Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE (MIL:1MC) Beneish M-Score: -2.87 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


MIL:1MC Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE MIL:1MC
87 GF Score
Price €493.90
GF Value €623.83
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE Beneish M-Score?

Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE MIL:1MC +2.08% 87 Beneish M-Score is -2.87 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates MIL:1MC with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of €623.83 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,087 Retail - Cyclical companies, Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE ranks better than 71.48% 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 -2.87 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

MIL:1MC' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.02   Med: -2.66   Max: -2.23
Current: -2.87

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE was -2.23. The lowest was -3.02. And the median was -2.66.


Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE'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.

Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE Beneish M-Score Chart

Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE 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 -2.23 -2.65 -2.35 -2.67 -2.87

Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE 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 -2.35 0.00 -2.67 0.00 -2.87

MIL:1MC vs TPR, SIG: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Luxury Goods subindustry, Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE'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.


Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE Beneish M-Score vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE 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 Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE 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 * 0.9234+0.528 * 1.0119+0.404 * 0.9481+0.892 * 0.9542+0.115 * 0.9334
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0093+4.679 * -0.056302-0.327 * 0.9737
=-2.87

* 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 €5,077 Mil.
Revenue was €80,807 Mil.
Gross Profit was €53,528 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €48,179 Mil.
Total Assets was €142,037 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €44,018 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €8,001 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €35,848 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €30,416 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €25,803 Mil.
Net Income was €10,878 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €18,875 Mil.
Total Receivables was €5,762 Mil.
Revenue was €84,682 Mil.
Gross Profit was €56,764 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €47,471 Mil.
Total Assets was €149,190 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €46,506 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €7,796 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €37,222 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €33,696 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €26,951 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)
=(5077 / 80807) / (5762 / 84682)
=0.062829 / 0.068043
=0.9234

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)
=(56764 / 84682) / (53528 / 80807)
=0.67032 / 0.662418
=1.0119

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 - (48179 + 44018) / 142037) / (1 - (47471 + 46506) / 149190)
=0.350894 / 0.370085
=0.9481

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
=80807 / 84682
=0.9542

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))
=(7796 / (7796 + 46506)) / (8001 / (8001 + 44018))
=0.143567 / 0.153809
=0.9334

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)
=(35848 / 80807) / (37222 / 84682)
=0.443625 / 0.43955
=1.0093

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)
=((25803 + 30416) / 142037) / ((26951 + 33696) / 149190)
=0.395805 / 0.406508
=0.9737

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
=(10878 - 0 - 18875) / 142037
=-0.056302

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.

Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE has a M-score of -2.87 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 -2.87 mean?
Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE (MIL:1MC) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.87 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE ranks #310 out of 1087 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 28.5%.
Is Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE's Beneish M-Score too high?
Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE's current Beneish M-Score is -2.87. Based on the distribution chart, Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE ranks #310 out of 1087 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE's Beneish M-Score compare to TPR and SIG?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE ranks #310 out of 1087 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE 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 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 Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE and its competitors. Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE's current Beneish M-Score is -2.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE (MIL:1MC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €623.83, compared to a current price of €493.90 — trading 20.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.87. Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE (MIL:1MC), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.87 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 Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE (MIL:1MC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €493.90 is trading 20.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €623.83. GuruFocus considers Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MIL:1MC:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.87
  • GF Value™: €623.83 vs. price of €493.90 (20.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE Business Description

Address 22, Avenue Montaigne, Paris, FRA, 75008
LVMH is a global producer and distributor of luxury goods. It operates six segments: fashion and leather goods, its largest and most profitable; watches and jewelry; wines and spirits; perfumes and cosmetics; selective retailing (including Sephora and airport duty-free retailer DFS); and other. Higher-profile brands include Louis Vuitton, Bulgari, Fendi, Givenchy, Tag Heuer, Hennessy, Moet & Chandon, Glenmorangie, Sephora, and Benefit. LVMH operates over 5,000 stores around the globe.
87GF Score

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