Aviat Networks (FRA:HSD1) Beneish M-Score: -2.63 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


FRA:HSD1 Aviat Networks Inc FRA:HSD1
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What is Aviat Networks Beneish M-Score?

Aviat Networks FRA:HSD1 +0.56% 71 Beneish M-Score is -2.63 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:HSD1 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €20.96 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,404 Hardware companies, Aviat Networks ranks better than 63.48% 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 -2.63 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

FRA:HSD1' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.75   Med: -2.33   Max: 0.39
Current: -2.63

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Aviat Networks was 0.39. The lowest was -3.75. And the median was -2.33.


Aviat Networks Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Aviat Networks'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.

Aviat Networks Beneish M-Score Chart

Aviat Networks Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.25 -1.93 -1.98 -2.38 -2.28

Aviat Networks 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 -2.21 -2.28 -2.44 -2.50 -2.63

FRA:HSD1 vs SILC, INSG, CRNT: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Aviat Networks'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.


Aviat Networks Beneish M-Score vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Aviat Networks's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Aviat Networks 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 Aviat Networks 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 * 0.9252+0.528 * 1.0025+0.404 * 0.9676+0.892 * 0.921+0.115 * 1.1984
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9612+4.679 * -0.021128-0.327 * 0.939
=-2.68

* 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 €236.0 Mil.
Revenue was 86.503 + 95.197 + 91.437 + 100 = €373.1 Mil.
Gross Profit was 25.33 + 30.83 + 30.385 + 34.217 = €120.8 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €389.6 Mil.
Total Assets was €533.3 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €18.3 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €5.5 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €75.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €195.7 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €87.0 Mil.
Net Income was -1.786 + 4.883 + 0.138 + 4.506 = €7.7 Mil.
Non Operating Income was -1.49 + 2.325 + -0.829 + 0.942 = €0.9 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -1.473 + 20.425 + -10.004 + 9.113 = €18.1 Mil.
Total Receivables was €277.0 Mil.
Revenue was 104.192 + 112.878 + 79.675 + 108.377 = €405.1 Mil.
Gross Profit was 36.349 + 39.046 + 17.829 + 38.218 = €131.4 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €422.4 Mil.
Total Assets was €581.2 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €17.6 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €6.7 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €84.7 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €260.9 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €67.2 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)
=(236.045 / 373.137) / (277.012 / 405.122)
=0.632596 / 0.683774
=0.9252

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)
=(131.442 / 405.122) / (120.762 / 373.137)
=0.32445 / 0.32364
=1.0025

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 - (389.563 + 18.341) / 533.311) / (1 - (422.359 + 17.611) / 581.212)
=0.235148 / 0.243013
=0.9676

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
=373.137 / 405.122
=0.921

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))
=(6.69 / (6.69 + 17.611)) / (5.47 / (5.47 + 18.341))
=0.275297 / 0.229726
=1.1984

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)
=(74.971 / 373.137) / (84.683 / 405.122)
=0.200921 / 0.209031
=0.9612

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)
=((86.955 + 195.743) / 533.311) / ((67.161 + 260.937) / 581.212)
=0.530081 / 0.564507
=0.939

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
=(7.741 - 0.948 - 18.061) / 533.311
=-0.021128

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.

Aviat Networks has a M-score of -2.68 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 -2.63 mean?
Aviat Networks (FRA:HSD1) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.63 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Aviat Networks and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Aviat Networks ranks #878 out of 2404 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 36.5%.
Is Aviat Networks' Beneish M-Score too high?
Aviat Networks' current Beneish M-Score is -2.63. Based on the distribution chart, Aviat Networks ranks #878 out of 2404 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Aviat Networks has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aviat Networks' Beneish M-Score compare to SILC and INSG?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Aviat Networks ranks #878 out of 2404 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Aviat Networks 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 a Hardware company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Hardware 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 Aviat Networks and its competitors. Aviat Networks's current Beneish M-Score is -2.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aviat Networks stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aviat Networks (FRA:HSD1) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €20.96, compared to a current price of €17.90 — trading 14.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.63. Aviat Networks' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 6 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 Aviat Networks (FRA:HSD1), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.63 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 Aviat Networks (FRA:HSD1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aviat Networks stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €17.90 is trading 14.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €20.96. GuruFocus considers Aviat Networks to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:HSD1:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.63
  • GF Value™: €20.96 vs. price of €17.90 (14.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:HSD1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Aviat Networks Business Description

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Address 200 Parker Drive, Suite C100A, Austin, TX, USA, 78728
Aviat Networks Inc provides wireless transport and access networking solutions designed to support telecommunications operators and private network providers situated in various countries. The company offers a range of microwave and millimeter wave radios, network management tools, and services that enable high-capacity, secure, and reliable data transport over wireless networks. Its products serve diverse clients including mobile operators, public safety organizations, utilities, government agencies, and enterprise customers. Aviat generates revenue from the sale of its networking equipment, professional services, and ongoing support contracts. Its operations cover various regions including the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa.
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