PINC (Premier) Beneish M-Score: -3.32 (As of Aug. 20, 2026)

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PINC Premier Inc PINC
54 GF Score
Price $49.95
GF Value $27.61
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What is Premier Beneish M-Score?

Premier PINC +0.16% 54 Beneish M-Score is -3.32 as of Aug. 20, 2026. GuruFocus rates PINC with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of $27.61. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

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 -3.32 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

PINC' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.43   Med: -2.91   Max: -1.53
Current: -3.32

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Premier was -1.53. The lowest was -3.43. And the median was -2.91.


Premier Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Premier'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.

Premier Beneish M-Score Chart

Premier Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.43 -3.04 -2.84 -2.65 -3.35

Premier Quarterly Data
Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25
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 -2.64 -3.30 -3.15 -3.35 -3.32

PINC vs TXG, HTFL, PRVA: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Health Information Services subindustry, Premier'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.


Premier Beneish M-Score vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Premier's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Premier 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 Premier 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 * 1.0556+0.528 * 1.0348+0.404 * 1.0373+0.892 * 0.9008+0.115 * 1.0955
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.1251+4.679 * -0.141694-0.327 * 1.4839
=-3.32

* 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 (Sep25) TTM:Last Year (Sep24) TTM:
Total Receivables was $418 Mil.
Revenue was 240.004 + 262.857 + 261.382 + 240.266 = $1,005 Mil.
Gross Profit was 170.597 + 198.564 + 193.169 + 171.208 = $734 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $532 Mil.
Total Assets was $3,051 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $242 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $119 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $701 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $855 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $42 Mil.
Net Income was 17.579 + 18.435 + 27.068 + -96.018 = $-33 Mil.
Non Operating Income was -2.278 + 6.542 + 12.716 + 32.806 = $50 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 15.858 + 107.985 + 114.129 + 111.668 = $350 Mil.
Total Receivables was $440 Mil.
Revenue was 248.142 + 300.246 + 286.866 + 279.871 = $1,115 Mil.
Gross Profit was 180.418 + 231.819 + 216.53 + 213.881 = $843 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $708 Mil.
Total Assets was $3,314 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $222 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $125 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $692 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $649 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $8 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)
=(418.159 / 1004.509) / (439.765 / 1115.125)
=0.416282 / 0.394364
=1.0556

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)
=(842.648 / 1115.125) / (733.538 / 1004.509)
=0.755653 / 0.730245
=1.0348

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 - (532.012 + 242.018) / 3051.371) / (1 - (707.636 + 221.802) / 3313.598)
=0.746334 / 0.719508
=1.0373

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
=1004.509 / 1115.125
=0.9008

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))
=(125.161 / (125.161 + 221.802)) / (118.82 / (118.82 + 242.018))
=0.360733 / 0.329289
=1.0955

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)
=(701.391 / 1004.509) / (692.079 / 1115.125)
=0.698243 / 0.620629
=1.1251

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)
=((42.451 + 854.769) / 3051.371) / ((8.067 + 648.548) / 3313.598)
=0.294038 / 0.198158
=1.4839

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
=(-32.936 - 49.786 - 349.64) / 3051.371
=-0.141694

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.

Premier has a M-score of -3.32 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 -3.32 mean?
Premier (PINC) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.32 as of Aug. 20, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Premier and its competitors.
Is Premier's Beneish M-Score too high?
Premier's current Beneish M-Score is -3.32. Overall, Premier has a GF Score™ of 54/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Premier's Beneish M-Score compare to TXG and HTFL?
Premier's Beneish M-Score of -3.32 can be compared against companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Healthcare Providers & Services 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 Premier and its competitors. Premier's current Beneish M-Score is -3.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Premier stock overvalued right now?
Premier (PINC) has a current Beneish M-Score of -3.32. The stock's GF Value™ is $27.61, compared to a current price of $49.95 — trading 80.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.32. Premier's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 8 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 Premier (PINC), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.32 as of Aug. 20, 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 Premier (PINC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Premier stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $49.95 is trading 80.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $27.61.

Key valuation signals for PINC:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.32
  • GF Value™: $27.61 vs. price of $49.95 (80.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 8 warning signs

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


Premier Business Description

Address 13034 Ballantyne Corporate Place, Charlotte, NC, USA, 28277
Premier Inc is a Charlotte, North Carolina-based technology-driven healthcare improvement company, uniting an alliance of United States (U.S.) hospitals, health systems, and other providers and organizations to transform healthcare. The company's revenue is all sourced domestically and is reported in two business segments: the supply chain services and the consulting and technology platform of performance services. It generates the majority of its revenue from the supply chain services segment.
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