EDNMY (Edenred SE) Beneish M-Score: -2.74 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


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What is Edenred SE Beneish M-Score?

Edenred SE EDNMY +0.16% 81 Beneish M-Score is -2.74 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates EDNMY with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $25.99 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 483 Credit Services companies, Edenred SE ranks better than 79.5% 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 -2.74 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

EDNMY' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.91   Med: -2.55   Max: -2.22
Current: -2.74

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Edenred SE was -2.22. The lowest was -2.91. And the median was -2.55.


Edenred SE Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Edenred SE'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.

Edenred SE Beneish M-Score Chart

Edenred SE Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.42 -2.53 -2.57 -2.57 -2.74

Edenred SE Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.57 0.00 -2.57 0.00 -2.74

EDNMY vs V, MA, AXP: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Credit Services subindustry, Edenred SE'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.


Edenred SE Beneish M-Score vs Credit Services Industry

For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, Edenred SE's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Edenred SE 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 Edenred SE 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 * 1.0066+0.528 * 0.9905+0.404 * 0.9412+0.892 * 1.1594+0.115 * 0.8876
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.055203-0.327 * 1.0091
=-2.63

* 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 $3,837 Mil.
Revenue was $3,467 Mil.
Gross Profit was $2,098 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $10,369 Mil.
Total Assets was $15,888 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $184 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $338 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $12,335 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $4,060 Mil.
Net Income was $610 Mil.
Gross Profit was $0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was $1,487 Mil.
Total Receivables was $3,288 Mil.
Revenue was $2,991 Mil.
Gross Profit was $1,793 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $8,746 Mil.
Total Assets was $13,891 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $190 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $257 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $10,326 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $3,880 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)
=(3837.237 / 3467.213) / (3287.958 / 2990.576)
=1.106721 / 1.09944
=1.0066

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)
=(1792.67 / 2990.576) / (2098.361 / 3467.213)
=0.59944 / 0.605201
=0.9905

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 - (10368.852 + 183.841) / 15887.588) / (1 - (8745.55 + 189.529) / 13891.099)
=0.33579 / 0.356777
=0.9412

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
=3467.213 / 2990.576
=1.1594

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))
=(256.545 / (256.545 + 189.529)) / (338.407 / (338.407 + 183.841))
=0.575118 / 0.647981
=0.8876

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 / 3467.213) / (0 / 2990.576)
=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)
=((4059.719 + 12334.895) / 15887.588) / ((3879.581 + 10325.654) / 13891.099)
=1.031913 / 1.022614
=1.0091

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
=(610.07 - 0 - 1487.119) / 15887.588
=-0.055203

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.

Edenred SE has a M-score of -2.63 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 -2.74 mean?
Edenred SE (EDNMY) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.74 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Edenred SE and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Edenred SE ranks #99 out of 483 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 20.5%.
Is Edenred SE's Beneish M-Score too high?
Edenred SE's current Beneish M-Score is -2.74. Based on the distribution chart, Edenred SE ranks #99 out of 483 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Edenred SE has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Edenred SE's Beneish M-Score compare to V and MA?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, Edenred SE ranks #99 out of 483 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Edenred SE in the top 21% 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 Credit Services company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Credit Services 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 Edenred SE and its competitors. Edenred SE's current Beneish M-Score is -2.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Edenred SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Edenred SE (EDNMY) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $25.99, compared to a current price of $12.47 — trading 52% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.74. Edenred SE's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Edenred SE (EDNMY), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.74 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 Edenred SE (EDNMY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Edenred SE stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $12.47 is trading 52% below its estimated GF Value™ of $25.99. GuruFocus considers Edenred SE to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for EDNMY:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.74
  • GF Value™: $25.99 vs. price of $12.47 (52% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Edenred SE Business Description

Address 14-16 Boulevard Garibaldi, Issy-les-Moulineaux, Paris, FRA, 92130
Edenred is a France-listed prepaid corporate services provider operating in 45 countries. The company was listed in 2010 following a spinoff from hotel group Accor. Edenred's main business, Ticket Restaurant, offers prepaid meal vouchers that employers provide their employees as an additional benefit. The company is also involved in other areas, such as prepaid fuel cards and payment and expense management systems. Edenred is also moving beyond its historical services, adding well-being, gift, EV, toll, and business-to-business accounts payable automation services.
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