CODA (Coda Octopus Group) Beneish M-Score: -2.66 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


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What is Coda Octopus Group Beneish M-Score?

Coda Octopus Group CODA -0.74% 89 Beneish M-Score is -2.66 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates CODA with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.11 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 326 Aerospace & Defense companies, Coda Octopus Group ranks better than 68.71% 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 -2.66 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

CODA' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.51   Med: -2.45   Max: -0.58
Current: -2.66

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Coda Octopus Group was -0.58. The lowest was -3.51. And the median was -2.45.


Coda Octopus Group Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Coda Octopus 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.

Coda Octopus Group Beneish M-Score Chart

Coda Octopus Group Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.82 -2.93 -2.17 -1.95 -2.64

Coda Octopus Group Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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 -2.45 -2.45 -2.64 -2.81 -2.66

CODA vs BYRN, SPAI, SIF: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Coda Octopus 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.


Coda Octopus Group Beneish M-Score vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Coda Octopus Group's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Coda Octopus 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 Coda Octopus 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 * 0.8496+0.528 * 1.004+0.404 * 0.8401+0.892 * 1.2281+0.115 * 0.833
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.8882+4.679 * -0.032626-0.327 * 1.08
=-2.66

* 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 (Apr26) TTM:Last Year (Apr25) TTM:
Total Receivables was $7.80 Mil.
Revenue was 6.904 + 6.71 + 7.271 + 7.065 = $27.95 Mil.
Gross Profit was 4.578 + 4.367 + 4.913 + 4.824 = $18.68 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $52.94 Mil.
Total Assets was $67.34 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $7.80 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $1.41 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $10.25 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $5.22 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $0.35 Mil.
Net Income was 1.698 + 0.931 + 1.025 + 1.283 = $4.94 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0.139 + 0 + 0 + -0.159 = $-0.02 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 0.57 + 1.477 + 2.903 + 2.204 = $7.15 Mil.
Total Receivables was $7.47 Mil.
Revenue was 7.017 + 5.21 + 5.055 + 5.477 = $22.76 Mil.
Gross Profit was 4.497 + 3.428 + 3.299 + 4.049 = $15.27 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $46.32 Mil.
Total Assets was $60.59 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $7.21 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $1.06 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $9.40 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $4.25 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $0.39 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)
=(7.795 / 27.95) / (7.471 / 22.759)
=0.278891 / 0.328266
=0.8496

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)
=(15.273 / 22.759) / (18.682 / 27.95)
=0.671075 / 0.668408
=1.004

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 - (52.942 + 7.797) / 67.339) / (1 - (46.316 + 7.205) / 60.59)
=0.098012 / 0.116669
=0.8401

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
=27.95 / 22.759
=1.2281

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))
=(1.055 / (1.055 + 7.205)) / (1.412 / (1.412 + 7.797))
=0.127724 / 0.153328
=0.833

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)
=(10.251 / 27.95) / (9.398 / 22.759)
=0.366762 / 0.412936
=0.8882

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)
=((0.346 + 5.215) / 67.339) / ((0.386 + 4.247) / 60.59)
=0.082582 / 0.076465
=1.08

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
=(4.937 - -0.02 - 7.154) / 67.339
=-0.032626

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.

Coda Octopus Group has a M-score of -2.66 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 -2.66 mean?
Coda Octopus Group (CODA) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.66 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Coda Octopus Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Coda Octopus Group ranks #102 out of 326 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 31.3%.
Is Coda Octopus Group's Beneish M-Score too high?
Coda Octopus Group's current Beneish M-Score is -2.66. Based on the distribution chart, Coda Octopus Group ranks #102 out of 326 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Coda Octopus Group has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Coda Octopus Group's Beneish M-Score compare to BYRN and SPAI?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Coda Octopus Group ranks #102 out of 326 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Coda Octopus 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Aerospace & Defense 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 Coda Octopus Group and its competitors. Coda Octopus Group's current Beneish M-Score is -2.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Coda Octopus Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Coda Octopus Group (CODA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.11, compared to a current price of $9.40 — trading 7% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.66. Coda Octopus Group's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 Coda Octopus Group (CODA), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.66 as of Jun. 25, 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 Coda Octopus Group (CODA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Coda Octopus Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $9.40 is trading 7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $10.11. GuruFocus considers Coda Octopus Group to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CODA:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.66
  • GF Value™: $10.11 vs. price of $9.40 (7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 1 warning sign

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


Coda Octopus Group Business Description

Address 3300 S Hiawassee Road, Suite 104-105, Orlando, FL, USA, 32835
Coda Octopus Group Inc develops underwater technologies and equipment for imaging, mapping defense, and survey applications. The company operates in three distinct business segments: the Marine Technology business, Acoustic Sensors and Material Business and the Defense Engineering Services Business. Its geographical segments are the Americas, Europe, Australia/Asia, and the Middle East/Africa. The majority of revenue is derived from the Products segment.
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