Quadient (FRA:NEQ) Beneish M-Score: -2.85 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


FRA:NEQ Quadient SA FRA:NEQ
73 GF Score
Price €12.04
GF Value €17.30
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! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Quadient Beneish M-Score?

Quadient FRA:NEQ -0.82% 73 Beneish M-Score is -2.85 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:NEQ with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €17.30 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,634 Software companies, Quadient ranks better than 70.46% 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 -2.85 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

FRA:NEQ' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.85   Med: -2.77   Max: -2.57
Current: -2.85

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Quadient was -2.57. The lowest was -2.85. And the median was -2.77.


Quadient Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Quadient'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.

Quadient Beneish M-Score Chart

Quadient Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.63 -2.77 -2.59 -2.65 -2.85

Quadient Semi-Annual Data
Jul16 Jan17 Jul17 Jan18 Jul18 Jan19 Jul19 Jan20 Jul20 Jan21 Jul21 Jan22 Jul22 Jan23 Jul23 Jan24 Jul24 Jan25 Jul25 Jan26
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 -2.59 0.00 -2.65 0.00 -2.85

FRA:NEQ vs CRM, SHOP, UBER: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Quadient'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.


Quadient Beneish M-Score vs Software Industry

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

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


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Quadient 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 Quadient 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 * 1.0274+0.528 * 1.005+0.404 * 1.0595+0.892 * 0.9479+0.115 * 1.0312
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9953+4.679 * -0.084575-0.327 * 0.954
=-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 (Jan26) TTM:Last Year (Jan25) TTM:
Total Receivables was €246 Mil.
Revenue was €1,036 Mil.
Gross Profit was €771 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €709 Mil.
Total Assets was €2,368 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €162 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €95 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €447 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €664 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €641 Mil.
Net Income was €-68 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €132 Mil.
Total Receivables was €253 Mil.
Revenue was €1,093 Mil.
Gross Profit was €818 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €1,009 Mil.
Total Assets was €2,910 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €165 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €102 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €474 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €935 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €746 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)
=(246.3 / 1035.7) / (252.9 / 1092.6)
=0.23781 / 0.231466
=1.0274

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)
=(817.5 / 1092.6) / (771.1 / 1035.7)
=0.748215 / 0.744521
=1.005

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 - (709.1 + 162.2) / 2368.3) / (1 - (1009.2 + 164.8) / 2910.1)
=0.632099 / 0.596577
=1.0595

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
=1035.7 / 1092.6
=0.9479

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))
=(101.5 / (101.5 + 164.8)) / (95.1 / (95.1 + 162.2))
=0.381149 / 0.369607
=1.0312

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)
=(447 / 1035.7) / (473.8 / 1092.6)
=0.431592 / 0.433645
=0.9953

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)
=((641.2 + 664) / 2368.3) / ((746 + 935.1) / 2910.1)
=0.551113 / 0.577678
=0.954

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
=(-68 - 0 - 132.3) / 2368.3
=-0.084575

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.

Quadient 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 -2.85 mean?
Quadient (FRA:NEQ) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.85 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Quadient and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Quadient ranks #778 out of 2634 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 29.5%.
Is Quadient's Beneish M-Score too high?
Quadient's current Beneish M-Score is -2.85. Based on the distribution chart, Quadient ranks #778 out of 2634 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Quadient has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Quadient's Beneish M-Score compare to CRM and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Quadient ranks #778 out of 2634 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Quadient 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 Quadient and its competitors. Quadient's current Beneish M-Score is -2.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Quadient stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quadient (FRA:NEQ) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €17.30, compared to a current price of €12.04 — trading 30.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.85. Quadient's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Quadient (FRA:NEQ), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.85 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 Quadient (FRA:NEQ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quadient stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €12.04 is trading 30.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €17.30. GuruFocus considers Quadient to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:NEQ:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.85
  • GF Value™: €17.30 vs. price of €12.04 (30.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Quadient Business Description

Address 42-46, Avenue Aristide Briand, Bagneux, FRA, 92220
Quadient SA is a France-based company engaged in providing business services to its clients. three reportable segments compose its solutions: mail-related solutions, Intelligent Communication Automation, and parcel locker solutions. The company provides solutions to various industries including financial services, insurance, and print providers, among others. Over half of the company's revenue is from the North American market and about one-third from the main European countries. Mail-related solutions account for the majority of Quadient's revenue.
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