KenvueMEX:KVUE +0.21%49 Beneish M-Score is -2.47 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:KVUE with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN355.62 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,849 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Kenvue ranks worse than 54.52% 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 -2.47 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kenvue's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:KVUE'
s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.33 Med: -2.51 Max: -2.45
Current: -2.47
During the past 7 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Kenvue was -2.45. The lowest was -3.33. And the median was -2.51.
Kenvue Beneish M-Score Related Terms
Kenvue Beneish M-Score Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kenvue'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.
MEX:KVUE vs KMB, EL, CHD: Beneish M-Score Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Kenvue'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.
Kenvue Beneish M-Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kenvue's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kenvue'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 Kenvue 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 * 0.986
+
0.528 * 0.9939
+
0.404 * 0.9899
+
0.892 * 0.9238
+
0.115 * 1.139
-
0.172 * SGAI
+
4.679 * TATA
-
0.327 * LVGI
-
0.172 * 0.9546
+
4.679 * -0.011013
-
0.327 * 0.979
=
-2.59
* 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))
=
(12077.44 / (12077.44 + 39422.951))
/
(10323.741 / (10323.741 + 39816.202))
=
0.234512
/
0.205899
=
1.139
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
=
(29698.637 - -6249.331
-
41280.986)
/
484250.126
=
-0.011013
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.
Kenvue has a M-score of -2.59 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
Kenvue (MEX:KVUE) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.47 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Kenvue and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kenvue ranks #1008 out of 1849 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 54.5%.
Is Kenvue's Beneish M-Score too high?
Kenvue's current Beneish M-Score is -2.47. Based on the distribution chart, Kenvue ranks #1008 out of 1849 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kenvue has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kenvue's Beneish M-Score compare to KMB and EL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Kenvue ranks #1008 out of 1849 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Kenvue 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Kenvue and its competitors. Kenvue's current Beneish M-Score is -2.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kenvue stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kenvue (MEX:KVUE) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN355.62, compared to a current price of MXN331.00 — trading 6.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.47. Kenvue's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 6 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 Kenvue (MEX:KVUE), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.47 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 Kenvue (MEX:KVUE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kenvue stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN331.00 is trading 6.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN355.62.
GuruFocus considers Kenvue to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:KVUE:
Beneish M-Score: -2.47
GF Value™: MXN355.62 vs. price of MXN331.00 (6.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:KVUE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kenvue is the world's largest pure-play consumer health company by sales, generating over $15 billion in annual revenue. Formerly known as Johnson & Johnson's consumer segment, Kenvue spun off and went public in May 2023. It operates in a variety of categories within consumer health, such as cough, cold, and allergy care, pain management, face and body care, and oral care, as well as women's health. Its portfolio has some of the most well-known brands in the space, including Tylenol, Listerine, Johnson's, Aveeno, and Neutrogena. Kenvue announced in November 2025 that it signed a deal to be fully acquired by Kimberly-Clark, with the deal expected to close during the second half of 2026.
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