CRARF (Credit Agricole) Beneish M-Score: -2.46 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


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64 GF Score
Price $20.15
GF Value $18.34
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Credit Agricole Beneish M-Score?

Credit Agricole CRARF 64 Beneish M-Score is -2.46 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates CRARF with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.34 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,396 Banks companies, Credit Agricole ranks better than 62.32% on this metric.

Note: Financial institutions were excluded from the sample in Beneish paper when calculating Beneish M-Score. Thus, the prediction might not fit banks and insurance companies.

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 -2.46 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

CRARF' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.59   Med: -2.46   Max: -2.28
Current: -2.46

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Credit Agricole was -2.28. The lowest was -2.59. And the median was -2.46.

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Credit Agricole 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 Credit Agricole 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+0.528 * 1+0.404 * 0.9999+0.892 * 1.1595+0.115 * 0.986
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.005028-0.327 * 0.9648
=-2.35

* 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 (Dec25) TTM:Last Year (Dec24) TTM:
Total Receivables was $0 Mil.
Revenue was $30,751 Mil.
Gross Profit was $30,751 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $0 Mil.
Total Assets was $2,780,219 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $12,074 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $1,573 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $366,486 Mil.
Net Income was $8,283 Mil.
Gross Profit was $0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was $22,262 Mil.
 Total Receivables was $0 Mil.
Revenue was $26,521 Mil.
Gross Profit was $26,521 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $0 Mil.
Total Assets was $2,418,620 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $10,170 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $1,304 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $330,446 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)
=(0 / 30750.585) / (0 / 26521.466)
=0 / 0
=1

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)
=(26521.466 / 26521.466) / (30750.585 / 30750.585)
=1 / 1
=1

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 - (0 + 12073.77) / 2780218.97) / (1 - (0 + 10169.634) / 2418619.895)
=0.995657 / 0.995795
=0.9999

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
=30750.585 / 26521.466
=1.1595

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))
=(1303.665 / (1303.665 + 10169.634)) / (1572.6 / (1572.6 + 12073.77))
=0.113626 / 0.115239
=0.986

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 / 30750.585) / (0 / 26521.466)
=0 / 0
=1

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)
=((366485.948 + 0) / 2780218.97) / ((330446.073 + 0) / 2418619.895)
=0.131819 / 0.136626
=0.9648

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
=(8283.372 - 0 - 22262.295) / 2780218.97
=-0.005028

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.

Credit Agricole has a M-score of -2.35 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 -2.46 mean?
Credit Agricole (CRARF) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.46 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Credit Agricole and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Credit Agricole ranks #526 out of 1396 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 37.7%.
Is Credit Agricole's Beneish M-Score too high?
Credit Agricole's current Beneish M-Score is -2.46. Based on the distribution chart, Credit Agricole ranks #526 out of 1396 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Credit Agricole has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Credit Agricole's Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Credit Agricole ranks #526 out of 1396 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Credit Agricole 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 Banks company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Banks 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 Credit Agricole and its competitors. Credit Agricole's current Beneish M-Score is -2.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Credit Agricole stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Credit Agricole (CRARF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.34, compared to a current price of $20.15 — trading 9.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.46. Credit Agricole's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 6 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 Credit Agricole (CRARF), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.46 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 Credit Agricole (CRARF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Credit Agricole stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $20.15 is trading 9.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $18.34. GuruFocus considers Credit Agricole to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CRARF:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.46
  • GF Value™: $18.34 vs. price of $20.15 (9.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Credit Agricole Business Description

Address 50 avenue Jean Jaures, Montrouge, Paris, FRA, 92120
Credit Agricole S.A. is majority-owned by a group of 39 mutually owned, regional French banks, and together, they form the Credit Agricole Group, the largest cooperative bank globally. Credit Agricole S.A. houses all of Credit Agricole Group's activities, excluding the core French retail and commercial banking operations and including corporate and investment banking, its insurance operations, its international operations, notably in Italy, LCL, a separately branded French retail bank, and Credit Agricole S.A.'s majority interest in individually listed asset manager Amundi. Credit Agricole S.A. also acts as the central bank for the group.
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