VivoPower (HAM:51J) Beneish M-Score: 8.20 (As of Jul. 16, 2026)

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HAM:51J VivoPower PLC HAM:51J
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Price €3.94
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What is VivoPower Beneish M-Score?

VivoPower HAM:51J -0.51% 26 Beneish M-Score is 8.20 as of Jul. 16, 2026. GuruFocus rates HAM:51J with a GF Score™ of 26/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.01 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,629 Software companies, VivoPower ranks worse than 97.76% 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.

Warning Sign:

Beneish M-Score 8.2 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

HAM:51J' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.71   Med: -2.27   Max: 283.37
Current: 8.2

During the past 11 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of VivoPower was 283.37. The lowest was -4.71. And the median was -2.27.


VivoPower Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for VivoPower'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.

VivoPower Beneish M-Score Chart

VivoPower Annual Data
Trend Feb16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.55 -4.71 -3.60 283.37 8.20

VivoPower Semi-Annual Data
Aug15 Feb16 Aug16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25
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 -3.60 0.00 283.37 0.00 8.20

HAM:51J vs BCRD, GOAI, RPMT: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, VivoPower'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.


VivoPower Beneish M-Score vs Software Industry

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

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


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VivoPower 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 VivoPower 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 * 1.8914+0.528 * 14.1334+0.404 * 0.4206+0.892 * 3.5333+0.115 * 2.9903
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.2891+4.679 * -0.063259-0.327 * 0.3709
=7.56

* 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 (Jun25) TTM:Last Year (Jun24) TTM:
Total Receivables was €61.45 Mil.
Revenue was €0.05 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0.01 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €64.65 Mil.
Total Assets was €84.21 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €1.27 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €0.45 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €7.14 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €47.92 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €14.69 Mil.
Net Income was €-11.09 Mil.
Gross Profit was €-0.78 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €-4.98 Mil.
Total Receivables was €9.20 Mil.
Revenue was €0.02 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0.04 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €16.41 Mil.
Total Assets was €34.78 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €0.41 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €1.46 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €6.99 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €50.28 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €19.43 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)
=(61.449 / 0.053) / (9.195 / 0.015)
=1159.415094 / 613
=1.8914

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)
=(0.04 / 0.015) / (0.01 / 0.053)
=2.666667 / 0.188679
=14.1334

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 - (64.651 + 1.266) / 84.21) / (1 - (16.406 + 0.408) / 34.775)
=0.217231 / 0.516492
=0.4206

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
=0.053 / 0.015
=3.5333

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))
=(1.46 / (1.46 + 0.408)) / (0.448 / (0.448 + 1.266))
=0.781585 / 0.261377
=2.9903

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)
=(7.138 / 0.053) / (6.987 / 0.015)
=134.679245 / 465.8
=0.2891

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)
=((14.687 + 47.919) / 84.21) / ((19.43 + 50.282) / 34.775)
=0.743451 / 2.004659
=0.3709

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
=(-11.091 - -0.78 - -4.984) / 84.21
=-0.063259

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.

VivoPower has a M-score of 7.56 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of 8.20 mean?
VivoPower (HAM:51J) has a Beneish M-Score of 8.20 as of Jul. 16, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on VivoPower and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, VivoPower ranks #2570 out of 2629 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 97.8%.
Is VivoPower's Beneish M-Score too high?
VivoPower's current Beneish M-Score is 8.20. Based on the distribution chart, VivoPower ranks #2570 out of 2629 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, VivoPower has a GF Score™ of 26/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does VivoPower's Beneish M-Score compare to BCRD and GOAI?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, VivoPower ranks #2570 out of 2629 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places VivoPower 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 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 VivoPower and its competitors. VivoPower's current Beneish M-Score is 8.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is VivoPower stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VivoPower (HAM:51J) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.01, compared to a current price of €3.94 — trading 39300% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is 8.20. VivoPower's overall GF Score™ is 26/100 with 7 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 VivoPower (HAM:51J), the current Beneish M-Score is 8.20 as of Jul. 16, 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 VivoPower (HAM:51J) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VivoPower stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €3.94 is trading 39300% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.01. GuruFocus considers VivoPower to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HAM:51J:

  • Beneish M-Score: 8.20
  • GF Value™: €0.01 vs. price of €3.94 (39300% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 26/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:51J stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


VivoPower Business Description

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Address 50 Broadway, 7th Floor, Suite 4, London, GBR, SW1H 0DB
VivoPower PLC is engaged in building, owning, and leasing powered land and data center infrastructure for AI compute applications. The group delivers specialized infrastructure solutions across the AI Data Centers, Power-to-X, and Electric Mobility. It is develop and operated infrastructure that enables sovereign nations and institutional partners to secure control over power, data, and national intelligence, supporting AI, compute-intensive workloads, and energy transition use cases.
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