NURPF (Neuren Pharmaceuticals) Beneish M-Score: -5.52 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


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Price $9.27
GF Value $4.40
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What is Neuren Pharmaceuticals Beneish M-Score?

Neuren Pharmaceuticals NURPF +6.67% 49 Beneish M-Score is -5.52 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates NURPF with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.40 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 831 Biotechnology companies, Neuren Pharmaceuticals ranks better than 95.31% 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 -5.52 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

NURPF' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.52   Med: 3.36   Max: 12.24
Current: -5.52

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Neuren Pharmaceuticals was 12.24. The lowest was -5.52. And the median was 3.36.


Neuren Pharmaceuticals Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Neuren Pharmaceuticals'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.

Neuren Pharmaceuticals Beneish M-Score Chart

Neuren Pharmaceuticals 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 0.00 0.00 0.00 12.24 -5.52

Neuren Pharmaceuticals 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 0.00 0.00 12.24 0.00 -5.52

NURPF vs VRTX, REGN, ALNY: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Neuren Pharmaceuticals'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.


Neuren Pharmaceuticals Beneish M-Score vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Neuren Pharmaceuticals's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Neuren Pharmaceuticals 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 Neuren Pharmaceuticals 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 * 0.0379+0.528 * 1+0.404 * 1.2219+0.892 * 0.318+0.115 * 1.2353
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 4.3646+4.679 * -0.290883-0.327 * 0.1133
=-5.51

* 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 $1.20 Mil.
Revenue was $42.95 Mil.
Gross Profit was $42.95 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $220.75 Mil.
Total Assets was $227.81 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $0.03 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $0.02 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $4.13 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $2.88 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $0.00 Mil.
Net Income was $20.22 Mil.
Gross Profit was $3.15 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was $83.34 Mil.
Total Receivables was $99.79 Mil.
Revenue was $135.05 Mil.
Gross Profit was $135.05 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $252.90 Mil.
Total Assets was $259.47 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $0.02 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $0.01 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $2.98 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $28.98 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $0.00 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)
=(1.204 / 42.946) / (99.791 / 135.049)
=0.028035 / 0.738924
=0.0379

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)
=(135.049 / 135.049) / (42.946 / 42.946)
=1 / 1
=1

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 - (220.753 + 0.03) / 227.813) / (1 - (252.899 + 0.02) / 259.472)
=0.030859 / 0.025255
=1.2219

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
=42.946 / 135.049
=0.318

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))
=(0.014 / (0.014 + 0.02)) / (0.015 / (0.015 + 0.03))
=0.411765 / 0.333333
=1.2353

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)
=(4.132 / 42.946) / (2.977 / 135.049)
=0.096214 / 0.022044
=4.3646

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)
=((0 + 2.882) / 227.813) / ((0 + 28.981) / 259.472)
=0.012651 / 0.111692
=0.1133

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
=(20.223 - 3.153 - 83.337) / 227.813
=-0.290883

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.

Neuren Pharmaceuticals has a M-score of -5.51 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 -5.52 mean?
Neuren Pharmaceuticals (NURPF) has a Beneish M-Score of -5.52 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Neuren Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Neuren Pharmaceuticals ranks #39 out of 831 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 4.7%.
Is Neuren Pharmaceuticals' Beneish M-Score too high?
Neuren Pharmaceuticals' current Beneish M-Score is -5.52. Based on the distribution chart, Neuren Pharmaceuticals ranks #39 out of 831 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Neuren Pharmaceuticals has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Neuren Pharmaceuticals' Beneish M-Score compare to VRTX and REGN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Neuren Pharmaceuticals ranks #39 out of 831 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Neuren Pharmaceuticals in the top 5% 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 a Biotechnology company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Biotechnology 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 Neuren Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. Neuren Pharmaceuticals's current Beneish M-Score is -5.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Neuren Pharmaceuticals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Neuren Pharmaceuticals (NURPF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.40, compared to a current price of $9.27 — trading 110.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -5.52. Neuren Pharmaceuticals' overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 Neuren Pharmaceuticals (NURPF), the current Beneish M-Score is -5.52 as of Jun. 26, 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 Neuren Pharmaceuticals (NURPF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Neuren Pharmaceuticals stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $9.27 is trading 110.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.40. GuruFocus considers Neuren Pharmaceuticals to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NURPF:

  • Beneish M-Score: -5.52
  • GF Value™: $4.40 vs. price of $9.27 (110.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Neuren Pharmaceuticals Business Description

Other Exchanges NK9:GermanyNEU:Australia
Address 117 Camberwell Road, Suite 1.01, Hawthorn East, Melbourne, VIC, AUS, 3123
Neuren Pharmaceuticals Ltd is a biopharmaceutical company, which engages in the development of new therapies for brain injury, neurodevelopment disorders. Its drugs target symptoms resulting from acute traumatic brain injury, as well as symptoms of chronic conditions, such as Rett syndrome and Fragile X syndrome. The Group has two reportable operating segments, Commercial Products and Research and Development. It derives maximum revenue from Commercial Products.
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