OVS SpA (FRA:0OV1) Beneish M-Score: -3.01 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


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67 GF Score
Price €6.12
GF Value €3.38
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is OVS SpA Beneish M-Score?

OVS SpA FRA:0OV1 -1.37% 67 Beneish M-Score is -3.01 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:0OV1 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.38 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,001 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, OVS SpA ranks better than 82.12% 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 -3.01 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

FRA:0OV1' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.67   Med: -2.73   Max: -2.26
Current: -3.01

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of OVS SpA was -2.26. The lowest was -3.67. And the median was -2.73.


OVS SpA Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for OVS SpA'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.

OVS SpA Beneish M-Score Chart

OVS SpA Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -3.02 -2.55 -2.97 -2.91 -3.01

OVS SpA Semi-Annual Data
Jul16 Jan17 Jul17 Jan18 Jul18 Jan19 Jul19 Jan20 Jul20 Jan21 Jul21 Jan22 Jul22 Jan23 Jul23 Jan24 Jul24 Jan25 Jul25 Jan26
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 -2.97 0.00 -2.91 0.00 -3.01

FRA:0OV1 vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, OVS SpA'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.


OVS SpA Beneish M-Score vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, OVS SpA's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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OVS SpA 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 OVS SpA 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 * 0.8811+0.528 * 0.9777+0.404 * 0.9774+0.892 * 1.0687+0.115 * 1.01
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9745+4.679 * -0.089108-0.327 * 1.1549
=-3.01

* 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 (Jan26) TTM:Last Year (Jan25) TTM:
Total Receivables was €123 Mil.
Revenue was €1,823 Mil.
Gross Profit was €1,111 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €733 Mil.
Total Assets was €3,024 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €1,368 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €243 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €160 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €817 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €1,216 Mil.
Net Income was €48 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €318 Mil.
Total Receivables was €130 Mil.
Revenue was €1,706 Mil.
Gross Profit was €1,016 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €728 Mil.
Total Assets was €2,888 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €1,258 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €226 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €154 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €779 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €902 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)
=(122.5 / 1822.738) / (130.092 / 1705.607)
=0.067207 / 0.076273
=0.8811

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)
=(1016.461 / 1705.607) / (1111.051 / 1822.738)
=0.595953 / 0.609551
=0.9777

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 - (733.177 + 1368.193) / 3024.296) / (1 - (728.389 + 1258.073) / 2888.285)
=0.305171 / 0.312235
=0.9774

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
=1822.738 / 1705.607
=1.0687

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))
=(225.994 / (225.994 + 1258.073)) / (242.918 / (242.918 + 1368.193))
=0.15228 / 0.150777
=1.01

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)
=(159.954 / 1822.738) / (153.594 / 1705.607)
=0.087755 / 0.090052
=0.9745

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)
=((1216.075 + 817.385) / 3024.296) / ((902.448 + 779.08) / 2888.285)
=0.672375 / 0.582189
=1.1549

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
=(48.373 - 0 - 317.863) / 3024.296
=-0.089108

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.

OVS SpA has a M-score of -3.01 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 -3.01 mean?
OVS SpA (FRA:0OV1) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.01 as of Jun. 28, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on OVS SpA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, OVS SpA ranks #179 out of 1001 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 17.9%.
Is OVS SpA's Beneish M-Score too high?
OVS SpA's current Beneish M-Score is -3.01. Based on the distribution chart, OVS SpA ranks #179 out of 1001 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, OVS SpA has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does OVS SpA's Beneish M-Score compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, OVS SpA ranks #179 out of 1001 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places OVS SpA in the top 18% 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 OVS SpA and its competitors. OVS SpA's current Beneish M-Score is -3.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is OVS SpA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OVS SpA (FRA:0OV1) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.38, compared to a current price of €6.12 — trading 81.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.01. OVS SpA's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 OVS SpA (FRA:0OV1), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.01 as of Jun. 28, 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 OVS SpA (FRA:0OV1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OVS SpA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €6.12 is trading 81.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €3.38. GuruFocus considers OVS SpA to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:0OV1:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.01
  • GF Value™: €3.38 vs. price of €6.12 (81.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:0OV1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


OVS SpA Business Description

Other Exchanges OVS:Italy0R5R:UK
Address Via Terraglio 17, Venice - Mestre, ITA, 30174
OVS SpA is an Italian fashion retailer. The company develops and markets menswear, womenswear and children's wear. Its operating segment includes OVS, UPIM and Sempione Fashion. OVS segment offers stylish and high-quality clothing at competitive prices focusing on the latest trends and fashion. Its UPIM segment offers women's, men's and children's clothing products, homeware and fragrance, The company generates maximum revenue from the OVS segment. Geographically, it has a presence in Italy, Bangladesh, China, Hong Kong, India, Pakistan, Turkey, Spain, Croatia, and Serbia.
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