HYPD (Hyperion DeFi) Beneish M-Score: -19.96 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


HYPD Hyperion DeFi Inc HYPD
41 GF Score
Price $3.06
GF Value $16.53
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Hyperion DeFi Beneish M-Score?

Hyperion DeFi HYPD +3.38% 41 Beneish M-Score is -19.96 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates HYPD with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.53 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 831 Biotechnology companies, Hyperion DeFi ranks better than 99.16% 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 -19.96 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

HYPD' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -41.9   Med: 2.94   Max: 4280.69
Current: -19.96

During the past 11 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Hyperion DeFi was 4280.69. The lowest was -41.90. And the median was 2.94.

Hyperion DeFi Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hyperion DeFi'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.

Hyperion DeFi Beneish M-Score Chart

Hyperion DeFi 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 31.73 0.00 0.00 -6.07 -41.90

Hyperion DeFi 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 -4.81 -3.25 7.01 -41.90 -19.96

HYPD vs ATYR, GOSS, TIL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Hyperion DeFi'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.

Hyperion DeFi Beneish M-Score vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Hyperion DeFi's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hyperion DeFi's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Hyperion DeFi 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 Hyperion DeFi 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 * 0.082+0.528 * -75.7999+0.404 * 28.5886+0.892 * 15.3382+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.0963+4.679 * -0.103031-0.327 * 0.063
=-19.96

* 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 $0.35 Mil.
Revenue was 0.244 + 0.496 + 0.303 + 0 = $1.04 Mil.
Gross Profit was 0.244 + 0.193 + 0.303 + 0 = $0.74 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $8.80 Mil.
Total Assets was $70.07 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $0.34 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $0.00 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $19.30 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $4.47 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $7.10 Mil.
Net Income was 8.841 + -39.766 + 6.626 + -8.691 = $-32.99 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 13.863 + -34.748 + 9.47 + 0.169 = $-11.25 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -4.197 + -4.058 + -2.823 + -3.447 = $-14.53 Mil.
 Total Receivables was $0.28 Mil.
Revenue was 0.015 + 0.028 + 0.002 + 0.023 = $0.07 Mil.
Gross Profit was 0.015 + -3.073 + -0.131 + -0.468 = $-3.66 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $5.16 Mil.
Total Assets was $5.98 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $0.64 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $0.88 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $13.07 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $15.10 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $0.60 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)
=(0.351 / 1.043) / (0.279 / 0.068)
=0.336529 / 4.102941
=0.082

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)
=(-3.657 / 0.068) / (0.74 / 1.043)
=-53.779412 / 0.709492
=-75.7999

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 - (8.804 + 0.34) / 70.066) / (1 - (5.159 + 0.643) / 5.984)
=0.869494 / 0.030414
=28.5886

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
=1.043 / 0.068
=15.3382

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))
=(0.88 / (0.88 + 0.643)) / (0 / (0 + 0.34))
=0.577807 / 0
=1

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)
=(19.298 / 1.043) / (13.068 / 0.068)
=18.502397 / 192.176471
=0.0963

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)
=((7.098 + 4.473) / 70.066) / ((0.598 + 15.1) / 5.984)
=0.165144 / 2.623329
=0.063

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
=(-32.99 - -11.246 - -14.525) / 70.066
=-0.103031

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.

Hyperion DeFi has a M-score of -19.96 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 -19.96 mean?
Hyperion DeFi (HYPD) has a Beneish M-Score of -19.96 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Hyperion DeFi and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hyperion DeFi ranks #7 out of 831 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 0.8%.
Is Hyperion DeFi's Beneish M-Score too high?
Hyperion DeFi's current Beneish M-Score is -19.96. Based on the distribution chart, Hyperion DeFi ranks #7 out of 831 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hyperion DeFi has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hyperion DeFi's Beneish M-Score compare to ATYR and GOSS?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Hyperion DeFi ranks #7 out of 831 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Hyperion DeFi in the top 1% 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 a Biotechnology company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Biotechnology 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 Hyperion DeFi and its competitors. Hyperion DeFi's current Beneish M-Score is -19.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hyperion DeFi stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hyperion DeFi (HYPD) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.53, compared to a current price of $3.06 — trading 81.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -19.96. Hyperion DeFi's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 2 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 Hyperion DeFi (HYPD), the current Beneish M-Score is -19.96 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 Hyperion DeFi (HYPD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hyperion DeFi stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $3.06 is trading 81.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $16.53. GuruFocus considers Hyperion DeFi to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for HYPD:

  • Beneish M-Score: -19.96
  • GF Value™: $16.53 vs. price of $3.06 (81.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 41/100 with 2 warning signs

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

Hyperion DeFi Business Description

Address 23461 South Point Drive, Suite 390, Laguna Hills, CA, USA, 92653
Hyperion DeFi Inc is a USA-based company building a long-term strategic treasury of Hyperliquid's native token, HYPE. The Company is focused on providing its shareholders with simplified access to the Hyperliquid ecosystem, one of the fastest-growing and highest-revenue-generating blockchains in the world. Shareholders benefit from a gradually compounding exposure to HYPE, both from its native staking yield and additional revenues generated from its on-chain utility. It is working to provide its shareholders with simplified exposure to the Hyperliquid ecosystem, which is believed to be among the highest-revenue-generating blockchains in the world, according to information from various blockchain data tracking sources, including Artemis Analytics and DefiLlama.
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