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 -2.62 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
The historical rank and industry rank for PC Connection's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:
CNXN'
s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.28 Med: -2.34 Max: -1.83
Current: -2.62
During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of PC Connection was -1.83. The lowest was -3.28. And the median was -2.34.
PC Connection Beneish M-Score Related Terms
PC Connection Beneish M-Score Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PC Connection'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.
CNXN vs SCSC, NLST, CLMB: Beneish M-Score Comparison
For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, PC Connection'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.
PC Connection Beneish M-Score vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, PC Connection's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PC Connection's Beneish M-Score falls into.
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 PC Connection 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 * 1.0867
+
0.528 * 0.9787
+
0.404 * 0.9232
+
0.892 * 1.0078
+
0.115 * 1.0881
-
0.172 * SGAI
+
4.679 * TATA
-
0.327 * LVGI
-
0.172 * 1.0268
+
4.679 * -0.027007
-
0.327 * 1.1928
=
-2.62
* 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.
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.
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))
=
(12.817 / (12.817 + 54.466))
/
(11.401 / (11.401 + 53.72))
=
0.190494
/
0.175074
=
1.0881
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
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
=
(87.464 - -6.143
-
132.092)
/
1425.018
=
-0.027007
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.
PC Connection has a M-score of -2.62 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
PC Connection (CNXN) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.62 as of Jul. 03, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on PC Connection and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, PC Connection ranks #899 out of 2405 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 37.4%.
Is PC Connection's Beneish M-Score too high?
PC Connection's current Beneish M-Score is -2.62. Based on the distribution chart, PC Connection ranks #899 out of 2405 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, PC Connection has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PC Connection's Beneish M-Score compare to SCSC and NLST?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, PC Connection ranks #899 out of 2405 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts PC Connection 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 PC Connection and its competitors. PC Connection's current Beneish M-Score is -2.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PC Connection stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PC Connection (CNXN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $67.73, compared to a current price of $72.58 — trading 7.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.62. PC Connection's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 4 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 PC Connection (CNXN), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.62 as of Jul. 03, 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 PC Connection (CNXN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PC Connection stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $72.58 is trading 7.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $67.73.
GuruFocus considers PC Connection to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CNXN:
Beneish M-Score: -2.62
GF Value™: $67.73 vs. price of $72.58 (7.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CNXN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PC Connection Inc is a provider of information technology solutions. It provides products such as computer systems, software and peripheral equipment, networking communications, and other products and accessories that company purchase from manufacturers and distributors. The company also offers services involving design, configuration, and implementation of IT solutions. It conducts business operations through three business segments namely Connection Business Solutions, Connection Enterprise Solutions, and Connection Public Sector Solutions. The company generates maximum revenue Connection Enterprise Solutions segment.
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