Dassault Systemes SE (MEX:DSY N) Beneish M-Score: -2.49 (As of Aug. 18, 2026)

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MEX:DSY N Dassault Systemes SE MEX:DSY N
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What is Dassault Systemes SE Beneish M-Score?

Dassault Systemes SE MEX:DSY N 90 Beneish M-Score is -2.49 as of Aug. 18, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:DSY N with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN551.70. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,634 Software companies, Dassault Systemes SE ranks worse than 52.77% 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 -2.49 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

MEX:DSY N' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.83   Med: -2.57   Max: -2.22
Current: -2.49

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Dassault Systemes SE was -2.22. The lowest was -2.83. And the median was -2.57.


Dassault Systemes SE Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dassault Systemes SE'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.

Dassault Systemes SE Beneish M-Score Chart

Dassault Systemes SE 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 -2.66 -2.45 -2.64 -2.40 -2.61

Dassault Systemes SE Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 -2.63 -2.54 -2.61 -2.64 -2.49

MEX:DSY N vs QH, SHOP, UBER: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Dassault Systemes SE'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.


Dassault Systemes SE Beneish M-Score vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Dassault Systemes SE's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Dassault Systemes SE 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 Dassault Systemes SE 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 * 1.1325+0.528 * 0.9907+0.404 * 0.8897+0.892 * 0.9381+0.115 * 1.0375
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9312+4.679 * -0.024938-0.327 * 1.0037
=-2.56

* 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 (Jun26) TTM:Last Year (Jun25) TTM:
Total Receivables was MXN37,286 Mil.
Revenue was 31275.523 + 31462.371 + 35442.133 + 31437.05 = MXN129,617 Mil.
Gross Profit was 26298.136 + 26436.147 + 30114.217 + 26334.262 = MXN109,183 Mil.
Total Current Assets was MXN158,959 Mil.
Total Assets was MXN328,027 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was MXN19,140 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was MXN11,141 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was MXN43,062 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was MXN79,936 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN43,023 Mil.
Net Income was 6418.739 + 6097.763 + 9211.581 + 5920.957 = MXN27,649 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = MXN0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 5795.561 + 19779.683 + 6245.068 + 4009.026 = MXN35,829 Mil.
Total Receivables was MXN35,096 Mil.
Revenue was 33078.148 + 34787.787 + 38311.157 + 31991.82 = MXN138,169 Mil.
Gross Profit was 27329.487 + 29030.739 + 32484.664 + 26464.987 = MXN115,310 Mil.
Total Current Assets was MXN132,606 Mil.
Total Assets was MXN313,066 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was MXN19,622 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was MXN12,115 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was MXN49,294 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was MXN72,526 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN44,389 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)
=(37286.181 / 129617.077) / (35095.718 / 138168.912)
=0.287664 / 0.254006
=1.1325

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)
=(115309.877 / 138168.912) / (109182.762 / 129617.077)
=0.834557 / 0.842349
=0.9907

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 - (158958.782 + 19139.623) / 328027.128) / (1 - (132605.781 + 19621.894) / 313066.398)
=0.457062 / 0.513753
=0.8897

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
=129617.077 / 138168.912
=0.9381

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))
=(12114.661 / (12114.661 + 19621.894)) / (11140.855 / (11140.855 + 19139.623))
=0.381726 / 0.367922
=1.0375

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)
=(43061.588 / 129617.077) / (49294.496 / 138168.912)
=0.332222 / 0.35677
=0.9312

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)
=((43023.444 + 79935.718) / 328027.128) / ((44388.699 + 72526.082) / 313066.398)
=0.374844 / 0.37345
=1.0037

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
=(27649.04 - 0 - 35829.338) / 328027.128
=-0.024938

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.

Dassault Systemes SE has a M-score of -2.56 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 -2.49 mean?
Dassault Systemes SE (MEX:DSY N) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.49 as of Aug. 18, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Dassault Systemes SE and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Dassault Systemes SE ranks #1390 out of 2634 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 52.8%.
Is Dassault Systemes SE's Beneish M-Score too high?
Dassault Systemes SE's current Beneish M-Score is -2.49. Based on the distribution chart, Dassault Systemes SE ranks #1390 out of 2634 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Dassault Systemes SE has a GF Score™ of 90/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dassault Systemes SE's Beneish M-Score compare to QH and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Dassault Systemes SE ranks #1390 out of 2634 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Dassault Systemes SE 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 Dassault Systemes SE and its competitors. Dassault Systemes SE's current Beneish M-Score is -2.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dassault Systemes SE stock overvalued right now?
Dassault Systemes SE (MEX:DSY N) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.49. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN551.70, compared to a current price of MXN352.10 — trading 36.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.49. Dassault Systemes SE's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 2 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 Dassault Systemes SE (MEX:DSY N), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.49 as of Aug. 18, 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 Dassault Systemes SE (MEX:DSY N) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dassault Systemes SE stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN352.10 is trading 36.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN551.70.

Key valuation signals for MEX:DSY N:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.49
  • GF Value™: MXN551.70 vs. price of MXN352.10 (36.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Dassault Systemes SE Business Description

Address 10, Rue Marcel Dassault, Velizy-Villacoublay, FRA, 78140
Dassault Systèmes is a leading provider of computer-assisted design and product lifecycle management software, serving customers like Boeing and Volkswagen throughout the production process. The company's flagship product, Catia, primarily serves the transportation, industrial equipment, and aerospace and defense industries. In life sciences, Dassault's Medidata cloud platform optimizes clinical trial efficiency and is the leader in electronic data capture.
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