HIG (The Hartford Insurance Group) Beneish M-Score: -2.56 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


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89 GF Score
Price $132.32
GF Value $134.61
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What is The Hartford Insurance Group Beneish M-Score?

The Hartford Insurance Group HIG +0.75% 89 Beneish M-Score is -2.56 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates HIG with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $134.61 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 397 Insurance companies, The Hartford Insurance Group ranks better than 57.18% on this metric.

Note: Financial institutions were excluded from the sample in Beneish paper when calculating Beneish M-Score. Thus, the prediction might not fit banks and insurance companies.

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 -2.56 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

HIG' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.26   Med: -2.53   Max: -2.37
Current: -2.56

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of The Hartford Insurance Group was -2.37. The lowest was -4.26. And the median was -2.53.

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The Hartford Insurance 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 The Hartford Insurance 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 * 0.9663+0.528 * 1+0.404 * 1.0001+0.892 * 1.0639+0.115 * 0.959
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.025536-0.327 * 0.942
=-2.56

* 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 (Dec25) TTM:Last Year (Dec24) TTM:
Total Receivables was $13,507 Mil.
Revenue was $28,071 Mil.
Gross Profit was $28,071 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $0 Mil.
Total Assets was $85,997 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $931 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $396 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $4,371 Mil.
Net Income was $3,836 Mil.
Gross Profit was $110 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was $5,922 Mil.
 Total Receivables was $13,138 Mil.
Revenue was $26,384 Mil.
Gross Profit was $26,384 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $0 Mil.
Total Assets was $80,917 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $888 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $356 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $4,366 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)
=(13507 / 28071) / (13138 / 26384)
=0.481173 / 0.497953
=0.9663

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)
=(26384 / 26384) / (28071 / 28071)
=1 / 1
=1

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 - (0 + 931) / 85997) / (1 - (0 + 888) / 80917)
=0.989174 / 0.989026
=1.0001

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
=28071 / 26384
=1.0639

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 / (356 + 888)) / (396 / (396 + 931))
=0.286174 / 0.298417
=0.959

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)
=(0 / 28071) / (0 / 26384)
=0 / 0
=1

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)
=((4371 + 0) / 85997) / ((4366 + 0) / 80917)
=0.050827 / 0.053957
=0.942

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
=(3836 - 110 - 5922) / 85997
=-0.025536

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.

The Hartford Insurance Group has a M-score of -2.56 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 -2.56 mean?
The Hartford Insurance Group (HIG) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.56 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on The Hartford Insurance Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, The Hartford Insurance Group ranks #170 out of 397 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 42.8%.
Is The Hartford Insurance Group's Beneish M-Score too high?
The Hartford Insurance Group's current Beneish M-Score is -2.56. Based on the distribution chart, The Hartford Insurance Group ranks #170 out of 397 companies in the Insurance industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, The Hartford Insurance Group has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Hartford Insurance Group's Beneish M-Score compare to ACGL and AIG?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, The Hartford Insurance Group ranks #170 out of 397 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts The Hartford Insurance Group in the upper 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 Insurance company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Insurance 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 The Hartford Insurance Group and its competitors. The Hartford Insurance Group's current Beneish M-Score is -2.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Hartford Insurance Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Hartford Insurance Group (HIG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $134.61, compared to a current price of $132.32 — trading 1.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.56. The Hartford Insurance Group's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 5 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 The Hartford Insurance Group (HIG), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.56 as of Jun. 25, 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 The Hartford Insurance Group (HIG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Hartford Insurance Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $132.32 is trading 1.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $134.61. GuruFocus considers The Hartford Insurance Group to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for HIG:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.56
  • GF Value™: $134.61 vs. price of $132.32 (1.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 5 warning signs

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

The Hartford Insurance Group Business Description

Address One Hartford Plaza, Hartford, CT, USA, 06155
The Hartford Insurance Group Inc. provides property and casualty insurance, group benefits, and mutual funds. The company is widely recognized for its service excellence, sustainability practices, trust, and integrity. The Company currently conducts business principally in five reportable segments, including Business Insurance, Personal Insurance, Property & Casualty Other Operations, Employee Benefits, and Hartford Funds, as well as a Corporate category. The company generates a majority of its revenue from Business Insurance.
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