XPS Pensions Group (CHIX:XPSL) Beneish M-Score: -2.70 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


CHIX:XPSL XPS Pensions Group PLC CHIX:XPSL
85 GF Score
Price £2.99
GF Value £3.76
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is XPS Pensions Group Beneish M-Score?

XPS Pensions Group CHIX:XPSL -2.93% 85 Beneish M-Score is -2.70 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:XPSL with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of £3.76 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 92 Personal Services companies, XPS Pensions Group ranks better than 53.26% 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 -2.7 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

CHIX:XPSl' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.09   Med: -2.62   Max: -1.42
Current: -2.7

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of XPS Pensions Group was -1.42. The lowest was -3.09. And the median was -2.62.


XPS Pensions Group Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for XPS Pensions Group'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.

XPS Pensions Group Beneish M-Score Chart

XPS Pensions Group Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.80 -2.54 -2.05 -2.62 -2.70

XPS Pensions Group Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 -2.05 0.00 -2.62 0.00 -2.70

CHIX:XPSL vs ROL, SCI, HRB: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Personal Services subindustry, XPS Pensions Group'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.


XPS Pensions Group Beneish M-Score vs Personal Services Industry

For the Personal Services industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, XPS Pensions Group's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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XPS Pensions Group 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 XPS Pensions Group 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 * 1.2182+0.528 * 0.5303+0.404 * 0.9486+0.892 * 1.1332+0.115 * 0.9363
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0+4.679 * -0.086977-0.327 * 1.073
=-2.70

* 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 £70.4 Mil.
Revenue was £262.7 Mil.
Gross Profit was £262.7 Mil.
Total Current Assets was £88.0 Mil.
Total Assets was £329.5 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was £20.3 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was £16.5 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was £0.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was £54.6 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was £74.7 Mil.
Net Income was £26.6 Mil.
Gross Profit was £0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was £55.2 Mil.
Total Receivables was £51.0 Mil.
Revenue was £231.8 Mil.
Gross Profit was £122.9 Mil.
Total Current Assets was £75.4 Mil.
Total Assets was £323.5 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was £19.1 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was £13.8 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was £16.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was £52.3 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was £66.1 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)
=(70.432 / 262.659) / (51.019 / 231.785)
=0.26815 / 0.220113
=1.2182

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)
=(122.92 / 231.785) / (262.659 / 262.659)
=0.530319 / 1
=0.5303

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 - (87.994 + 20.262) / 329.488) / (1 - (75.4 + 19.113) / 323.482)
=0.671442 / 0.707826
=0.9486

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
=262.659 / 231.785
=1.1332

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))
=(13.828 / (13.828 + 19.113)) / (16.466 / (16.466 + 20.262))
=0.419781 / 0.448323
=0.9363

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)
=(0 / 262.659) / (15.984 / 231.785)
=0 / 0.06896
=0

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)
=((74.724 + 54.642) / 329.488) / ((66.059 + 52.305) / 323.482)
=0.392627 / 0.365906
=1.073

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
=(26.558 - 0 - 55.216) / 329.488
=-0.086977

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.

XPS Pensions Group has a M-score of -2.70 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 -2.70 mean?
XPS Pensions Group (CHIX:XPSL) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.70 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on XPS Pensions Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, XPS Pensions Group ranks #43 out of 92 companies in the Personal Services industry, placing it in the top 46.7%.
Is XPS Pensions Group's Beneish M-Score too high?
XPS Pensions Group's current Beneish M-Score is -2.70. Based on the distribution chart, XPS Pensions Group ranks #43 out of 92 companies in the Personal Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, XPS Pensions Group has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does XPS Pensions Group's Beneish M-Score compare to ROL and SCI?
According to the Personal Services industry distribution chart, XPS Pensions Group ranks #43 out of 92 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts XPS Pensions Group 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 Personal Services company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Personal Services 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 XPS Pensions Group and its competitors. XPS Pensions Group's current Beneish M-Score is -2.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is XPS Pensions Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, XPS Pensions Group (CHIX:XPSL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £3.76, compared to a current price of £2.99 — trading 20.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.70. XPS Pensions Group's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 1 warning sign 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 XPS Pensions Group (CHIX:XPSL), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.70 as of Jun. 24, 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 XPS Pensions Group (CHIX:XPSL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, XPS Pensions Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £2.99 is trading 20.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of £3.76. GuruFocus considers XPS Pensions Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:XPSL:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.70
  • GF Value™: £3.76 vs. price of £2.99 (20.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 1 warning sign

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


XPS Pensions Group Business Description

Other Exchanges XPS:UK406:Germany
Address 1 Station Hill, Phoenix House, Reading, Berkshire, GBR, RG1 1NB
XPS Pensions Group PLC is a UK employee benefits consultancy and related business services. The services provided by the company include Pensions, Investment, National Pension Trust Administration, and Self-Invested Pensions. The company derives maximum revenue from Pensions Actuarial & Consulting followed by Pensions Administration, Pensions Investment, National Pension Trust (NPT), and SIP.
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