Delek US Holdings (HAM:DEH) Beneish M-Score: -3.57 (As of Jun. 29, 2026)


HAM:DEH Delek US Holdings Inc HAM:DEH
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What is Delek US Holdings Beneish M-Score?

Delek US Holdings HAM:DEH +5.66% 52 Beneish M-Score is -3.57 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates HAM:DEH with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of €16.92. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 825 Oil & Gas companies, Delek US Holdings ranks better than 88.12% 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 -3.57 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

HAM:DEH' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -22.23   Med: -2.78   Max: 22.75
Current: -3.57

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Delek US Holdings was 22.75. The lowest was -22.23. And the median was -2.78.


Delek US Holdings Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Delek US Holdings'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.

Delek US Holdings Beneish M-Score Chart

Delek US Holdings 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 -4.16 -2.16 -3.45 -6.92 -3.44

Delek US Holdings 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 -4.26 -4.06 -2.98 -3.44 -3.57

HAM:DEH vs PARR, CVI, DKL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Delek US Holdings'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.


Delek US Holdings Beneish M-Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Delek US Holdings's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Delek US Holdings 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 Delek US Holdings 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 * 1.5379+0.528 * -0.4219+0.404 * 0.9419+0.892 * 0.8766+0.115 * 1.0269
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0525+4.679 * -0.154934-0.327 * 1.0757
=-3.63

* 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 €815 Mil.
Revenue was 2294.931 + 2074.708 + 2459.724 + 2396.908 = €9,226 Mil.
Gross Profit was -117.553 + 188.478 + 334.154 + 39.622 = €445 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €2,290 Mil.
Total Assets was €6,548 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €3,011 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €344 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €217 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €3,023 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €2,782 Mil.
Net Income was -174.124 + 66.868 + 151.656 + -92.249 = €-48 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 12.888 + 15.884 + 13.717 + 13.872 = €56 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 398.851 + 429.391 + 37.488 + 44.564 = €910 Mil.
Total Receivables was €605 Mil.
Revenue was 2443.757 + 2266.884 + 2741.202 + 3073.225 = €10,525 Mil.
Gross Profit was -64.75 + -134.464 + -23.246 + 8.454 = €-214 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €2,049 Mil.
Total Assets was €6,366 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €3,031 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €356 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €235 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €2,398 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €2,849 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)
=(815.435 / 9226.271) / (604.857 / 10525.068)
=0.088382 / 0.057468
=1.5379

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)
=(-214.006 / 10525.068) / (444.701 / 9226.271)
=-0.020333 / 0.048199
=-0.4219

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 - (2290.26 + 3011.324) / 6547.963) / (1 - (2048.782 + 3030.67) / 6365.942)
=0.190346 / 0.202089
=0.9419

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
=9226.271 / 10525.068
=0.8766

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))
=(356.181 / (356.181 + 3030.67)) / (343.586 / (343.586 + 3011.324))
=0.105166 / 0.102413
=1.0269

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)
=(216.534 / 9226.271) / (234.689 / 10525.068)
=0.023469 / 0.022298
=1.0525

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)
=((2782.272 + 3022.829) / 6547.963) / ((2849 + 2397.507) / 6365.942)
=0.886551 / 0.824152
=1.0757

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
=(-47.849 - 56.361 - 910.294) / 6547.963
=-0.154934

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.

Delek US Holdings has a M-score of -3.63 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 -3.57 mean?
Delek US Holdings (HAM:DEH) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.57 as of Jun. 29, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Delek US Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Delek US Holdings ranks #98 out of 825 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 11.9%.
Is Delek US Holdings' Beneish M-Score too high?
Delek US Holdings' current Beneish M-Score is -3.57. Based on the distribution chart, Delek US Holdings ranks #98 out of 825 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Delek US Holdings has a GF Score™ of 52/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Delek US Holdings' Beneish M-Score compare to PARR and CVI?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Delek US Holdings ranks #98 out of 825 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Delek US Holdings in the top 12% 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 Oil & Gas company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Oil & Gas 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 Delek US Holdings and its competitors. Delek US Holdings's current Beneish M-Score is -3.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Delek US Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Delek US Holdings (HAM:DEH) has a current Beneish M-Score of -3.57. The stock's GF Value™ is €16.92, compared to a current price of €40.54 — trading 139.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.57. Delek US Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Delek US Holdings (HAM:DEH), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.57 as of Jun. 29, 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 Delek US Holdings (HAM:DEH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Delek US Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €40.54 is trading 139.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €16.92.

Key valuation signals for HAM:DEH:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.57
  • GF Value™: €16.92 vs. price of €40.54 (139.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 8 warning signs

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


Delek US Holdings Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges DK:USADEH:Germany
Address 310 Seven Springs Way, Suite 500, Brentwood, TN, USA, 37027
Delek US Holdings Inc is an integrated energy business focused on petroleum refining, transportation and storage; wholesale crude oil, intermediate, and refined products, and convenience stores retailing. The company owns and operates independent refineries that produce a variety of petroleum products for transportation and industrial markets in the United States. It has three segments: Refining segment and Logistics segment and retail segment. The logistics segment generates revenue through gathering, transporting, and storing crude oil and intermediate products, as well as by marketing, storing, and distributing refined products. The company also offers a collection of retail fuel and convenience stores operating in the Southeast region of the United States.
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