Wendel SE (FRA:WIS) Beneish M-Score: -3.09 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


FRA:WIS Wendel SE FRA:WIS
82 GF Score
Price €81.90
GF Value €100.88
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Wendel SE Beneish M-Score?

Wendel SE FRA:WIS -0.61% 82 Beneish M-Score is -3.09 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:WIS with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €100.88 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 955 Asset Management companies, Wendel SE ranks better than 84.61% 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 -3.09 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

FRA:WIS' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.26   Med: -2.85   Max: -2.42
Current: -3.09

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Wendel SE was -2.42. The lowest was -3.26. And the median was -2.85.


Wendel SE Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Wendel SE'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.

Wendel SE Beneish M-Score Chart

Wendel SE 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 -2.42 -2.68 -2.91 -2.78 -3.09

Wendel SE Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 -2.91 0.00 -2.78 0.00 -3.09

FRA:WIS vs BLK, BX, KKR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Wendel SE'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.


Wendel SE Beneish M-Score vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Wendel SE's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Wendel SE 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 Wendel SE 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 * 0.8197+0.528 * 1.0001+0.404 * 1.0311+0.892 * 1.0593+0.115 * 1.0407
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.110765-0.327 * 0.9856
=-3.09

* 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 (Dec25) TTM:Last Year (Dec24) TTM:
Total Receivables was €1,762 Mil.
Revenue was €7,581 Mil.
Gross Profit was €7,796 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €6,831 Mil.
Total Assets was €16,682 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €947 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €595 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €4,463 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €5,190 Mil.
Net Income was €-152 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €1,696 Mil.
Total Receivables was €2,029 Mil.
Revenue was €7,157 Mil.
Gross Profit was €7,360 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €6,346 Mil.
Total Assets was €15,458 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €1,110 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €746 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €3,061 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €6,014 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)
=(1762.1 / 7581.2) / (2029.4 / 7156.6)
=0.23243 / 0.28357
=0.8197

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)
=(7360 / 7156.6) / (7796.1 / 7581.2)
=1.028421 / 1.028346
=1.0001

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 - (6831.2 + 946.6) / 16682.2) / (1 - (6346.2 + 1109.8) / 15458.1)
=0.533767 / 0.517664
=1.0311

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
=7581.2 / 7156.6
=1.0593

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))
=(745.6 / (745.6 + 1109.8)) / (595.4 / (595.4 + 946.6))
=0.401854 / 0.386122
=1.0407

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)
=(0 / 7581.2) / (0 / 7156.6)
=0 / 0
=1

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)
=((5189.7 + 4463.2) / 16682.2) / ((6014.2 + 3061) / 15458.1)
=0.578635 / 0.587084
=0.9856

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
=(-151.8 - 0 - 1696) / 16682.2
=-0.110765

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.

Wendel SE has a M-score of -3.09 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 -3.09 mean?
Wendel SE (FRA:WIS) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.09 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Wendel SE and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Wendel SE ranks #147 out of 955 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 15.4%.
Is Wendel SE's Beneish M-Score too high?
Wendel SE's current Beneish M-Score is -3.09. Based on the distribution chart, Wendel SE ranks #147 out of 955 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Wendel SE has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wendel SE's Beneish M-Score compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Wendel SE ranks #147 out of 955 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Wendel SE in the top 15% 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 an Asset Management company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Asset Management 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 Wendel SE and its competitors. Wendel SE's current Beneish M-Score is -3.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wendel SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wendel SE (FRA:WIS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €100.88, compared to a current price of €81.90 — trading 18.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.09. Wendel SE's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Wendel SE (FRA:WIS), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.09 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 Wendel SE (FRA:WIS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wendel SE stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €81.90 is trading 18.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €100.88. GuruFocus considers Wendel SE to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:WIS:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.09
  • GF Value™: €100.88 vs. price of €81.90 (18.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Wendel SE Business Description

Address 4 rue Paul-Cezanne, Paris, FRA, 75008
Wendel SE is a long-term, private equity investment firm that focuses on Africa, North America, and Europe. Over a third of the company's outstanding shares are concentrated in family wealth, which shares its name with the company. Its principal investments are in mobile telephone infrastructure, packaging and labels, paints, coatings and finishing products, and security services. It has two operating segments principal investments portfolio and private asset management platform which includes IK Partners - European private equity firm. The principal investments portfolio includes Bureau Veritas, Stahl, Scalian, CPI, ACAMS, Tarkett and Globeducate.
82GF Score

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