IOVA (Iovance Biotherapeutics) Beneish M-Score: -2.71 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


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What is Iovance Biotherapeutics Beneish M-Score?

Iovance Biotherapeutics IOVA -0.94% 44 Beneish M-Score is -2.71 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates IOVA with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.83 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 831 Biotechnology companies, Iovance Biotherapeutics ranks better than 65.46% 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 -2.71 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

IOVA' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.71   Med: 46.59   Max: 151.48
Current: -2.71

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Iovance Biotherapeutics was 151.48. The lowest was -2.71. And the median was 46.59.


Iovance Biotherapeutics Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Iovance Biotherapeutics'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.

Iovance Biotherapeutics Beneish M-Score Chart

Iovance Biotherapeutics 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 0.00 0.00 0.00 121.57 -2.51

Iovance Biotherapeutics 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 91.78 1.40 -1.72 -2.51 -2.71

IOVA vs HRMY, NRIX, ZYME: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Iovance Biotherapeutics'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.


Iovance Biotherapeutics Beneish M-Score vs Biotechnology Industry

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

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


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Iovance Biotherapeutics 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 Iovance Biotherapeutics 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 * 0.8582+0.528 * 0.8874+0.404 * 1.0149+0.892 * 1.3429+0.115 * 1.1035
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.666+4.679 * -0.084187-0.327 * 1.0843
=-2.71

* 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 $81.8 Mil.
Revenue was 71.43 + 86.771 + 67.455 + 59.952 = $285.6 Mil.
Gross Profit was 28.932 + 43.66 + 28.978 + 3.288 = $104.9 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $466.5 Mil.
Total Assets was $925.7 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $175.8 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $46.8 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $147.6 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $129.4 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $43.9 Mil.
Net Income was -79.045 + -71.904 + -91.253 + -111.658 = $-353.9 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + -5.143 + 0 = $-5.1 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -72.074 + -52.565 + -78.702 + -67.447 = $-270.8 Mil.
Total Receivables was $70.9 Mil.
Revenue was 49.324 + 73.694 + 58.554 + 31.106 = $212.7 Mil.
Gross Profit was 6.609 + 35.905 + 27.036 + -0.262 = $69.3 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $512.6 Mil.
Total Assets was $966.7 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $162.5 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $49.1 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $165.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $122.7 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $44.2 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)
=(81.758 / 285.608) / (70.938 / 212.678)
=0.286259 / 0.333546
=0.8582

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)
=(69.288 / 212.678) / (104.858 / 285.608)
=0.325788 / 0.36714
=0.8874

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 - (466.502 + 175.776) / 925.665) / (1 - (512.649 + 162.487) / 966.74)
=0.306144 / 0.301636
=1.0149

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
=285.608 / 212.678
=1.3429

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))
=(49.099 / (49.099 + 162.487)) / (46.804 / (46.804 + 175.776))
=0.232052 / 0.210279
=1.1035

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)
=(147.603 / 285.608) / (165.025 / 212.678)
=0.516803 / 0.775938
=0.666

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)
=((43.877 + 129.42) / 925.665) / ((44.22 + 122.693) / 966.74)
=0.187214 / 0.172656
=1.0843

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
=(-353.86 - -5.143 - -270.788) / 925.665
=-0.084187

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.

Iovance Biotherapeutics has a M-score of -2.71 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 -2.71 mean?
Iovance Biotherapeutics (IOVA) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.71 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Iovance Biotherapeutics and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Iovance Biotherapeutics ranks #287 out of 831 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 34.5%.
Is Iovance Biotherapeutics' Beneish M-Score too high?
Iovance Biotherapeutics' current Beneish M-Score is -2.71. Based on the distribution chart, Iovance Biotherapeutics ranks #287 out of 831 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Iovance Biotherapeutics has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Iovance Biotherapeutics' Beneish M-Score compare to HRMY and NRIX?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Iovance Biotherapeutics ranks #287 out of 831 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Iovance Biotherapeutics 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 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 Iovance Biotherapeutics and its competitors. Iovance Biotherapeutics's current Beneish M-Score is -2.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Iovance Biotherapeutics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Iovance Biotherapeutics (IOVA) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.83, compared to a current price of $4.21 — trading 77.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.71. Iovance Biotherapeutics' overall GF Score™ is 44/100 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 Iovance Biotherapeutics (IOVA), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.71 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 Iovance Biotherapeutics (IOVA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Iovance Biotherapeutics stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $4.21 is trading 77.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $18.83. GuruFocus considers Iovance Biotherapeutics to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for IOVA:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.71
  • GF Value™: $18.83 vs. price of $4.21 (77.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 44/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Iovance Biotherapeutics Business Description

Address 825 Industrial Road, Suite 100, San Carlos, CA, USA, 94070
Iovance Biotherapeutics Inc is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, pioneering a transformational approach to treating cancer by harnessing the human immune system's ability to recognize and destroy diverse cancer cells using therapies personalized for each patient. The company is preparing for potential U.S. regulatory approvals and commercialization of the first autologous T-cell therapy to address a solid tumor cancer. It operates in one segment, focusing on innovating, developing, and commercializing therapies using its autologous TIL cell therapies for patients with solid tumor cancers. Geographically, the company operates in United States and Rest of the World.
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