KODK (Eastman Kodak Co) Beneish M-Score: -4.69 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


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What is Eastman Kodak Co Beneish M-Score?

Eastman Kodak Co KODK -1.81% 57 Beneish M-Score is -4.69 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates KODK with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.46 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,020 Business Services companies, Eastman Kodak Co ranks better than 96.57% 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 -4.69 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

KODK' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.69   Med: -2.56   Max: -1.79
Current: -4.69

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Eastman Kodak Co was -1.79. The lowest was -4.69. And the median was -2.56.


Eastman Kodak Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Eastman Kodak 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.

Eastman Kodak Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Eastman Kodak 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 -2.31 -2.25 -2.72 -3.00 -4.55

Eastman Kodak 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 -2.53 -2.56 -2.68 -4.55 -4.69

KODK vs RHLD, SPIR, LZ: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Eastman Kodak 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.


Eastman Kodak Co Beneish M-Score vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Eastman Kodak Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Eastman Kodak 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 Eastman Kodak 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 * 0.8998+0.528 * 0.8594+0.404 * 0.5863+0.892 * 1.0442+0.115 * 0.9807
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.947+4.679 * -0.429672-0.327 * 0.7369
=-4.69

* 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 $140 Mil.
Revenue was 265 + 290 + 269 + 263 = $1,087 Mil.
Gross Profit was 57 + 67 + 68 + 51 = $243 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $793 Mil.
Total Assets was $1,557 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $230 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $29 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $177 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $314 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $135 Mil.
Net Income was -16 + -108 + 13 + -26 = $-137 Mil.
Non Operating Income was -9 + 54 + 10 + -11 = $44 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -30 + 489 + 21 + 8 = $488 Mil.
Total Receivables was $149 Mil.
Revenue was 247 + 266 + 261 + 267 = $1,041 Mil.
Gross Profit was 46 + 51 + 45 + 58 = $200 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $577 Mil.
Total Assets was $1,937 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $227 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $28 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $179 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $261 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $497 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)
=(140 / 1087) / (149 / 1041)
=0.128795 / 0.143132
=0.8998

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)
=(200 / 1041) / (243 / 1087)
=0.192123 / 0.223551
=0.8594

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 - (793 + 230) / 1557) / (1 - (577 + 227) / 1937)
=0.342967 / 0.584925
=0.5863

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
=1087 / 1041
=1.0442

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))
=(28 / (28 + 227)) / (29 / (29 + 230))
=0.109804 / 0.111969
=0.9807

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)
=(177 / 1087) / (179 / 1041)
=0.162833 / 0.17195
=0.947

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)
=((135 + 314) / 1557) / ((497 + 261) / 1937)
=0.288375 / 0.391327
=0.7369

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
=(-137 - 44 - 488) / 1557
=-0.429672

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.

Eastman Kodak Co has a M-score of -4.69 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 -4.69 mean?
Eastman Kodak Co (KODK) has a Beneish M-Score of -4.69 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Eastman Kodak Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Eastman Kodak Co ranks #35 out of 1020 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 3.4%.
Is Eastman Kodak Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Eastman Kodak Co's current Beneish M-Score is -4.69. Based on the distribution chart, Eastman Kodak Co ranks #35 out of 1020 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Eastman Kodak Co has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Eastman Kodak Co's Beneish M-Score compare to RHLD and SPIR?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Eastman Kodak Co ranks #35 out of 1020 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Eastman Kodak Co in the top 3% 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 Business Services company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Business Services 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 Eastman Kodak Co and its competitors. Eastman Kodak Co's current Beneish M-Score is -4.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Eastman Kodak Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eastman Kodak Co (KODK) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.46, compared to a current price of $9.22 — trading 68.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -4.69. Eastman Kodak Co's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 3 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 Eastman Kodak Co (KODK), the current Beneish M-Score is -4.69 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 Eastman Kodak Co (KODK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eastman Kodak Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $9.22 is trading 68.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.46. GuruFocus considers Eastman Kodak Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KODK:

  • Beneish M-Score: -4.69
  • GF Value™: $5.46 vs. price of $9.22 (68.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Eastman Kodak Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 0IF4:UKKODN:Germany
Address 343 State Street, Rochester, NY, USA, 14650
Eastman Kodak Co is a United States-based company. It operates through several business segments; Print, Brand, and Advanced Materials and Chemicals. The Print segment which derives the majority of revenue includes products like digital offset plate offerings and computer-to-plate imaging solutions, high-quality digital printing solutions using electrically charged toner-based technology, production press systems, consumables, inkjet components, software and services. Geographically, the company generates revenue from the United States, Canada, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific, and Latin America.
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