Rambus (MEX:RMBS) Beneish M-Score: -3.07 (As of Jul. 11, 2026)


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What is Rambus Beneish M-Score?

Rambus MEX:RMBS 89 Beneish M-Score is -3.07 as of Jul. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:RMBS with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,615.19. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 987 Semiconductors companies, Rambus ranks better than 84.5% 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 -3.07 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

MEX:RMBS' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.59   Med: -2.84   Max: 9.29
Current: -3.07

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Rambus was 9.29. The lowest was -3.59. And the median was -2.84.


Rambus Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Rambus'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.

Rambus Beneish M-Score Chart

Rambus 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 -3.07 -2.91 -2.35 -2.50 -2.89

Rambus Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 -2.46 -2.40 -2.67 -2.89 -3.07

MEX:RMBS vs SMTC, ALGM, SIMO: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, Rambus'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.


Rambus Beneish M-Score vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Rambus's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Rambus 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 Rambus 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 * 0.757+0.528 * 1.0106+0.404 * 0.6519+0.892 * 1.0943+0.115 * 1.1101
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9407+4.679 * -0.090044-0.327 * 1.1338
=-3.20

* 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 (Mar26) TTM:Last Year (Mar25) TTM:
Total Receivables was MXN2,419 Mil.
Revenue was 3249.294 + 3425.476 + 3274.678 + 3242.558 = MXN13,192 Mil.
Gross Profit was 2590.524 + 2701.449 + 2603.427 + 2587.866 = MXN10,483 Mil.
Total Current Assets was MXN18,031 Mil.
Total Assets was MXN27,647 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was MXN2,331 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was MXN794 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was MXN2,175 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was MXN1,836 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN307 Mil.
Net Income was 1079.401 + 1149.484 + 887.437 + 1090.87 = MXN4,207 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = MXN0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 1500.483 + 1797.275 + 1622.159 + 1776.704 = MXN6,697 Mil.
Total Receivables was MXN2,921 Mil.
Revenue was 3409.645 + 3359.895 + 2865.195 + 2420.782 = MXN12,056 Mil.
Gross Profit was 2737.757 + 2702.628 + 2311.858 + 1929.235 = MXN9,681 Mil.
Total Current Assets was MXN14,719 Mil.
Total Assets was MXN28,219 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was MXN2,094 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was MXN823 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was MXN2,113 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was MXN1,450 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN480 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)
=(2419.375 / 13192.006) / (2920.735 / 12055.517)
=0.183397 / 0.242274
=0.757

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)
=(9681.478 / 12055.517) / (10483.266 / 13192.006)
=0.803074 / 0.794668
=1.0106

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 - (18030.536 + 2331.033) / 27646.762) / (1 - (14718.775 + 2094.04) / 28219.325)
=0.26351 / 0.404209
=0.6519

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
=13192.006 / 12055.517
=1.0943

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))
=(822.978 / (822.978 + 2094.04)) / (794.342 / (794.342 + 2331.033))
=0.28213 / 0.254159
=1.1101

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)
=(2175.314 / 13192.006) / (2113.124 / 12055.517)
=0.164896 / 0.175283
=0.9407

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)
=((307.313 + 1836.216) / 27646.762) / ((480.093 + 1449.709) / 28219.325)
=0.077533 / 0.068386
=1.1338

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
=(4207.192 - 0 - 6696.621) / 27646.762
=-0.090044

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.

Rambus has a M-score of -3.20 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 -3.07 mean?
Rambus (MEX:RMBS) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.07 as of Jul. 11, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Rambus and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Rambus ranks #153 out of 987 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 15.5%.
Is Rambus' Beneish M-Score too high?
Rambus' current Beneish M-Score is -3.07. Based on the distribution chart, Rambus ranks #153 out of 987 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Rambus has a GF Score™ of 89/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rambus' Beneish M-Score compare to SMTC and ALGM?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Rambus ranks #153 out of 987 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Rambus in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Semiconductors company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Semiconductors 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 Rambus and its competitors. Rambus's current Beneish M-Score is -3.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rambus stock overvalued right now?
Rambus (MEX:RMBS) has a current Beneish M-Score of -3.07. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,615.19, compared to a current price of MXN1,959.00 — trading 21.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.07. Rambus' overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Rambus (MEX:RMBS), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.07 as of Jul. 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 Rambus (MEX:RMBS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rambus stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN1,959.00 is trading 21.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,615.19.

Key valuation signals for MEX:RMBS:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.07
  • GF Value™: MXN1,615.19 vs. price of MXN1,959.00 (21.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 1 warning sign

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


Rambus Business Description

Address 4453 North First Street, Suite 100, San Jose, CA, USA, 95134
Rambus Inc is a semiconductor company providing chips and silicon IP for data-intensive computing systems, focusing on data center and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. The company is at the forefront of enabling the next era of AI-driven computing, addressing challenges of signal and power integrity at increasingly extreme data rates across the data center, edge, and client markets. It offers high-performance memory subsystems, with a balanced and diverse portfolio of products, IP, and patents that maximize performance and security in computationally intensive systems. The company operates in South Korea, Singapore, the United States, and other countries, with the majority of its revenue coming from South Korea.
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