Ferretti SpA (FRA:F3T1) Beneish M-Score: -2.54 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


FRA:F3T1 Ferretti SpA FRA:F3T1
79 GF Score
Price €2.89
GF Value €3.07
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Ferretti SpA Beneish M-Score?

Ferretti SpA FRA:F3T1 -0.55% 79 Beneish M-Score is -2.54 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:F3T1 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.07 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,274 Vehicles & Parts companies, Ferretti SpA ranks worse than 50.24% 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 -2.54 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

FRA:F3T1' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.61   Med: -2.49   Max: -2.07
Current: -2.54

During the past 8 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Ferretti SpA was -2.07. The lowest was -3.61. And the median was -2.49.


Ferretti SpA Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ferretti SpA'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.

Ferretti SpA Beneish M-Score Chart

Ferretti SpA Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -3.61 -3.08 -2.14 -2.07 -2.54

Ferretti SpA Semi-Annual Data
Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Beneish M-Score Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.14 0.00 -2.07 0.00 -2.54

FRA:F3T1 vs BC, THO, PII: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Recreational Vehicles subindustry, Ferretti SpA'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.


Ferretti SpA Beneish M-Score vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

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

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


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Ferretti SpA 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 Ferretti SpA 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 * 1.1115+0.528 * 1.0203+0.404 * 0.9824+0.892 * 1.0324+0.115 * 0.9774
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9184+4.679 * -0.04583-0.327 * 0.9715
=-2.54

* 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 (Dec25) TTM:Last Year (Dec24) TTM:
Total Receivables was €283 Mil.
Revenue was €1,281 Mil.
Gross Profit was €490 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €942 Mil.
Total Assets was €1,720 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €485 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €72 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €45 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €708 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €20 Mil.
Net Income was €90 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €169 Mil.
Total Receivables was €247 Mil.
Revenue was €1,240 Mil.
Gross Profit was €484 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €912 Mil.
Total Assets was €1,661 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €461 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €66 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €48 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €702 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €22 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)
=(283.414 / 1280.556) / (246.986 / 1240.347)
=0.221321 / 0.199127
=1.1115

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)
=(484.47 / 1240.347) / (490.247 / 1280.556)
=0.390592 / 0.382839
=1.0203

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 - (941.88 + 484.818) / 1719.839) / (1 - (912.322 + 460.861) / 1661.444)
=0.170447 / 0.1735
=0.9824

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
=1280.556 / 1240.347
=1.0324

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))
=(66.451 / (66.451 + 460.861)) / (71.762 / (71.762 + 484.818))
=0.126018 / 0.128934
=0.9774

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)
=(45.068 / 1280.556) / (47.532 / 1240.347)
=0.035194 / 0.038322
=0.9184

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)
=((19.527 + 708.21) / 1719.839) / ((21.934 + 701.713) / 1661.444)
=0.423143 / 0.435553
=0.9715

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
=(90.007 - 0 - 168.828) / 1719.839
=-0.04583

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.

Ferretti SpA has a M-score of -2.54 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 -2.54 mean?
Ferretti SpA (FRA:F3T1) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.54 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Ferretti SpA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ferretti SpA ranks #640 out of 1274 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 50.2%.
Is Ferretti SpA's Beneish M-Score too high?
Ferretti SpA's current Beneish M-Score is -2.54. Based on the distribution chart, Ferretti SpA ranks #640 out of 1274 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ferretti SpA has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ferretti SpA's Beneish M-Score compare to BC and THO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Ferretti SpA ranks #640 out of 1274 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Ferretti SpA 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 Ferretti SpA and its competitors. Ferretti SpA's current Beneish M-Score is -2.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ferretti SpA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ferretti SpA (FRA:F3T1) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.07, compared to a current price of €2.89 — trading 5.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.54. Ferretti SpA's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 2 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 Ferretti SpA (FRA:F3T1), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.54 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 Ferretti SpA (FRA:F3T1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ferretti SpA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €2.89 is trading 5.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €3.07. GuruFocus considers Ferretti SpA to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:F3T1:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.54
  • GF Value™: €3.07 vs. price of €2.89 (5.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:F3T1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ferretti SpA Business Description

Address Via Irma Bandiera 62, Cattolica, ITA, 47841
Ferretti SpA is an Italian-based company. The company is engaged in the design, construction, and marketing of yachts and recreational boats.
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