Victoria (LSE:VCP) Beneish M-Score: -3.61 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


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What is Victoria Beneish M-Score?

Victoria LSE:VCP 58 Beneish M-Score is -3.61 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:VCP with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.62 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 419 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Victoria ranks better than 94.75% 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 -3.61 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

LSE:VCP' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.86   Med: -2.55   Max: -1.57
Current: -3.61

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Victoria was -1.57. The lowest was -3.86. And the median was -2.55.


Victoria Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Victoria'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.

Victoria Beneish M-Score Chart

Victoria Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.48 -2.83 -2.62 -3.20 -3.61

Victoria Semi-Annual Data
Mar16 Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25
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 0.00 -3.20 0.00 -3.61 0.00

LSE:VCP vs SN, SGI, MHK: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Victoria'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.


Victoria Beneish M-Score vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Victoria's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Victoria 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 Victoria 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 * 1.0523+0.528 * 1.0669+0.404 * 0.7213+0.892 * 0.906+0.115 * 0.9034
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0776+4.679 * -0.197143-0.327 * 1.2152
=-3.61

* 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 (Mar25) TTM:Last Year (Mar24) TTM:
Total Receivables was £227 Mil.
Revenue was £1,118 Mil.
Gross Profit was £336 Mil.
Total Current Assets was £610 Mil.
Total Assets was £1,330 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was £507 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was £127 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was £338 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was £451 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was £810 Mil.
Net Income was £-264 Mil.
Gross Profit was £0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was £-2 Mil.
Total Receivables was £238 Mil.
Revenue was £1,234 Mil.
Gross Profit was £396 Mil.
Total Current Assets was £663 Mil.
Total Assets was £1,630 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was £605 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was £134 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was £346 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was £463 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was £809 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)
=(226.9 / 1118.1) / (238 / 1234.1)
=0.202934 / 0.192853
=1.0523

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)
=(395.8 / 1234.1) / (336.1 / 1118.1)
=0.32072 / 0.300599
=1.0669

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 - (610.3 + 507) / 1330) / (1 - (663.1 + 605.1) / 1629.5)
=0.159925 / 0.221724
=0.7213

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
=1118.1 / 1234.1
=0.906

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))
=(134 / (134 + 605.1)) / (127.3 / (127.3 + 507))
=0.181302 / 0.200694
=0.9034

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)
=(337.7 / 1118.1) / (345.9 / 1234.1)
=0.30203 / 0.280285
=1.0776

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)
=((810.1 + 451.4) / 1330) / ((809.3 + 462.6) / 1629.5)
=0.948496 / 0.780546
=1.2152

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
=(-264.4 - 0 - -2.2) / 1330
=-0.197143

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.

Victoria has a M-score of -3.61 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 -3.61 mean?
Victoria (LSE:VCP) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.61 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Victoria and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Victoria ranks #22 out of 419 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 5.3%.
Is Victoria's Beneish M-Score too high?
Victoria's current Beneish M-Score is -3.61. Based on the distribution chart, Victoria ranks #22 out of 419 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Victoria has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Victoria's Beneish M-Score compare to SN and SGI?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Victoria ranks #22 out of 419 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Victoria in the top 5% 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances 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 Victoria and its competitors. Victoria's current Beneish M-Score is -3.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Victoria stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Victoria (LSE:VCP) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.62, compared to a current price of £0.49 — trading 69.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.61. Victoria's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Victoria (LSE:VCP), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.61 as of Jun. 24, 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 Victoria (LSE:VCP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Victoria stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £0.49 is trading 69.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.62. GuruFocus considers Victoria to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for LSE:VCP:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.61
  • GF Value™: £1.62 vs. price of £0.49 (69.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Victoria Business Description

Other Exchanges VCCTF:USAVCPl:UK3CV:Germany
Address Worcester Six Business Park, Worcester, Worcestershire, GBR, WR4 0AN
Victoria PLC is engaged in the manufacturing, distribution, and sale of floorcoverings. The company's segment includes UK and Europe Soft Flooring; UK and Europe Ceramic Tiles; flooring products in Australia and North America. It generates maximum revenue from the UK and Europe Soft Flooring segment. The UK and Europe Soft Flooring segment comprises legal entities in the UK, Republic of Ireland, the Netherlands, and Belgium, whose operations involve the manufacture and distribution of carpets, flooring underlay, artificial grass, LVT, and associated accessories. Geographically, the company derives maximum revenue from the United Kingdom and the rest from the United States, Italy, Belgium, Spain, Australia, and other countries.
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