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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 -2.59 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
The historical rank and industry rank for Natures Sunshine Products's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:
NATR'
s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.61 Med: -2.66 Max: -1.96
Current: -2.59
During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Natures Sunshine Products was -1.96. The lowest was -3.61. And the median was -2.66.
* 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.
NATR vs ENHA, USNA, AMNF: Beneish M-Score Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Natures Sunshine Products'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.
Natures Sunshine Products Beneish M-Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Natures Sunshine Products's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Natures Sunshine Products's Beneish M-Score falls into.
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 Natures Sunshine Products 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 * 0.9964
+
0.528 * 0.9809
+
0.404 * 0.9302
+
0.892 * 1.0677
+
0.115 * 1.0705
-
0.172 * SGAI
+
4.679 * TATA
-
0.327 * LVGI
-
0.172 * 0.9976
+
4.679 * -0.032157
-
0.327 * 0.9684
=
-2.59
* 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.
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.
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))
=
(14.559 / (14.559 + 50.148))
/
(13.369 / (13.369 + 50.239))
=
0.224999
/
0.210178
=
1.0705
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
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
=
(18.097 - -0.909
-
27.361)
/
259.823
=
-0.032157
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.
Natures Sunshine Products has a M-score of -2.59 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
Natures Sunshine Products (NATR) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.59 as of Aug. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Natures Sunshine Products and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Natures Sunshine Products ranks #819 out of 1864 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 43.9%.
Is Natures Sunshine Products' Beneish M-Score too high?
Natures Sunshine Products' current Beneish M-Score is -2.59. Based on the distribution chart, Natures Sunshine Products ranks #819 out of 1864 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Natures Sunshine Products has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Natures Sunshine Products' Beneish M-Score compare to ENHA and USNA?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Natures Sunshine Products ranks #819 out of 1864 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Natures Sunshine Products 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Natures Sunshine Products and its competitors. Natures Sunshine Products's current Beneish M-Score is -2.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Natures Sunshine Products stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Natures Sunshine Products (NATR) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $19.37, compared to a current price of $14.34 — trading 26% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.59. Natures Sunshine Products' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Natures Sunshine Products (NATR), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.59 as of Aug. 24, 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 Natures Sunshine Products (NATR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Natures Sunshine Products stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $14.34 is trading 26% below its estimated GF Value™ of $19.37.
GuruFocus considers Natures Sunshine Products to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NATR:
Beneish M-Score: -2.59
GF Value™: $19.37 vs. price of $14.34 (26% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NATR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Natures Sunshine Products Inc is a natural health and wellness company mainly engaged in the manufacturing and direct selling of nutritional and personal care products. The following Companies' product lines include: General health: Assorted health products related to blood sugar, bone health, cellular health, etc. Immune: offer products that support and strengthen the human immune system, Cardiovascular: Ingredients to give the cardiovascular system optimum support. Digestive: regulates intestinal and digestive functions, Personal care: personal care products for external use, and Weight management: to simplify the weight management process by providing healthy meal replacements. Business segment: Asia, Europe, North America, Latin America, and Other. The majority of revenue is from Asia.
83GF Score
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