Trane Technologies (FRA:2IS) Beneish M-Score: -2.40 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


FRA:2IS Trane Technologies PLC FRA:2IS
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Price €421.30
GF Value €369.36
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Trane Technologies Beneish M-Score?

Trane Technologies FRA:2IS -1.45% 92 Beneish M-Score is -2.40 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:2IS with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of €369.36 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,704 Construction companies, Trane Technologies ranks worse than 56.16% 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 -2.4 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

FRA:2IS' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.94   Med: -2.5   Max: -2.17
Current: -2.4

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Trane Technologies was -2.17. The lowest was -2.94. And the median was -2.50.


Trane Technologies Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Trane Technologies'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.

Trane Technologies Beneish M-Score Chart

Trane Technologies 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 -2.44 -2.26 -2.52 -2.61 -2.45

Trane Technologies 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 -2.54 -2.49 -2.39 -2.45 -2.40

FRA:2IS vs JCI, CARR, MAIR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Trane Technologies'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.


Trane Technologies Beneish M-Score vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Trane Technologies's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Trane Technologies 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 Trane Technologies 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 * 1.1318+0.528 * 0.9999+0.404 * 0.9875+0.892 * 0.9863+0.115 * 1.1409
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9981+4.679 * -0.023051-0.327 * 0.965
=-2.46

* 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 €3,261 Mil.
Revenue was 4298.531 + 4393.403 + 4892.61 + 4982.129 = €18,567 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1494.806 + 1497.831 + 1804.706 + 1873.24 = €6,671 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €6,921 Mil.
Total Assets was €19,683 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €2,024 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €325 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €3,298 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €6,319 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €3,393 Mil.
Net Income was 505.506 + 504.97 + 722.155 + 758.452 = €2,491 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 9.255 + -23.4 + -16.358 + -11.531 = €-42 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 541.663 + 989.701 + 855.408 + 600.051 = €2,987 Mil.
Total Receivables was €2,922 Mil.
Revenue was 4336.862 + 4654.67 + 4902.521 + 4930.575 = €18,825 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1551.687 + 1633.814 + 1778.934 + 1798.08 = €6,763 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €6,414 Mil.
Total Assets was €18,609 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €1,914 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €359 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €3,350 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €5,890 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €3,626 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)
=(3261.309 / 18566.673) / (2921.52 / 18824.628)
=0.175654 / 0.155197
=1.1318

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)
=(6762.515 / 18824.628) / (6670.583 / 18566.673)
=0.359238 / 0.359277
=0.9999

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 - (6920.778 + 2024.013) / 19682.902) / (1 - (6414.227 + 1913.547) / 18608.595)
=0.545555 / 0.552477
=0.9875

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
=18566.673 / 18824.628
=0.9863

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))
=(358.981 / (358.981 + 1913.547)) / (325.279 / (325.279 + 2024.013))
=0.157965 / 0.138458
=1.1409

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)
=(3297.635 / 18566.673) / (3349.839 / 18824.628)
=0.17761 / 0.17795
=0.9981

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)
=((3393.308 + 6319.344) / 19682.902) / ((3625.63 + 5889.66) / 18608.595)
=0.493456 / 0.511338
=0.965

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
=(2491.083 - -42.034 - 2986.823) / 19682.902
=-0.023051

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.

Trane Technologies has a M-score of -2.46 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 -2.40 mean?
Trane Technologies (FRA:2IS) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.40 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Trane Technologies and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Trane Technologies ranks #957 out of 1704 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 56.2%.
Is Trane Technologies' Beneish M-Score too high?
Trane Technologies' current Beneish M-Score is -2.40. Based on the distribution chart, Trane Technologies ranks #957 out of 1704 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Trane Technologies has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Trane Technologies' Beneish M-Score compare to JCI and CARR?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Trane Technologies ranks #957 out of 1704 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Trane Technologies 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 Construction company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Construction 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 Trane Technologies and its competitors. Trane Technologies's current Beneish M-Score is -2.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Trane Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Trane Technologies (FRA:2IS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €369.36, compared to a current price of €421.30 — trading 14.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.40. Trane Technologies' 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 Trane Technologies (FRA:2IS), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.40 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 Trane Technologies (FRA:2IS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Trane Technologies stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €421.30 is trading 14.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €369.36. GuruFocus considers Trane Technologies to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:2IS:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.40
  • GF Value™: €369.36 vs. price of €421.30 (14.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:2IS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Trane Technologies Business Description

Address 170/175 Lakeview Drive, Airside Business Park, Swords County, Dublin, IRL
Trane Technologies manufactures and services commercial and residential HVAC systems and transportation refrigeration solutions under its prominent Trane, American Standard, and Thermo King brands. The company generates approximately 70% of sales from equipment and 30% from parts and services. While the firm is domiciled in Ireland, North America accounts for approximately 80% of its revenue, with 13% from EMEA and 7% Asia-Pacific. The company was formed in 2020 when its former parent, Ingersoll Rand, merged with Gardner Denver in a tax-advantaged reverse Morris trust transaction.
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