Hikma Pharmaceuticals (MEX:HIKN) Beneish M-Score: -2.48 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


MEX:HIKN Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC MEX:HIKN
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What is Hikma Pharmaceuticals Beneish M-Score?

Hikma Pharmaceuticals MEX:HIKN 80 Beneish M-Score is -2.48 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:HIKN with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN422.96. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 908 Drug Manufacturers companies, Hikma Pharmaceuticals ranks worse than 51.87% 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 -2.48 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

MEX:HIKN' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.62   Med: -2.51   Max: -1.49
Current: -2.48

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Hikma Pharmaceuticals was -1.49. The lowest was -4.62. And the median was -2.51.


Hikma Pharmaceuticals Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hikma Pharmaceuticals'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.

Hikma Pharmaceuticals Beneish M-Score Chart

Hikma Pharmaceuticals 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 -2.57 -2.88 -2.87 -2.47 -2.48

Hikma Pharmaceuticals Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 -2.87 0.00 -2.47 0.00 -2.48

MEX:HIKN vs ZTS, UTHR, VTRS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Hikma Pharmaceuticals'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.


Hikma Pharmaceuticals Beneish M-Score vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Hikma Pharmaceuticals's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Hikma Pharmaceuticals 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 Hikma Pharmaceuticals 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 * 1.0379+0.528 * 1.0517+0.404 * 0.9262+0.892 * 0.9246+0.115 * 0.7966
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9304+4.679 * -0.005995-0.327 * 1.0125
=-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 (Dec25) TTM:Last Year (Dec24) TTM:
Total Receivables was MXN18,114 Mil.
Revenue was MXN60,301 Mil.
Gross Profit was MXN25,946 Mil.
Total Current Assets was MXN47,589 Mil.
Total Assets was MXN102,110 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was MXN26,072 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was MXN4,285 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was MXN10,191 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was MXN26,162 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN26,828 Mil.
Net Income was MXN7,238 Mil.
Gross Profit was MXN0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was MXN7,850 Mil.
Total Receivables was MXN18,874 Mil.
Revenue was MXN65,216 Mil.
Gross Profit was MXN29,511 Mil.
Total Current Assets was MXN47,196 Mil.
Total Assets was MXN107,052 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was MXN27,655 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was MXN3,504 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was MXN11,846 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was MXN41,253 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN13,619 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)
=(18113.734 / 60301.089) / (18874.408 / 65215.774)
=0.300388 / 0.289415
=1.0379

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)
=(29510.815 / 65215.774) / (25946.214 / 60301.089)
=0.45251 / 0.430278
=1.0517

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 - (47589.065 + 26072.254) / 102110.325) / (1 - (47196.449 + 27654.658) / 107052.308)
=0.27861 / 0.300799
=0.9262

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
=60301.089 / 65215.774
=0.9246

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))
=(3503.758 / (3503.758 + 27654.658)) / (4285.357 / (4285.357 + 26072.254))
=0.11245 / 0.141163
=0.7966

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)
=(10191.226 / 60301.089) / (11846.038 / 65215.774)
=0.169006 / 0.181644
=0.9304

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)
=((26828.493 + 26162.282) / 102110.325) / ((13618.772 + 41252.575) / 107052.308)
=0.518956 / 0.512566
=1.0125

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
=(7238.291 - 0 - 7850.485) / 102110.325
=-0.005995

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.

Hikma Pharmaceuticals 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 -2.48 mean?
Hikma Pharmaceuticals (MEX:HIKN) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.48 as of Jun. 28, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Hikma Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hikma Pharmaceuticals ranks #471 out of 908 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 51.9%.
Is Hikma Pharmaceuticals' Beneish M-Score too high?
Hikma Pharmaceuticals' current Beneish M-Score is -2.48. Based on the distribution chart, Hikma Pharmaceuticals ranks #471 out of 908 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hikma Pharmaceuticals has a GF Score™ of 80/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hikma Pharmaceuticals' Beneish M-Score compare to ZTS and UTHR?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Hikma Pharmaceuticals ranks #471 out of 908 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Hikma Pharmaceuticals 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Drug Manufacturers 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 Hikma Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. Hikma Pharmaceuticals's current Beneish M-Score is -2.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hikma Pharmaceuticals stock overvalued right now?
Hikma Pharmaceuticals (MEX:HIKN) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.48. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN422.96, compared to a current price of MXN307.48 — trading 27.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.48. Hikma Pharmaceuticals' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Hikma Pharmaceuticals (MEX:HIKN), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.48 as of Jun. 28, 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 Hikma Pharmaceuticals (MEX:HIKN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hikma Pharmaceuticals stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN307.48 is trading 27.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN422.96.

Key valuation signals for MEX:HIKN:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.48
  • GF Value™: MXN422.96 vs. price of MXN307.48 (27.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Hikma Pharmaceuticals Business Description

Address 10 Portman Square, London, GBR, W1H 6AZ
Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC is engaged in developing, manufacturing, and marketing a broad range of generic, branded, and in-licensed pharmaceutical products. The firm operates in three segments: injectables, Rx, and branded. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from its injectables segment, which supplies hospitals across markets with generic injectable products, supported by its manufacturing facilities. Geographically, North America is the company's key revenue-generating market, followed by the Middle East and North Africa, the United Kingdom, Europe, and the rest of the world.
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