Kering (LTS:0IIH) Beneish M-Score: -3.05 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


LTS:0IIH Kering SA LTS:0IIH
76 GF Score
Price €265.90
GF Value €261.45
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Kering Beneish M-Score?

Kering LTS:0IIH +0.69% 76 Beneish M-Score is -3.05 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0IIH with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €261.45 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,087 Retail - Cyclical companies, Kering ranks better than 79.21% 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 -3.05 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

LTS:0IIH' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.05   Med: -2.64   Max: -2.38
Current: -3.05

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Kering was -2.38. The lowest was -3.05. And the median was -2.64.


Kering Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kering'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.

Kering Beneish M-Score Chart

Kering 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 -2.68 -2.38 -2.64 -2.99 -3.05

Kering Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 -2.64 0.00 -2.99 0.00 -3.05

LTS:0IIH vs TPR, SIG: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Luxury Goods subindustry, Kering'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.


Kering Beneish M-Score vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Kering's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Kering 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 Kering 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 * 0.9472+0.528 * 1.0111+0.404 * 0.8634+0.892 * 0.8697+0.115 * 0.8129
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.073527-0.327 * 0.976
=-3.05

* 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 (Dec25) TTM:Last Year (Dec24) TTM:
Total Receivables was €832 Mil.
Revenue was €14,675 Mil.
Gross Profit was €10,660 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €16,012 Mil.
Total Assets was €41,182 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €9,072 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €2,044 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €8,052 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €15,150 Mil.
Net Income was €72 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €3,100 Mil.
Total Receivables was €1,010 Mil.
Revenue was €16,874 Mil.
Gross Profit was €12,394 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €11,698 Mil.
Total Assets was €43,346 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €12,023 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €2,113 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €9,591 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €15,430 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)
=(832 / 14675) / (1010 / 16874)
=0.056695 / 0.059855
=0.9472

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)
=(12394 / 16874) / (10660 / 14675)
=0.734503 / 0.726405
=1.0111

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 - (16012 + 9072) / 41182) / (1 - (11698 + 12023) / 43346)
=0.390899 / 0.452752
=0.8634

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
=14675 / 16874
=0.8697

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))
=(2113 / (2113 + 12023)) / (2044 / (2044 + 9072))
=0.149477 / 0.183879
=0.8129

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)
=(0 / 14675) / (0 / 16874)
=0 / 0
=1

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)
=((15150 + 8052) / 41182) / ((15430 + 9591) / 43346)
=0.563401 / 0.577239
=0.976

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
=(72 - 0 - 3100) / 41182
=-0.073527

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.

Kering has a M-score of -3.05 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 -3.05 mean?
Kering (LTS:0IIH) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.05 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Kering and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kering ranks #226 out of 1087 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 20.8%.
Is Kering's Beneish M-Score too high?
Kering's current Beneish M-Score is -3.05. Based on the distribution chart, Kering ranks #226 out of 1087 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kering has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kering's Beneish M-Score compare to TPR and SIG?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Kering ranks #226 out of 1087 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Kering in the top 21% 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Kering and its competitors. Kering's current Beneish M-Score is -3.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kering stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kering (LTS:0IIH) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €261.45, compared to a current price of €265.90 — trading 1.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.05. Kering's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 8 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 Kering (LTS:0IIH), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.05 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 Kering (LTS:0IIH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kering stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €265.90 is trading 1.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €261.45. GuruFocus considers Kering to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0IIH:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.05
  • GF Value™: €261.45 vs. price of €265.90 (1.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0IIH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kering Business Description

Address 40, Rue de Sevres, Paris, FRA, 75007
Kering is the world's third-largest luxury goods conglomerate by revenue after LVMH and Richemont. Its flagship brand is Gucci, which accounts for over 40% of revenue and over 50% of operating profit. Its other leading brands include Bottega Veneta and Saint Laurent. McQueen, Balenciaga, and Boucheron are also part of Kering's portfolio.
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