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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 -2.12 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
The historical rank and industry rank for Paramount Skydance's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:PSKY'
s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.81 Med: -2.25 Max: -0.87
Current: -2.12
During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Paramount Skydance was -0.87. The lowest was -2.81. And the median was -2.25.
Paramount Skydance Beneish M-Score Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Paramount Skydance'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:PSKY vs LLYVA, MSGS, SIRI: Beneish M-Score Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Paramount Skydance'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.
Paramount Skydance Beneish M-Score vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Paramount Skydance's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Paramount Skydance'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 Paramount Skydance 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 * 2.0679
+
0.528 * 0.9117
+
0.404 * 1.0032
+
0.892 * 0.4401
+
0.115 * 0.7478
-
0.172 * SGAI
+
4.679 * TATA
-
0.327 * LVGI
-
0.172 * 0.9027
+
4.679 * 0.001299
-
0.327 * 1.1067
=
-2.08
* 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))
=
(7310.022 / (7310.022 + 45491.347))
/
(12879.273 / (12879.273 + 56691.801))
=
0.138444
/
0.185124
=
0.7478
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
=
(3744.903 - -6163.831
-
8902.281)
/
774927.539
=
0.001299
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.
Paramount Skydance has a M-score of -2.08 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
Paramount Skydance (MEX:PSKY) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.12 as of Aug. 09, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Paramount Skydance and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Paramount Skydance ranks #737 out of 970 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 76%.
Is Paramount Skydance's Beneish M-Score too high?
Paramount Skydance's current Beneish M-Score is -2.12. Based on the distribution chart, Paramount Skydance ranks #737 out of 970 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Paramount Skydance has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Paramount Skydance's Beneish M-Score compare to LLYVA and MSGS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Paramount Skydance ranks #737 out of 970 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Paramount Skydance 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Media - Diversified 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 Paramount Skydance and its competitors. Paramount Skydance's current Beneish M-Score is -2.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Paramount Skydance stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Paramount Skydance (MEX:PSKY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN105.77, compared to a current price of MXN164.10 — trading 55.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.12. Paramount Skydance's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 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 Paramount Skydance (MEX:PSKY), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.12 as of Aug. 09, 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 Paramount Skydance (MEX:PSKY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Paramount Skydance stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN164.10 is trading 55.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN105.77.
GuruFocus considers Paramount Skydance to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:PSKY:
Beneish M-Score: -2.12
GF Value™: MXN105.77 vs. price of MXN164.10 (55.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:PSKY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Paramount Skydance operates in three global business segments: TV media, filmed entertainment, and direct to consumer. The TV media business includes television production studios and various broadcast and cable networks, including CBS, 15 owned CBS affiliates, Paramount, Nickelodeon, MTV, BET, and VH1. Filmed entertainment consists of multiple film studios, most importantly Paramount Pictures. The film studios produce and distribute movies that they license to movie theaters and other media outlets. Direct to consumer includes the Paramount+, Pluto TV, and BET+ streaming services. Much of the content on Paramount's streaming platforms is created by the production studios housed within the firm's other two business segments.
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