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VestisSTU:6TS -1.83%48 Beneish M-Score is -2.91 as of Aug. 22, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:6TS with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of €9.71 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,017 Business Services companies, Vestis ranks better than 76.3% 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 -2.91 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vestis's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:
STU:6TS'
s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.66 Med: -2.88 Max: -2.67
Current: -2.91
During the past 6 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Vestis was -2.67. The lowest was -3.66. And the median was -2.88.
The historical data trend for Vestis'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.
STU:6TS vs LIME, PRG, WLFC: Beneish M-Score Comparison
For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, Vestis'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.
Vestis Beneish M-Score vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Vestis's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vestis's Beneish M-Score falls into.
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 Vestis 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 * 0.8672
+
0.528 * 1.0431
+
0.404 * 0.9706
+
0.892 * 0.9388
+
0.115 * 1.0697
-
0.172 * SGAI
+
4.679 * TATA
-
0.327 * LVGI
-
0.172 * 0.9076
+
4.679 * -0.064438
-
0.327 * 0.9514
=
-2.91
* 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.
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.
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))
=
(130.473 / (130.473 + 640.742))
/
(118.22 / (118.22 + 629.279))
=
0.169179
/
0.158154
=
1.0697
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
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
=
(-4.316 - -11.286
-
165.286)
/
2456.872
=
-0.064438
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.
Vestis has a M-score of -2.91 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
Vestis (STU:6TS) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.91 as of Aug. 22, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Vestis and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Vestis ranks #241 out of 1017 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 23.7%.
Is Vestis' Beneish M-Score too high?
Vestis' current Beneish M-Score is -2.91. Based on the distribution chart, Vestis ranks #241 out of 1017 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Vestis has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vestis' Beneish M-Score compare to LIME and PRG?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Vestis ranks #241 out of 1017 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Vestis in the top 24% 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 Business Services company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Business Services 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 Vestis and its competitors. Vestis's current Beneish M-Score is -2.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vestis stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vestis (STU:6TS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €9.71, compared to a current price of €10.70 — trading 10.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.91. Vestis' overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 Vestis (STU:6TS), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.91 as of Aug. 22, 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 Vestis (STU:6TS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vestis stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €10.70 is trading 10.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €9.71.
GuruFocus considers Vestis to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STU:6TS:
Beneish M-Score: -2.91
GF Value™: €9.71 vs. price of €10.70 (10.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:6TS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vestis Corp is a provider of uniform rentals and workplace supplies across the United States and Canada. It provides uniforms, mats, towels, linens, restroom supplies, first-aid supplies, safety products, and other workplace supplies. The Company serves customers ranging from small, family-owned operations with a single location to large corporations and national franchises with multiple locations. The company operates in the United States and Canada as reportable segments. The company earns the majority of its revenue from the United States.
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