NEXN (Nexxen International) Beneish M-Score: -2.57 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


NEXN Nexxen International Ltd NEXN
89 GF Score
Price $8.45
GF Value $12.15
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Nexxen International Beneish M-Score?

Nexxen International NEXN -1.17% 89 Beneish M-Score is -2.57 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates NEXN with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.15 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 989 Media - Diversified companies, Nexxen International ranks worse than 50.96% 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 -2.57 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

NEXN' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.11   Med: -2.86   Max: -0.83
Current: -2.57

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Nexxen International was -0.83. The lowest was -3.11. And the median was -2.86.


Nexxen International Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nexxen International'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.

Nexxen International Beneish M-Score Chart

Nexxen International 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 -2.90 -2.35 -2.68 -3.03 -3.10

Nexxen International Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 -2.86 -2.96 -3.00 -3.10 -2.57

NEXN vs ADV, NCMI, TC: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Nexxen International'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.


Nexxen International Beneish M-Score vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Nexxen International's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Nexxen International 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 Nexxen International 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 * 1.3045+0.528 * 1.0061+0.404 * 1.0048+0.892 * 1.0106+0.115 * 1.031
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.1406+4.679 * -0.069913-0.327 * 1.1148
=-2.57

* 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 (Mar26) TTM:Last Year (Mar25) TTM:
Total Receivables was $223.6 Mil.
Revenue was 86.842 + 100.711 + 94.791 + 90.948 = $373.3 Mil.
Gross Profit was 70.409 + 85.25 + 78.529 + 78.891 = $313.1 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $318.1 Mil.
Total Assets was $739.4 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $53.2 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $64.2 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $172.1 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $255.3 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $16.8 Mil.
Net Income was -5.315 + 10.536 + 4.208 + 8.666 = $18.1 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = $0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -21.049 + 37.724 + 35.754 + 17.356 = $69.8 Mil.
Total Receivables was $169.6 Mil.
Revenue was 78.33 + 112.284 + 90.184 + 88.577 = $369.4 Mil.
Gross Profit was 67.131 + 95.216 + 76.327 + 73.02 = $311.7 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $334.3 Mil.
Total Assets was $751.6 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $45.0 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $58.2 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $149.3 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $228.3 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $19.9 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)
=(223.563 / 373.292) / (169.576 / 369.375)
=0.598896 / 0.459089
=1.3045

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)
=(311.694 / 369.375) / (313.079 / 373.292)
=0.843842 / 0.838697
=1.0061

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 - (318.128 + 53.162) / 739.351) / (1 - (334.288 + 44.971) / 751.641)
=0.497816 / 0.495425
=1.0048

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
=373.292 / 369.375
=1.0106

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))
=(58.15 / (58.15 + 44.971)) / (64.173 / (64.173 + 53.162))
=0.563901 / 0.546921
=1.031

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)
=(172.128 / 373.292) / (149.325 / 369.375)
=0.461108 / 0.404264
=1.1406

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)
=((16.834 + 255.257) / 739.351) / ((19.854 + 228.283) / 751.641)
=0.368013 / 0.330127
=1.1148

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
=(18.095 - 0 - 69.785) / 739.351
=-0.069913

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.

Nexxen International has a M-score of -2.57 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 -2.57 mean?
Nexxen International (NEXN) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.57 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Nexxen International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Nexxen International ranks #504 out of 989 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 51%.
Is Nexxen International's Beneish M-Score too high?
Nexxen International's current Beneish M-Score is -2.57. Based on the distribution chart, Nexxen International ranks #504 out of 989 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Nexxen International has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nexxen International's Beneish M-Score compare to ADV and NCMI?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Nexxen International ranks #504 out of 989 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Nexxen International 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Media - Diversified 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 Nexxen International and its competitors. Nexxen International's current Beneish M-Score is -2.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nexxen International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nexxen International (NEXN) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.15, compared to a current price of $8.45 — trading 30.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.57. Nexxen International's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 Nexxen International (NEXN), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.57 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 Nexxen International (NEXN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nexxen International stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $8.45 is trading 30.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $12.15. GuruFocus considers Nexxen International to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NEXN:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.57
  • GF Value™: $12.15 vs. price of $8.45 (30.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Nexxen International Business Description

Address 82 Yigal Alon Street, 13th Floor, Tel Aviv, ISR, 6789124
Nexxen International Ltd is a globalized and flexible advertising technology platform with deep expertise in data and TV that helps empower advertisers, agencies, digital publishers, broadcasters, and others. The Digital Advertising Ecosystem of the company includes demand-side platform (DSP), supply-side platform (SSP), ad server, and data management platform (DMP) and also delivers a flexible and unified technology stack with and exclusive data at its core. The company operates in America, APAC, EMEA, and Rest of America, with majority revenue from United States.
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