MIAX (Miami International Holdings) Beneish M-Score: -2.52 (As of Jul. 05, 2026)


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What is Miami International Holdings Beneish M-Score?

Miami International Holdings MIAX +4.58% 39 Beneish M-Score is -2.52 as of Jul. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates MIAX with a GF Score™ of 39/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 705 Capital Markets companies, Miami International Holdings ranks better than 65.25% 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 -2.52 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

MIAX' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.28   Med: -2.64   Max: -0.49
Current: -2.52

During the past 6 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Miami International Holdings was -0.49. The lowest was -3.28. And the median was -2.64.


Miami International Holdings Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Miami International Holdings'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.

Miami International Holdings Beneish M-Score Chart

Miami International Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 0.00 -1.90 -2.85 -2.86

Miami International Holdings Quarterly Data
Dec20 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 0.00 -2.27 -2.70 -2.86 -2.52

MIAX vs PJT, LAZ, MKTX: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, Miami International Holdings'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.


Miami International Holdings Beneish M-Score vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Miami International Holdings's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Miami International Holdings 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 Miami International Holdings 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 * 0.9668+0.528 * 0.773+0.404 * 0.8217+0.892 * 1.1779+0.115 * 0.8642
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0311+4.679 * -0.018478-0.327 * 0.6003
=-2.52

* 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 $249 Mil.
Revenue was 369.69 + 369.434 + 339.778 + 327.784 = $1,407 Mil.
Gross Profit was 128.593 + 124.501 + 109.483 + 104.662 = $467 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $971 Mil.
Total Assets was $1,444 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $59 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $31 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $281 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $351 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $0 Mil.
Net Income was 170.224 + 29.944 + -102.08 + 23.527 = $122 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 49.738 + -15.69 + -101.865 + -1.399 = $-69 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 60.874 + 46.988 + 54.7 + 54.954 = $218 Mil.
Total Receivables was $218 Mil.
Revenue was 327.077 + 323.896 + 276.656 + 266.611 = $1,194 Mil.
Gross Profit was 91.884 + 81.705 + 69.558 + 63.481 = $307 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $545 Mil.
Total Assets was $924 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $57 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $24 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $231 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $341 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $33 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)
=(248.785 / 1406.686) / (218.475 / 1194.24)
=0.176859 / 0.182941
=0.9668

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)
=(306.628 / 1194.24) / (467.239 / 1406.686)
=0.256756 / 0.332156
=0.773

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 - (971.371 + 59.441) / 1444.18) / (1 - (545.408 + 56.516) / 923.665)
=0.28623 / 0.348331
=0.8217

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
=1406.686 / 1194.24
=1.1779

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))
=(23.998 / (23.998 + 56.516)) / (31.297 / (31.297 + 59.441))
=0.29806 / 0.344916
=0.8642

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)
=(280.75 / 1406.686) / (231.169 / 1194.24)
=0.199583 / 0.19357
=1.0311

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)
=((0 + 350.898) / 1444.18) / ((33.217 + 340.618) / 923.665)
=0.242974 / 0.40473
=0.6003

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
=(121.615 - -69.216 - 217.516) / 1444.18
=-0.018478

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.

Miami International Holdings has a M-score of -2.52 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 -2.52 mean?
Miami International Holdings (MIAX) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.52 as of Jul. 05, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Miami International Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Miami International Holdings ranks #245 out of 705 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 34.8%.
Is Miami International Holdings' Beneish M-Score too high?
Miami International Holdings' current Beneish M-Score is -2.52. Based on the distribution chart, Miami International Holdings ranks #245 out of 705 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Miami International Holdings has a GF Score™ of 39/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Miami International Holdings' Beneish M-Score compare to PJT and LAZ?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Miami International Holdings ranks #245 out of 705 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Miami International Holdings 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 Capital Markets company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Capital Markets 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 Miami International Holdings and its competitors. Miami International Holdings's current Beneish M-Score is -2.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Miami International Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Miami International Holdings (MIAX) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.52. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.52. Miami International Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 39/100 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 Miami International Holdings (MIAX), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.52 as of Jul. 05, 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.

Miami International Holdings Business Description

Address 7 Roszel Road, Suite 1A, Princeton, NJ, USA, 08540
Miami International Holdings Inc is engaged in operating regulated financial marketplaces across multiple asset classes using proprietary technology platforms. The company operates exchange markets for options, equities, futures, and international listings through its MIAX Exchanges, MIAX Futures Exchange, and the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The company operates through four reportable segments: Options, which provides trading and market data services for listed equity and ETP options; Equities, which provides trading services for U.S. equities and ETPs; Futures, which provides futures trading and clearing services through MIAX Futures; and International, which provides listing services for capital market instruments through the Bermuda Stock Exchange and The International Stock Exchange.
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