STRZ (Starz Entertainment) Beneish M-Score: -2.51 (As of Aug. 25, 2026)

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What is Starz Entertainment Beneish M-Score?

Starz Entertainment STRZ +1.38% 8 Beneish M-Score is -2.51 as of Aug. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates STRZ with a GF Score™ of 8/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 972 Media - Diversified companies, Starz Entertainment ranks worse than 56.17% 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 -2.51 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

STRZ' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.51   Med: -2.51   Max: -2.51
Current: -2.51

During the past 2 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Starz Entertainment was -2.51. The lowest was -2.51. And the median was -2.51.

Starz Entertainment Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Starz Entertainment'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.

Starz Entertainment Beneish M-Score Chart

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Beneish M-Score Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.51

STRZ vs AMCX, PLAY, AENT: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Starz Entertainment'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.

Starz Entertainment Beneish M-Score vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Starz Entertainment's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Starz Entertainment 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 Starz Entertainment 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 * 1.1633+0.528 * 1+0.404 * 0.9358+0.892 * 1.2409+0.115 * 1.0286
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0453+4.679 * -0.067592-0.327 * 1.1611
=-2.51

* 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 $80 Mil.
Revenue was 307.9 + 306.9 + 322.8 + 320.9 = $1,259 Mil.
Gross Profit was 307.9 + 306.9 + 322.8 + 320.9 = $1,259 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $151 Mil.
Total Assets was $1,672 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $87 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $781 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $394 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $596 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $650 Mil.
Net Income was -189.4 + -164.9 + -20.7 + -52.6 = $-428 Mil.
Non Operating Income was -153.2 + -140.9 + -11.2 + -6.8 = $-312 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -28.2 + 73.2 + -21.4 + -26.1 = $-3 Mil.
 Total Receivables was $56 Mil.
Revenue was 319.7 + 0 + 346.9 + 347.6 = $1,014 Mil.
Gross Profit was 319.7 + 0 + 346.9 + 347.6 = $1,014 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $123 Mil.
Total Assets was $2,092 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $50 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $630 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $304 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $677 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $666 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)
=(80.4 / 1258.5) / (55.7 / 1014.2)
=0.063886 / 0.05492
=1.1633

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)
=(1014.2 / 1014.2) / (1258.5 / 1258.5)
=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 - (150.6 + 86.6) / 1671.8) / (1 - (123.2 + 50.4) / 2091.6)
=0.858117 / 0.917001
=0.9358

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
=1258.5 / 1014.2
=1.2409

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))
=(630.4 / (630.4 + 50.4)) / (781 / (781 + 86.6))
=0.925969 / 0.900184
=1.0286

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)
=(393.8 / 1258.5) / (303.6 / 1014.2)
=0.312912 / 0.299349
=1.0453

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)
=((650 + 596) / 1671.8) / ((665.5 + 677.1) / 2091.6)
=0.745304 / 0.641901
=1.1611

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
=(-427.6 - -312.1 - -2.5) / 1671.8
=-0.067592

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.

Starz Entertainment has a M-score of -2.51 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 -2.51 mean?
Starz Entertainment (STRZ) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.51 as of Aug. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Starz Entertainment and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Starz Entertainment ranks #546 out of 972 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 56.2%.
Is Starz Entertainment's Beneish M-Score too high?
Starz Entertainment's current Beneish M-Score is -2.51. Based on the distribution chart, Starz Entertainment ranks #546 out of 972 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Starz Entertainment has a GF Score™ of 8/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Starz Entertainment's Beneish M-Score compare to AMCX and PLAY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Starz Entertainment ranks #546 out of 972 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Starz Entertainment 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Media - Diversified 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 Starz Entertainment and its competitors. Starz Entertainment's current Beneish M-Score is -2.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Starz Entertainment stock overvalued right now?
Starz Entertainment (STRZ) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.51. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.51. Starz Entertainment's overall GF Score™ is 8/100 with 7 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 Starz Entertainment (STRZ), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.51 as of Aug. 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.

Starz Entertainment Business Description

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Starz Entertainment Corp is the premium entertainment destination for women and underrepresented audiences, and home to some of the popular franchises and series on television. The company offers a robust programming mix for discerning adult audiences, including breaking originals and an expansive lineup of blockbuster movies, and is embodied by its brand positioning. Complementary to any platform or service, it is available across a wide range of digital OTT platforms and multichannel video distributors and is a bundling partner of choice. STARZ is powered by an industry technology, data analytics, and digital infrastructure STARZ app.
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