Broadcom (MIL:1AVGO) Beneish M-Score: -1.89 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


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Price €339.75
GF Value €274.64
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What is Broadcom Beneish M-Score?

Broadcom MIL:1AVGO +1.92% 74 Beneish M-Score is -1.89 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates MIL:1AVGO with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €274.64 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 987 Semiconductors companies, Broadcom ranks worse than 74.77% 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 -1.89 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

MIL:1AVGO' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.37   Med: -2.56   Max: -1.15
Current: -1.89

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Broadcom was -1.15. The lowest was -3.37. And the median was -2.56.


Broadcom Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Broadcom'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.

Broadcom Beneish M-Score Chart

Broadcom Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.98 -2.49 -2.55 -2.26 -1.86

Broadcom Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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 -2.23 -2.06 -1.86 -1.96 -1.89

MIL:1AVGO vs MU, AMD, INTC: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, Broadcom'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.


Broadcom Beneish M-Score vs Semiconductors Industry

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

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


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Broadcom 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 Broadcom 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 * 1.4937+0.528 * 0.9681+0.404 * 0.8806+0.892 * 1.2245+0.115 * 1.0543
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.7775+4.679 * -0.024139-0.327 * 0.9096
=-1.93

* 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 (Apr26) TTM:Last Year (Apr25) TTM:
Total Receivables was €14,320 Mil.
Revenue was 18969.885 + 16433.661 + 15474.885 + 13670.864 = €64,549 Mil.
Gross Profit was 13179.825 + 11196.607 + 10521.891 + 9172.471 = €44,071 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €36,092 Mil.
Total Assets was €153,180 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €2,384 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €7,489 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €3,639 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €16,127 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €53,570 Mil.
Net Income was 7960.05 + 6253.999 + 7316.962 + 3547.98 = €25,079 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 40.185 + 280.83 + -318.689 + 15.426 = €18 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 8971.515 + 7029.26 + 6616.877 + 6141.262 = €28,759 Mil.
Total Receivables was €7,829 Mil.
Revenue was 13353.56 + 14408.856 + 12901.572 + 12052.384 = €52,716 Mil.
Gross Profit was 9075.33 + 9800.07 + 8263.836 + 7704.232 = €34,843 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €19,741 Mil.
Total Assets was €146,521 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €2,191 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €8,752 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €3,822 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €18,331 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €54,958 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)
=(14319.54 / 64549.295) / (7829.33 / 52716.372)
=0.221839 / 0.148518
=1.4937

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)
=(34843.468 / 52716.372) / (44070.794 / 64549.295)
=0.660961 / 0.682746
=0.9681

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 - (36092.115 + 2383.74) / 153180.09) / (1 - (19741.09 + 2191.18) / 146520.7)
=0.748819 / 0.850313
=0.8806

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
=64549.295 / 52716.372
=1.2245

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))
=(8751.85 / (8751.85 + 2191.18)) / (7488.539 / (7488.539 + 2383.74))
=0.799765 / 0.758542
=1.0543

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)
=(3638.811 / 64549.295) / (3821.984 / 52716.372)
=0.056373 / 0.072501
=0.7775

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)
=((53570.025 + 16127.01) / 153180.09) / ((54958.39 + 18331.33) / 146520.7)
=0.455001 / 0.5002
=0.9096

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
=(25078.991 - 17.752 - 28758.914) / 153180.09
=-0.024139

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.

Broadcom has a M-score of -1.93 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 -1.89 mean?
Broadcom (MIL:1AVGO) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.89 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Broadcom and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Broadcom ranks #738 out of 987 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 74.8%.
Is Broadcom's Beneish M-Score too high?
Broadcom's current Beneish M-Score is -1.89. Based on the distribution chart, Broadcom ranks #738 out of 987 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Broadcom has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Broadcom's Beneish M-Score compare to MU and AMD?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Broadcom ranks #738 out of 987 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Broadcom in the lower 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 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 Broadcom and its competitors. Broadcom's current Beneish M-Score is -1.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Broadcom stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Broadcom (MIL:1AVGO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €274.64, compared to a current price of €339.75 — trading 23.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.89. Broadcom's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Broadcom (MIL:1AVGO), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.89 as of Jun. 25, 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 Broadcom (MIL:1AVGO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Broadcom stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €339.75 is trading 23.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €274.64. GuruFocus considers Broadcom to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MIL:1AVGO:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.89
  • GF Value™: €274.64 vs. price of €339.75 (23.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1AVGO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Broadcom Business Description

Address 3421 Hillview Avenue, Palo Alto, CA, USA, 94304
Broadcom is one of the largest semiconductor companies in the world and has also expanded into infrastructure software. Its semiconductors primarily serve computing and networking, with custom AI accelerators now accounting for the bulk of the business. It is primarily a fabless designer, but holds some manufacturing in-house, such as for its best-of-breed film bulk acoustic resonator filters that sell into the Apple iPhone. In software, it sells virtualization, infrastructure, and security software to large enterprises, financial institutions, and governments. Broadcom is the product of consolidation. Its businesses are an amalgamation of former companies like legacy Broadcom and Avago Technologies in chips, as well as VMware, Brocade, CA Technologies, and Symantec in software.
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