Coherent (LTS:0LHO) Beneish M-Score: -2.24 (As of Jul. 11, 2026)


LTS:0LHO Coherent Corp LTS:0LHO
76 GF Score
Price $386.85
GF Value $100.44
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Coherent Beneish M-Score?

Coherent LTS:0LHO 76 Beneish M-Score is -2.24 as of Jul. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0LHO with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $100.44 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,405 Hardware companies, Coherent ranks worse than 67.9% 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 -2.24 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

LTS:0LHO' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.86   Med: -2.51   Max: -1.36
Current: -2.24

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Coherent was -1.36. The lowest was -2.86. And the median was -2.51.


Coherent Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Coherent'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.

Coherent Beneish M-Score Chart

Coherent Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.56 -2.67 -1.86 -2.71 -2.48

Coherent 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 -2.61 -2.48 -2.34 -2.33 -2.24

LTS:0LHO vs KEYS, GRMN, TDY: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Coherent'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.


Coherent Beneish M-Score vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Coherent's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Coherent 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 Coherent 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 * 1.0099+0.528 * 0.9375+0.404 * 0.7989+0.892 * 1.18+0.115 * 1.2804
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9544+4.679 * 0.02086-0.327 * 0.8485
=-2.24

* 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 $1,233 Mil.
Revenue was 1805.641 + 1685.629 + 1581.378 + 1529.436 = $6,602 Mil.
Gross Profit was 679.945 + 622.82 + 579.2 + 546.149 = $2,428 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $6,445 Mil.
Total Assets was $17,287 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $2,420 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $516 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $1,024 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $2,113 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $3,364 Mil.
Net Income was 191.402 + 146.717 + 226.349 + -95.619 = $469 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 2.584 + 15.301 + 103.368 + -153.349 = $-32 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -93.797 + 57.9 + 45.955 + 130.284 = $140 Mil.
Total Receivables was $1,035 Mil.
Revenue was 1497.879 + 1434.665 + 1348.135 + 1314.362 = $5,595 Mil.
Gross Profit was 527.69 + 509.351 + 460.132 + 431.941 = $1,929 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $3,700 Mil.
Total Assets was $14,445 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $1,936 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $562 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $909 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $1,497 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $3,897 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)
=(1233.355 / 6602.084) / (1034.94 / 5595.041)
=0.186813 / 0.184975
=1.0099

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)
=(1929.114 / 5595.041) / (2428.114 / 6602.084)
=0.34479 / 0.36778
=0.9375

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 - (6445.203 + 2420.081) / 17286.701) / (1 - (3699.857 + 1936.436) / 14444.825)
=0.487162 / 0.609805
=0.7989

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
=6602.084 / 5595.041
=1.18

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))
=(562.423 / (562.423 + 1936.436)) / (516.149 / (516.149 + 2420.081))
=0.225072 / 0.175786
=1.2804

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)
=(1023.643 / 6602.084) / (908.993 / 5595.041)
=0.155048 / 0.162464
=0.9544

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)
=((3363.66 + 2113.444) / 17286.701) / ((3897.133 + 1497.004) / 14444.825)
=0.316839 / 0.37343
=0.8485

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
=(468.849 - -32.096 - 140.342) / 17286.701
=0.02086

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.

Coherent has a M-score of -2.24 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 -2.24 mean?
Coherent (LTS:0LHO) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.24 as of Jul. 11, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Coherent and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Coherent ranks #1633 out of 2405 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 67.9%.
Is Coherent's Beneish M-Score too high?
Coherent's current Beneish M-Score is -2.24. Based on the distribution chart, Coherent ranks #1633 out of 2405 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Coherent has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Coherent's Beneish M-Score compare to KEYS and GRMN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Coherent ranks #1633 out of 2405 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Coherent 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 Hardware company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Hardware 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 Coherent and its competitors. Coherent's current Beneish M-Score is -2.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Coherent stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Coherent (LTS:0LHO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $100.44, compared to a current price of $386.85 — trading 285.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.24. Coherent's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Coherent (LTS:0LHO), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.24 as of Jul. 11, 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 Coherent (LTS:0LHO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Coherent stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $386.85 is trading 285.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $100.44. GuruFocus considers Coherent to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0LHO:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.24
  • GF Value™: $100.44 vs. price of $386.85 (285.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Coherent Business Description

Address 375 Saxonburg Boulevard, Saxonburg, PA, USA, 16056
Coherent Corp is a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops, manufactures, and markets lasers, transceivers, and other optical and optoelectronic devices, modules, and systems, as well as engineered materials, for use in the communications, industrial, instrumentation, and electronics markets. Its reporting segments are Datacenter Communications and Industrial. Its geographic areas are North America, Europe, China, Japan, and the rest of the world.
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