JHG (Janus Henderson Group) Beneish M-Score: -2.59 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


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Price $51.92
GF Value $49.78
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What is Janus Henderson Group Beneish M-Score?

Janus Henderson Group JHG +0.04% 83 Beneish M-Score is -2.59 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates JHG with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $49.78 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 955 Asset Management companies, Janus Henderson Group ranks better than 66.91% 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 -2.59 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

JHG' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.75   Med: -2.6   Max: 0.26
Current: -2.59

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Janus Henderson Group was 0.26. The lowest was -2.75. And the median was -2.60.


Janus Henderson Group Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Janus Henderson Group'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.

Janus Henderson Group Beneish M-Score Chart

Janus Henderson Group 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 -2.67 -2.61 -2.36 -2.65 -1.92

Janus Henderson Group 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 -2.68 -2.61 -2.46 -1.92 -2.59

JHG vs AMG, PDI, OWL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Janus Henderson Group'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.


Janus Henderson Group Beneish M-Score vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Janus Henderson Group's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Janus Henderson Group's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Janus Henderson 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 Janus Henderson 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 * 0.9892+0.528 * 0.9884+0.404 * 0.9338+0.892 * 1.245+0.115 * 0.7826
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9326+4.679 * -0.049394-0.327 * 1.1169
=-2.59

* 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 $538 Mil.
Revenue was 690 + 1142.3 + 700.4 + 633.2 = $3,166 Mil.
Gross Profit was 470.5 + 817.1 + 478.2 + 437.3 = $2,203 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $3,340 Mil.
Total Assets was $7,803 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $33 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $39 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $1,023 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $859 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $396 Mil.
Net Income was 90.9 + 403.2 + 142.1 + 149.9 = $786 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 28.3 + 65.8 + 52.2 + 73.7 = $220 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 234.8 + 322.7 + 258.8 + 135.2 = $952 Mil.
Total Receivables was $437 Mil.
Revenue was 621.4 + 708.3 + 624.8 + 588.4 = $2,543 Mil.
Gross Profit was 423.8 + 485.8 + 430.1 + 409.3 = $1,749 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $2,753 Mil.
Total Assets was $7,117 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $37 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $28 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $881 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $629 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $395 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)
=(537.7 / 3165.9) / (436.6 / 2542.9)
=0.169841 / 0.171694
=0.9892

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)
=(1749 / 2542.9) / (2203.1 / 3165.9)
=0.687797 / 0.695884
=0.9884

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 - (3340 + 32.6) / 7802.5) / (1 - (2752.7 + 37.4) / 7117.4)
=0.567754 / 0.607989
=0.9338

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
=3165.9 / 2542.9
=1.245

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))
=(27.9 / (27.9 + 37.4)) / (39.2 / (39.2 + 32.6))
=0.427259 / 0.545961
=0.7826

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)
=(1022.6 / 3165.9) / (880.7 / 2542.9)
=0.323005 / 0.346337
=0.9326

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)
=((395.6 + 858.6) / 7802.5) / ((395.2 + 629.1) / 7117.4)
=0.160743 / 0.143915
=1.1169

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
=(786.1 - 220 - 951.5) / 7802.5
=-0.049394

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.

Janus Henderson Group has a M-score of -2.59 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 -2.59 mean?
Janus Henderson Group (JHG) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.59 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Janus Henderson Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Janus Henderson Group ranks #316 out of 955 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 33.1%.
Is Janus Henderson Group's Beneish M-Score too high?
Janus Henderson Group's current Beneish M-Score is -2.59. Based on the distribution chart, Janus Henderson Group ranks #316 out of 955 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Janus Henderson Group has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Janus Henderson Group's Beneish M-Score compare to AMG and PDI?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Janus Henderson Group ranks #316 out of 955 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Janus Henderson 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 Asset Management company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Asset Management 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 Janus Henderson Group and its competitors. Janus Henderson Group's current Beneish M-Score is -2.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Janus Henderson Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Janus Henderson Group (JHG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $49.78, compared to a current price of $51.92 — trading 4.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.59. Janus Henderson Group's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Janus Henderson Group (JHG), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.59 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 Janus Henderson Group (JHG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Janus Henderson Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $51.92 is trading 4.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $49.78. GuruFocus considers Janus Henderson Group to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for JHG:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.59
  • GF Value™: $49.78 vs. price of $51.92 (4.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 5 warning signs

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Janus Henderson Group Business Description

Other Exchanges 0RPW:UKHDJA:Germany
Address 201 Bishopsgate, London, GBR, EC2M 3AE
Janus Henderson Group provides investment management services to retail intermediary (49% of managed assets), self-directed (20%) and institutional (31%) clients. At the end of 2025, active equities (52%), fixed-income (32%), balanced (12%) and alternative (4%) investment platforms constituted the company's $493.2 billion in assets under management. Janus Henderson sources most of its managed assets from clients in North America (65%), with customers from Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America (26%) and the Asia-Pacific region (9%) accounting for the remainder.
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