -2.41 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

CHIX:LRp' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.94   Med: -2.52   Max: -2.05
Current: -2.41

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Legrand was -2.05. The lowest was -2.94. And the median was -2.52.


Legrand Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Legrand'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.

Legrand Beneish M-Score Chart

Legrand 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 -2.44 -2.20 -2.71 -2.45 -2.44

Legrand 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 -2.43 -2.48 -2.52 -2.44 -2.41

CHIX:LRP vs VRT, BE, NVT: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Legrand'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.


Legrand Beneish M-Score vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Legrand's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Legrand 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 Legrand 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 * 1.0646+0.528 * 1.0226+0.404 * 1.0453+0.892 * 1.0946+0.115 * 1.0502
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9755+4.679 * -0.017942-0.327 * 1.0902
=-2.41

* 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 €1,490 Mil.
Revenue was 2537.6 + 2509.2 + 2197.1 + 2496.5 = €9,740 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1282 + 1235.7 + 1110.5 + 1278.4 = €4,907 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €5,493 Mil.
Total Assets was €18,192 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €1,368 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €418 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €2,488 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €2,806 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €6,306 Mil.
Net Income was 334.9 + 352.3 + 264.2 + 334.8 = €1,286 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = €0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 256.8 + 576 + 422.8 + 357 = €1,613 Mil.
Total Receivables was €1,279 Mil.
Revenue was 2277.8 + 2419.9 + 2018.7 + 2182.1 = €8,899 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1194 + 1219.7 + 1032.2 + 1138 = €4,584 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €5,457 Mil.
Total Assets was €16,464 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €1,197 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €390 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €2,330 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €2,814 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €4,750 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)
=(1490.4 / 9740.4) / (1278.9 / 8898.5)
=0.153012 / 0.143721
=1.0646

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)
=(4583.9 / 8898.5) / (4906.6 / 9740.4)
=0.515132 / 0.503737
=1.0226

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 - (5492.5 + 1367.7) / 18191.9) / (1 - (5456.7 + 1196.8) / 16464)
=0.622898 / 0.595876
=1.0453

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
=9740.4 / 8898.5
=1.0946

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))
=(390 / (390 + 1196.8)) / (417.9 / (417.9 + 1367.7))
=0.245778 / 0.234039
=1.0502

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)
=(2487.8 / 9740.4) / (2329.9 / 8898.5)
=0.25541 / 0.261831
=0.9755

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)
=((6305.7 + 2806.3) / 18191.9) / ((4750.4 + 2814.1) / 16464)
=0.500882 / 0.459457
=1.0902

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
=(1286.2 - 0 - 1612.6) / 18191.9
=-0.017942

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.

Legrand has a M-score of -2.41 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 -2.41 mean?
Legrand (CHIX:LRP) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.41 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Legrand and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Legrand ranks #1580 out of 2926 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 54%.
Is Legrand's Beneish M-Score too high?
Legrand's current Beneish M-Score is -2.41. Based on the distribution chart, Legrand ranks #1580 out of 2926 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Legrand has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Legrand's Beneish M-Score compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Legrand ranks #1580 out of 2926 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Legrand in the lower 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Industrial Products 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 Legrand and its competitors. Legrand's current Beneish M-Score is -2.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Legrand stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Legrand (CHIX:LRP) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €117.32, compared to a current price of €146.55 — trading 24.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.41. Legrand's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 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 Legrand (CHIX:LRP), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.41 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 Legrand (CHIX:LRP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Legrand stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €146.55 is trading 24.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €117.32. GuruFocus considers Legrand to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:LRP:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.41
  • GF Value™: €117.32 vs. price of €146.55 (24.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 94/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Legrand Business Description

Address 128, Avenue de Lattre de Tassigny, Cedex, Limoges, FRA, 87045
Legrand is a global manufacturer of low-voltage electrical components, which are mostly used in residential (40%) and commercial (40%) buildings, as well as data centers. Its products include wiring devices, cable management, lighting, and audio visual equipment, sold under approximately 80 brands across 180 countries. Its products are sold primarily through specialist distributors that subsequently sell to installers/electricians. Legrand is a major supplier to global electrical equipment distributors. North America and Europe each account for 40% of group sales.
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