X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE (FRA:XFB) Beneish M-Score: -2.85 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


FRA:XFB X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE FRA:XFB
81 GF Score
Price €8.39
GF Value €5.67
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE Beneish M-Score?

X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE FRA:XFB -5.09% 81 Beneish M-Score is -2.85 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:XFB with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.67 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 987 Semiconductors companies, X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE ranks better than 76.9% 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 X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:XFB' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.67   Med: -2.82   Max: -2.49
Current: -2.85

During the past 12 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE was -2.49. The lowest was -3.67. And the median was -2.82.


X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for X-FAB Silicon Foundries 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.

X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE Beneish M-Score Chart

X-FAB Silicon Foundries 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 -2.51 -2.67 -3.56 -2.83 -2.81

X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE 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 -2.95 -2.86 -2.89 -2.81 -2.85

FRA:XFB vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, X-FAB Silicon Foundries 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.


X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE Beneish M-Score vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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X-FAB Silicon Foundries 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 X-FAB Silicon Foundries 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 * 0.8449+0.528 * 1.1117+0.404 * 0.9622+0.892 * 0.9931+0.115 * 0.8974
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0194+4.679 * -0.055688-0.327 * 0.9633
=-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 €89.4 Mil.
Revenue was 169.153 + 189.839 + 194.737 + 186.65 = €740.4 Mil.
Gross Profit was 26.56 + 35.483 + 41.138 + 43.292 = €146.5 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €500.7 Mil.
Total Assets was €1,618.6 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €1,051.9 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €106.9 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €51.4 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €548.9 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €154.6 Mil.
Net Income was 0.799 + 1.48 + 14.13 + -0.34 = €16.1 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = €0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 14.577 + 22.546 + 42.545 + 26.535 = €106.2 Mil.
Total Receivables was €106.5 Mil.
Revenue was 188.805 + 180.269 + 185.936 + 190.539 = €745.5 Mil.
Gross Profit was 41.289 + 34.87 + 46.135 + 41.68 = €164.0 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €570.2 Mil.
Total Assets was €1,750.9 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €1,106.4 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €99.9 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €50.8 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €442.4 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €347.6 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)
=(89.399 / 740.379) / (106.544 / 745.549)
=0.120748 / 0.142907
=0.8449

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)
=(163.974 / 745.549) / (146.473 / 740.379)
=0.219937 / 0.197835
=1.1117

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 - (500.655 + 1051.854) / 1618.566) / (1 - (570.198 + 1106.438) / 1750.905)
=0.040812 / 0.042417
=0.9622

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
=740.379 / 745.549
=0.9931

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))
=(99.871 / (99.871 + 1106.438)) / (106.9 / (106.9 + 1051.854))
=0.082791 / 0.092254
=0.8974

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)
=(51.379 / 740.379) / (50.755 / 745.549)
=0.069396 / 0.068077
=1.0194

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)
=((154.598 + 548.889) / 1618.566) / ((347.647 + 442.353) / 1750.905)
=0.434636 / 0.451195
=0.9633

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
=(16.069 - 0 - 106.203) / 1618.566
=-0.055688

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.

X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE 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?
X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE (FRA:XFB) 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 X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE ranks #228 out of 987 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 23.1%.
Is X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE's Beneish M-Score too high?
X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE's current Beneish M-Score is -2.85. Based on the distribution chart, X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE ranks #228 out of 987 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE's Beneish M-Score compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE ranks #228 out of 987 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE in the top 23% 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 Semiconductors company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Semiconductors 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 X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE and its competitors. X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE'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 X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE (FRA:XFB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.67, compared to a current price of €8.39 — trading 48% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.85. X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 6 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 X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE (FRA:XFB), 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 X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE (FRA:XFB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €8.39 is trading 48% above its estimated GF Value™ of €5.67. GuruFocus considers X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:XFB:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.85
  • GF Value™: €5.67 vs. price of €8.39 (48% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 6 warning signs

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


X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE Business Description

Address Transportstraat 1, Tessenderlo-Ham, BEL, 3980
X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE is a specialty foundry providing a comprehensive set of specialty technologies and design IP to enable its customers to develop semiconductor products that are manufactured at X-FAB's six wafer fabs located in Malaysia, Germany, France, and the United States. With its expertise in analog/mixed-signal, microsystems, photonics, and wide bandgap technologies, X-FAB is the development and manufacturing partner for its customers, mainly serving the automotive, industrial, and medical end markets. The Group manages its CMOS, SiC, and MEMS operations as one single operating segment. Geographically, the company operates in Europe and Asia regions, and the majority of its revenue is generated from the Europe region.
81GF Score

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