Prothena (STU:0PT) Beneish M-Score: -4.14 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


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What is Prothena Beneish M-Score?

Prothena STU:0PT +6.34% 78 Beneish M-Score is -4.14 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:0PT with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €12.85. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 831 Biotechnology companies, Prothena ranks better than 90.01% 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 -4.14 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

STU:0PT' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -11.43   Med: -2.77   Max: 233.71
Current: -4.14

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Prothena was 233.71. The lowest was -11.43. And the median was -2.77.


Prothena Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Prothena'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.

Prothena Beneish M-Score Chart

Prothena 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 205.34 12.20 42.44 -2.53 -6.51

Prothena Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 -1.70 -8.45 -6.40 -6.51 -4.14

STU:0PT vs EDIT, ACHV, XOMA: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Prothena'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.


Prothena Beneish M-Score vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Prothena's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Prothena 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 Prothena 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 * 1+0.404 * 0.041+0.892 * 0.3909+0.115 * 0.7861
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.9183+4.679 * -0.126446-0.327 * 0.9418
=-4.17

* 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 (Mar26) TTM:Last Year (Mar25) TTM:
Total Receivables was €0.00 Mil.
Revenue was 44.188 + 0.018 + 2.058 + 3.832 = €50.10 Mil.
Gross Profit was 44.188 + 0.018 + 2.058 + 3.832 = €50.10 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €293.41 Mil.
Total Assets was €302.66 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €8.09 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €0.74 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €46.83 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €28.13 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €4.12 Mil.
Net Income was 28.304 + -18.437 + -31.133 + -109.04 = €-130.31 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 3.905 + 2.55 + -0.428 + -28.396 = €-22.37 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 24.979 + -19.908 + -34.561 + -40.177 = €-69.67 Mil.
Total Receivables was €0.00 Mil.
Revenue was 2.616 + 2.027 + 0.874 + 122.641 = €128.16 Mil.
Gross Profit was 2.616 + 2.027 + 0.874 + 122.641 = €128.16 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €403.46 Mil.
Total Assets was €458.19 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €11.93 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €0.84 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €62.45 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €44.83 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €7.01 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 / 50.096) / (0 / 128.158)
=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)
=(128.158 / 128.158) / (50.096 / 50.096)
=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 - (293.409 + 8.089) / 302.658) / (1 - (403.46 + 11.931) / 458.186)
=0.003833 / 0.093401
=0.041

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
=50.096 / 128.158
=0.3909

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))
=(0.836 / (0.836 + 11.931)) / (0.735 / (0.735 + 8.089))
=0.065481 / 0.083296
=0.7861

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)
=(46.829 / 50.096) / (62.451 / 128.158)
=0.934785 / 0.487297
=1.9183

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)
=((4.118 + 28.127) / 302.658) / ((7.007 + 44.825) / 458.186)
=0.106539 / 0.113124
=0.9418

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
=(-130.306 - -22.369 - -69.667) / 302.658
=-0.126446

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.

Prothena has a M-score of -4.17 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 -4.14 mean?
Prothena (STU:0PT) has a Beneish M-Score of -4.14 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Prothena and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Prothena ranks #83 out of 831 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 10%.
Is Prothena's Beneish M-Score too high?
Prothena's current Beneish M-Score is -4.14. Based on the distribution chart, Prothena ranks #83 out of 831 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Prothena has a GF Score™ of 78/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Prothena's Beneish M-Score compare to EDIT and ACHV?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Prothena ranks #83 out of 831 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Prothena in the top 10% 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 Biotechnology company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Biotechnology 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 Prothena and its competitors. Prothena's current Beneish M-Score is -4.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Prothena stock overvalued right now?
Prothena (STU:0PT) has a current Beneish M-Score of -4.14. The stock's GF Value™ is €12.85, compared to a current price of €8.72 — trading 32.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -4.14. Prothena's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Prothena (STU:0PT), the current Beneish M-Score is -4.14 as of Jun. 27, 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 Prothena (STU:0PT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Prothena stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €8.72 is trading 32.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €12.85.

Key valuation signals for STU:0PT:

  • Beneish M-Score: -4.14
  • GF Value™: €12.85 vs. price of €8.72 (32.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:0PT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Prothena Business Description

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Address 77 Sir John Rogerson’s Quay, Block C, Grand Canal Docklands, Dublin 2, Dublin, IRL, D02 VK60
Prothena Corp PLC is a late-stage clinical biotechnology company that focuses on protein dysregulation and a pipeline of investigational therapeutics with the potential to change the course of devastating neurodegenerative and rare and peripheral amyloid diseases. Prothena is developing and applying its proprietary CYTOPE technology to target a broad spectrum of intracellular disease pathways in the brain and periphery. The company's pipeline includes both wholly-owned and partnered programs like Prasinezumab, Coramitug (PRX004), BMS-986446 (PRX005), PRX019, TDP-43 CYTOPE, and PRX012-TfR, being developed for the potential treatment of Parkinson's disease, ATTR amyloidosis with cardiomyopathy, Alzheimer's disease, Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and other neurodegenerative diseases.
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