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Fox-WizelFXWZF 88 Beneish M-Score is -2.21 as of Aug. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates FXWZF with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $38.29. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 998 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Fox-Wizel ranks worse than 69.14% 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 -2.21 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
The historical rank and industry rank for Fox-Wizel's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:
FXWZF'
s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.25 Med: -2.61 Max: -1.82
Current: -2.21
During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Fox-Wizel was -1.82. The lowest was -3.25. And the median was -2.61.
The historical data trend for Fox-Wizel'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.
FXWZF vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Beneish M-Score Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Fox-Wizel'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.
Fox-Wizel Beneish M-Score vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Fox-Wizel's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fox-Wizel's Beneish M-Score falls into.
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 Fox-Wizel 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 * 1.0164
+
0.528 * 0.9959
+
0.404 * 0.9086
+
0.892 * 1.0851
+
0.115 * 1.0604
-
0.172 * SGAI
+
4.679 * TATA
-
0.327 * LVGI
-
0.172 * 0.9696
+
4.679 * 0.046483
-
0.327 * 1.0366
=
-2.21
* 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.
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.
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))
=
(237.686 / (237.686 + 1529.375))
/
(266.057 / (266.057 + 1831.327))
=
0.134509
/
0.126852
=
1.0604
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
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
=
(63.042 - 0
-
-96.372)
/
3429.477
=
0.046483
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.
Fox-Wizel has a M-score of -2.21 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
Fox-Wizel (FXWZF) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.21 as of Aug. 11, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Fox-Wizel and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Fox-Wizel ranks #690 out of 998 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 69.1%.
Is Fox-Wizel's Beneish M-Score too high?
Fox-Wizel's current Beneish M-Score is -2.21. Based on the distribution chart, Fox-Wizel ranks #690 out of 998 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Fox-Wizel has a GF Score™ of 88/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fox-Wizel's Beneish M-Score compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Fox-Wizel ranks #690 out of 998 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Fox-Wizel in the lower 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 Fox-Wizel and its competitors. Fox-Wizel's current Beneish M-Score is -2.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fox-Wizel stock overvalued right now?
Fox-Wizel (FXWZF) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.21. The stock's GF Value™ is $38.29, compared to a current price of $30.04 — trading 21.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.21. Fox-Wizel's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 4 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 Fox-Wizel (FXWZF), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.21 as of Aug. 11, 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 Fox-Wizel (FXWZF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fox-Wizel stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $30.04 is trading 21.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $38.29.
Key valuation signals for FXWZF:
Beneish M-Score: -2.21
GF Value™: $38.29 vs. price of $30.04 (21.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FXWZF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fox-Wizel Ltd is an Israel-based company which is engaged in apparel manufacturing. The company business activities include design, production distribution, marketing and selling of fashion apparel for men, women, and children; housewares and textile products; footwear, bags, and accessories. It is also engaged in the production of soaps, candles, bath and aromatic products. The company owns a number of brands including Fox, American Eagle, Aerie, TCP, Charles & Keith, Laline and Mango. It organizes its business into two segments namely fashion and home fashion and aromatic bath and body care products. The company operates its business across the globe. It generates the majority of its revenue from Israel.
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