Vimi Fasteners SpA (MIL:VIM) Beneish M-Score: -2.78 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)

What is Vimi Fasteners SpA Beneish M-Score?

Vimi Fasteners SpA MIL:VIM -4.26% 69 Beneish M-Score is -2.78 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates MIL:VIM with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.37 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,926 Industrial Products companies, Vimi Fasteners SpA ranks better than 77.79% 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 -2.78 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

MIL:VIM' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.97 Med: -2.67 Max: -1.11
Current: -2.78

During the past 11 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Vimi Fasteners SpA was -1.11. The lowest was -2.97. And the median was -2.67.

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Vimi Fasteners SpA Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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Vimi Fasteners SpA Beneish M-Score Chart

Vimi Fasteners SpA Annual Data

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-2.68

-2.52

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Beneish M-Score	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															-2.25	0.00	-2.97	0.00	-2.78

MIL:VIM vs SNA, RBC, LECO: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, Vimi Fasteners SpA'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.

Vimi Fasteners SpA Beneish M-Score vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Vimi Fasteners SpA's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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Vimi Fasteners SpA 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 Vimi Fasteners SpA for today is based on a combination of the following eight different indices:

-4.84

0.92 * DSRI

0.528 * GMI

0.404 * AQI

0.892 * SGI

0.115 * DEPI

-4.84

0.92 * 0.919

0.528 * 0.9904

0.404 * 0.9859

0.892 * 1.0185

0.115 * 1.1017

0.172 * SGAI

4.679 * TATA

0.327 * LVGI

0.172 * 0.8933

4.679 * -0.058231

0.327 * 0.9621

-2.78

This Year (Dec25) TTM:

Last Year (Dec24) TTM:

Total Receivables was €13.94 Mil.
Revenue was €55.98 Mil.
Gross Profit was €36.67 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €30.68 Mil.
Total Assets was €72.69 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €16.53 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €4.51 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €2.40 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €28.46 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €8.21 Mil.
Net Income was €1.45 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0.00 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €5.68 Mil.

Total Receivables was €14.89 Mil.
Revenue was €54.97 Mil.
Gross Profit was €35.66 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €31.85 Mil.
Total Assets was €72.57 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €14.92 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €4.61 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €2.64 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €29.18 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €8.87 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)
	=	(13.936 / 55.984)	/	(14.889 / 54.967)
	=	0.248928	/	0.270872
	=	0.919

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)
	=	(35.657 / 54.967)	/	(36.67 / 55.984)
	=	0.648698	/	0.655009
	=	0.9904

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 - (30.683 + 16.532) / 72.693)	/	(1 - (31.853 + 14.919) / 72.57)
	=	0.350488	/	0.355491
	=	0.9859

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
	=	55.984	/	54.967
	=	1.0185

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))
	=	(4.61 / (4.61 + 14.919))	/	(4.508 / (4.508 + 16.532))
	=	0.236059	/	0.214259
	=	1.1017

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)
	=	(2.4 / 55.984)	/	(2.638 / 54.967)
	=	0.042869	/	0.047992
	=	0.8933

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)
	=	((8.209 + 28.459) / 72.693)	/	((8.872 + 29.176) / 72.57)
	=	0.504423	/	0.524294
	=	0.9621

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
	=	(1.449 - 0	-	5.682)	/	72.693
	=	-0.058231

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.

Vimi Fasteners SpA has a M-score of -2.78 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.78 mean?

Vimi Fasteners SpA (MIL:VIM) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.78 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Vimi Fasteners SpA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Vimi Fasteners SpA ranks #650 out of 2926 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 22.2%.

Is Vimi Fasteners SpA's Beneish M-Score too high?

Vimi Fasteners SpA's current Beneish M-Score is -2.78. Based on the distribution chart, Vimi Fasteners SpA ranks #650 out of 2926 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Vimi Fasteners SpA has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Vimi Fasteners SpA's Beneish M-Score compare to SNA and RBC?

According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Vimi Fasteners SpA ranks #650 out of 2926 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Vimi Fasteners SpA in the top 22% 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 an Industrial Products company?

A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Industrial Products 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 Vimi Fasteners SpA and its competitors. Vimi Fasteners SpA's current Beneish M-Score is -2.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Vimi Fasteners SpA stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vimi Fasteners SpA (MIL:VIM) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.37, compared to a current price of €1.35 — trading 1.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.78. Vimi Fasteners SpA's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Vimi Fasteners SpA (MIL:VIM), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.78 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 Vimi Fasteners SpA (MIL:VIM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vimi Fasteners SpA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €1.35 is trading 1.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.37. GuruFocus considers Vimi Fasteners SpA to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MIL:VIM:

Beneish M-Score: -2.78
GF Value™: €1.37 vs. price of €1.35 (1.5% below fair value)
GF Score™: 69/100 with 2 warning signs

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

Vimi Fasteners SpA Business Description

Industry Industrials Industrial Products

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Address Via Labriola, 19, Reggio Emilia, Novellara, ITA, 42017

Website https://www.vimifasteners.com

Vimi Fasteners SpA is an Italian company that manufactures and markets fasteners and mechanical components for the automotive, industrial engine, agricultural infrastructure, oil and gas, and renewable energy sectors. The different products offered by the company include connecting rod screws, screws and studs for braking systems, turbocharger screws and shafts, pins, wheel hubs, and others. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from the European Union (EU) countries, followed by Italy, the United States and Canada, and other regions.

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