GBTG (Global Business Travel Group) Beneish M-Score: -2.31 (As of Sep. 06, 2026)

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GBTG Global Business Travel Group Inc GBTG
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Price $9.48
GF Value $7.93
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What is Global Business Travel Group Beneish M-Score?

Global Business Travel Group GBTG -0.11% 70 Beneish M-Score is -2.31 as of Sep. 06, 2026. GuruFocus rates GBTG with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.93 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 816 Travel & Leisure companies, Global Business Travel Group ranks worse than 71.69% 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 -2.31 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

GBTG' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.15   Med: -2.78   Max: -2
Current: -2.31

During the past 7 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Global Business Travel Group was -2.00. The lowest was -3.15. And the median was -2.78.


Global Business Travel Group Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Global Business Travel Group'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.

Global Business Travel Group Beneish M-Score Chart

Global Business Travel Group Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 0.00 -2.78 -3.06 -2.16

Global Business Travel Group Quarterly Data
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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 -2.82 -2.31 -2.16 -2.23 -2.31

GBTG vs TNL, MMYT, NCLH: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Travel Services subindustry, Global Business Travel Group'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.


Global Business Travel Group Beneish M-Score vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Global Business Travel Group's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Global Business Travel Group's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Global Business Travel Group 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 Global Business Travel Group 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 * 0.9291+0.528 * 1.0452+0.404 * 1.0802+0.892 * 1.3016+0.115 * 0.9532
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9263+4.679 * -0.021666-0.327 * 0.9835
=-2.31

* 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 (Jun26) TTM:Last Year (Jun25) TTM:
Total Receivables was $1,034 Mil.
Revenue was 870 + 840 + 792 + 674 = $3,176 Mil.
Gross Profit was 514 + 490 + 450 + 404 = $1,858 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $1,789 Mil.
Total Assets was $5,077 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $368 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $225 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $838 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $1,497 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $1,515 Mil.
Net Income was 15 + 52 + 83 + -62 = $88 Mil.
Non Operating Income was -26 + -10 + 43 + -59 = $-52 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 142 + -15 + 52 + 71 = $250 Mil.
Total Receivables was $855 Mil.
Revenue was 631 + 621 + 591 + 597 = $2,440 Mil.
Gross Profit was 389 + 390 + 353 + 360 = $1,492 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $1,517 Mil.
Total Assets was $3,871 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $293 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $166 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $695 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $915 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $1,420 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)
=(1034 / 3176) / (855 / 2440)
=0.325567 / 0.35041
=0.9291

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)
=(1492 / 2440) / (1858 / 3176)
=0.611475 / 0.585013
=1.0452

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 - (1789 + 368) / 5077) / (1 - (1517 + 293) / 3871)
=0.575143 / 0.532421
=1.0802

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
=3176 / 2440
=1.3016

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))
=(166 / (166 + 293)) / (225 / (225 + 368))
=0.361656 / 0.379427
=0.9532

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)
=(838 / 3176) / (695 / 2440)
=0.263854 / 0.284836
=0.9263

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)
=((1515 + 1497) / 5077) / ((1420 + 915) / 3871)
=0.593264 / 0.603203
=0.9835

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
=(88 - -52 - 250) / 5077
=-0.021666

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.

Global Business Travel Group has a M-score of -2.31 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 -2.31 mean?
Global Business Travel Group (GBTG) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.31 as of Sep. 06, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Global Business Travel Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Global Business Travel Group ranks #585 out of 816 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 71.7%.
Is Global Business Travel Group's Beneish M-Score too high?
Global Business Travel Group's current Beneish M-Score is -2.31. Based on the distribution chart, Global Business Travel Group ranks #585 out of 816 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Global Business Travel Group has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Global Business Travel Group's Beneish M-Score compare to TNL and MMYT?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Global Business Travel Group ranks #585 out of 816 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Global Business Travel Group 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 Travel & Leisure company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Travel & Leisure 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 Global Business Travel Group and its competitors. Global Business Travel Group's current Beneish M-Score is -2.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Global Business Travel Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Business Travel Group (GBTG) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.93, compared to a current price of $9.48 — trading 19.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.31. Global Business Travel Group's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 8 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 Global Business Travel Group (GBTG), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.31 as of Sep. 06, 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 Global Business Travel Group (GBTG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Business Travel Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $9.48 is trading 19.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.93. GuruFocus considers Global Business Travel Group to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for GBTG:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.31
  • GF Value™: $7.93 vs. price of $9.48 (19.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 8 warning signs

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


Global Business Travel Group Business Description

Address 666 3rd Avenue, 4th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10017
Global Business Travel Group Inc operates as a business-to-business travel platform. It is engaged in providing software and services to manage travel, expenses, and meetings and events for companies of all sizes. The company is engaged in building the marketplace in B2B travel to deliver unrivaled choice, value, and experiences. It also provides business travel solutions, simplified travel management, and business consulting services. Further, The company generates revenue in two ways that involves fees and other revenues relating to processing and servicing travel transactions received from clients and travel suppliers and revenues for the provision of products and professional services not directly related to transactions received from clients, travel suppliers and Network Partners.
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