Infosys (FRA:IOY) Beneish M-Score: -2.73 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


FRA:IOY Infosys Ltd FRA:IOY
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Price €9.48
GF Value €16.47
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What is Infosys Beneish M-Score?

Infosys FRA:IOY -0.84% 82 Beneish M-Score is -2.73 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:IOY with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €16.47 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,633 Software companies, Infosys ranks better than 63.5% 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 -2.73 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

FRA:IOY' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.86   Med: -2.41   Max: -2.31
Current: -2.73

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Infosys was -2.31. The lowest was -2.86. And the median was -2.41.


Infosys Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Infosys'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.

Infosys Beneish M-Score Chart

Infosys Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.42 -2.31 -2.37 -2.86 -2.73

Infosys 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 -2.64 -2.85 -2.74 -2.73

FRA:IOY vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Infosys'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.


Infosys Beneish M-Score vs Software Industry

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

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


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Infosys 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 Infosys 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 * 0.9819+0.528 * 1.0098+0.404 * 0.9628+0.892 * 0.9688+0.115 * 0.966
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0707+4.679 * -0.056431-0.327 * 1.1454
=-2.86

* 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 €5,358 Mil.
Revenue was 4359.6 + 4354.546 + 4324.752 + 4283.847 = €17,323 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1345.075 + 1228.906 + 1329.12 + 1322.175 = €5,225 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €9,439 Mil.
Total Assets was €14,226 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €1,779 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €475 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €1,600 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €4,771 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €548 Mil.
Net Income was 794.935 + 637.938 + 714.828 + 701.403 = €2,849 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 108.125 + 30.744 + 23.856 + 19.074 = €182 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 810.505 + 821.548 + 985.764 + 852.261 = €3,470 Mil.
Total Receivables was €5,632 Mil.
Revenue was 4375.25 + 4716.745 + 4409.494 + 4379.306 = €17,881 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1320.9 + 1427.725 + 1346.094 + 1351.695 = €5,446 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €10,507 Mil.
Total Assets was €16,113 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €2,067 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €528 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €1,542 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €4,636 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €624 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)
=(5357.81 / 17322.745) / (5632.325 / 17880.795)
=0.309293 / 0.314993
=0.9819

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)
=(5446.414 / 17880.795) / (5225.276 / 17322.745)
=0.304596 / 0.301642
=1.0098

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 - (9438.88 + 1779.305) / 14225.79) / (1 - (10507.075 + 2067.375) / 16112.575)
=0.211419 / 0.219588
=0.9628

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
=17322.745 / 17880.795
=0.9688

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))
=(527.855 / (527.855 + 2067.375)) / (474.561 / (474.561 + 1779.305))
=0.203394 / 0.210554
=0.966

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)
=(1599.762 / 17322.745) / (1542.237 / 17880.795)
=0.09235 / 0.086251
=1.0707

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)
=((548.41 + 4771.34) / 14225.79) / ((624.375 + 4636.1) / 16112.575)
=0.373951 / 0.326483
=1.1454

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
=(2849.104 - 181.799 - 3470.078) / 14225.79
=-0.056431

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.

Infosys has a M-score of -2.86 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 -2.73 mean?
Infosys (FRA:IOY) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.73 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Infosys and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Infosys ranks #961 out of 2633 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 36.5%.
Is Infosys' Beneish M-Score too high?
Infosys' current Beneish M-Score is -2.73. Based on the distribution chart, Infosys ranks #961 out of 2633 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Infosys has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Infosys' Beneish M-Score compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Infosys ranks #961 out of 2633 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Infosys 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 Software company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Software 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 Infosys and its competitors. Infosys's current Beneish M-Score is -2.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Infosys stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Infosys (FRA:IOY) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €16.47, compared to a current price of €9.48 — trading 42.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.73. Infosys' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 2 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 Infosys (FRA:IOY), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.73 as of Jun. 25, 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 Infosys (FRA:IOY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Infosys stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €9.48 is trading 42.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €16.47. GuruFocus considers Infosys to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:IOY:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.73
  • GF Value™: €16.47 vs. price of €9.48 (42.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Infosys Business Description

Address Hosur Road, Electronics City, Bengaluru, KA, IND, 560 100
Infosys is an IT services provider based in Bengaluru, India, with offices in more than 50 countries. The company leverages its offshore outsourcing model to serve clients across different industries, such as financial services and manufacturing. Infosys' IT services offerings include consulting, digital transformation, and business process outsourcing.
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