Cricut (STU:398) Beneish M-Score: -3.65 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


STU:398 Cricut Inc STU:398
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What is Cricut Beneish M-Score?

Cricut STU:398 +0.52% 66 Beneish M-Score is -3.65 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:398 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.82. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,403 Hardware companies, Cricut ranks better than 93.92% 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 -3.65 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

STU:398' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.08   Med: -3.65   Max: 0.06
Current: -3.65

During the past 8 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Cricut was 0.06. The lowest was -4.08. And the median was -3.65.


Cricut Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cricut'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.

Cricut Beneish M-Score Chart

Cricut Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -1.22 -0.15 -4.04 -4.08 -3.88

Cricut 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 -4.04 -4.02 -3.78 -3.88 -3.65

STU:398 vs SSYS, VELO, DDD: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Cricut'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.


Cricut Beneish M-Score vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Cricut's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Cricut 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 Cricut 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 * 0.9497+0.528 * 0.9306+0.404 * 0.4936+0.892 * 0.9219+0.115 * 1.1646
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0476+4.679 * -0.170968-0.327 * 1.2213
=-3.70

* 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 €58.6 Mil.
Revenue was 137.942 + 173.872 + 145.212 + 149.221 = €606.2 Mil.
Gross Profit was 80.184 + 82.367 + 80.17 + 88.034 = €330.8 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €399.6 Mil.
Total Assets was €470.4 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €46.9 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €20.6 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €195.7 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €146.9 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €6.2 Mil.
Net Income was 17.575 + 6.654 + 17.476 + 21.231 = €62.9 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0.048 + -0.022 + 0.699 + 0.209 = €0.9 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 23.228 + 70.397 + 17.445 + 31.348 = €142.4 Mil.
Total Receivables was €66.9 Mil.
Revenue was 150.436 + 199.89 + 151.269 + 156.023 = €657.6 Mil.
Gross Profit was 90.972 + 89.761 + 69.704 + 83.461 = €333.9 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €519.1 Mil.
Total Assets was €630.5 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €46.5 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €25.6 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €202.6 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €158.1 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €9.9 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)
=(58.572 / 606.247) / (66.901 / 657.618)
=0.096614 / 0.101732
=0.9497

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)
=(333.898 / 657.618) / (330.755 / 606.247)
=0.507739 / 0.545578
=0.9306

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 - (399.57 + 46.879) / 470.356) / (1 - (519.141 + 46.464) / 630.53)
=0.050827 / 0.102969
=0.4936

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
=606.247 / 657.618
=0.9219

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))
=(25.603 / (25.603 + 46.464)) / (20.578 / (20.578 + 46.879))
=0.355267 / 0.305054
=1.1646

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)
=(195.674 / 606.247) / (202.619 / 657.618)
=0.322763 / 0.30811
=1.0476

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)
=((6.157 + 146.926) / 470.356) / ((9.89 + 158.143) / 630.53)
=0.325462 / 0.266495
=1.2213

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
=(62.936 - 0.934 - 142.418) / 470.356
=-0.170968

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.

Cricut has a M-score of -3.70 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 -3.65 mean?
Cricut (STU:398) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.65 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Cricut and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Cricut ranks #146 out of 2403 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 6.1%.
Is Cricut's Beneish M-Score too high?
Cricut's current Beneish M-Score is -3.65. Based on the distribution chart, Cricut ranks #146 out of 2403 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cricut has a GF Score™ of 66/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cricut's Beneish M-Score compare to SSYS and VELO?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Cricut ranks #146 out of 2403 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Cricut in the top 6% 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 Hardware company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Hardware 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 Cricut and its competitors. Cricut's current Beneish M-Score is -3.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cricut stock overvalued right now?
Cricut (STU:398) has a current Beneish M-Score of -3.65. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.82, compared to a current price of €3.88 — trading 19.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.65. Cricut's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 4 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 Cricut (STU:398), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.65 as of Jun. 26, 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 Cricut (STU:398) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cricut stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €3.88 is trading 19.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €4.82.

Key valuation signals for STU:398:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.65
  • GF Value™: €4.82 vs. price of €3.88 (19.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:398 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Cricut Business Description

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Address 10855 South River Front Parkway, South Jordan, UT, USA, 84095
Cricut Inc designs and builds a creativity platform that enables users to turn ideas into professional-looking handmade goods. With its connected machines, design apps and accessories, and materials, the users create everything from personalized birthday cards, mugs and T-shirts to large-scale interior decorations. It has two segments including the Platform segment which derives revenue from monthly and annual subscription fees, purchases of digital content, and a minimal amount of the revenue allocated to unspecified future upgrades and enhancements related to the essential software and access to the Company's cloud-based services and Products segment which derives revenue from the sale of its connected machine hardware, and sale of craft, DIY, home decor products and extensions.
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