PowerCompute (FRA:1YJ) Beneish M-Score: 158.82 (As of Jul. 23, 2026)

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FRA:1YJ PowerCompute Inc FRA:1YJ
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What is PowerCompute Beneish M-Score?

PowerCompute FRA:1YJ 40 Beneish M-Score is 158.82 as of Jul. 23, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:1YJ with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of €306.87. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 704 Capital Markets companies, PowerCompute ranks worse than 98.01% 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.

Warning Sign:

Beneish M-Score 158.82 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

FRA:1YJ' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1159.84   Med: -2.37   Max: 228.26
Current: 158.82

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of PowerCompute was 228.26. The lowest was -1159.84. And the median was -2.37.


PowerCompute Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PowerCompute'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.

PowerCompute Beneish M-Score Chart

PowerCompute 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 14.07 -2.88 -4.87 -1.83 48.60

PowerCompute 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 -6.83 -2.45 -1.79 48.60 158.82

FRA:1YJ vs IPST, MWAI, LGHL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, PowerCompute'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.


PowerCompute Beneish M-Score vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, PowerCompute's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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PowerCompute 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 PowerCompute 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 * 181.113+0.528 * -5.4462+0.404 * 0.4194+0.892 * 1.959+0.115 * 0.7668
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.5972+4.679 * -0.262412-0.327 * 2.3378
=158.82

* 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 €10.29 Mil.
Revenue was 1.824 + 2.021 + 1.857 + 4.718 = €10.42 Mil.
Gross Profit was -1.402 + -1.185 + -1.508 + 4.718 = €0.62 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €19.75 Mil.
Total Assets was €36.12 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €8.68 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €5.98 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €3.48 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €17.42 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €2.18 Mil.
Net Income was -8.753 + -15.281 + -3.177 + 0.088 = €-27.12 Mil.
Non Operating Income was -2.732 + -2.579 + 0.01 + 0 = €-5.30 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -2.845 + -4.457 + -2.603 + -2.44 = €-12.35 Mil.
Total Receivables was €0.03 Mil.
Revenue was 2.194 + 2.07 + 1.22 + -0.165 = €5.32 Mil.
Gross Profit was -0.413 + -0.191 + -0.963 + -0.165 = €-1.73 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €1.86 Mil.
Total Assets was €36.19 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €15.97 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €7.27 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €2.98 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €1.80 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €6.60 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)
=(10.289 / 10.42) / (0.029 / 5.319)
=0.987428 / 0.005452
=181.113

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)
=(-1.732 / 5.319) / (0.623 / 10.42)
=-0.325625 / 0.059789
=-5.4462

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 - (19.751 + 8.679) / 36.115) / (1 - (1.857 + 15.971) / 36.187)
=0.212792 / 0.507337
=0.4194

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
=10.42 / 5.319
=1.959

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))
=(7.269 / (7.269 + 15.971)) / (5.979 / (5.979 + 8.679))
=0.31278 / 0.4079
=0.7668

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)
=(3.484 / 10.42) / (2.978 / 5.319)
=0.334357 / 0.55988
=0.5972

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)
=((2.178 + 17.423) / 36.115) / ((6.6 + 1.801) / 36.187)
=0.542738 / 0.232155
=2.3378

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
=(-27.123 - -5.301 - -12.345) / 36.115
=-0.262412

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.

PowerCompute has a M-score of 158.82 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of 158.82 mean?
PowerCompute (FRA:1YJ) has a Beneish M-Score of 158.82 as of Jul. 23, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on PowerCompute and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, PowerCompute ranks #690 out of 704 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 98%.
Is PowerCompute's Beneish M-Score too high?
PowerCompute's current Beneish M-Score is 158.82. Based on the distribution chart, PowerCompute ranks #690 out of 704 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, PowerCompute has a GF Score™ of 40/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PowerCompute's Beneish M-Score compare to IPST and MWAI?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, PowerCompute ranks #690 out of 704 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places PowerCompute 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 a Capital Markets company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Capital Markets 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 PowerCompute and its competitors. PowerCompute's current Beneish M-Score is 158.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PowerCompute stock overvalued right now?
PowerCompute (FRA:1YJ) has a current Beneish M-Score of 158.82. The stock's GF Value™ is €306.87, compared to a current price of €57.90 — trading 81.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is 158.82. PowerCompute's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 5 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 PowerCompute (FRA:1YJ), the current Beneish M-Score is 158.82 as of Jul. 23, 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 PowerCompute (FRA:1YJ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PowerCompute stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €57.90 is trading 81.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €306.87.

Key valuation signals for FRA:1YJ:

  • Beneish M-Score: 158.82
  • GF Value™: €306.87 vs. price of €57.90 (81.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 40/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:1YJ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


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