Siemens AG (CHIX:SIED) Beneish M-Score: -2.61 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


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What is Siemens AG Beneish M-Score?

Siemens AG CHIX:SIED 82 Beneish M-Score is -2.61 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:SIED with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €199.55 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,926 Industrial Products companies, Siemens AG ranks better than 64.7% 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 -2.61 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

CHIX:SIEd' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.25   Med: -2.52   Max: -2.07
Current: -2.61

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Siemens AG was -2.07. The lowest was -3.25. And the median was -2.52.


Siemens AG Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Siemens AG'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.

Siemens AG Beneish M-Score Chart

Siemens AG Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.45 -2.55 -2.63 -2.57 -2.52

Siemens AG 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 -2.48 -2.51 -2.52 -2.58 -2.61

CHIX:SIED vs GEV, ETN, PH: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Siemens AG'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.


Siemens AG Beneish M-Score vs Industrial Products Industry

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

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


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Siemens AG 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 Siemens AG 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 * 0.9932+0.528 * 1.0067+0.404 * 0.9779+0.892 * 1.0241+0.115 * 0.9556
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0061+4.679 * -0.031583-0.327 * 0.9469
=-2.61

* 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 €26,250 Mil.
Revenue was 19756 + 19139 + 21427 + 19377 = €79,699 Mil.
Gross Profit was 7684 + 7633 + 8104 + 7537 = €30,958 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €68,954 Mil.
Total Assets was €167,971 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €13,464 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €3,480 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €14,839 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €49,516 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €41,523 Mil.
Net Income was 2027 + 2030 + 1619 + 2046 = €7,722 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = €0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 2241 + 1171 + 6143 + 3472 = €13,027 Mil.
Total Receivables was €25,808 Mil.
Revenue was 19757 + 18353 + 20811 + 18900 = €77,821 Mil.
Gross Profit was 7669 + 7089 + 7926 + 7748 = €30,432 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €64,951 Mil.
Total Assets was €162,593 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €12,957 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €3,164 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €14,401 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €54,434 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €38,635 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)
=(26250 / 79699) / (25808 / 77821)
=0.329364 / 0.331633
=0.9932

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)
=(30432 / 77821) / (30958 / 79699)
=0.391051 / 0.388436
=1.0067

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 - (68954 + 13464) / 167971) / (1 - (64951 + 12957) / 162593)
=0.509332 / 0.52084
=0.9779

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
=79699 / 77821
=1.0241

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))
=(3164 / (3164 + 12957)) / (3480 / (3480 + 13464))
=0.196266 / 0.205382
=0.9556

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)
=(14839 / 79699) / (14401 / 77821)
=0.186188 / 0.185053
=1.0061

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)
=((41523 + 49516) / 167971) / ((38635 + 54434) / 162593)
=0.541992 / 0.572405
=0.9469

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
=(7722 - 0 - 13027) / 167971
=-0.031583

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.

Siemens AG has a M-score of -2.61 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 -2.61 mean?
Siemens AG (CHIX:SIED) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.61 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Siemens AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Siemens AG ranks #1033 out of 2926 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 35.3%.
Is Siemens AG's Beneish M-Score too high?
Siemens AG's current Beneish M-Score is -2.61. Based on the distribution chart, Siemens AG ranks #1033 out of 2926 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Siemens AG has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Siemens AG's Beneish M-Score compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Siemens AG ranks #1033 out of 2926 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Siemens AG 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 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 Siemens AG and its competitors. Siemens AG's current Beneish M-Score is -2.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Siemens AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Siemens AG (CHIX:SIED) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €199.55, compared to a current price of €273.00 — trading 36.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.61. Siemens AG's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 9 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 Siemens AG (CHIX:SIED), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.61 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 Siemens AG (CHIX:SIED) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Siemens AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €273.00 is trading 36.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €199.55. GuruFocus considers Siemens AG to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:SIED:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.61
  • GF Value™: €199.55 vs. price of €273.00 (36.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 9 warning signs

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


Siemens AG Business Description

Address Werner-von-Siemens-Street 1, Munich, BY, DEU, 80333
Siemens is a multi-industry company focused on the areas of automation, electrification, mobility, and healthcare. Its top three geographic regions—the United States, Germany, and China—contribute over half of group revenue. Siemens has a 71% investment in separately listed Siemens Healthineers. Recent portfolio activity included the listing of Siemens Energy, spinning out its power and gas and Siemens Gamesa business divisions in 2020.
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