Fidelity National Information Services (LTS:0ILW) Beneish M-Score: -2.38 (As of Jul. 17, 2026)

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LTS:0ILW Fidelity National Information Services Inc LTS:0ILW
62 GF Score
Price $42.04
GF Value $90.08
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What is Fidelity National Information Services Beneish M-Score?

Fidelity National Information Services LTS:0ILW -1.41% 62 Beneish M-Score is -2.38 as of Jul. 17, 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0ILW with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $90.08 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,628 Software companies, Fidelity National Information Services ranks worse than 60.81% 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 -2.38 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

LTS:0ILW' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.11   Med: -2.7   Max: -1.56
Current: -2.38

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Fidelity National Information Services was -1.56. The lowest was -5.11. And the median was -2.70.


Fidelity National Information Services Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Fidelity National Information Services'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.

Fidelity National Information Services Beneish M-Score Chart

Fidelity National Information Services 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 -2.06 -4.35 -3.59 -2.33 -2.67

Fidelity National Information Services 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 -2.69 -2.76 -2.78 -2.67 -2.38

LTS:0ILW vs CTSH, CDW, BR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Fidelity National Information Services'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.


Fidelity National Information Services Beneish M-Score vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Fidelity National Information Services's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Fidelity National Information Services's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Fidelity National Information Services 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 Fidelity National Information Services 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 * 1.0436+0.528 * 1.0177+0.404 * 1.0179+0.892 * 1.1226+0.115 * 1.1088
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9487+4.679 * -0.003542-0.327 * 1.2221
=-2.38

* 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 $2,712 Mil.
Revenue was 3295 + 2812 + 2717 + 2616 = $11,440 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1108 + 1077 + 1028 + 952 = $4,165 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $4,981 Mil.
Total Assets was $43,484 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $1,113 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $2,055 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $2,311 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $8,471 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $16,791 Mil.
Net Income was 2366 + 510 + 264 + -470 = $2,670 Mil.
Non Operating Income was -71 + -24 + 6 + -159 = $-248 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 713 + 966 + 803 + 590 = $3,072 Mil.
Total Receivables was $2,315 Mil.
Revenue was 2532 + 2599 + 2570 + 2490 = $10,191 Mil.
Gross Profit was 879 + 976 + 977 + 944 = $3,776 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $4,410 Mil.
Total Assets was $32,841 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $689 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $1,765 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $2,170 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $6,954 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $8,658 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)
=(2712 / 11440) / (2315 / 10191)
=0.237063 / 0.227161
=1.0436

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)
=(3776 / 10191) / (4165 / 11440)
=0.370523 / 0.364073
=1.0177

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 - (4981 + 1113) / 43484) / (1 - (4410 + 689) / 32841)
=0.859856 / 0.844737
=1.0179

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
=11440 / 10191
=1.1226

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))
=(1765 / (1765 + 689)) / (2055 / (2055 + 1113))
=0.719234 / 0.648674
=1.1088

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)
=(2311 / 11440) / (2170 / 10191)
=0.20201 / 0.212933
=0.9487

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)
=((16791 + 8471) / 43484) / ((8658 + 6954) / 32841)
=0.580949 / 0.475381
=1.2221

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
=(2670 - -248 - 3072) / 43484
=-0.003542

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.

Fidelity National Information Services has a M-score of -2.38 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 -2.38 mean?
Fidelity National Information Services (LTS:0ILW) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.38 as of Jul. 17, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Fidelity National Information Services and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Fidelity National Information Services ranks #1598 out of 2628 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 60.8%.
Is Fidelity National Information Services' Beneish M-Score too high?
Fidelity National Information Services' current Beneish M-Score is -2.38. Based on the distribution chart, Fidelity National Information Services ranks #1598 out of 2628 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Fidelity National Information Services has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fidelity National Information Services' Beneish M-Score compare to CTSH and CDW?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Fidelity National Information Services ranks #1598 out of 2628 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Fidelity National Information Services 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 Software company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Software 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 Fidelity National Information Services and its competitors. Fidelity National Information Services's current Beneish M-Score is -2.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fidelity National Information Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fidelity National Information Services (LTS:0ILW) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $90.08, compared to a current price of $42.04 — trading 53.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.38. Fidelity National Information Services' overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Fidelity National Information Services (LTS:0ILW), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.38 as of Jul. 17, 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 Fidelity National Information Services (LTS:0ILW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fidelity National Information Services stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $42.04 is trading 53.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $90.08. GuruFocus considers Fidelity National Information Services to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0ILW:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.38
  • GF Value™: $90.08 vs. price of $42.04 (53.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Fidelity National Information Services Business Description

Address 347 Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville, FL, USA, 32202
Fidelity National Information Services provides core processing and ancillary services to banks, but its business has expanded over time. By acquiring SunGard in 2015, the company now provides record-keeping and other services to investment firms. In a recent deal with Global Payments, FIS sold off its remaining interest in Worldpay and acquired Global Payment's issuer processing business.
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