Hilton Grand Vacations (FRA:HIE) Beneish M-Score: -2.58 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


FRA:HIE Hilton Grand Vacations Inc FRA:HIE
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What is Hilton Grand Vacations Beneish M-Score?

Hilton Grand Vacations FRA:HIE -1.26% 80 Beneish M-Score is -2.58 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:HIE with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €49.60 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 824 Travel & Leisure companies, Hilton Grand Vacations ranks worse than 55.34% 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 -2.58 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

FRA:HIE' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.33   Med: -2.33   Max: 1.53
Current: -2.58

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Hilton Grand Vacations was 1.53. The lowest was -3.33. And the median was -2.33.


Hilton Grand Vacations Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hilton Grand Vacations'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.

Hilton Grand Vacations Beneish M-Score Chart

Hilton Grand Vacations 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 0.76 -1.31 -2.89 -2.27 -2.56

Hilton Grand Vacations 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 -2.64 -2.65 -2.60 -2.56 -2.58

FRA:HIE vs MTN, RRR, VAC: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Resorts & Casinos subindustry, Hilton Grand Vacations'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.


Hilton Grand Vacations Beneish M-Score vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hilton Grand Vacations's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Hilton Grand Vacations 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 Hilton Grand Vacations 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 * 0.9805+0.528 * 1.0043+0.404 * 0.9631+0.892 * 0.966+0.115 * 0.9914
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9861+4.679 * -0.013319-0.327 * 1.0539
=-2.62

* 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 €2,944 Mil.
Revenue was 1111.525 + 1138.382 + 1107.6 + 1097.622 = €4,455 Mil.
Gross Profit was 283.72 + 1999.214 + 278.604 + 267.036 = €2,829 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €5,620 Mil.
Total Assets was €10,324 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €813 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €238 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €1,785 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €1,810 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €6,397 Mil.
Net Income was 57.09 + 40.992 + 21.3 + 21.675 = €141 Mil.
Non Operating Income was -6.92 + -16.226 + -18.744 + -14.739 = €-57 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 110.72 + 142.618 + 28.968 + 52.887 = €335 Mil.
Total Receivables was €3,109 Mil.
Revenue was 1061.9 + 1226.22 + 1176.706 + 1147.315 = €4,612 Mil.
Gross Profit was 231.25 + 2098.135 + 325.261 + 286.132 = €2,941 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €5,763 Mil.
Total Assets was €10,905 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €875 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €253 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €1,874 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €1,721 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €6,506 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)
=(2944.46 / 4455.129) / (3108.925 / 4612.141)
=0.660915 / 0.674074
=0.9805

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)
=(2940.778 / 4612.141) / (2828.574 / 4455.129)
=0.637617 / 0.634903
=1.0043

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 - (5619.905 + 813.1) / 10323.775) / (1 - (5762.75 + 875.05) / 10904.825)
=0.376875 / 0.391297
=0.9631

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
=4455.129 / 4612.141
=0.966

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))
=(253.265 / (253.265 + 875.05)) / (237.972 / (237.972 + 813.1))
=0.224463 / 0.226409
=0.9914

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)
=(1785.183 / 4455.129) / (1874.176 / 4612.141)
=0.400703 / 0.406357
=0.9861

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)
=((6396.675 + 1810.445) / 10323.775) / ((6505.525 + 1720.5) / 10904.825)
=0.794973 / 0.754347
=1.0539

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
=(141.057 - -56.629 - 335.193) / 10323.775
=-0.013319

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.

Hilton Grand Vacations has a M-score of -2.62 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 -2.58 mean?
Hilton Grand Vacations (FRA:HIE) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.58 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Hilton Grand Vacations and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hilton Grand Vacations ranks #456 out of 824 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 55.3%.
Is Hilton Grand Vacations' Beneish M-Score too high?
Hilton Grand Vacations' current Beneish M-Score is -2.58. Based on the distribution chart, Hilton Grand Vacations ranks #456 out of 824 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hilton Grand Vacations has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hilton Grand Vacations' Beneish M-Score compare to MTN and RRR?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Hilton Grand Vacations ranks #456 out of 824 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Hilton Grand Vacations 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 Travel & Leisure company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Travel & Leisure 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 Hilton Grand Vacations and its competitors. Hilton Grand Vacations's current Beneish M-Score is -2.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hilton Grand Vacations stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hilton Grand Vacations (FRA:HIE) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €49.60, compared to a current price of €47.20 — trading 4.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.58. Hilton Grand Vacations' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Hilton Grand Vacations (FRA:HIE), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.58 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 Hilton Grand Vacations (FRA:HIE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hilton Grand Vacations stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €47.20 is trading 4.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €49.60. GuruFocus considers Hilton Grand Vacations to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:HIE:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.58
  • GF Value™: €49.60 vs. price of €47.20 (4.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 9 warning signs

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


Hilton Grand Vacations Business Description

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Address 6355 MetroWest Boulevard, Suite 180, Orlando, FL, USA, 32835
Hilton Grand Vacations Inc is a timeshare company engaged in developing, marketing, selling, managing, and operating timeshare resorts and timeshare plans under the Hilton Grand Vacations brand. The company operates in two segments: Real estate sales and financing, and Resort operations and club management. The Real estate sales and financing segment generates revenue from VOI sales and consumer financing, including interest income from loans to members. The Resort operations and club management segment generates revenue from resort management services, club membership fees, and rental of available inventory. The majority of the company's revenue is earned through the Real estate sales and financing segment.
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