StrykerLTS:0R2S +0.75%93 Beneish M-Score is -2.77 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0R2S with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of $413.33 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 766 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Stryker ranks better than 66.32% 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 -2.77 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
The historical rank and industry rank for Stryker's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0R2S'
s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.77 Med: -2.4 Max: -2.04
Current: -2.77
During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Stryker was -2.04. The lowest was -2.77. And the median was -2.40.
Stryker Beneish M-Score Related Terms
Stryker Beneish M-Score Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Stryker'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.
LTS:0R2S vs MDT, ABT, BSX: Beneish M-Score Comparison
For the Medical Devices subindustry, Stryker'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.
Stryker Beneish M-Score vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Stryker's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Stryker's Beneish M-Score falls into.
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 Stryker 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 * 0.8283
+
0.528 * 1.002
+
0.404 * 0.981
+
0.892 * 1.0884
+
0.115 * 0.9663
-
0.172 * SGAI
+
4.679 * TATA
-
0.327 * LVGI
-
0.172 * 0.9734
+
4.679 * -0.049038
-
0.327 * 0.9149
=
-2.77
* 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.
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.
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))
=
(1062 / (1062 + 3536))
/
(1221 / (1221 + 3887))
=
0.23097
/
0.239037
=
0.9663
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
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
=
(3337 - 232
-
5375)
/
46291
=
-0.049038
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.
Stryker has a M-score of -2.77 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
Stryker (LTS:0R2S) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.77 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Stryker and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Stryker ranks #258 out of 766 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 33.7%.
Is Stryker's Beneish M-Score too high?
Stryker's current Beneish M-Score is -2.77. Based on the distribution chart, Stryker ranks #258 out of 766 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Stryker has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Stryker's Beneish M-Score compare to MDT and ABT?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Stryker ranks #258 out of 766 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Stryker 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 Stryker and its competitors. Stryker's current Beneish M-Score is -2.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Stryker stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stryker (LTS:0R2S) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $413.33, compared to a current price of $317.88 — trading 23.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.77. Stryker's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Stryker (LTS:0R2S), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.77 as of Jun. 26, 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 Stryker (LTS:0R2S) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stryker stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $317.88 is trading 23.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $413.33.
GuruFocus considers Stryker to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0R2S:
Beneish M-Score: -2.77
GF Value™: $413.33 vs. price of $317.88 (23.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0R2S stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Stryker designs, manufactures, and markets an array of medical equipment, instruments, consumable supplies, and implantable devices. The product portfolio includes hip and knee replacements, extremities, endoscopy systems, operating room equipment, embolic coils, hospital beds and gurneys, and orthopedic robotics. Stryker remains one of the three largest competitors in reconstructive orthopedic implants and holds the leadership position in operating room equipment. Roughly one-fourth of Stryker's total revenue currently comes from outside the United States.
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