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 -2.67 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
The historical rank and industry rank for Guidewire Software's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:0GS'
s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.03 Med: -2.67 Max: -1.89
Current: -2.67
During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Guidewire Software was -1.89. The lowest was -3.03. And the median was -2.67.
Guidewire Software Beneish M-Score Related Terms
Guidewire Software Beneish M-Score Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Guidewire Software'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 Software - Application subindustry, Guidewire Software'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.
Guidewire Software Beneish M-Score vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Guidewire Software's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Guidewire Software'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 Guidewire Software 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 * 0.9613
+
0.528 * 0.9706
+
0.404 * 1.1079
+
0.892 * 1.1565
+
0.115 * 0.9634
-
0.172 * SGAI
+
4.679 * TATA
-
0.327 * LVGI
-
0.172 * 0.9246
+
4.679 * -0.076679
-
0.327 * 1.0598
=
-2.72
* 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))
=
(21.541 / (21.541 + 86.622))
/
(22.969 / (22.969 + 88.142))
=
0.199153
/
0.206721
=
0.9634
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
=
(136.653 - 3.27
-
299.587)
/
2167.538
=
-0.076679
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.
Guidewire Software has a M-score of -2.72 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
Guidewire Software (FRA:0GS) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.67 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Guidewire Software and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Guidewire Software ranks #1070 out of 2633 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 40.6%.
Is Guidewire Software's Beneish M-Score too high?
Guidewire Software's current Beneish M-Score is -2.67. Based on the distribution chart, Guidewire Software ranks #1070 out of 2633 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Guidewire Software has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Guidewire Software's Beneish M-Score compare to TYL and U?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Guidewire Software ranks #1070 out of 2633 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Guidewire Software 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 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 Guidewire Software and its competitors. Guidewire Software's current Beneish M-Score is -2.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Guidewire Software stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guidewire Software (FRA:0GS) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €177.18, compared to a current price of €95.88 — trading 45.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.67. Guidewire Software's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Guidewire Software (FRA:0GS), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.67 as of Jun. 24, 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 Guidewire Software (FRA:0GS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guidewire Software stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €95.88 is trading 45.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €177.18.
GuruFocus considers Guidewire Software to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:0GS:
Beneish M-Score: -2.67
GF Value™: €177.18 vs. price of €95.88 (45.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:0GS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Guidewire Software provides cloud-based software solutions for property and casualty insurers. The flagship product, InsuranceSuite is a system of record and comprises ClaimCenter, a claims management system; PolicyCenter, a policy management system including policy definitions, quotas, issuance, maintenance, and renewal; and BillingCenter, for billing management, payment plans, and agent commissions. The company also offers InsuranceNow, a midmarket offering, as well as a variety of other add-on applications and services.
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