Groupon (MEX:GRPN) Beneish M-Score: -2.97 (As of Aug. 11, 2026)

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MEX:GRPN Groupon Inc MEX:GRPN
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Price MXN305.00
GF Value MXN169.71
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What is Groupon Beneish M-Score?

Groupon MEX:GRPN 40 Beneish M-Score is -2.97 as of Aug. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:GRPN with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN169.71. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 527 Interactive Media companies, Groupon ranks better than 65.28% 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 Groupon's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:GRPN' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.75   Med: -2.93   Max: -1.14
Current: -2.97

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Groupon was -1.14. The lowest was -3.75. And the median was -2.93.


Groupon Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Groupon'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.

Groupon Beneish M-Score Chart

Groupon 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 -1.65 -2.32 -1.94 -3.44 -3.28

Groupon 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 -3.57 -3.75 -3.28 -3.43 -2.97

MEX:GRPN vs EVER, MOMO, UPWK: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Groupon'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.


Groupon Beneish M-Score vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Groupon's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Groupon 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 Groupon 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 * 1.126+0.528 * 0.9984+0.404 * 1.049+0.892 * 0.9172+0.115 * 1.0992
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0045+4.679 * -0.120699-0.327 * 1.2216
=-3.05

* 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 MXN621 Mil.
Revenue was 2175.454 + 2113.432 + 2389.5 + 2253.126 = MXN8,932 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1978.577 + 1912.35 + 2160.306 + 2051.542 = MXN8,103 Mil.
Total Current Assets was MXN5,372 Mil.
Total Assets was MXN10,464 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was MXN352 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was MXN302 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was MXN7,801 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was MXN6,807 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN4,594 Mil.
Net Income was -30.763 + -231.882 + 132.162 + -2171.458 = MXN-2,302 Mil.
Non Operating Income was -82.621 + -51.447 + 91.109 + -1775.829 = MXN-1,819 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 316.298 + -179.57 + 1019.249 + -376.166 = MXN780 Mil.
Total Receivables was MXN602 Mil.
Revenue was 2366.868 + 2397.435 + 2719.145 + 2254.126 = MXN9,738 Mil.
Gross Profit was 2154.55 + 2174.666 + 2464.873 + 2026.033 = MXN8,820 Mil.
Total Current Assets was MXN6,473 Mil.
Total Assets was MXN12,190 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was MXN454 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was MXN467 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was MXN8,467 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was MXN6,769 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN4,103 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)
=(621.411 / 8931.512) / (601.687 / 9737.574)
=0.069575 / 0.06179
=1.126

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)
=(8820.122 / 9737.574) / (8102.775 / 8931.512)
=0.905782 / 0.907212
=0.9984

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 - (5372.059 + 352.487) / 10463.747) / (1 - (6473.14 + 453.558) / 12190.081)
=0.452916 / 0.431776
=1.049

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
=8931.512 / 9737.574
=0.9172

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))
=(467.064 / (467.064 + 453.558)) / (302.146 / (302.146 + 352.487))
=0.507335 / 0.46155
=1.0992

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)
=(7801.35 / 8931.512) / (8467.297 / 9737.574)
=0.873464 / 0.869549
=1.0045

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)
=((4593.641 + 6807.029) / 10463.747) / ((4102.6 + 6769.248) / 12190.081)
=1.08954 / 0.89186
=1.2216

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
=(-2301.941 - -1818.788 - 779.811) / 10463.747
=-0.120699

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.

Groupon has a M-score of -3.05 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?
Groupon (MEX:GRPN) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.97 as of Aug. 11, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Groupon and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Groupon ranks #183 out of 527 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 34.7%.
Is Groupon's Beneish M-Score too high?
Groupon's current Beneish M-Score is -2.97. Based on the distribution chart, Groupon ranks #183 out of 527 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Groupon has a GF Score™ of 40/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Groupon's Beneish M-Score compare to EVER and MOMO?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Groupon ranks #183 out of 527 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Groupon 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 an Interactive Media company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Interactive Media 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 Groupon and its competitors. Groupon'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 Groupon stock overvalued right now?
Groupon (MEX:GRPN) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.97. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN169.71, compared to a current price of MXN305.00 — trading 79.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.97. Groupon's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 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 Groupon (MEX:GRPN), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.97 as of Aug. 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 Groupon (MEX:GRPN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Groupon stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN305.00 is trading 79.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN169.71.

Key valuation signals for MEX:GRPN:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.97
  • GF Value™: MXN169.71 vs. price of MXN305.00 (79.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 40/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Groupon Business Description

Address 35 West Wacker Drive, 25th Floor, Chicago, IL, USA, 60601
Groupon Inc is a globalised, scaled two-sided marketplace that connects consumers to merchants. Its categories include Local: local inventory includes things to do, beauty and wellness, food and drink, home and automotive services, online services, as well as other types of experiences and services. Goods: Includes merchandise across multiple product lines, such as electronics, sporting goods, jewelry, toys, household items and apparel, and Travel: Features travel experiences at both discounted and market rates, including hotels, airfare, and package deals covering both domestic and international travel. The company operates in two segments, North America and International, with the majority of revenue from the Local category from the North America Segment.
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