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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 -2.64 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
The historical rank and industry rank for Publicis Groupe's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:PUB N'
s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.94 Med: -2.57 Max: -2.39
Current: -2.64
During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Publicis Groupe was -2.39. The lowest was -2.94. And the median was -2.57.
The historical data trend for Publicis Groupe'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:PUB N vs APP, OMC, TTD: Beneish M-Score Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Publicis Groupe'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.
Publicis Groupe Beneish M-Score vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Publicis Groupe's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Publicis Groupe'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 Publicis Groupe 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 * 0.9453
+
0.528 * 1
+
0.404 * 0.9504
+
0.892 * 1.0479
+
0.115 * 0.9304
-
0.172 * SGAI
+
4.679 * TATA
-
0.327 * LVGI
-
0.172 * 1
+
4.679 * -0.032242
-
0.327 * 1.0222
=
-2.67
* 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))
=
(15920.215 / (15920.215 + 51167.44))
/
(15433.457 / (15433.457 + 45077.502))
=
0.237305
/
0.255052
=
0.9304
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
=
(34851.782 - 0
-
62050.088)
/
843569.153
=
-0.032242
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.
Publicis Groupe has a M-score of -2.67 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
Publicis Groupe (MEX:PUB N) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.64 as of Aug. 09, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Publicis Groupe and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Publicis Groupe ranks #443 out of 970 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 45.7%.
Is Publicis Groupe's Beneish M-Score too high?
Publicis Groupe's current Beneish M-Score is -2.64. Based on the distribution chart, Publicis Groupe ranks #443 out of 970 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Publicis Groupe has a GF Score™ of 96/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Publicis Groupe's Beneish M-Score compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Publicis Groupe ranks #443 out of 970 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Publicis Groupe 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 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 Publicis Groupe and its competitors. Publicis Groupe's current Beneish M-Score is -2.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Publicis Groupe stock overvalued right now?
Publicis Groupe (MEX:PUB N) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.64. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,479.91, compared to a current price of MXN1,532.00 — trading 3.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.64. Publicis Groupe's overall GF Score™ is 96/100 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 Publicis Groupe (MEX:PUB N), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.64 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 Publicis Groupe (MEX:PUB N) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Publicis Groupe stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN1,532.00 is trading 3.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,479.91.
Key valuation signals for MEX:PUB N:
Beneish M-Score: -2.64
GF Value™: MXN1,479.91 vs. price of MXN1,532.00 (3.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:PUB N stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Headquartered in France, Publicis is the world's second-largest ad holding company based on revenue. Publicis' services, which include traditional and digital advertising, public relations, and consulting, are provided worldwide, with over 80% of its revenue coming from more-developed regions such as North America and Europe.
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