Innovative Solutions and Support (FRA:IOE) Beneish M-Score: -2.53 (As of Jul. 17, 2026)

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FRA:IOE Innovative Solutions and Support Inc FRA:IOE
76 GF Score
Price €15.96
GF Value €15.04
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Innovative Solutions and Support Beneish M-Score?

Innovative Solutions and Support FRA:IOE -0.13% 76 Beneish M-Score is -2.53 as of Jul. 17, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:IOE with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €15.04 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 326 Aerospace & Defense companies, Innovative Solutions and Support ranks better than 60.12% 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 -2.53 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

FRA:IOE' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.53   Med: -2.54   Max: 22.46
Current: -2.53

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Innovative Solutions and Support was 22.46. The lowest was -3.53. And the median was -2.54.


Innovative Solutions and Support Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Innovative Solutions and Support'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.

Innovative Solutions and Support Beneish M-Score Chart

Innovative Solutions and Support Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.02 -2.93 22.46 -1.95 -1.96

Innovative Solutions and Support 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 -1.36 -1.85 -1.96 -2.05 -2.53

FRA:IOE vs SPCE, BUKS, POWW: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Innovative Solutions and Support'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.


Innovative Solutions and Support Beneish M-Score vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Innovative Solutions and Support's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Innovative Solutions and Support's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Innovative Solutions and Support 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 Innovative Solutions and Support 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 * 0.6899+0.528 * 0.9895+0.404 * 1.2318+0.892 * 1.2904+0.115 * 1.2668
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9277+4.679 * -0.037784-0.327 * 1.1903
=-2.61

* 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 €12.84 Mil.
Revenue was 19.346 + 18.623 + 18.954 + 20.934 = €77.86 Mil.
Gross Profit was 9.891 + 10.149 + 11.972 + 7.441 = €39.45 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €46.03 Mil.
Total Assets was €119.60 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €18.35 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €3.10 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €15.33 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €14.25 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €42.63 Mil.
Net Income was 2.97 + 3.466 + 6.059 + 2.119 = €14.61 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0.055 + 1.351 + 0 = €1.41 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 1.982 + 6.969 + 2.528 + 6.248 = €17.73 Mil.
Total Receivables was €14.42 Mil.
Revenue was 20.291 + 15.25 + 13.862 + 10.931 = €60.33 Mil.
Gross Profit was 10.422 + 6.313 + 7.684 + 5.834 = €30.25 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €38.35 Mil.
Total Assets was €83.15 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €13.63 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €3.06 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €12.81 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €7.88 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €25.35 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)
=(12.84 / 77.857) / (14.423 / 60.334)
=0.164918 / 0.239053
=0.6899

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)
=(30.253 / 60.334) / (39.453 / 77.857)
=0.501425 / 0.506737
=0.9895

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 - (46.033 + 18.346) / 119.6) / (1 - (38.352 + 13.628) / 83.145)
=0.461714 / 0.374827
=1.2318

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
=77.857 / 60.334
=1.2904

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))
=(3.059 / (3.059 + 13.628)) / (3.104 / (3.104 + 18.346))
=0.183316 / 0.144709
=1.2668

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)
=(15.33 / 77.857) / (12.805 / 60.334)
=0.196899 / 0.212235
=0.9277

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)
=((42.626 + 14.254) / 119.6) / ((25.346 + 7.876) / 83.145)
=0.475585 / 0.399567
=1.1903

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
=(14.614 - 1.406 - 17.727) / 119.6
=-0.037784

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.

Innovative Solutions and Support has a M-score of -2.61 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.53 mean?
Innovative Solutions and Support (FRA:IOE) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.53 as of Jul. 17, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Innovative Solutions and Support and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Innovative Solutions and Support ranks #130 out of 326 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 39.9%.
Is Innovative Solutions and Support's Beneish M-Score too high?
Innovative Solutions and Support's current Beneish M-Score is -2.53. Based on the distribution chart, Innovative Solutions and Support ranks #130 out of 326 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Innovative Solutions and Support has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Innovative Solutions and Support's Beneish M-Score compare to SPCE and BUKS?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Innovative Solutions and Support ranks #130 out of 326 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Innovative Solutions and Support 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Aerospace & Defense 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 Innovative Solutions and Support and its competitors. Innovative Solutions and Support's current Beneish M-Score is -2.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Innovative Solutions and Support stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Innovative Solutions and Support (FRA:IOE) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €15.04, compared to a current price of €15.96 — trading 6.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.53. Innovative Solutions and Support's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 3 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 Innovative Solutions and Support (FRA:IOE), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.53 as of Jul. 17, 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 Innovative Solutions and Support (FRA:IOE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Innovative Solutions and Support stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €15.96 is trading 6.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €15.04. GuruFocus considers Innovative Solutions and Support to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:IOE:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.53
  • GF Value™: €15.04 vs. price of €15.96 (6.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Innovative Solutions and Support Business Description

Other Exchanges ISSC:USA
Address 720 Pennsylvania Drive, Exton, PA, USA, 19341
Innovative Solutions and Support Inc is a systems integrator that designs, manufactures, sells, and services air data equipment, engine display systems, standby equipment, primary flight guidance, and cockpit display systems for retrofit applications and original equipment manufacturers. The company supplies integrated Flight Management Systems, Flat Panel Display Systems, Integrated Standby Units, Positioning System receivers that enable reduced carbon footprint navigation, and an Autothrottle, which allows a pilot to automatically control the power setting of the engine and is designed to reduce pilot workload and enhance safety. It sells its products to both the OEM and the retrofit markets.
76GF Score

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