RENT (Rent the Runway) Beneish M-Score: -3.47 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


RENT Rent the Runway Inc RENT
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Price $3.10
GF Value $3.70
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Rent the Runway Beneish M-Score?

Rent the Runway RENT -2.67% 51 Beneish M-Score is -3.47 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates RENT with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.70 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,087 Retail - Cyclical companies, Rent the Runway ranks better than 90.62% 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 -3.47 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

RENT' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.48   Med: -3.98   Max: -3.08
Current: -3.47

During the past 7 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Rent the Runway was -3.08. The lowest was -4.48. And the median was -3.98.


Rent the Runway Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Rent the Runway'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.

Rent the Runway Beneish M-Score Chart

Rent the Runway Annual Data
Trend Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 -3.29 -4.12 -4.13 -3.87

Rent the Runway Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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 -4.26 -4.48 -3.99 -3.87 -3.47

RENT vs TLYS, DLTH, CURV: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Rent the Runway'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.


Rent the Runway Beneish M-Score vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

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

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


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Rent the Runway 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 Rent the Runway 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+0.528 * 0.9828+0.404 * 1.3349+0.892 * 1.1639+0.115 * 1.0482
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9004+4.679 * -0.296662-0.327 * 0.6747
=-3.47

* 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 (Apr26) TTM:Last Year (Apr25) TTM:
Total Receivables was $0.0 Mil.
Revenue was 89.9 + 91.7 + 87.6 + 80.9 = $350.1 Mil.
Gross Profit was 66.3 + 70.1 + 63.6 + 58.4 = $258.4 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $54.7 Mil.
Total Assets was $212.7 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $143.3 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $52.7 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $117.9 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $72.8 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $191.4 Mil.
Net Income was -18.9 + -1.4 + 76.5 + -26.4 = $29.8 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 1.1 + 0.1 + 99.7 + 0.6 = $101.5 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -3.8 + 7.1 + -1.4 + -10.5 = $-8.6 Mil.
Total Receivables was $0.0 Mil.
Revenue was 69.6 + 76.4 + 75.9 + 78.9 = $300.8 Mil.
Gross Profit was 49.2 + 56.2 + 54.5 + 58.3 = $218.2 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $87.1 Mil.
Total Assets was $245.3 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $145.5 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $57.1 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $112.5 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $71.3 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $380.3 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 / 350.1) / (0 / 300.8)
=0 / 0
=1

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)
=(218.2 / 300.8) / (258.4 / 350.1)
=0.725399 / 0.738075
=0.9828

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 - (54.7 + 143.3) / 212.7) / (1 - (87.1 + 145.5) / 245.3)
=0.069111 / 0.051773
=1.3349

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
=350.1 / 300.8
=1.1639

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))
=(57.1 / (57.1 + 145.5)) / (52.7 / (52.7 + 143.3))
=0.281836 / 0.268878
=1.0482

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)
=(117.9 / 350.1) / (112.5 / 300.8)
=0.336761 / 0.374003
=0.9004

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)
=((191.4 + 72.8) / 212.7) / ((380.3 + 71.3) / 245.3)
=1.242125 / 1.841011
=0.6747

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
=(29.8 - 101.5 - -8.6) / 212.7
=-0.296662

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.

Rent the Runway has a M-score of -3.47 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 -3.47 mean?
Rent the Runway (RENT) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.47 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Rent the Runway and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Rent the Runway ranks #102 out of 1087 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 9.4%.
Is Rent the Runway's Beneish M-Score too high?
Rent the Runway's current Beneish M-Score is -3.47. Based on the distribution chart, Rent the Runway ranks #102 out of 1087 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Rent the Runway has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rent the Runway's Beneish M-Score compare to TLYS and DLTH?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Rent the Runway ranks #102 out of 1087 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Rent the Runway in the top 9% 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 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 Rent the Runway and its competitors. Rent the Runway's current Beneish M-Score is -3.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rent the Runway stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rent the Runway (RENT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.70, compared to a current price of $3.10 — trading 16.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.47. Rent the Runway's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 5 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 Rent the Runway (RENT), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.47 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 Rent the Runway (RENT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rent the Runway stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $3.10 is trading 16.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.70. GuruFocus considers Rent the Runway to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for RENT:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.47
  • GF Value™: $3.70 vs. price of $3.10 (16.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Rent the Runway Business Description

Address 10 Jay Street, Brooklyn, NY, USA, 11201
Rent the Runway Inc is an e-commerce platform that allows users to rent, subscribe to, or buy designer apparel and accessories. The company gives customers access to its unlimited closet through its subscription offering (Subscription) or the ability to rent a-la-carte through its reserve offering (Reserve). The company also gives its subscribers and customers the ability to buy its products through its Resale offering. The Closet in the Cloud offers a wide assortment of items for every occasion, from evening wear and accessories to ready-to-wear, workwear, denim, casual, maternity, outerwear, blouses, knitwear, loungewear, jewelry, handbags, activewear, and ski wear.
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