CVR (Chicago Rivet & Machine Co) Beneish M-Score: 6.03 (As of Jul. 31, 2026)

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CVR Chicago Rivet & Machine Co CVR
58 GF Score
Price $10.40
GF Value $13.93
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Chicago Rivet & Machine Co Beneish M-Score?

Chicago Rivet & Machine Co CVR -0.95% 58 Beneish M-Score is 6.03 as of Jul. 31, 2026. GuruFocus rates CVR with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.93 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,909 Industrial Products companies, Chicago Rivet & Machine Co ranks worse than 98.73% 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.

Warning Sign:

Beneish M-Score 6.03 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

The historical rank and industry rank for Chicago Rivet & Machine Co's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

CVR' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.18   Med: -2.92   Max: 6.39
Current: 6.03

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Chicago Rivet & Machine Co was 6.39. The lowest was -5.18. And the median was -2.92.

Chicago Rivet & Machine Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chicago Rivet & Machine Co'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.

Chicago Rivet & Machine Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Chicago Rivet & Machine Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
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Chicago Rivet & Machine Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 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 -4.33 -3.91 0.00 6.39 6.03

CVR vs CVAT, HNOI, BNET: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, Chicago Rivet & Machine Co'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.

Chicago Rivet & Machine Co Beneish M-Score vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Chicago Rivet & Machine Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Chicago Rivet & Machine Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Chicago Rivet & Machine Co 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 Chicago Rivet & Machine Co 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 * 0.911+0.528 * 0.6003+0.404 * 23.9502+0.892 * 1.0423+0.115 * 0.8938
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.8425+4.679 * -0.082911-0.327 * 1.4009
=6.03

* 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 $4.62 Mil.
Revenue was 6.852 + 5.986 + 7.36 + 7.298 = $27.50 Mil.
Gross Profit was 0.958 + 0.164 + 1.329 + 0.975 = $3.43 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $13.03 Mil.
Total Assets was $23.87 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $9.80 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $1.19 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $5.41 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $3.55 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $0.30 Mil.
Net Income was -0.362 + -1.157 + 0.068 + -0.395 = $-1.85 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0.002 + -0.017 + 0.003 + 0.002 = $-0.01 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -0.649 + 0.116 + 0.638 + 0.038 = $0.14 Mil.
 Total Receivables was $4.86 Mil.
Revenue was 7.246 + 4.104 + 6.97 + 8.059 = $26.38 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1.658 + -1.795 + 0.695 + 1.415 = $1.97 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $13.14 Mil.
Total Assets was $24.07 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $10.89 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $1.17 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $6.17 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $2.41 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $0.36 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)
=(4.618 / 27.496) / (4.863 / 26.379)
=0.167952 / 0.184351
=0.911

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)
=(1.973 / 26.379) / (3.426 / 27.496)
=0.074794 / 0.1246
=0.6003

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 - (13.025 + 9.799) / 23.869) / (1 - (13.137 + 10.89) / 24.071)
=0.043781 / 0.001828
=23.9502

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
=27.496 / 26.379
=1.0423

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))
=(1.168 / (1.168 + 10.89)) / (1.191 / (1.191 + 9.799))
=0.096865 / 0.108371
=0.8938

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)
=(5.414 / 27.496) / (6.165 / 26.379)
=0.196901 / 0.233709
=0.8425

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)
=((0.3 + 3.545) / 23.869) / ((0.362 + 2.406) / 24.071)
=0.161088 / 0.114993
=1.4009

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
=(-1.846 - -0.01 - 0.143) / 23.869
=-0.082911

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.

Chicago Rivet & Machine Co has a M-score of 6.03 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of 6.03 mean?
Chicago Rivet & Machine Co (CVR) has a Beneish M-Score of 6.03 as of Jul. 31, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Chicago Rivet & Machine Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Chicago Rivet & Machine Co ranks #2872 out of 2909 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 98.7%.
Is Chicago Rivet & Machine Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Chicago Rivet & Machine Co's current Beneish M-Score is 6.03. Based on the distribution chart, Chicago Rivet & Machine Co ranks #2872 out of 2909 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Chicago Rivet & Machine Co has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chicago Rivet & Machine Co's Beneish M-Score compare to CVAT and HNOI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Chicago Rivet & Machine Co ranks #2872 out of 2909 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Chicago Rivet & Machine Co in the lower 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 Industrial Products company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Industrial Products 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 Chicago Rivet & Machine Co and its competitors. Chicago Rivet & Machine Co's current Beneish M-Score is 6.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chicago Rivet & Machine Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chicago Rivet & Machine Co (CVR) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.93, compared to a current price of $10.40 — trading 25.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is 6.03. Chicago Rivet & Machine Co's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 3 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 Chicago Rivet & Machine Co (CVR), the current Beneish M-Score is 6.03 as of Jul. 31, 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 Chicago Rivet & Machine Co (CVR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chicago Rivet & Machine Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $10.40 is trading 25.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.93. GuruFocus considers Chicago Rivet & Machine Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CVR:

  • Beneish M-Score: 6.03
  • GF Value™: $13.93 vs. price of $10.40 (25.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Chicago Rivet & Machine Co Business Description

Address 27755 Diehl Road, Warrenville, IL, USA, 60555
Chicago Rivet & Machine Co is in the fastener industry in North America. The company operates in two segments namely fasteners and assembly equipment. Its fastener segment consists of the manufacture and sale of rivets, cold-formed fasteners, parts, and screw machine products. The assembly equipment segment consists mainly of the manufacture of automatic rivet setting machines, automatic assembly equipment, and parts and tools for such machines. The majority of revenue is from the fastener segment.
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