QSI (Quantum-Si) Beneish M-Score: 36.13 (As of Sep. 05, 2026) — 3245% Above Median

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QSI Quantum-Si Inc QSI
32 GF Score
Price $0.77
GF Value $0.71
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Quantum-Si Beneish M-Score?

Quantum-Si QSI -1.01% 32 Beneish M-Score is 36.13 as of Sep. 05, 2026, which is 3245% above its 10-year median of 1.08. GuruFocus rates QSI with a GF Score™ of 32/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.71 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 772 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Quantum-Si ranks worse than 99.74% 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 36.13 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

QSI' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.32   Med: 1.08   Max: 36.69
Current: 36.13

During the past 7 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Quantum-Si was 36.69. The lowest was -1.32. And the median was 1.08.


Quantum-Si Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Quantum-Si'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.

Quantum-Si Beneish M-Score Chart

Quantum-Si Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 0.00 0.00 -0.97 27.53

Quantum-Si Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 1.61 2.82 27.53 36.69 36.13

QSI vs LUCD, INGN, OWLT: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Medical Devices subindustry, Quantum-Si'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.


Quantum-Si Beneish M-Score vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Quantum-Si's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Quantum-Si 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 Quantum-Si 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 * 0.0218+0.528 * 1.5183+0.404 * 98.7698+0.892 * 0.4704+0.115 * 0.5207
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.7136+4.679 * 0.049712-0.327 * 0.5259
=36.13

* 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 (Jun26) TTM:Last Year (Jun25) TTM:
Total Receivables was $0.06 Mil.
Revenue was 0.344 + 0.258 + 0.451 + 0.552 = $1.61 Mil.
Gross Profit was 0.172 + 0.074 + 0.122 + 0.194 = $0.56 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $119.09 Mil.
Total Assets was $193.58 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $13.61 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $4.80 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $40.59 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $11.95 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $1.41 Mil.
Net Income was -23.534 + -21.671 + -17.611 + -35.703 = $-98.52 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0.551 + 0.516 + -5.473 + -11.288 = $-15.69 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -18.444 + -25.638 + -16.347 + -32.019 = $-92.45 Mil.
Total Receivables was $5.56 Mil.
Revenue was 0.591 + 0.842 + 1.192 + 0.787 = $3.41 Mil.
Gross Profit was 0.351 + 0.486 + 0.61 + 0.367 = $1.81 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $226.47 Mil.
Total Assets was $254.41 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $27.12 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $4.26 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $50.36 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $24.02 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $9.36 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)
=(0.057 / 1.605) / (5.555 / 3.412)
=0.035514 / 1.628077
=0.0218

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)
=(1.814 / 3.412) / (0.562 / 1.605)
=0.531653 / 0.350156
=1.5183

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 - (119.087 + 13.612) / 193.575) / (1 - (226.474 + 27.122) / 254.406)
=0.314483 / 0.003184
=98.7698

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
=1.605 / 3.412
=0.4704

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))
=(4.26 / (4.26 + 27.122)) / (4.8 / (4.8 + 13.612))
=0.135747 / 0.2607
=0.5207

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)
=(40.594 / 1.605) / (50.36 / 3.412)
=25.292212 / 14.759672
=1.7136

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)
=((1.41 + 11.946) / 193.575) / ((9.359 + 24.019) / 254.406)
=0.068997 / 0.1312
=0.5259

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
=(-98.519 - -15.694 - -92.448) / 193.575
=0.049712

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.

Quantum-Si has a M-score of 36.13 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 36.13 mean?
Quantum-Si (QSI) has a Beneish M-Score of 36.13 as of Sep. 05, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Quantum-Si and its competitors. This is 3245% above median its historical median of 1.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Quantum-Si ranks #770 out of 772 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 99.7%.
Is Quantum-Si's Beneish M-Score too high?
Quantum-Si's current Beneish M-Score of 36.13 is 3245% above median its 10-year median of 1.08. Based on the distribution chart, Quantum-Si ranks #770 out of 772 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Quantum-Si has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Quantum-Si's Beneish M-Score compare to LUCD and INGN?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Quantum-Si ranks #770 out of 772 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Quantum-Si 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 Quantum-Si and its competitors. Quantum-Si's current Beneish M-Score is 36.13, which is 3245% above median its own 10-year median of 1.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Quantum-Si stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quantum-Si (QSI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.71, compared to a current price of $0.77 — trading 8.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is 36.13, which is 3245% above median its 10-year median of 1.08. Quantum-Si's overall GF Score™ is 32/100 with 3 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 Quantum-Si (QSI), the current Beneish M-Score is 36.13 as of Sep. 05, 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 Quantum-Si (QSI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quantum-Si stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $0.77 is trading 8.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.71. GuruFocus considers Quantum-Si to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for QSI:

  • Beneish M-Score: 36.13 (3245% above median its 10-year median of 1.08)
  • GF Value™: $0.71 vs. price of $0.77 (8.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 32/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Quantum-Si Business Description

Address 29 Business Park Drive, Branford, CT, USA, 06405
Quantum-Si Inc is a life sciences company focused on proteomics research and analytical technologies. It develops single-molecule detection platforms designed to enable next-generation protein sequencing (NGPS) and large-scale protein analysis. Its technology supports massively parallel sequencing of proteins and can also be applied to the study of nucleic acids, providing tools for researchers and clinical applications in molecular analysis. The company's revenue is derived from sales of products and services.
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