Cooper-Standard Holdings (FRA:C31) Beneish M-Score: -2.44 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


FRA:C31 Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc FRA:C31
57 GF Score
Price €23.92
GF Value €13.37
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Cooper-Standard Holdings Beneish M-Score?

Cooper-Standard Holdings FRA:C31 -2.21% 57 Beneish M-Score is -2.44 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:C31 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of €13.37 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,274 Vehicles & Parts companies, Cooper-Standard Holdings ranks worse than 58.01% 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.

Good Sign:

Beneish M-Score -2.44 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

FRA:C31' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.28   Med: -2.64   Max: -1.3
Current: -2.44

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Cooper-Standard Holdings was -1.30. The lowest was -3.28. And the median was -2.64.


Cooper-Standard Holdings Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cooper-Standard 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.

Cooper-Standard Holdings Beneish M-Score Chart

Cooper-Standard Holdings 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 -2.49 -2.94 -3.18 -2.86 -2.56

Cooper-Standard Holdings 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 -2.67 -2.56 -2.63 -2.56 -2.44

FRA:C31 vs MLR, MVST, MNRO: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Cooper-Standard 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.


Cooper-Standard Holdings Beneish M-Score vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

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

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


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Cooper-Standard Holdings 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 Cooper-Standard 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 * 1.0134+0.528 * 0.971+0.404 * 1.1104+0.892 * 0.9401+0.115 * 1.0211
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0449+4.679 * 0.00193-0.327 * 1.003
=-2.49

* 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 €427 Mil.
Revenue was 593.701 + 574.205 + 592.568 + 612.079 = €2,373 Mil.
Gross Profit was 71.292 + 59.912 + 74.244 + 80.675 = €286 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €781 Mil.
Total Assets was €1,603 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €524 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €84 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €185 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €558 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €1,021 Mil.
Net Income was -28.807 + 2.842 + -6.513 + -1.215 = €-34 Mil.
Non Operating Income was -24.967 + -11.859 + -3.979 + -3.6 = €-44 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -59.818 + 48.033 + 32.911 + -13.508 = €8 Mil.
Total Receivables was €448 Mil.
Revenue was 617.039 + 631.019 + 617.503 + 658.068 = €2,524 Mil.
Gross Profit was 71.39 + 78.329 + 68.757 + 77.051 = €296 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €813 Mil.
Total Assets was €1,665 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €573 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €94 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €189 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €589 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €1,045 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)
=(427.298 / 2372.553) / (448.499 / 2523.629)
=0.180101 / 0.17772
=1.0134

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)
=(295.527 / 2523.629) / (286.123 / 2372.553)
=0.117104 / 0.120597
=0.971

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 - (781.182 + 523.957) / 1602.892) / (1 - (813.302 + 573.234) / 1665.076)
=0.18576 / 0.167284
=1.1104

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
=2372.553 / 2523.629
=0.9401

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))
=(93.601 / (93.601 + 573.234)) / (83.503 / (83.503 + 523.957))
=0.140366 / 0.137463
=1.0211

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)
=(185.323 / 2372.553) / (188.644 / 2523.629)
=0.078111 / 0.074751
=1.0449

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)
=((1020.896 + 557.61) / 1602.892) / ((1045.435 + 589.33) / 1665.076)
=0.984786 / 0.981796
=1.003

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
=(-33.693 - -44.405 - 7.618) / 1602.892
=0.00193

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.

Cooper-Standard Holdings has a M-score of -2.49 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 -2.44 mean?
Cooper-Standard Holdings (FRA:C31) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.44 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Cooper-Standard Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Cooper-Standard Holdings ranks #739 out of 1274 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 58%.
Is Cooper-Standard Holdings' Beneish M-Score too high?
Cooper-Standard Holdings' current Beneish M-Score is -2.44. Based on the distribution chart, Cooper-Standard Holdings ranks #739 out of 1274 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Cooper-Standard Holdings has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cooper-Standard Holdings' Beneish M-Score compare to MLR and MVST?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Cooper-Standard Holdings ranks #739 out of 1274 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Cooper-Standard Holdings 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 Cooper-Standard Holdings and its competitors. Cooper-Standard Holdings's current Beneish M-Score is -2.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cooper-Standard Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cooper-Standard Holdings (FRA:C31) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €13.37, compared to a current price of €23.92 — trading 78.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.44. Cooper-Standard Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 3 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 Cooper-Standard Holdings (FRA:C31), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.44 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 Cooper-Standard Holdings (FRA:C31) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cooper-Standard Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €23.92 is trading 78.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €13.37. GuruFocus considers Cooper-Standard Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:C31:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.44
  • GF Value™: €13.37 vs. price of €23.92 (78.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:C31 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Cooper-Standard Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges CPS:USA
Address 40300 Traditions Drive, Northville, MI, USA, 48168
Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc is engaged in the manufacture of sealing and fluid handling systems (consisting of fuel and brake delivery systems and fluid transfer systems). Its products are designed for passenger vehicles and light trucks that are manufactured by automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and replacement markets. It has two reportable segments: Sealing Systems and Fluid Handling Systems. The group's geographic regions are North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and South America.
57GF Score

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