CURR (Currenc Group) Beneish M-Score: -3.32 (As of Jul. 06, 2026)


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What is Currenc Group Beneish M-Score?

Currenc Group CURR +5.77% 16 Beneish M-Score is -3.32 as of Jul. 06, 2026. GuruFocus rates CURR with a GF Score™ of 16/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,626 Software companies, Currenc Group ranks better than 85.11% 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 -3.32 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

CURR' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.1   Med: -4.21   Max: -3.32
Current: -3.32

During the past 6 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Currenc Group was -3.32. The lowest was -5.10. And the median was -4.21.


Currenc Group Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Currenc 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.

Currenc Group Beneish M-Score Chart

Currenc Group Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 0.00 0.00 -5.10 -3.32

Currenc Group Quarterly Data
Dec20 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Mar23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
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 -5.10 -5.55 0.00 -4.29 -3.32

CURR vs ALIT, API, DUOT: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Currenc 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.


Currenc Group Beneish M-Score vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Currenc Group's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Currenc 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 Currenc 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 * 1.1746+0.528 * 0.7708+0.404 * 0.6863+0.892 * 0.8143+0.115 * 1.0466
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.6833+4.679 * -0.166466-0.327 * 0.5983
=-3.32

* 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 $19.49 Mil.
Revenue was 8.651 + 10.394 + 8.712 + 10.056 = $37.81 Mil.
Gross Profit was 3.698 + 5.276 + 3.241 + 3.201 = $15.42 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $101.02 Mil.
Total Assets was $114.07 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $1.24 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $2.23 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $23.35 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $90.26 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $4.60 Mil.
Net Income was -12.015 + 2.913 + -4.655 + -4.674 = $-18.43 Mil.
Non Operating Income was -6.906 + -1.747 + 0.376 + 0.969 = $-7.31 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 20.27 + -8.766 + -2.151 + -1.488 = $7.87 Mil.
Total Receivables was $20.37 Mil.
Revenue was 11.065 + 11.26 + 11.007 + 13.104 = $46.44 Mil.
Gross Profit was 3.252 + 3.135 + 3.797 + 4.408 = $14.59 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $87.49 Mil.
Total Assets was $104.68 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $1.41 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $2.90 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $41.97 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $145.36 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $0.16 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)
=(19.487 / 37.813) / (20.374 / 46.436)
=0.515352 / 0.438754
=1.1746

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)
=(14.592 / 46.436) / (15.416 / 37.813)
=0.314239 / 0.40769
=0.7708

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 - (101.022 + 1.237) / 114.065) / (1 - (87.487 + 1.405) / 104.68)
=0.103502 / 0.150822
=0.6863

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
=37.813 / 46.436
=0.8143

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))
=(2.898 / (2.898 + 1.405)) / (2.233 / (2.233 + 1.237))
=0.673484 / 0.643516
=1.0466

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)
=(23.353 / 37.813) / (41.968 / 46.436)
=0.617592 / 0.903782
=0.6833

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)
=((4.599 + 90.262) / 114.065) / ((0.157 + 145.357) / 104.68)
=0.83164 / 1.390084
=0.5983

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
=(-18.431 - -7.308 - 7.865) / 114.065
=-0.166466

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.

Currenc Group has a M-score of -3.32 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 -3.32 mean?
Currenc Group (CURR) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.32 as of Jul. 06, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Currenc Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Currenc Group ranks #391 out of 2626 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 14.9%.
Is Currenc Group's Beneish M-Score too high?
Currenc Group's current Beneish M-Score is -3.32. Based on the distribution chart, Currenc Group ranks #391 out of 2626 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Currenc Group has a GF Score™ of 16/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Currenc Group's Beneish M-Score compare to ALIT and API?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Currenc Group ranks #391 out of 2626 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Currenc Group in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Software company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Software 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 Currenc Group and its competitors. Currenc Group's current Beneish M-Score is -3.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Currenc Group stock overvalued right now?
Currenc Group (CURR) has a current Beneish M-Score of -3.32. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.32. Currenc Group's overall GF Score™ is 16/100 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 Currenc Group (CURR), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.32 as of Jul. 06, 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.

Currenc Group Business Description

Address 410 North Bridge Road, Spaces City Hall, Singapore, SGP, 188726
Currenc Group Inc is a fintech pioneer dedicated to transforming financial services through artificial intelligence (AI). It empowers financial institutions with comprehensive AI solutions, including the SEAMLESS AI Call Centre and other AI-powered tools designed to reduce costs, increase efficiency, and boost customer satisfaction. The company's digital remittance platform also enables e-wallets, remittance companies, and corporations to provide real-time, 24/7 payment services, advancing financial access across underserved communities. It operates into two reportable segments, which are remittance services and sales of airtime, of which maximum revenue is generated from the Remittance segment. Geographically, the group generates the majority of its geographic revenue from Malaysia.
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