Volex (STU:64K) Beneish M-Score: -2.46 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


STU:64K Volex PLC STU:64K
81 GF Score
Price €6.20
GF Value €4.62
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Volex Beneish M-Score?

Volex STU:64K -7.46% 81 Beneish M-Score is -2.46 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:64K with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.62 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,926 Industrial Products companies, Volex ranks better than 62.68% 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 -2.46 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

STU:64K' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.29   Med: -2.47   Max: -0.73
Current: -2.46

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Volex was -0.73. The lowest was -3.29. And the median was -2.47.


Volex Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Volex'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.

Volex Beneish M-Score Chart

Volex Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.07 -2.47 -2.32 -2.59 -2.46

Volex Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 -2.32 0.00 -2.59 0.00 -2.46

STU:64K vs VRT, BE: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Volex'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.


Volex Beneish M-Score vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Volex's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Volex 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 Volex 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 * 1.0353+0.528 * 0.93+0.404 * 0.8515+0.892 * 1.0695+0.115 * 0.8934
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.003854-0.327 * 0.9451
=-2.49

* 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 €235 Mil.
Revenue was €1,075 Mil.
Gross Profit was €248 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €518 Mil.
Total Assets was €898 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €146 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €40 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €298 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €167 Mil.
Net Income was €57 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €60 Mil.
Total Receivables was €213 Mil.
Revenue was €1,005 Mil.
Gross Profit was €215 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €437 Mil.
Total Assets was €848 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €151 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €36 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €293 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €172 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)
=(235.453 / 1074.849) / (212.657 / 1005.012)
=0.219057 / 0.211596
=1.0353

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)
=(215.34 / 1005.012) / (247.649 / 1074.849)
=0.214266 / 0.230404
=0.93

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 - (517.702 + 146.444) / 897.87) / (1 - (437.247 + 151.422) / 847.855)
=0.260309 / 0.305696
=0.8515

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
=1074.849 / 1005.012
=1.0695

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))
=(35.797 / (35.797 + 151.422)) / (39.876 / (39.876 + 146.444))
=0.191204 / 0.214019
=0.8934

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)
=(0 / 1074.849) / (0 / 1005.012)
=0 / 0
=1

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)
=((167.031 + 297.819) / 897.87) / ((171.587 + 292.855) / 847.855)
=0.517725 / 0.547785
=0.9451

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
=(56.917 - 0 - 60.377) / 897.87
=-0.003854

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.

Volex has a M-score of -2.49 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 -2.46 mean?
Volex (STU:64K) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.46 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Volex and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Volex ranks #1092 out of 2926 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 37.3%.
Is Volex's Beneish M-Score too high?
Volex's current Beneish M-Score is -2.46. Based on the distribution chart, Volex ranks #1092 out of 2926 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Volex has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Volex's Beneish M-Score compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Volex ranks #1092 out of 2926 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Volex 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 Industrial Products company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Industrial Products 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 Volex and its competitors. Volex's current Beneish M-Score is -2.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Volex stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Volex (STU:64K) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.62, compared to a current price of €6.20 — trading 34.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.46. Volex's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 2 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 Volex (STU:64K), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.46 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 Volex (STU:64K) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Volex stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €6.20 is trading 34.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €4.62. GuruFocus considers Volex to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:64K:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.46
  • GF Value™: €4.62 vs. price of €6.20 (34.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:64K stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Volex Business Description

Other Exchanges VLXGF:USAVLXl:UKVLX:UK
Address Unit C1 Antura, Bond Close, Basingstoke, Hampshire, GBR, RG24 8PZ
Volex PLC is a manufacturer and supplier of power and data cables. The company's product offerings include power cords, plugs, connectors, consumer cable harnesses, and data center power cables among others. It is also engaged in providing electric vehicle charging solutions, and integrated manufacturing services serving various industries such as consumer electronics, medical equipment, data centers, telecommunications, industrial robotics, and the automotive industry. The company's geographical segments are North America which generates maximum revenue, Asia, and Europe.
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