Valvoline (FRA:0V4) Beneish M-Score: -2.69 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


FRA:0V4 Valvoline Inc FRA:0V4
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GF Value €44.37
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What is Valvoline Beneish M-Score?

Valvoline FRA:0V4 +0.57% 92 Beneish M-Score is -2.69 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:0V4 with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of €44.37 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,274 Vehicles & Parts companies, Valvoline ranks better than 64.13% 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 -2.69 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

FRA:0V4' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.1   Med: -2.37   Max: 2.01
Current: -2.69

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Valvoline was 2.01. The lowest was -3.10. And the median was -2.37.


Valvoline Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Valvoline'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.

Valvoline Beneish M-Score Chart

Valvoline Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.80 -2.33 0.19 -2.39 -2.56

Valvoline 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 -2.55 -2.54 -2.56 -2.58 -2.69

FRA:0V4 vs OPLN, GPI, ABG: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Valvoline'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.


Valvoline Beneish M-Score vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Valvoline's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Valvoline 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 Valvoline 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 * 0.9774+0.528 * 0.9954+0.404 * 1.1822+0.892 * 1.0289+0.115 * 1.0534
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0792+4.679 * -0.071327-0.327 * 1.0214
=-2.75

* 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 €80 Mil.
Revenue was 435.787 + 394.377 + 386.638 + 380.613 = €1,597 Mil.
Gross Profit was 161.755 + 147.315 + 151.23 + 153.979 = €614 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €236 Mil.
Total Assets was €2,959 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €1,420 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €115 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €332 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €321 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €1,728 Mil.
Net Income was 38.752 + -28.011 + 21.3 + 48.985 = €81 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0.259 + -3.416 + -22.237 + 0.433 = €-25 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 82.521 + 55.339 + 103.859 + 75.342 = €317 Mil.
Total Receivables was €80 Mil.
Revenue was 372.96 + 395.657 + 392.386 + 391.481 = €1,552 Mil.
Gross Profit was 139.212 + 146.02 + 153.44 + 155.608 = €594 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €213 Mil.
Total Assets was €2,269 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €1,211 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €104 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €299 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €292 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €1,246 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)
=(80.099 / 1597.415) / (79.642 / 1552.484)
=0.050143 / 0.0513
=0.9774

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)
=(594.28 / 1552.484) / (614.279 / 1597.415)
=0.382793 / 0.384546
=0.9954

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 - (235.539 + 1420.07) / 2959.251) / (1 - (212.75 + 1210.547) / 2268.655)
=0.440531 / 0.372625
=1.1822

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
=1597.415 / 1552.484
=1.0289

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))
=(103.949 / (103.949 + 1210.547)) / (115.262 / (115.262 + 1420.07))
=0.079079 / 0.075073
=1.0534

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)
=(331.906 / 1597.415) / (298.902 / 1552.484)
=0.207777 / 0.192531
=1.0792

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)
=((1727.837 + 321.174) / 2959.251) / ((1246.067 + 291.93) / 2268.655)
=0.692409 / 0.677933
=1.0214

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
=(81.026 - -24.961 - 317.061) / 2959.251
=-0.071327

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.

Valvoline has a M-score of -2.75 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 -2.69 mean?
Valvoline (FRA:0V4) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.69 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Valvoline and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Valvoline ranks #457 out of 1274 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 35.9%.
Is Valvoline's Beneish M-Score too high?
Valvoline's current Beneish M-Score is -2.69. Based on the distribution chart, Valvoline ranks #457 out of 1274 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Valvoline has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Valvoline's Beneish M-Score compare to OPLN and GPI?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Valvoline ranks #457 out of 1274 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Valvoline 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 Valvoline and its competitors. Valvoline's current Beneish M-Score is -2.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Valvoline stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Valvoline (FRA:0V4) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €44.37, compared to a current price of €35.00 — trading 21.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.69. Valvoline's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 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 Valvoline (FRA:0V4), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.69 as of Jun. 27, 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 Valvoline (FRA:0V4) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Valvoline stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €35.00 is trading 21.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €44.37. GuruFocus considers Valvoline to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:0V4:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.69
  • GF Value™: €44.37 vs. price of €35.00 (21.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:0V4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Valvoline Business Description

Other Exchanges VVV:USA0V4:Germany
Address 100 Valvoline Way, Suite 100, Lexington, KY, USA, 40509
Valvoline Inc provides automotive preventive maintenance through retail stores across the U.S. and Canada, offering approximately 15-minute stay-in-your-car oil changes, battery, bulb, and wiper replacements, tire rotations, and other manufacturer-recommended maintenance. Its full-service oil changes include Valvoline oil, a new oil filter, chassis lubrication, and an 18-point maintenance check. The Company provides differential fluid, fuel system cleaning, headlight and taillight replacement, radiator service, transmission service, air conditioning, and air filter replacement. It operates and franchises approximately 2,200 Valvoline Instant Oil Change and Valvoline Great Canadian Oil Change retail locations. The majority of revenue is generated from the United States of America.
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