Faraday Future Intelligent Electric (FRA:5VF) Beneish M-Score: 17.19 (As of Jun. 25, 2026) — 291% Above Median


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What is Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Beneish M-Score?

Faraday Future Intelligent Electric FRA:5VF 19 Beneish M-Score is 17.19 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 291% above its 10-year median of 4.40. GuruFocus rates FRA:5VF with a GF Score™ of 19/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.24. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,273 Vehicles & Parts companies, Faraday Future Intelligent Electric ranks worse than 99.45% 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 17.19 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

FRA:5VF' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.17   Med: 4.4   Max: 75.86
Current: 17.19

During the past 6 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Faraday Future Intelligent Electric was 75.86. The lowest was -5.17. And the median was 4.40.


Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Faraday Future Intelligent Electric'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.

Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Beneish M-Score Chart

Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 0.00 0.00 -5.17 5.08

Faraday Future Intelligent Electric 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 75.86 -4.32 4.40 5.08 17.19

FRA:5VF vs EMPD, SEV, GGR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Faraday Future Intelligent Electric'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.


Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Beneish M-Score vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Faraday Future Intelligent Electric's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Faraday Future Intelligent Electric 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 Faraday Future Intelligent Electric 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 * 1.1672+0.528 * 0.8165+0.404 * 52.9746+0.892 * 0.794+0.115 * 0.6842
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.4844+4.679 * -0.206884-0.327 * 1.4455
=17.16

* 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 €0.57 Mil.
Revenue was 0.443 + 0.11 + 0.032 + 0.047 = €0.63 Mil.
Gross Profit was -9.842 + -13.343 + -29.155 + -23.286 = €-75.63 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €36.25 Mil.
Total Assets was €216.37 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €139.95 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €50.59 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €57.15 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €101.99 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €90.46 Mil.
Net Income was -33.61 + -28.656 + -189.303 + -108.094 = €-359.66 Mil.
Non Operating Income was -5.744 + -10.878 + -130.364 + -65.92 = €-212.91 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -27.223 + -24.258 + -30.3 + -20.212 = €-101.99 Mil.
Total Receivables was €0.61 Mil.
Revenue was 0.292 + 0.224 + 0.008 + 0.272 = €0.80 Mil.
Gross Profit was -19.485 + -19.753 + -19.321 + -19.209 = €-77.77 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €70.74 Mil.
Total Assets was €379.79 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €307.72 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €68.31 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €48.49 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €174.62 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €59.08 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)
=(0.569 / 0.632) / (0.614 / 0.796)
=0.900316 / 0.771357
=1.1672

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)
=(-77.768 / 0.796) / (-75.626 / 0.632)
=-97.698492 / -119.661392
=0.8165

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 - (36.246 + 139.951) / 216.372) / (1 - (70.736 + 307.723) / 379.79)
=0.185676 / 0.003505
=52.9746

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
=0.632 / 0.796
=0.794

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))
=(68.31 / (68.31 + 307.723)) / (50.585 / (50.585 + 139.951))
=0.18166 / 0.265488
=0.6842

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)
=(57.154 / 0.632) / (48.493 / 0.796)
=90.433544 / 60.920854
=1.4844

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)
=((90.461 + 101.991) / 216.372) / ((59.076 + 174.62) / 379.79)
=0.88945 / 0.61533
=1.4455

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
=(-359.663 - -212.906 - -101.993) / 216.372
=-0.206884

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.

Faraday Future Intelligent Electric has a M-score of 17.16 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 17.19 mean?
Faraday Future Intelligent Electric (FRA:5VF) has a Beneish M-Score of 17.19 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Faraday Future Intelligent Electric and its competitors. This is 291% above median its historical median of 4.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Faraday Future Intelligent Electric ranks #1266 out of 1273 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 99.5%.
Is Faraday Future Intelligent Electric's Beneish M-Score too high?
Faraday Future Intelligent Electric's current Beneish M-Score of 17.19 is 291% above median its 10-year median of 4.40. Based on the distribution chart, Faraday Future Intelligent Electric ranks #1266 out of 1273 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Faraday Future Intelligent Electric has a GF Score™ of 19/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Faraday Future Intelligent Electric's Beneish M-Score compare to EMPD and SEV?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Faraday Future Intelligent Electric ranks #1266 out of 1273 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Faraday Future Intelligent Electric 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 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 Faraday Future Intelligent Electric and its competitors. Faraday Future Intelligent Electric's current Beneish M-Score is 17.19, which is 291% above median its own 10-year median of 4.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Faraday Future Intelligent Electric stock overvalued right now?
Faraday Future Intelligent Electric (FRA:5VF) has a current Beneish M-Score of 17.19. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.24, compared to a current price of €5.16 — trading 130.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is 17.19, which is 291% above median its 10-year median of 4.40. Faraday Future Intelligent Electric's overall GF Score™ is 19/100 with 8 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 Faraday Future Intelligent Electric (FRA:5VF), the current Beneish M-Score is 17.19 as of Jun. 25, 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 Faraday Future Intelligent Electric (FRA:5VF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Faraday Future Intelligent Electric stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €5.16 is trading 130.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.24.

Key valuation signals for FRA:5VF:

  • Beneish M-Score: 17.19 (291% above median its 10-year median of 4.40)
  • GF Value™: €2.24 vs. price of €5.16 (130.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 19/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:5VF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Business Description

Other Exchanges FFAI:USA
Address 1990 East Grand Avenue, El Segundo, CA, USA, 90245
Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc is a shared intelligent mobility ecosystem. The company is poised to break the boundaries between the Internet, IT, creative, and auto industries with product and service offerings that integrate new energy, AI, Internet, and sharing models. The company has additional engineering, sales, and operational capabilities in China and plans to develop its manufacturing capability in China through a joint venture. The company manages two operating segments-AI Electric Vehicle (AIEV), and digital assets.
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