PBI (Pitney Bowes) Beneish M-Score: -2.87 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


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What is Pitney Bowes Beneish M-Score?

Pitney Bowes PBI +1.88% 58 Beneish M-Score is -2.87 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates PBI with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.57 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 966 Transportation companies, Pitney Bowes ranks better than 75.88% 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 -2.87 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

PBI' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.15   Med: -2.64   Max: -2.25
Current: -2.87

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Pitney Bowes was -2.25. The lowest was -3.15. And the median was -2.64.


Pitney Bowes Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pitney Bowes'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.

Pitney Bowes Beneish M-Score Chart

Pitney Bowes 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 -2.72 -2.62 -2.90 -2.87 -2.74

Pitney Bowes 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 -2.93 -2.80 -2.62 -2.74 -2.87

PBI vs HUBG, CYRX, RLGT: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Pitney Bowes'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.


Pitney Bowes Beneish M-Score vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Pitney Bowes's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Pitney Bowes 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 Pitney Bowes 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 * 0.9956+0.528 * 0.9798+0.404 * 1.0169+0.892 * 0.9389+0.115 * 0.966
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9112+4.679 * -0.064855-0.327 * 1.0998
=-2.87

* 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 $643 Mil.
Revenue was 477.413 + 477.625 + 459.675 + 461.909 = $1,877 Mil.
Gross Profit was 259.783 + 262.936 + 244.279 + 247.526 = $1,015 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $1,129 Mil.
Total Assets was $3,147 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $312 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $109 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $598 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $1,818 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $1,875 Mil.
Net Income was 58.138 + 27.337 + 51.963 + 29.975 = $167 Mil.
Non Operating Income was -5.112 + -59.363 + -0.855 + -7.228 = $-73 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 44.155 + 221.7 + 66.848 + 111.388 = $444 Mil.
Total Receivables was $688 Mil.
Revenue was 493.42 + 516.121 + 499.463 + 489.745 = $1,999 Mil.
Gross Profit was 269.121 + 277.601 + 261.473 + 250.479 = $1,059 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $1,185 Mil.
Total Assets was $3,270 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $342 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $114 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $699 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $1,489 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $2,000 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)
=(642.837 / 1876.622) / (687.679 / 1998.749)
=0.34255 / 0.344055
=0.9956

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)
=(1058.674 / 1998.749) / (1014.524 / 1876.622)
=0.529668 / 0.540612
=0.9798

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 - (1129.35 + 312.059) / 3147.308) / (1 - (1184.889 + 342.088) / 3269.703)
=0.542018 / 0.532992
=1.0169

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
=1876.622 / 1998.749
=0.9389

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))
=(113.959 / (113.959 + 342.088)) / (108.892 / (108.892 + 312.059))
=0.249884 / 0.258681
=0.966

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)
=(598.209 / 1876.622) / (699.218 / 1998.749)
=0.318769 / 0.349828
=0.9112

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)
=((1874.967 + 1818.489) / 3147.308) / ((1999.756 + 1489.001) / 3269.703)
=1.173529 / 1.066995
=1.0998

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
=(167.413 - -72.558 - 444.091) / 3147.308
=-0.064855

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.

Pitney Bowes has a M-score of -2.87 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 -2.87 mean?
Pitney Bowes (PBI) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.87 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Pitney Bowes and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Pitney Bowes ranks #233 out of 966 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 24.1%.
Is Pitney Bowes' Beneish M-Score too high?
Pitney Bowes' current Beneish M-Score is -2.87. Based on the distribution chart, Pitney Bowes ranks #233 out of 966 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Pitney Bowes has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pitney Bowes' Beneish M-Score compare to HUBG and CYRX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Pitney Bowes ranks #233 out of 966 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Pitney Bowes in the top 24% 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 Transportation company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Transportation 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 Pitney Bowes and its competitors. Pitney Bowes's current Beneish M-Score is -2.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pitney Bowes stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pitney Bowes (PBI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.57, compared to a current price of $17.37 — trading 129.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.87. Pitney Bowes' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 6 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 Pitney Bowes (PBI), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.87 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 Pitney Bowes (PBI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pitney Bowes stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $17.37 is trading 129.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.57. GuruFocus considers Pitney Bowes to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for PBI:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.87
  • GF Value™: $7.57 vs. price of $17.37 (129.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Pitney Bowes Business Description

Other Exchanges PBW:GermanyPBI:Argentina
Address 27 Waterview Drive, Shelton, CT, USA, 06484
Pitney Bowes Inc is a technology-driven company that provides SaaS shipping solutions, mailing innovation, and financial services to clients around the globe. The company's reportable segments are SendTech Solutions and Presort Services. SendTech Solutions includes the revenue and related expenses from physical and digital mailing and shipping technology solutions, financing, services, supplies and other applications to help simplify and save on the sending, tracking and receiving of letters, parcels and flats. Presort Services includes the revenue and related expenses from sortation services to qualify large volumes of First Class Mail, Marketing Mail and Marketing Mail Flats/Bound Printed Matter for postal work sharing discounts. It derives maximum revenue from SendTech Solutions.
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