Payton Planar Magnetics (CHIX:PAYB) Beneish M-Score: -2.64 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


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What is Payton Planar Magnetics Beneish M-Score?

Payton Planar Magnetics CHIX:PAYB 76 Beneish M-Score is -2.64 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:PAYB with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.74 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,404 Hardware companies, Payton Planar Magnetics ranks better than 64.23% 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 -2.64 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

CHIX:PAYb' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.18   Med: -2.36   Max: 15.79
Current: -2.64

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Payton Planar Magnetics was 15.79. The lowest was -3.18. And the median was -2.36.


Payton Planar Magnetics Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Payton Planar Magnetics'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.

Payton Planar Magnetics Beneish M-Score Chart

Payton Planar Magnetics 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 -0.18 -2.50 -2.96 -2.23 -2.74

Payton Planar Magnetics 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 -2.07 -2.50 -2.61 -2.74 -2.64

CHIX:PAYB vs APH, GLW, TEL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Payton Planar Magnetics'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.


Payton Planar Magnetics Beneish M-Score vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Payton Planar Magnetics's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Payton Planar Magnetics 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 Payton Planar Magnetics 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 * 0.8223+0.528 * 1.0007+0.404 * 1.7341+0.892 * 0.872+0.115 * 1.1418
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.3824+4.679 * -0.052862-0.327 * 0.6423
=-2.64

* 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 €7.71 Mil.
Revenue was 9.212 + 9.899 + 11.268 + 9.853 = €40.23 Mil.
Gross Profit was 3.681 + 3.816 + 5.663 + 4.374 = €17.53 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €63.98 Mil.
Total Assets was €82.93 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €12.00 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €0.87 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €3.74 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €6.47 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €0.00 Mil.
Net Income was 1.211 + 1.395 + 2.939 + 2.669 = €8.21 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = €0.00 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 1.045 + 3.147 + 5.574 + 2.832 = €12.60 Mil.
Total Receivables was €10.75 Mil.
Revenue was 10.772 + 9.179 + 11.438 + 14.751 = €46.14 Mil.
Gross Profit was 4.815 + 4.063 + 4.869 + 6.376 = €20.12 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €69.38 Mil.
Total Assets was €82.25 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €8.90 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €0.75 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €3.10 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €10.00 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €0.00 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)
=(7.711 / 40.232) / (10.754 / 46.14)
=0.191663 / 0.233073
=0.8223

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)
=(20.123 / 46.14) / (17.534 / 40.232)
=0.436129 / 0.435822
=1.0007

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 - (63.984 + 12.004) / 82.933) / (1 - (69.381 + 8.9) / 82.253)
=0.083742 / 0.04829
=1.7341

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
=40.232 / 46.14
=0.872

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))
=(0.745 / (0.745 + 8.9)) / (0.871 / (0.871 + 12.004))
=0.077242 / 0.06765
=1.1418

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)
=(3.739 / 40.232) / (3.102 / 46.14)
=0.092936 / 0.06723
=1.3824

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)
=((0 + 6.474) / 82.933) / ((0 + 9.997) / 82.253)
=0.078063 / 0.12154
=0.6423

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
=(8.214 - 0 - 12.598) / 82.933
=-0.052862

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.

Payton Planar Magnetics has a M-score of -2.64 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.64 mean?
Payton Planar Magnetics (CHIX:PAYB) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.64 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Payton Planar Magnetics and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Payton Planar Magnetics ranks #860 out of 2404 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 35.8%.
Is Payton Planar Magnetics' Beneish M-Score too high?
Payton Planar Magnetics' current Beneish M-Score is -2.64. Based on the distribution chart, Payton Planar Magnetics ranks #860 out of 2404 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Payton Planar Magnetics has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Payton Planar Magnetics' Beneish M-Score compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Payton Planar Magnetics ranks #860 out of 2404 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Payton Planar Magnetics 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 Hardware company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Hardware 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 Payton Planar Magnetics and its competitors. Payton Planar Magnetics's current Beneish M-Score is -2.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Payton Planar Magnetics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Payton Planar Magnetics (CHIX:PAYB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.74, compared to a current price of €9.75 — trading 44.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.64. Payton Planar Magnetics' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 2 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 Payton Planar Magnetics (CHIX:PAYB), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.64 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 Payton Planar Magnetics (CHIX:PAYB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Payton Planar Magnetics stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €9.75 is trading 44.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €6.74. GuruFocus considers Payton Planar Magnetics to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:PAYB:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.64
  • GF Value™: €6.74 vs. price of €9.75 (44.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Payton Planar Magnetics Business Description

Other Exchanges 0NST:UKPAY:Belgium
Address 3 Ha’avoda Street, P.O. Box 2016, Ness-Ziona, ISR
Payton Planar Magnetics Ltd develops, manufactures, and markets planar transformers, operating globally through its subsidiaries and distributors. The Group has integrated engineering and manufacturing capabilities across the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Far East, and has strengthened its operations through the acquisition of a U.S.-based business focused on electronic coils and custom magnetic components. Its product portfolio includes planar transformers, planar inductors, and off-the-shelf transformers, serving automotive, medical, telecom, server, and industrial sectors. The company operates across Israel, Europe, the Americas, and Asia, which generate the majority of its revenue.
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