PYTCY (Playtech) Beneish M-Score: 0.74 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


PYTCY Playtech PLC PYTCY
69 GF Score
Price $8.00
GF Value $7.85
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Playtech Beneish M-Score?

Playtech PYTCY -10.11% 69 Beneish M-Score is 0.74 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates PYTCY with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.85 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 824 Travel & Leisure companies, Playtech ranks worse than 95.75% 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.

Warning Sign:

Beneish M-Score 0.74 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

PYTCY' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.13   Med: -2.29   Max: 0.74
Current: 0.74

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Playtech was 0.74. The lowest was -4.13. And the median was -2.29.


Playtech Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Playtech'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.

Playtech Beneish M-Score Chart

Playtech 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 -1.62 -2.71 -1.92 -3.56 0.74

Playtech 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 -1.92 0.00 -3.56 0.00 0.74

PYTCY vs FLUT, DKNG, LNWO: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Gambling subindustry, Playtech'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.


Playtech Beneish M-Score vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Playtech's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Playtech 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 Playtech 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 * 1.0161+0.528 * 1+0.404 * 1.3618+0.892 * 1.007+0.115 * 1.3275
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.1737+4.679 * 0.646342-0.327 * 0.7885
=0.79

* 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 $165.0 Mil.
Revenue was $894.1 Mil.
Gross Profit was $894.1 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $727.9 Mil.
Total Assets was $2,584.9 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $148.4 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $116.7 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $878.3 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $513.7 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $374.8 Mil.
Net Income was $1,737.9 Mil.
Gross Profit was $0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was $67.2 Mil.
Total Receivables was $161.3 Mil.
Revenue was $888.0 Mil.
Gross Profit was $888.0 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $1,643.1 Mil.
Total Assets was $3,453.3 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $133.9 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $188.5 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $743.1 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $1,008.8 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $496.5 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)
=(164.988 / 894.145) / (161.257 / 887.958)
=0.18452 / 0.181604
=1.0161

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)
=(887.958 / 887.958) / (894.145 / 894.145)
=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 - (727.869 + 148.361) / 2584.895) / (1 - (1643.141 + 133.927) / 3453.298)
=0.661019 / 0.4854
=1.3618

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
=894.145 / 887.958
=1.007

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))
=(188.482 / (188.482 + 133.927)) / (116.745 / (116.745 + 148.361))
=0.584605 / 0.440371
=1.3275

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)
=(878.337 / 894.145) / (743.141 / 887.958)
=0.982321 / 0.83691
=1.1737

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)
=((374.824 + 513.7) / 2584.895) / ((496.545 + 1008.796) / 3453.298)
=0.343737 / 0.435914
=0.7885

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
=(1737.939 - 0 - 67.213) / 2584.895
=0.646342

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.

Playtech has a M-score of 0.79 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of 0.74 mean?
Playtech (PYTCY) has a Beneish M-Score of 0.74 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Playtech and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Playtech ranks #789 out of 824 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 95.8%.
Is Playtech's Beneish M-Score too high?
Playtech's current Beneish M-Score is 0.74. Based on the distribution chart, Playtech ranks #789 out of 824 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Playtech has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Playtech's Beneish M-Score compare to FLUT and DKNG?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Playtech ranks #789 out of 824 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Playtech 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 Travel & Leisure company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Travel & Leisure 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 Playtech and its competitors. Playtech's current Beneish M-Score is 0.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Playtech stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Playtech (PYTCY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.85, compared to a current price of $8.00 — trading 1.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is 0.74. Playtech's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Playtech (PYTCY), the current Beneish M-Score is 0.74 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 Playtech (PYTCY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Playtech stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $8.00 is trading 1.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.85. GuruFocus considers Playtech to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for PYTCY:

  • Beneish M-Score: 0.74
  • GF Value™: $7.85 vs. price of $8.00 (1.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Playtech Business Description

Other Exchanges PTECl:UKPTEC:UKPL8:Germany
Address 71 High Holborn, MidCity Place, London, IMN, WC1V 6EA
Playtech PLC specializes in gambling software for various online gambling networks that include online casinos, online bingo, mobile gaming, and online sports betting. The company's open platform software allows customers to build and market casino games that include blackjack, baccarat, slots, and roulette. The company's business segments are gaming B2B and B2C - Snaitech, B2C - Sun Bingo and Other B2C, and B2C - HAPPYBET. The company generates majority of its revenue from B2B segment. It generates majority of revenue from Italy.
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