Next (NXGPF) Beneish M-Score: -2.76 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


NXGPF Next PLC NXGPF
86 GF Score
Price $190.69
GF Value $173.79
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Next Beneish M-Score?

Next NXGPF +3.17% 86 Beneish M-Score is -2.76 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates NXGPF with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $173.79 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,087 Retail - Cyclical companies, Next ranks better than 63.66% 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 -2.76 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

NXGPF' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.32   Med: -2.69   Max: -2.32
Current: -2.76

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Next was -2.32. The lowest was -3.32. And the median was -2.69.


Next Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Next'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.

Next Beneish M-Score Chart

Next Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.61 -2.32 -2.54 -2.86 -2.76

Next Semi-Annual Data
Jul16 Jan17 Jul17 Jan18 Jul18 Jan19 Jul19 Jan20 Jul20 Jan21 Jul21 Jan22 Jul22 Jan23 Jul23 Jan24 Jul24 Jan25 Jul25 Jan26
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 -2.54 0.00 -2.86 0.00 -2.76

NXGPF vs TJX, ROST, BURL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Next'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.


Next Beneish M-Score vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Next's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Next 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 Next 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 * 0.9746+0.528 * 0.9782+0.404 * 0.958+0.892 * 1.2349+0.115 * 0.9296
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0124+4.679 * -0.070209-0.327 * 1.002
=-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.

This Year (Jan26) TTM:Last Year (Jan25) TTM:
Total Receivables was $2,142 Mil.
Revenue was $9,339 Mil.
Gross Profit was $4,123 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $3,711 Mil.
Total Assets was $6,651 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $1,896 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $453 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $2,394 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $2,103 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $1,937 Mil.
Net Income was $1,202 Mil.
Gross Profit was $0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was $1,669 Mil.
Total Receivables was $1,780 Mil.
Revenue was $7,563 Mil.
Gross Profit was $3,266 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $3,276 Mil.
Total Assets was $6,023 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $1,760 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $384 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $1,915 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $1,936 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $1,715 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)
=(2142.355 / 9338.701) / (1780.099 / 7562.546)
=0.229406 / 0.235384
=0.9746

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)
=(3266.007 / 7562.546) / (4122.733 / 9338.701)
=0.431866 / 0.441468
=0.9782

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 - (3710.961 + 1895.535) / 6651.286) / (1 - (3275.525 + 1759.827) / 6022.868)
=0.157081 / 0.163961
=0.958

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
=9338.701 / 7562.546
=1.2349

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))
=(384.425 / (384.425 + 1759.827)) / (452.909 / (452.909 + 1895.535))
=0.179282 / 0.192855
=0.9296

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)
=(2394.452 / 9338.701) / (1915.204 / 7562.546)
=0.256401 / 0.253249
=1.0124

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)
=((1937.348 + 2102.977) / 6651.286) / ((1714.957 + 1936.218) / 6022.868)
=0.60745 / 0.606219
=1.002

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
=(1202.3 - 0 - 1669.283) / 6651.286
=-0.070209

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.

Next has a M-score of -2.66 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 -2.76 mean?
Next (NXGPF) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.76 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Next and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Next ranks #395 out of 1087 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 36.3%.
Is Next's Beneish M-Score too high?
Next's current Beneish M-Score is -2.76. Based on the distribution chart, Next ranks #395 out of 1087 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Next has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Next's Beneish M-Score compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Next ranks #395 out of 1087 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Next 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 Next and its competitors. Next's current Beneish M-Score is -2.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Next stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Next (NXGPF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $173.79, compared to a current price of $190.69 — trading 9.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.76. Next's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Next (NXGPF), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.76 as of Jun. 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 Next (NXGPF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Next stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $190.69 is trading 9.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $173.79. GuruFocus considers Next to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for NXGPF:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.76
  • GF Value™: $173.79 vs. price of $190.69 (9.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Next Business Description

Address Desford Road, Enderby, Leicester, GBR, LE19 4AT
Next PLC operates as a retailer, specializing in the sale of clothing, footwear, accessories, and home products. A portion of the company's product offerings comprises items bearing the Next brand. Additionally, the majority of the company's remaining sales occur through retail stores located outside the United Kingdom, which it franchises. The company's segments encompass NEXT Online, NEXT Finance, NEXT Retail, and Other Business Activities. A substantial portion of the company's revenue is derived from customers within the United Kingdom; however, its presence extends to regions such as the Rest of Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and the Rest of the World.
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