DoorDash (MIL:1DASH) Beneish M-Score: -2.53 (As of Aug. 10, 2026)

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MIL:1DASH DoorDash Inc MIL:1DASH
58 GF Score
Price €191.02
GF Value €185.01
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is DoorDash Beneish M-Score?

DoorDash MIL:1DASH +4.90% 58 Beneish M-Score is -2.53 as of Aug. 10, 2026. GuruFocus rates MIL:1DASH with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of €185.01 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,090 Retail - Cyclical companies, DoorDash ranks worse than 54.68% 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 -2.53 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

MIL:1DASH' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.34   Med: -2.53   Max: -0.6
Current: -2.53

During the past 8 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of DoorDash was -0.60. The lowest was -3.34. And the median was -2.53.


DoorDash Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for DoorDash'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.

DoorDash Beneish M-Score Chart

DoorDash Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -2.01 -2.53 -2.91 -3.07 -2.27

DoorDash Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 -2.40 -2.47 -2.27 -2.44 -2.53

MIL:1DASH vs SE, MELI, EBAY: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Internet Retail subindustry, DoorDash'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.


DoorDash Beneish M-Score vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, DoorDash's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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DoorDash 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 DoorDash 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 * 1.0488+0.528 * 0.9729+0.404 * 1.3829+0.892 * 1.2619+0.115 * 0.8778
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9839+4.679 * -0.096968-0.327 * 1.0299
=-2.54

* 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 (Jun26) TTM:Last Year (Jun25) TTM:
Total Receivables was €1,141 Mil.
Revenue was 3866.072 + 3491.14 + 3377.57 + 2935.992 = €13,671 Mil.
Gross Profit was 2037.196 + 1768.06 + 1725.08 + 1498.668 = €7,029 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €7,305 Mil.
Total Assets was €16,979 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €1,476 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €861 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €4,044 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €5,340 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €2,778 Mil.
Net Income was 173.6 + 159.16 + 181.902 + 207.888 = €723 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 12.152 + -36.33 + 28.182 + -69.864 = €-66 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 819.392 + 513.81 + 359.534 + 742.092 = €2,435 Mil.
Total Receivables was €862 Mil.
Revenue was 2847.228 + 2804.6 + 2743.715 + 2438.106 = €10,834 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1446.156 + 1417.1 + 1356.1 + 1200.132 = €5,419 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €8,440 Mil.
Total Assets was €14,696 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €1,124 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €537 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €3,257 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €4,071 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €2,751 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)
=(1140.552 / 13670.774) / (861.798 / 10833.649)
=0.08343 / 0.079548
=1.0488

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)
=(5419.488 / 10833.649) / (7029.004 / 13670.774)
=0.500246 / 0.514163
=0.9729

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 - (7305.088 + 1475.6) / 16978.948) / (1 - (8440.245 + 1124.499) / 14695.65)
=0.482849 / 0.349145
=1.3829

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
=13670.774 / 10833.649
=1.2619

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))
=(537.446 / (537.446 + 1124.499)) / (860.751 / (860.751 + 1475.6))
=0.323384 / 0.368417
=0.8778

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)
=(4043.832 / 13670.774) / (3256.888 / 10833.649)
=0.295801 / 0.300627
=0.9839

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)
=((2778.468 + 5339.936) / 16978.948) / ((2750.991 + 4071.432) / 14695.65)
=0.478145 / 0.464248
=1.0299

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
=(722.55 - -65.86 - 2434.828) / 16978.948
=-0.096968

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.

DoorDash has a M-score of -2.54 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 -2.53 mean?
DoorDash (MIL:1DASH) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.53 as of Aug. 10, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on DoorDash and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, DoorDash ranks #596 out of 1090 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 54.7%.
Is DoorDash's Beneish M-Score too high?
DoorDash's current Beneish M-Score is -2.53. Based on the distribution chart, DoorDash ranks #596 out of 1090 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, DoorDash has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DoorDash's Beneish M-Score compare to SE and MELI?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, DoorDash ranks #596 out of 1090 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places DoorDash 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 DoorDash and its competitors. DoorDash's current Beneish M-Score is -2.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DoorDash stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DoorDash (MIL:1DASH) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €185.01, compared to a current price of €191.02 — trading 3.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.53. DoorDash's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 DoorDash (MIL:1DASH), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.53 as of Aug. 10, 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 DoorDash (MIL:1DASH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DoorDash stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €191.02 is trading 3.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €185.01. GuruFocus considers DoorDash to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MIL:1DASH:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.53
  • GF Value™: €185.01 vs. price of €191.02 (3.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 4 warning signs

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


DoorDash Business Description

Address 303 2nd Street, South Tower, 8th Floor, San Francisco, CA, USA, 94107
Founded in 2013 within the confines of the San Francisco application renaissance, DoorDash is an online delivery demand aggregator. Consumers can use its app to order food on demand for delivery or in-store pickup from participating merchants. Following the 2022 acquisition of Wolt, the firm also provides this service in Europe and Asia. DoorDash creates a marketplace for merchants to establish an online presence, market their offerings, and meet demand through delivery. The firm provides similar services to non-restaurant businesses, such as grocery, retail, and pet supplies. DoorDash is also rolling out emerging technologies, such as drone delivery, to continually innovate and deliver the best possible service to both supply-side and demand-side participants in its marketplace.
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