Huntsman (FRA:HTR) Beneish M-Score: -2.80 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


FRA:HTR Huntsman Corp FRA:HTR
65 GF Score
Price €9.93
GF Value €16.80
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What is Huntsman Beneish M-Score?

Huntsman FRA:HTR +0.04% 65 Beneish M-Score is -2.80 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:HTR with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of €16.80 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,530 Chemicals companies, Huntsman ranks better than 74.97% 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 -2.8 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

FRA:HTR' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.06   Med: -2.75   Max: -2.02
Current: -2.8

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Huntsman was -2.02. The lowest was -3.06. And the median was -2.75.


Huntsman Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Huntsman'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.

Huntsman Beneish M-Score Chart

Huntsman 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 -2.28 -3.06 -2.48 -2.81 -2.84

Huntsman 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 -2.86 -2.92 -2.94 -2.84 -2.80

FRA:HTR vs OLN, REX, TROX: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Huntsman'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.


Huntsman Beneish M-Score vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Huntsman's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Huntsman 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 Huntsman 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 * 1.0309+0.528 * 1.1245+0.404 * 1.0323+0.892 * 0.8832+0.115 * 0.9927
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0579+4.679 * -0.071641-0.327 * 1.077
=-2.85

* 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 €671 Mil.
Revenue was 1228.3 + 1157.17 + 1243.92 + 1264.086 = €4,893 Mil.
Gross Profit was 158.295 + 140.056 + 173.808 + 157.794 = €630 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €1,885 Mil.
Total Assets was €6,168 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €2,460 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €250 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €573 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €1,487 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €1,777 Mil.
Net Income was -45.845 + -81.984 + -21.3 + -136.986 = €-286 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 1.73 + -0.854 + -4.26 + -105.774 = €-109 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -45.845 + 64.904 + 166.992 + 78.897 = €265 Mil.
Total Receivables was €737 Mil.
Revenue was 1304.25 + 1386.66 + 1387.54 + 1462.246 = €5,541 Mil.
Gross Profit was 185.925 + 179.54 + 210.834 + 225.747 = €802 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €2,115 Mil.
Total Assets was €6,690 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €2,659 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €268 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €613 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €1,425 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €1,862 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)
=(671.24 / 4893.476) / (737.225 / 5540.696)
=0.13717 / 0.133056
=1.0309

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)
=(802.046 / 5540.696) / (629.953 / 4893.476)
=0.144755 / 0.128733
=1.1245

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 - (1884.835 + 2460.06) / 6168.315) / (1 - (2114.55 + 2659.375) / 6689.6)
=0.295611 / 0.286366
=1.0323

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
=4893.476 / 5540.696
=0.8832

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))
=(268.195 / (268.195 + 2659.375)) / (250.107 / (250.107 + 2460.06))
=0.09161 / 0.092285
=0.9927

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)
=(573.165 / 4893.476) / (613.437 / 5540.696)
=0.117128 / 0.110715
=1.0579

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)
=((1776.71 + 1486.935) / 6168.315) / ((1862.025 + 1424.5) / 6689.6)
=0.529098 / 0.491289
=1.077

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
=(-286.115 - -109.158 - 264.948) / 6168.315
=-0.071641

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.

Huntsman has a M-score of -2.85 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 -2.80 mean?
Huntsman (FRA:HTR) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.80 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Huntsman and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Huntsman ranks #383 out of 1530 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 25%.
Is Huntsman's Beneish M-Score too high?
Huntsman's current Beneish M-Score is -2.80. Based on the distribution chart, Huntsman ranks #383 out of 1530 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Huntsman has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Huntsman's Beneish M-Score compare to OLN and REX?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Huntsman ranks #383 out of 1530 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Huntsman in the top 25% 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 a Chemicals company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Chemicals 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 Huntsman and its competitors. Huntsman's current Beneish M-Score is -2.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Huntsman stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Huntsman (FRA:HTR) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €16.80, compared to a current price of €9.93 — trading 40.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.80. Huntsman's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 8 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 Huntsman (FRA:HTR), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.80 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 Huntsman (FRA:HTR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Huntsman stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €9.93 is trading 40.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €16.80. GuruFocus considers Huntsman to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:HTR:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.80
  • GF Value™: €16.80 vs. price of €9.93 (40.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 8 warning signs

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


Huntsman Business Description

Other Exchanges HUN:USA
Address 10003 Woodloch Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX, USA, 77380
Huntsman Corp is a USA-based manufacturer of differentiated organic chemical products. The product portfolio of the company comprises Methyl diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI), Amines, Maleic anhydride, and Epoxy-based polymer formulations. The company's products are used in adhesives, aerospace, automotive, and construction products, and others. Its operating segments are Polyurethanes, Performance Products, and Advanced Materials. The company derives the majority of its revenue from the Polyurethanes segment, which includes MDI, polyols, TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane), and other polyurethane-related products. Its geographical segments are the United States & Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the world.
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