HYMLF (Hyundai Motor Co) Beneish M-Score: -2.13 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


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What is Hyundai Motor Co Beneish M-Score?

Hyundai Motor Co HYMLF 83 Beneish M-Score is -2.13 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates HYMLF with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $44.03. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,273 Vehicles & Parts companies, Hyundai Motor Co ranks worse than 78% 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 -2.13 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

HYMLF' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.65   Med: -2.38   Max: -1.93
Current: -2.13

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Hyundai Motor Co was -1.93. The lowest was -2.65. And the median was -2.38.


Hyundai Motor Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hyundai Motor Co'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.

Hyundai Motor Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Hyundai Motor Co 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 -2.32 -2.40 -2.21 -2.15 -1.93

Hyundai Motor Co 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 -2.28 -2.24 -2.09 -1.93 -2.13

HYMLF vs TSLA, GM, F: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Hyundai Motor Co'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.


Hyundai Motor Co Beneish M-Score vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hyundai Motor Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Hyundai Motor Co 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 Hyundai Motor Co 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 * 1.0801+0.528 * 1.1442+0.404 * 0.9788+0.892 * 1.0311+0.115 * 0.9933
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9931+4.679 * 0.037075-0.327 * 1.0125
=-2.14

* 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 $8,545 Mil.
Revenue was 30820.758 + 31963.986 + 33542.446 + 35383.215 = $131,710 Mil.
Gross Profit was 5378.359 + 5352.586 + 5947.324 + 6675.445 = $23,354 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $84,744 Mil.
Total Assets was $257,517 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $72,884 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $3,589 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $10,365 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $64,505 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $89,510 Mil.
Net Income was 1566.802 + 702.244 + 1623.479 + 2197.075 = $6,090 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = $0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 2222.666 + -1426.555 + -3489.477 + -764.47 = $-3,458 Mil.
Total Receivables was $7,673 Mil.
Revenue was 30450.788 + 32377.644 + 32259.999 + 32646.022 = $127,734 Mil.
Gross Profit was 6157.327 + 6309.914 + 6386.066 + 7060.818 = $25,914 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $79,360 Mil.
Total Assets was $235,630 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $62,892 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $3,075 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $10,122 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $55,793 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $83,386 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)
=(8545.413 / 131710.405) / (7672.718 / 127734.453)
=0.06488 / 0.060068
=1.0801

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)
=(25914.125 / 127734.453) / (23353.714 / 131710.405)
=0.202875 / 0.177311
=1.1442

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 - (84743.74 + 72884.16) / 257517.376) / (1 - (79360.215 + 62892.313) / 235630.314)
=0.387894 / 0.396289
=0.9788

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
=131710.405 / 127734.453
=1.0311

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))
=(3074.856 / (3074.856 + 62892.313)) / (3588.522 / (3588.522 + 72884.16))
=0.046612 / 0.046926
=0.9933

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)
=(10364.726 / 131710.405) / (10122.059 / 127734.453)
=0.078693 / 0.079243
=0.9931

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)
=((89510.102 + 64505.237) / 257517.376) / ((83386.374 + 55793.396) / 235630.314)
=0.598077 / 0.59067
=1.0125

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
=(6089.6 - 0 - -3457.836) / 257517.376
=0.037075

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.

Hyundai Motor Co has a M-score of -2.14 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 -2.13 mean?
Hyundai Motor Co (HYMLF) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.13 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Hyundai Motor Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hyundai Motor Co ranks #993 out of 1273 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 78%.
Is Hyundai Motor Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Hyundai Motor Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.13. Based on the distribution chart, Hyundai Motor Co ranks #993 out of 1273 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hyundai Motor Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hyundai Motor Co's Beneish M-Score compare to TSLA and GM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Hyundai Motor Co ranks #993 out of 1273 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Hyundai Motor Co 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 Hyundai Motor Co and its competitors. Hyundai Motor Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hyundai Motor Co stock overvalued right now?
Hyundai Motor Co (HYMLF) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.13. The stock's GF Value™ is $44.03, compared to a current price of $89.00 — trading 102.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.13. Hyundai Motor Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Hyundai Motor Co (HYMLF), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.13 as of Jun. 26, 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 Hyundai Motor Co (HYMLF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hyundai Motor Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $89.00 is trading 102.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $44.03.

Key valuation signals for HYMLF:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.13
  • GF Value™: $44.03 vs. price of $89.00 (102.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Hyundai Motor Co Business Description

Address 12 Heolleung-ro, Seocho-gu, Yangjae-dong, Seoul, KOR, 06797
Hyundai Motor Co is engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of motor vehicles and parts. The business of the group is operated through a vehicle, finance, and other segments. Its vehicle segment is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of motor vehicles. The finance segment operates vehicle financing, credit card processing, and other financing activities. The other segment includes the research and development, train manufacturing, and other activities. The company derives the majority of its revenue from the vehicle segment.
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