Ermenegildo Zegna NV (MEX:ZGNN) Beneish M-Score: -2.92 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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MEX:ZGNN Ermenegildo Zegna NV MEX:ZGNN
83 GF Score
Price MXN156.75
GF Value MXN134.24
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What is Ermenegildo Zegna NV Beneish M-Score?

Ermenegildo Zegna NV MEX:ZGNN 83 Beneish M-Score is -2.92 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:ZGNN with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN134.24. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 997 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Ermenegildo Zegna NV ranks better than 77.53% 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 -2.92 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

MEX:ZGNN' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.6   Med: -2.79   Max: -2.33
Current: -2.92

During the past 8 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Ermenegildo Zegna NV was -2.33. The lowest was -3.60. And the median was -2.79.


Ermenegildo Zegna NV Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ermenegildo Zegna 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.

Ermenegildo Zegna NV Beneish M-Score Chart

Ermenegildo Zegna NV Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -3.60 -2.48 -2.33 -2.81 -2.92

Ermenegildo Zegna NV Semi-Annual Data
Dec18 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 -2.33 0.00 -2.81 0.00 -2.92

MEX:ZGNN vs PVH, COLM, UAA: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Ermenegildo Zegna 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.


Ermenegildo Zegna NV Beneish M-Score vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ermenegildo Zegna NV's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Ermenegildo Zegna 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 Ermenegildo Zegna 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 * 0.9395+0.528 * 0.9867+0.404 * 0.9276+0.892 * 0.9507+0.115 * 0.9978
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0378+4.679 * -0.096014-0.327 * 0.9584
=-3.06

* 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 MXN5,492 Mil.
Revenue was MXN40,417 Mil.
Gross Profit was MXN27,283 Mil.
Total Current Assets was MXN25,094 Mil.
Total Assets was MXN59,767 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was MXN18,210 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was MXN5,480 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was MXN24,343 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was MXN15,821 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN15,871 Mil.
Net Income was MXN2,078 Mil.
Gross Profit was MXN742 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was MXN7,075 Mil.
Total Receivables was MXN6,149 Mil.
Revenue was MXN42,512 Mil.
Gross Profit was MXN28,315 Mil.
Total Current Assets was MXN26,341 Mil.
Total Assets was MXN61,890 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was MXN17,170 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was MXN5,153 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was MXN24,671 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was MXN18,626 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN15,617 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)
=(5492.097 / 40416.83) / (6148.937 / 42511.713)
=0.135886 / 0.144641
=0.9395

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)
=(28314.834 / 42511.713) / (27283.422 / 40416.83)
=0.666048 / 0.675051
=0.9867

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 - (25094.401 + 18209.898) / 59766.864) / (1 - (26340.684 + 17170.312) / 61889.519)
=0.275446 / 0.296957
=0.9276

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
=40416.83 / 42511.713
=0.9507

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))
=(5152.777 / (5152.777 + 17170.312)) / (5480.206 / (5480.206 + 18209.898))
=0.230827 / 0.231329
=0.9978

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)
=(24342.631 / 40416.83) / (24671.048 / 42511.713)
=0.602289 / 0.580335
=1.0378

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)
=((15871.476 + 15821.233) / 59766.864) / ((15617.294 + 18625.669) / 61889.519)
=0.530272 / 0.553292
=0.9584

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
=(2078.499 - 742.05 - 7074.912) / 59766.864
=-0.096014

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.

Ermenegildo Zegna NV has a M-score of -3.06 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 -2.92 mean?
Ermenegildo Zegna NV (MEX:ZGNN) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.92 as of Jul. 14, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Ermenegildo Zegna NV and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ermenegildo Zegna NV ranks #224 out of 997 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 22.5%.
Is Ermenegildo Zegna NV's Beneish M-Score too high?
Ermenegildo Zegna NV's current Beneish M-Score is -2.92. Based on the distribution chart, Ermenegildo Zegna NV ranks #224 out of 997 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ermenegildo Zegna NV has a GF Score™ of 83/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ermenegildo Zegna NV's Beneish M-Score compare to PVH and COLM?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Ermenegildo Zegna NV ranks #224 out of 997 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Ermenegildo Zegna NV in the top 23% 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 Ermenegildo Zegna NV and its competitors. Ermenegildo Zegna NV's current Beneish M-Score is -2.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ermenegildo Zegna NV stock overvalued right now?
Ermenegildo Zegna NV (MEX:ZGNN) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.92. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN134.24, compared to a current price of MXN156.75 — trading 16.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.92. Ermenegildo Zegna NV's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 4 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 Ermenegildo Zegna NV (MEX:ZGNN), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.92 as of Jul. 14, 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 Ermenegildo Zegna NV (MEX:ZGNN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ermenegildo Zegna NV stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN156.75 is trading 16.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN134.24.

Key valuation signals for MEX:ZGNN:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.92
  • GF Value™: MXN134.24 vs. price of MXN156.75 (16.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Ermenegildo Zegna NV Business Description

Other Exchanges ZGN:USAJN0:Germany
Address Viale Roma 99/100, Valdilana location, Trivero, ITA, 13835
Ermenegildo Zegna NV designs creates, and distributes luxury menswear and accessories under the Zegna brand, as well as womenswear, menswear, and accessories under the Thom Browne brand. The company operates in three segments: the Zegna segment (comprising three product lines: Zegna Branded Products, Textile, and Third Party Brands); the Thom Browne segment, and the Tom Ford Fashion segment. The company generates the majority of revenue from the Zegna segment.
83GF Score

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