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 -2.57 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
The historical rank and industry rank for Helmerich & Payne's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:
HAM:HPC'
s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.15 Med: -2.96 Max: 3.81
Current: -2.57
During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Helmerich & Payne was 3.81. The lowest was -7.15. And the median was -2.96.
Helmerich & Payne Beneish M-Score Related Terms
Helmerich & Payne Beneish M-Score Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Helmerich & Payne'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.
HAM:HPC vs PTEN, SDRL, VAL: Beneish M-Score Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Drilling subindustry, Helmerich & Payne'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.
Helmerich & Payne Beneish M-Score vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Helmerich & Payne's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Helmerich & Payne'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 Helmerich & Payne 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 * 0.8016
+
0.528 * 1.7063
+
0.404 * 0.7698
+
0.892 * 1.2027
+
0.115 * 0.5988
-
0.172 * SGAI
+
4.679 * TATA
-
0.327 * LVGI
-
0.172 * 0.8096
+
4.679 * -0.092017
-
0.327 * 0.9959
=
-2.64
* 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))
=
(422.319 / (422.319 + 4254.085))
/
(628.219 / (628.219 + 3536.969))
=
0.090308
/
0.150826
=
0.5988
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
=
(-323.268 - -288.113
-
469.18)
/
5480.871
=
-0.092017
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.
Helmerich & Payne has a M-score of -2.64 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
Helmerich & Payne (HAM:HPC) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.57 as of Jul. 03, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Helmerich & Payne and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Helmerich & Payne ranks #472 out of 822 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 57.4%.
Is Helmerich & Payne's Beneish M-Score too high?
Helmerich & Payne's current Beneish M-Score is -2.57. Based on the distribution chart, Helmerich & Payne ranks #472 out of 822 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Helmerich & Payne has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Helmerich & Payne's Beneish M-Score compare to PTEN and SDRL?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Helmerich & Payne ranks #472 out of 822 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Helmerich & Payne 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 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 Helmerich & Payne and its competitors. Helmerich & Payne's current Beneish M-Score is -2.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Helmerich & Payne stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Helmerich & Payne (HAM:HPC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €41.36, compared to a current price of €27.07 — trading 34.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.57. Helmerich & Payne's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Helmerich & Payne (HAM:HPC), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.57 as of Jul. 03, 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 Helmerich & Payne (HAM:HPC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Helmerich & Payne stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €27.07 is trading 34.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €41.36.
GuruFocus considers Helmerich & Payne to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HAM:HPC:
Beneish M-Score: -2.57
GF Value™: €41.36 vs. price of €27.07 (34.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:HPC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Helmerich & Payne Inc provides performance-driven drilling solutions and technologies to make hydrocarbon recovery safer and more economical for oil and gas exploration and production companies. Focusing on the drilling segment, its technology services develop and commercialize solutions that improve drilling efficiency, accuracy, and wellbore quality and placement. The company operates through North America Solutions, International Solutions, and Offshore Solutions segments. The North America segment runs a technologically advanced AC drive drilling rig fleet in the U.S., with a presence in shale and unconventional basins, while the Offshore Solutions segment, operating rigs on fixed-leg and floating platforms, generates the majority of revenue.
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