Sarepta Therapeutics (LTS:0L35) Beneish M-Score: -2.97 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


LTS:0L35 Sarepta Therapeutics Inc LTS:0L35
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Price $16.10
GF Value $128.15
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What is Sarepta Therapeutics Beneish M-Score?

Sarepta Therapeutics LTS:0L35 +0.44% 51 Beneish M-Score is -2.97 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0L35 with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of $128.15 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 831 Biotechnology companies, Sarepta Therapeutics ranks better than 73.04% 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 -2.97 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

LTS:0L35' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.96   Med: -1.92   Max: 69.53
Current: -2.97

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Sarepta Therapeutics was 69.53. The lowest was -3.96. And the median was -1.92.


Sarepta Therapeutics Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sarepta Therapeutics'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.

Sarepta Therapeutics Beneish M-Score Chart

Sarepta Therapeutics 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 -2.23 -2.57 -1.45 -1.32 -3.14

Sarepta Therapeutics 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 -1.09 -1.30 -2.20 -3.14 -2.97

LTS:0L35 vs ABCL, RAPP, RXRX: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Sarepta Therapeutics'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.


Sarepta Therapeutics Beneish M-Score vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Sarepta Therapeutics's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Sarepta Therapeutics 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 Sarepta Therapeutics 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 * 0.5572+0.528 * 1.3012+0.404 * 0.8484+0.892 * 0.978+0.115 * 0.7981
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.846+4.679 * -0.044988-0.327 * 0.8589
=-2.97

* 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 $395 Mil.
Revenue was 730.803 + 442.934 + 399.356 + 611.091 = $2,184 Mil.
Gross Profit was 622.035 + 44.226 + 248.581 + 458.533 = $1,373 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $2,310 Mil.
Total Assets was $3,179 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $460 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $45 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $467 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $499 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $1,037 Mil.
Net Income was 330.959 + -282.847 + -179.947 + 196.892 = $65 Mil.
Non Operating Income was -15.259 + 143.892 + -131.986 + 36.148 = $33 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -202.683 + 131.206 + -14.585 + 261.337 = $175 Mil.
Total Receivables was $725 Mil.
Revenue was 744.856 + 658.412 + 467.172 + 362.931 = $2,233 Mil.
Gross Profit was 607.292 + 526.108 + 375.481 + 318.386 = $1,827 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $2,433 Mil.
Total Assets was $3,465 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $508 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $39 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $564 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $606 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $1,344 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)
=(394.817 / 2184.184) / (724.524 / 2233.371)
=0.180762 / 0.324408
=0.5572

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)
=(1827.267 / 2233.371) / (1373.375 / 2184.184)
=0.818165 / 0.628782
=1.3012

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 - (2309.876 + 460.3) / 3178.934) / (1 - (2432.533 + 507.65) / 3465.387)
=0.128583 / 0.151557
=0.8484

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
=2184.184 / 2233.371
=0.978

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))
=(38.958 / (38.958 + 507.65)) / (45.137 / (45.137 + 460.3))
=0.071272 / 0.089303
=0.7981

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)
=(467.038 / 2184.184) / (564.498 / 2233.371)
=0.213827 / 0.252756
=0.846

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)
=((1036.667 + 499.164) / 3178.934) / ((1343.749 + 605.588) / 3465.387)
=0.483128 / 0.562516
=0.8589

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
=(65.057 - 32.795 - 175.275) / 3178.934
=-0.044988

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.

Sarepta Therapeutics has a M-score of -2.97 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 -2.97 mean?
Sarepta Therapeutics (LTS:0L35) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.97 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Sarepta Therapeutics and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sarepta Therapeutics ranks #224 out of 831 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 27%.
Is Sarepta Therapeutics' Beneish M-Score too high?
Sarepta Therapeutics' current Beneish M-Score is -2.97. Based on the distribution chart, Sarepta Therapeutics ranks #224 out of 831 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sarepta Therapeutics has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sarepta Therapeutics' Beneish M-Score compare to ABCL and RAPP?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Sarepta Therapeutics ranks #224 out of 831 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Sarepta Therapeutics in the upper 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 Biotechnology company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Biotechnology 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 Sarepta Therapeutics and its competitors. Sarepta Therapeutics's current Beneish M-Score is -2.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sarepta Therapeutics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sarepta Therapeutics (LTS:0L35) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $128.15, compared to a current price of $16.10 — trading 87.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.97. Sarepta Therapeutics' overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 5 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 Sarepta Therapeutics (LTS:0L35), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.97 as of Jun. 27, 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 Sarepta Therapeutics (LTS:0L35) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sarepta Therapeutics stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $16.10 is trading 87.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $128.15. GuruFocus considers Sarepta Therapeutics to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0L35:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.97
  • GF Value™: $128.15 vs. price of $16.10 (87.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0L35 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sarepta Therapeutics Business Description

Address 215 First Street, Suite 415, Cambridge, MA, USA, 02142
Sarepta Therapeutics Inc is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of RNA-targeted therapies, gene therapies, and other genetic medicines for rare diseases, particularly neuromuscular disorders. The company has developed approved treatments for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, including EXONDYS 51, VYONDYS 53, AMONDYS 45, and ELEVIDYS, and is advancing additional therapeutic candidates for neuromuscular and other rare diseases. The company operates in one segment: discovering, developing, manufacturing, and delivering therapies to patients with rare diseases.
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