Auction Technology Group (STU:684) Beneish M-Score: -3.90 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


STU:684 Auction Technology Group PLC STU:684
74 GF Score
Price €4.60
GF Value €7.17
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Auction Technology Group Beneish M-Score?

Auction Technology Group STU:684 +1.32% 74 Beneish M-Score is -3.90 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:684 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.17 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,634 Software companies, Auction Technology Group ranks better than 90.96% 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 -3.9 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

STU:684' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.9   Med: -2.68   Max: -1.37
Current: -3.9

During the past 8 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Auction Technology Group was -1.37. The lowest was -3.90. And the median was -2.68.


Auction Technology Group Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Auction Technology Group'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.

Auction Technology Group Beneish M-Score Chart

Auction Technology Group Annual Data
Trend Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -2.85 -1.37 -2.51 -2.87 -3.90

Auction Technology Group Semi-Annual Data
Sep18 Sep19 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 0.00 -2.87 0.00 -3.90 0.00

STU:684 vs CRM, SHOP, UBER: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Auction Technology Group'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.


Auction Technology Group Beneish M-Score vs Software Industry

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

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


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Auction Technology Group 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 Auction Technology Group 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 * 1.0118+0.528 * 1.0813+0.404 * 0.9828+0.892 * 1.0325+0.115 * 0.9742
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.1203+4.679 * -0.268087-0.327 * 1.7789
=-3.94

* 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 (Sep25) TTM:Last Year (Sep24) TTM:
Total Receivables was €15.1 Mil.
Revenue was €162.0 Mil.
Gross Profit was €100.9 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €31.4 Mil.
Total Assets was €662.3 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €2.2 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €37.1 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €86.1 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €35.5 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €160.7 Mil.
Net Income was €-123.2 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €54.4 Mil.
Total Receivables was €14.4 Mil.
Revenue was €156.9 Mil.
Gross Profit was €105.6 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €23.2 Mil.
Total Assets was €771.1 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €3.2 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €36.4 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €74.4 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €37.3 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €91.1 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)
=(15.061 / 162.009) / (14.416 / 156.907)
=0.092964 / 0.091876
=1.0118

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)
=(105.619 / 156.907) / (100.855 / 162.009)
=0.673131 / 0.622527
=1.0813

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 - (31.434 + 2.2) / 662.348) / (1 - (23.199 + 3.177) / 771.079)
=0.94922 / 0.965793
=0.9828

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
=162.009 / 156.907
=1.0325

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))
=(36.383 / (36.383 + 3.177)) / (37.101 / (37.101 + 2.2))
=0.919692 / 0.944022
=0.9742

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)
=(86.084 / 162.009) / (74.419 / 156.907)
=0.531353 / 0.474287
=1.1203

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)
=((160.733 + 35.495) / 662.348) / ((91.072 + 37.348) / 771.079)
=0.296261 / 0.166546
=1.7789

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
=(-123.195 - 0 - 54.372) / 662.348
=-0.268087

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.

Auction Technology Group has a M-score of -3.94 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 -3.90 mean?
Auction Technology Group (STU:684) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.90 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Auction Technology Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Auction Technology Group ranks #238 out of 2634 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 9%.
Is Auction Technology Group's Beneish M-Score too high?
Auction Technology Group's current Beneish M-Score is -3.90. Based on the distribution chart, Auction Technology Group ranks #238 out of 2634 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Auction Technology Group has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Auction Technology Group's Beneish M-Score compare to CRM and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Auction Technology Group ranks #238 out of 2634 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Auction Technology Group in the top 9% 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 Software company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Software 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 Auction Technology Group and its competitors. Auction Technology Group's current Beneish M-Score is -3.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Auction Technology Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Auction Technology Group (STU:684) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.17, compared to a current price of €4.60 — trading 35.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.90. Auction Technology Group's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Auction Technology Group (STU:684), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.90 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 Auction Technology Group (STU:684) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Auction Technology Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €4.60 is trading 35.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €7.17. GuruFocus considers Auction Technology Group to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for STU:684:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.90
  • GF Value™: €7.17 vs. price of €4.60 (35.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:684 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Auction Technology Group Business Description

Other Exchanges ATGl:UKATG:UK
Address 65 Southwark Street, The Harlequin Building, London, GBR, SE1 0HR
Auction Technology Group PLC is a digital marketplace operator that powers the discovery and sale of curated secondary goods through trusted online platforms. The Group operates curated auction and list-price marketplaces and provides value-added services, including seller marketing, integrated payments, shipping solutions, cross-listing capabilities, white-label auction technology, and partner network services. Its operations are organised into two reportable segments: Arts & Antiques and Industrial & Commercial, across which it operates multiple specialist marketplaces. The majority of revenue is generated from the Arts & Antiques segment. Geographically, it serves the United Kingdom, Mexico, Germany, and the United States, with the majority of revenue generated from the United States.
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