KEYS (Keysight Technologies) Beneish M-Score: -2.34 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


KEYS Keysight Technologies Inc KEYS
82 GF Score
Price $351.30
GF Value $197.86
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What is Keysight Technologies Beneish M-Score?

Keysight Technologies KEYS -0.36% 82 Beneish M-Score is -2.34 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates KEYS with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $197.86 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,403 Hardware companies, Keysight Technologies ranks worse than 60.63% 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 -2.34 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

KEYS' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.2   Med: -2.56   Max: -1.6
Current: -2.34

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Keysight Technologies was -1.60. The lowest was -3.20. And the median was -2.56.


Keysight Technologies Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Keysight Technologies'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.

Keysight Technologies Beneish M-Score Chart

Keysight Technologies Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.57 -2.31 -2.63 -2.54 -2.74

Keysight Technologies Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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 -2.89 -3.20 -2.74 -2.62 -2.34

KEYS vs GRMN, COHR, TDY: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Keysight Technologies'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.


Keysight Technologies Beneish M-Score vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Keysight Technologies's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Keysight Technologies 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 Keysight Technologies 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 * 1.0998+0.528 * 0.9812+0.404 * 1.2634+0.892 * 1.1919+0.115 * 0.7836
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9974+4.679 * -0.044471-0.327 * 0.9646
=-2.34

* 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 (Apr26) TTM:Last Year (Apr25) TTM:
Total Receivables was $1,122 Mil.
Revenue was 1717 + 1600 + 1419 + 1352 = $6,088 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1178 + 995 + 869 + 834 = $3,876 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $5,042 Mil.
Total Assets was $11,738 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $961 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $354 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $1,656 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $2,649 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $2,008 Mil.
Net Income was 349 + 281 + 233 + 191 = $1,054 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 18 + -37 + 102 + 4 = $87 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 501 + 441 + 225 + 322 = $1,489 Mil.
Total Receivables was $856 Mil.
Revenue was 1306 + 1298 + 1287 + 1217 = $5,108 Mil.
Gross Profit was 814 + 820 + 802 + 755 = $3,191 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $5,466 Mil.
Total Assets was $10,535 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $995 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $266 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $1,393 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $1,614 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $2,719 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)
=(1122 / 6088) / (856 / 5108)
=0.184297 / 0.16758
=1.0998

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)
=(3191 / 5108) / (3876 / 6088)
=0.624706 / 0.636662
=0.9812

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 - (5042 + 961) / 11738) / (1 - (5466 + 995) / 10535)
=0.488584 / 0.386711
=1.2634

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
=6088 / 5108
=1.1919

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))
=(266 / (266 + 995)) / (354 / (354 + 961))
=0.210944 / 0.269202
=0.7836

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)
=(1656 / 6088) / (1393 / 5108)
=0.272011 / 0.272709
=0.9974

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)
=((2008 + 2649) / 11738) / ((2719 + 1614) / 10535)
=0.396746 / 0.411296
=0.9646

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
=(1054 - 87 - 1489) / 11738
=-0.044471

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.

Keysight Technologies has a M-score of -2.34 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 -2.34 mean?
Keysight Technologies (KEYS) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.34 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Keysight Technologies and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Keysight Technologies ranks #1457 out of 2403 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 60.6%.
Is Keysight Technologies' Beneish M-Score too high?
Keysight Technologies' current Beneish M-Score is -2.34. Based on the distribution chart, Keysight Technologies ranks #1457 out of 2403 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Keysight Technologies has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Keysight Technologies' Beneish M-Score compare to GRMN and COHR?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Keysight Technologies ranks #1457 out of 2403 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Keysight Technologies 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 Hardware company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Hardware 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 Keysight Technologies and its competitors. Keysight Technologies's current Beneish M-Score is -2.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Keysight Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Keysight Technologies (KEYS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $197.86, compared to a current price of $351.30 — trading 77.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.34. Keysight Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 7 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 Keysight Technologies (KEYS), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.34 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 Keysight Technologies (KEYS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Keysight Technologies stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $351.30 is trading 77.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $197.86. GuruFocus considers Keysight Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KEYS:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.34
  • GF Value™: $197.86 vs. price of $351.30 (77.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Keysight Technologies Business Description

Address 1400 Fountaingrove Parkway, Santa Rosa, CA, USA, 95403
Keysight Technologies is a leader in the field of testing and measurement, helping electronics OEMs and suppliers alike bring products to market to fit industry standards and specifications. Keysight specializes in the communications market, but also supplies into the government, automotive, industrial, and semiconductor manufacturing markets. Keysight's solutions include testing tools, analytical software, and services. The firm's stated objective is to reduce time to market and improve efficiency at its more than 30,000 customers.
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