IGM Financial (FRA:C7G) Beneish M-Score: -2.60 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


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What is IGM Financial Beneish M-Score?

IGM Financial FRA:C7G -0.84% 82 Beneish M-Score is -2.60 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:C7G with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €31.31. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 951 Asset Management companies, IGM Financial ranks better than 67.3% 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 -2.6 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

FRA:C7G' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.58   Med: -2.43   Max: -1.92
Current: -2.6

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of IGM Financial was -1.92. The lowest was -3.58. And the median was -2.43.


IGM Financial Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for IGM Financial'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.

IGM Financial Beneish M-Score Chart

IGM Financial 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 -2.59 -2.50 -2.40 -2.53 -2.57

IGM Financial 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 -2.56 -2.57 -2.59 -2.57 -2.60

FRA:C7G vs BLK, BX, KKR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, IGM Financial'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.


IGM Financial Beneish M-Score vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, IGM Financial's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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IGM Financial 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 IGM Financial 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 * 0.8896+0.528 * 0.9665+0.404 * 0.931+0.892 * 1.0396+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.1789+4.679 * -0.012746-0.327 * 0.9247
=-2.66

* 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 €3,488 Mil.
Revenue was 640.273 + 631.395 + 604.069 + 580.37 = €2,456 Mil.
Gross Profit was 585.388 + -415.472 + 550.985 + 528.16 = €1,249 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €7,925 Mil.
Total Assets was €13,518 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €218 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €107 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €1,655 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €3,275 Mil.
Net Income was 178.936 + 199.583 + 183.585 + 156.495 = €719 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 43.756 + 71.617 + 47.57 + 38.118 = €201 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 89.19 + 217.683 + 201.84 + 181.132 = €690 Mil.
Total Receivables was €3,772 Mil.
Revenue was 583.214 + 621.001 + 584.976 + 573.372 = €2,363 Mil.
Gross Profit was 528.387 + -415.457 + 529.917 + 518.417 = €1,161 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €7,266 Mil.
Total Assets was €13,032 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €200 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €87 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €1,869 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €3,271 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)
=(3488.283 / 2456.107) / (3772.019 / 2362.563)
=1.420249 / 1.596579
=0.8896

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)
=(1161.264 / 2362.563) / (1249.061 / 2456.107)
=0.491527 / 0.508553
=0.9665

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 - (7925.257 + 218.194) / 13518.071) / (1 - (7265.887 + 200.418) / 13031.691)
=0.397588 / 0.427066
=0.931

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
=2456.107 / 2362.563
=1.0396

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))
=(0 / (0 + 200.418)) / (0 / (0 + 218.194))
=0 / 0
=1

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)
=(106.858 / 2456.107) / (87.193 / 2362.563)
=0.043507 / 0.036906
=1.1789

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)
=((3275.148 + 1654.889) / 13518.071) / ((3270.753 + 1868.94) / 13031.691)
=0.3647 / 0.3944
=0.9247

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
=(718.599 - 201.061 - 689.845) / 13518.071
=-0.012746

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.

IGM Financial has a M-score of -2.66 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 -2.60 mean?
IGM Financial (FRA:C7G) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.60 as of Jun. 28, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on IGM Financial and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, IGM Financial ranks #311 out of 951 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 32.7%.
Is IGM Financial's Beneish M-Score too high?
IGM Financial's current Beneish M-Score is -2.60. Based on the distribution chart, IGM Financial ranks #311 out of 951 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, IGM Financial has a GF Score™ of 82/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IGM Financial's Beneish M-Score compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, IGM Financial ranks #311 out of 951 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts IGM Financial 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 an Asset Management company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Asset Management 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 IGM Financial and its competitors. IGM Financial's current Beneish M-Score is -2.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IGM Financial stock overvalued right now?
IGM Financial (FRA:C7G) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.60. The stock's GF Value™ is €31.31, compared to a current price of €47.40 — trading 51.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.60. IGM Financial's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 9 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 IGM Financial (FRA:C7G), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.60 as of Jun. 28, 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 IGM Financial (FRA:C7G) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IGM Financial stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €47.40 is trading 51.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €31.31.

Key valuation signals for FRA:C7G:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.60
  • GF Value™: €31.31 vs. price of €47.40 (51.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:C7G stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


IGM Financial Business Description

Address 447 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, CAN, R3B 3H5
IGM Financial is a leading nonbank Canadian wealth and asset management company. Power Corporation of Canada, which also holds a majority stake in Great-West Life co, has a majority stake (62%) in IGM. The company has two main operating segments, wealth management and asset management. As of December 2025, IGM's wealth management unit had CAD 159 billion in assets under advisement, or AUA, while the firm's asset management unit had CAD 151 billion in third-party assets under management, or AUM.
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