RYCEF (Rolls-Royce Holdings) Beneish M-Score: -2.42 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


RYCEF Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC RYCEF
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Price $18.00
GF Value $8.27
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What is Rolls-Royce Holdings Beneish M-Score?

Rolls-Royce Holdings RYCEF -0.90% 71 Beneish M-Score is -2.42 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates RYCEF with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.27 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 326 Aerospace & Defense companies, Rolls-Royce Holdings ranks better than 50% 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 -2.42 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

RYCEF' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.9   Med: -2.72   Max: -2.05
Current: -2.42

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Rolls-Royce Holdings was -2.05. The lowest was -4.90. And the median was -2.72.


Rolls-Royce Holdings Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Rolls-Royce Holdings'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.

Rolls-Royce Holdings Beneish M-Score Chart

Rolls-Royce Holdings 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 -2.97 -2.83 -2.45 -2.51 -2.42

Rolls-Royce Holdings 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 -2.45 0.00 -2.51 0.00 -2.42

RYCEF vs GE, RTX, BA: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Rolls-Royce Holdings'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.


Rolls-Royce Holdings Beneish M-Score vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Rolls-Royce Holdings's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Rolls-Royce Holdings 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 Rolls-Royce Holdings 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 * 0.8868+0.528 * 0.7666+0.404 * 0.9931+0.892 * 1.1876+0.115 * 1.0386
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.8805+4.679 * 0.033478-0.327 * 0.9962
=-2.36

* 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 $10,103 Mil.
Revenue was $28,390 Mil.
Gross Profit was $8,266 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $31,040 Mil.
Total Assets was $51,024 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $6,388 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $1,207 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $1,697 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $25,819 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $3,810 Mil.
Net Income was $7,819 Mil.
Gross Profit was $0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was $6,111 Mil.
Total Receivables was $9,593 Mil.
Revenue was $23,905 Mil.
Gross Profit was $5,336 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $27,340 Mil.
Total Assets was $45,115 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $5,670 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $1,121 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $1,623 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $21,192 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $5,105 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)
=(10103.079 / 28389.558) / (9592.92 / 23905.183)
=0.355873 / 0.40129
=0.8868

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)
=(5336.283 / 23905.183) / (8266.399 / 28389.558)
=0.223227 / 0.291177
=0.7666

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 - (31040.161 + 6388.22) / 51024.096) / (1 - (27340.076 + 5670.038) / 45115.044)
=0.266457 / 0.268312
=0.9931

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
=28389.558 / 23905.183
=1.1876

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))
=(1121.365 / (1121.365 + 5670.038)) / (1207.497 / (1207.497 + 6388.22))
=0.165115 / 0.158971
=1.0386

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)
=(1697.456 / 28389.558) / (1623.262 / 23905.183)
=0.059792 / 0.067904
=0.8805

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)
=((3809.906 + 25819.277) / 51024.096) / ((5104.93 + 21192.162) / 45115.044)
=0.58069 / 0.58289
=0.9962

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
=(7819.277 - 0 - 6111.111) / 51024.096
=0.033478

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.

Rolls-Royce Holdings has a M-score of -2.36 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 -2.42 mean?
Rolls-Royce Holdings (RYCEF) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.42 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Rolls-Royce Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Rolls-Royce Holdings ranks #163 out of 326 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 50%.
Is Rolls-Royce Holdings' Beneish M-Score too high?
Rolls-Royce Holdings' current Beneish M-Score is -2.42. Based on the distribution chart, Rolls-Royce Holdings ranks #163 out of 326 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Rolls-Royce Holdings has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rolls-Royce Holdings' Beneish M-Score compare to GE and RTX?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Rolls-Royce Holdings ranks #163 out of 326 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Rolls-Royce Holdings in the upper 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Aerospace & Defense 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 Rolls-Royce Holdings and its competitors. Rolls-Royce Holdings's current Beneish M-Score is -2.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rolls-Royce Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rolls-Royce Holdings (RYCEF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.27, compared to a current price of $18.00 — trading 117.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.42. Rolls-Royce Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Rolls-Royce Holdings (RYCEF), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.42 as of Jun. 24, 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 Rolls-Royce Holdings (RYCEF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rolls-Royce Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $18.00 is trading 117.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.27. GuruFocus considers Rolls-Royce Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for RYCEF:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.42
  • GF Value™: $8.27 vs. price of $18.00 (117.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Rolls-Royce Holdings Business Description

Address 90 York Way, Kings Place, London, GBR, N1 9FX
Rolls-Royce operates three core business segments: civil aerospace, power systems, and defense. The civil aerospace segment builds engines powering wide-body aircraft, regional and business jets, and offers aftermarket services. Twenty years ago, the firm pioneered full-service flight hour contracts with the TotalCare package. Power systems provides power solutions to multiple end markets (defense, agriculture, marine, and power generation) while the defense business provides military, ground vehicle and naval propulsion solutions.
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