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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 -2.24 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
The historical rank and industry rank for Federated Hermes's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:
FHI'
s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.93 Med: -2.48 Max: -1.18
Current: -2.24
During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Federated Hermes was -1.18. The lowest was -2.93. And the median was -2.48.
The historical data trend for Federated Hermes'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.
For the Asset Management subindustry, Federated Hermes'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.
Federated Hermes Beneish M-Score vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Federated Hermes's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Federated Hermes's Beneish M-Score falls into.
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 Federated Hermes 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 * 1.0506
+
0.528 * 0.9696
+
0.404 * 1.1323
+
0.892 * 1.1502
+
0.115 * 0.8763
-
0.172 * SGAI
+
4.679 * TATA
-
0.327 * LVGI
-
0.172 * 1.0238
+
4.679 * 0.005049
-
0.327 * 0.9484
=
-2.24
* 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.
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.
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))
=
(22.323 / (22.323 + 124.727))
/
(24.498 / (24.498 + 116.922))
=
0.151806
/
0.173229
=
0.8763
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
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
=
(411.861 - 26.109
-
373.986)
/
2330.154
=
0.005049
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.
Federated Hermes has a M-score of -2.24 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
Federated Hermes (FHI) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.24 as of Aug. 10, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Federated Hermes and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Federated Hermes ranks #482 out of 952 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 50.6%.
Is Federated Hermes' Beneish M-Score too high?
Federated Hermes' current Beneish M-Score is -2.24. Based on the distribution chart, Federated Hermes ranks #482 out of 952 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Federated Hermes has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Federated Hermes' Beneish M-Score compare to OTF and DNP?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Federated Hermes ranks #482 out of 952 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Federated Hermes 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 Asset Management company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Asset Management 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 Federated Hermes and its competitors. Federated Hermes's current Beneish M-Score is -2.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Federated Hermes stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Federated Hermes (FHI) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $52.80, compared to a current price of $63.16 — trading 19.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.24. Federated Hermes' overall GF Score™ is 96/100 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 Federated Hermes (FHI), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.24 as of Aug. 10, 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 Federated Hermes (FHI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Federated Hermes stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $63.16 is trading 19.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $52.80.
GuruFocus considers Federated Hermes to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FHI:
Beneish M-Score: -2.24
GF Value™: $52.80 vs. price of $63.16 (19.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FHI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Federated Hermes provides asset management services for institutional and individual investors. The firm had $902.6 billion in managed assets at the end of 2025, composed of equity (11%), multi-asset (less than 1%), fixed-income (11%), alternative (2%), and money market (76%) funds. The firm's cash management operations are expected to generate around 55% of Federated's revenue this year, compared with 27%, 10%, and 8%, respectively, for the equity, fixed-income, and alternatives/multi-asset/other operations. The company's products are distributed via trust banks, wealth managers, and retail broker/dealers (68% of AUM), institutional investors (25%), and international clients (7%).
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