HMDPF (Hammond Power Solutions) Beneish M-Score: -2.03 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


HMDPF Hammond Power Solutions Inc HMDPF
82 GF Score
Price $218.02
GF Value $114.14
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Hammond Power Solutions Beneish M-Score?

Hammond Power Solutions HMDPF -7.48% 82 Beneish M-Score is -2.03 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates HMDPF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $114.14 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,926 Industrial Products companies, Hammond Power Solutions ranks worse than 76.62% 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 -2.03 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

HMDPF' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.08   Med: -2.4   Max: -1.62
Current: -2.03

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Hammond Power Solutions was -1.62. The lowest was -3.08. And the median was -2.40.


Hammond Power Solutions Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hammond Power Solutions'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.

Hammond Power Solutions Beneish M-Score Chart

Hammond Power Solutions 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 -2.37 -2.27 -1.97 -2.17 -1.94

Hammond Power Solutions 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 -1.89 -1.86 -1.62 -1.94 -2.03

HMDPF vs VRT, BE: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Hammond Power Solutions'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.


Hammond Power Solutions Beneish M-Score vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Hammond Power Solutions's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Hammond Power Solutions 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 Hammond Power Solutions 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 * 1.2407+0.528 * 1.0901+0.404 * 0.8208+0.892 * 1.2219+0.115 * 0.8751
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.1803+4.679 * 0.043989-0.327 * 1.1595
=-1.98

* 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 $157.9 Mil.
Revenue was 193.032 + 184.191 + 157.829 + 164.193 = $699.2 Mil.
Gross Profit was 58.157 + 53.867 + 47.482 + 50.345 = $209.9 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $320.5 Mil.
Total Assets was $459.9 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $103.4 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $16.3 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $140.2 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $175.7 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $13.5 Mil.
Net Income was 14.26 + 11.021 + 12.607 + 9.786 = $47.7 Mil.
Non Operating Income was -0.998 + -1.047 + -0.065 + -0.443 = $-2.6 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 8.275 + 23.234 + -1.545 + 0.031 = $30.0 Mil.
Total Receivables was $104.1 Mil.
Revenue was 140.292 + 146.33 + 141.719 + 143.898 = $572.2 Mil.
Gross Profit was 44.241 + 47.792 + 47.941 + 47.24 = $187.2 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $241.9 Mil.
Total Assets was $355.5 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $79.7 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $10.8 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $97.2 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $115.1 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $11.1 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)
=(157.893 / 699.245) / (104.143 / 572.239)
=0.225805 / 0.181992
=1.2407

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)
=(187.214 / 572.239) / (209.851 / 699.245)
=0.327161 / 0.300111
=1.0901

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 - (320.523 + 103.421) / 459.931) / (1 - (241.929 + 79.714) / 355.535)
=0.078244 / 0.095327
=0.8208

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
=699.245 / 572.239
=1.2219

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))
=(10.763 / (10.763 + 79.714)) / (16.27 / (16.27 + 103.421))
=0.118958 / 0.135933
=0.8751

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)
=(140.194 / 699.245) / (97.205 / 572.239)
=0.200493 / 0.169868
=1.1803

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)
=((13.507 + 175.747) / 459.931) / ((11.099 + 115.068) / 355.535)
=0.411483 / 0.354865
=1.1595

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
=(47.674 - -2.553 - 29.995) / 459.931
=0.043989

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.

Hammond Power Solutions has a M-score of -1.98 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 -2.03 mean?
Hammond Power Solutions (HMDPF) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.03 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Hammond Power Solutions and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hammond Power Solutions ranks #2242 out of 2926 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 76.6%.
Is Hammond Power Solutions' Beneish M-Score too high?
Hammond Power Solutions' current Beneish M-Score is -2.03. Based on the distribution chart, Hammond Power Solutions ranks #2242 out of 2926 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hammond Power Solutions has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hammond Power Solutions' Beneish M-Score compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Hammond Power Solutions ranks #2242 out of 2926 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Hammond Power Solutions 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 Industrial Products company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Industrial Products 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 Hammond Power Solutions and its competitors. Hammond Power Solutions's current Beneish M-Score is -2.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hammond Power Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hammond Power Solutions (HMDPF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $114.14, compared to a current price of $218.02 — trading 91% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.03. Hammond Power Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Hammond Power Solutions (HMDPF), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.03 as of Jun. 24, 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 Hammond Power Solutions (HMDPF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hammond Power Solutions stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $218.02 is trading 91% above its estimated GF Value™ of $114.14. GuruFocus considers Hammond Power Solutions to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HMDPF:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.03
  • GF Value™: $114.14 vs. price of $218.02 (91% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 8 warning signs

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


Hammond Power Solutions Business Description

Other Exchanges T11:GermanyHPS.A:Canada
Address 595 Southgate Drive, Guelph, ON, CAN, N1G 3W6
Hammond Power Solutions Inc is engaged in designing and manufacturing custom electrical magnetics, cast resin, custom liquid-filled distribution and power transformers, and standard electrical transformers, serving the electrical and electronic industries. The company has manufacturing plants in Canada, the United States, Mexico and India. The company operates in various geographical markets including Canada, the United States, Mexico, and India from which it derives majority revenue in the United States and Mexico.
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