Goodwin (FRA:GDW) Beneish M-Score: -2.75 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


FRA:GDW Goodwin PLC FRA:GDW
77 GF Score
Price €180.00
GF Value €104.19
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Goodwin Beneish M-Score?

Goodwin FRA:GDW -1.64% 77 Beneish M-Score is -2.75 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:GDW with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €104.19 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 2,926 Industrial Products companies, Goodwin ranks better than 75.87% 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 -2.75 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

FRA:GDW' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.01   Med: -2.63   Max: -2.09
Current: -2.75

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Goodwin was -2.09. The lowest was -3.01. And the median was -2.63.


Goodwin Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Goodwin'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.

Goodwin Beneish M-Score Chart

Goodwin Annual Data
Trend Apr16 Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.63 -2.57 -2.73 -2.63 -2.75

Goodwin Semi-Annual Data
Apr16 Oct16 Apr17 Oct17 Apr18 Oct18 Apr19 Oct19 Apr20 Oct20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Oct22 Apr23 Oct23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25
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 0.00 -2.63 0.00 -2.75 0.00

FRA:GDW vs GEV, ETN, PH: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Goodwin'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.


Goodwin Beneish M-Score vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Goodwin's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Goodwin 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 Goodwin 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 * 1.0837+0.528 * 0.9767+0.404 * 1.0574+0.892 * 1.1518+0.115 * 1.0313
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9303+4.679 * -0.117623-0.327 * 0.8539
=-2.74

* 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 (Apr25) TTM:Last Year (Apr24) TTM:
Total Receivables was €70.5 Mil.
Revenue was €257.0 Mil.
Gross Profit was €107.1 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €150.3 Mil.
Total Assets was €334.3 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €143.7 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €11.2 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €63.7 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €105.1 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €18.4 Mil.
Net Income was €28.7 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €68.1 Mil.
Total Receivables was €56.4 Mil.
Revenue was €223.1 Mil.
Gross Profit was €90.9 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €157.1 Mil.
Total Assets was €331.5 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €136.6 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €11.0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €59.5 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €71.2 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €72.2 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)
=(70.453 / 256.953) / (56.446 / 223.094)
=0.274186 / 0.253014
=1.0837

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)
=(90.852 / 223.094) / (107.138 / 256.953)
=0.407236 / 0.416956
=0.9767

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 - (150.258 + 143.718) / 334.331) / (1 - (157.125 + 136.57) / 331.54)
=0.120704 / 0.114149
=1.0574

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
=256.953 / 223.094
=1.1518

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))
=(11.017 / (11.017 + 136.57)) / (11.214 / (11.214 + 143.718))
=0.074647 / 0.07238
=1.0313

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)
=(63.735 / 256.953) / (59.48 / 223.094)
=0.248041 / 0.266614
=0.9303

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)
=((18.37 + 105.139) / 334.331) / ((72.211 + 71.217) / 331.54)
=0.369421 / 0.432611
=0.8539

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
=(28.734 - 0 - 68.059) / 334.331
=-0.117623

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.

Goodwin has a M-score of -2.74 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 -2.75 mean?
Goodwin (FRA:GDW) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.75 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Goodwin and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Goodwin ranks #706 out of 2926 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 24.1%.
Is Goodwin's Beneish M-Score too high?
Goodwin's current Beneish M-Score is -2.75. Based on the distribution chart, Goodwin ranks #706 out of 2926 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Goodwin has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Goodwin's Beneish M-Score compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Goodwin ranks #706 out of 2926 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Goodwin in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Industrial Products company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Industrial Products 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 Goodwin and its competitors. Goodwin's current Beneish M-Score is -2.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Goodwin stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Goodwin (FRA:GDW) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €104.19, compared to a current price of €180.00 — trading 72.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.75. Goodwin's overall GF Score™ is 77/100. 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 Goodwin (FRA:GDW), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.75 as of Jun. 26, 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 Goodwin (FRA:GDW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Goodwin stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €180.00 is trading 72.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €104.19. GuruFocus considers Goodwin to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:GDW:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.75
  • GF Value™: €104.19 vs. price of €180.00 (72.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100

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


Goodwin Business Description

Other Exchanges GDWNl:UKGDWN:UK
Address Ivy House Foundry, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, GBR, ST1 3NR
Goodwin PLC is a mechanical component manufacturing company. Its operating segments are the Mechanical Engineering segment which includes casting, valve, antenna, and pump manufacturer and general engineering, and the Refractory Engineering segment which consists of powder manufacture and mineral processing. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Mechanical Engineering segment. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from the United Kingdom and also has its presence in Europe, the United States of America, Pacific Basin, and the rest of the world.
77GF Score

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