Stellantis NV (MEX:STLA N) Beneish M-Score: -8.25 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


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What is Stellantis NV Beneish M-Score?

Stellantis NV MEX:STLA N -5.53% 58 Beneish M-Score is -8.25 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:STLA N with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN286.31 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,273 Vehicles & Parts companies, Stellantis NV ranks better than 99.69% 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 -8.25 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

MEX:STLA N' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.25   Med: -2.6   Max: -1.01
Current: -8.25

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Stellantis NV was -1.01. The lowest was -8.25. And the median was -2.60.


Stellantis NV Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Stellantis NV'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.

Stellantis NV Beneish M-Score Chart

Stellantis NV 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 -1.01 -2.15 -1.96 -2.00 -8.25

Stellantis NV 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 -1.96 0.00 -2.00 0.00 -8.25

MEX:STLA N vs TSLA, GM, F: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Stellantis NV'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.


Stellantis NV Beneish M-Score vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Stellantis NV's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Stellantis NV 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 Stellantis NV 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 * 1.2036+0.528 * -9.4748+0.404 * 0.9409+0.892 * 0.9447+0.115 * 0.9896
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9855+4.679 * -0.069699-0.327 * 1.1737
=-8.28

* 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 MXN459,820 Mil.
Revenue was MXN3,236,556 Mil.
Gross Profit was MXN-44,677 Mil.
Total Current Assets was MXN1,698,060 Mil.
Total Assets was MXN4,114,598 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was MXN905,725 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was MXN147,187 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was MXN189,060 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was MXN1,660,130 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN671,018 Mil.
Net Income was MXN-471,606 Mil.
Gross Profit was MXN-86,782 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was MXN-98,040 Mil.
Total Receivables was MXN404,382 Mil.
Revenue was MXN3,425,969 Mil.
Gross Profit was MXN448,081 Mil.
Total Current Assets was MXN1,781,535 Mil.
Total Assets was MXN4,533,811 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was MXN982,970 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was MXN157,804 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was MXN203,076 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was MXN1,641,944 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN546,572 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)
=(459820.037 / 3236556.201) / (404382.196 / 3425969.115)
=0.142071 / 0.118034
=1.2036

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)
=(448080.893 / 3425969.115) / (-44676.907 / 3236556.201)
=0.13079 / -0.013804
=-9.4748

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 - (1698059.797 + 905724.661) / 4114597.625) / (1 - (1781535.387 + 982969.542) / 4533810.796)
=0.367184 / 0.390247
=0.9409

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
=3236556.201 / 3425969.115
=0.9447

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))
=(157804.49 / (157804.49 + 982969.542)) / (147187.11 / (147187.11 + 905724.661))
=0.138331 / 0.139791
=0.9896

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)
=(189059.85 / 3236556.201) / (203075.554 / 3425969.115)
=0.058414 / 0.059275
=0.9855

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)
=((671018.042 + 1660129.757) / 4114597.625) / ((546572.209 + 1641944.147) / 4533810.796)
=0.566555 / 0.48271
=1.1737

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
=(-471605.969 - -86781.57 - -98040.404) / 4114597.625
=-0.069699

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.

Stellantis NV has a M-score of -8.28 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 -8.25 mean?
Stellantis NV (MEX:STLA N) has a Beneish M-Score of -8.25 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Stellantis NV and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Stellantis NV ranks #4 out of 1273 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 0.3%.
Is Stellantis NV's Beneish M-Score too high?
Stellantis NV's current Beneish M-Score is -8.25. Based on the distribution chart, Stellantis NV ranks #4 out of 1273 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Stellantis NV has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Stellantis NV's Beneish M-Score compare to TSLA and GM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Stellantis NV ranks #4 out of 1273 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Stellantis NV in the top 0% 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 Stellantis NV and its competitors. Stellantis NV's current Beneish M-Score is -8.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Stellantis NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stellantis NV (MEX:STLA N) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN286.31, compared to a current price of MXN105.49 — trading 63.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -8.25. Stellantis NV's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 7 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 Stellantis NV (MEX:STLA N), the current Beneish M-Score is -8.25 as of Jun. 24, 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 Stellantis NV (MEX:STLA N) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stellantis NV stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN105.49 is trading 63.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN286.31. GuruFocus considers Stellantis NV to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for MEX:STLA N:

  • Beneish M-Score: -8.25
  • GF Value™: MXN286.31 vs. price of MXN105.49 (63.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Stellantis NV Business Description

Address Taurusavenue 1, Hoofddorp, NH, NLD, 2132 LS
Stellantis was created out of the merger of US-based Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and French-based Peugeot in January 2021, resulting in the fourth-largest automotive original equipment manufacturer by vehicle sales. In 2024, it sold 5.5 million vehicles, 47%, 26%, and 17% in Europe, North America, and South America, respectively. Its brands include Fiat, Jeep, Chrysler, Ram, Peugeot, Citroën, Opel, Alfa Romeo, and Maserati.
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