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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 -2.62 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
The historical rank and industry rank for BrightView Holdings's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:7BV'
s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.01 Med: -2.63 Max: -2.38
Current: -2.62
During the past 11 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of BrightView Holdings was -2.38. The lowest was -3.01. And the median was -2.63.
BrightView Holdings Beneish M-Score Historical Data
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The historical data trend for BrightView Holdings'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.
FRA:7BV vs LZ, RHLD, TIC: Beneish M-Score Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, BrightView Holdings'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.
BrightView Holdings Beneish M-Score vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, BrightView Holdings's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BrightView Holdings's Beneish M-Score falls into.
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 BrightView Holdings 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 * 1.0586
+
0.528 * 1.0951
+
0.404 * 0.979
+
0.892 * 0.9588
+
0.115 * 1.0174
-
0.172 * SGAI
+
4.679 * TATA
-
0.327 * LVGI
-
0.172 * 0.9718
+
4.679 * -0.053332
-
0.327 * 1.0209
=
-2.67
* 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.
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.
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))
=
(146.062 / (146.062 + 492.196))
/
(173.461 / (173.461 + 597.705))
=
0.228845
/
0.224933
=
1.0174
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
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
=
(17.384 - -7.301
-
182.629)
/
2961.529
=
-0.053332
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.
BrightView Holdings has a M-score of -2.67 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
BrightView Holdings (FRA:7BV) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.62 as of Aug. 20, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on BrightView Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, BrightView Holdings ranks #456 out of 1017 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 44.8%.
Is BrightView Holdings' Beneish M-Score too high?
BrightView Holdings' current Beneish M-Score is -2.62. Based on the distribution chart, BrightView Holdings ranks #456 out of 1017 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, BrightView Holdings has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BrightView Holdings' Beneish M-Score compare to LZ and RHLD?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, BrightView Holdings ranks #456 out of 1017 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts BrightView Holdings 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 Business Services company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Business Services 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 BrightView Holdings and its competitors. BrightView Holdings's current Beneish M-Score is -2.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BrightView Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BrightView Holdings (FRA:7BV) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €11.56, compared to a current price of €9.85 — trading 14.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.62. BrightView Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 4 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 BrightView Holdings (FRA:7BV), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.62 as of Aug. 20, 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 BrightView Holdings (FRA:7BV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BrightView Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €9.85 is trading 14.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €11.56.
GuruFocus considers BrightView Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:7BV:
Beneish M-Score: -2.62
GF Value™: €11.56 vs. price of €9.85 (14.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:7BV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
BrightView Holdings Inc is a provider of commercial landscaping services in the United States. The company provides commercial landscaping services, landscape maintenance, and enhancements to tree care and landscape development. It operates through two segments namely Maintenance Services, and Development Services. The Maintenance Services are self-performed through a national branch network and are route-based in nature. It includes mowing, gardening, mulching and snow removal, water management etc. And Development Services are comprised of sophisticated design, coordination, and installation of landscapes at recognizable corporate, athletic, and university complexes. The company generates a majority of its revenue from Maintenance Services.
74GF Score
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