Leon's Furniture (STU:74W) Beneish M-Score: -2.76 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


STU:74W Leon's Furniture Ltd STU:74W
78 GF Score
Price €14.20
GF Value €15.09
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Leon's Furniture Beneish M-Score?

Leon's Furniture STU:74W 78 Beneish M-Score is -2.76 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:74W with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €15.09. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,087 Retail - Cyclical companies, Leon's Furniture ranks better than 63.94% 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 -2.76 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

STU:74W' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.29   Med: -2.69   Max: -1.88
Current: -2.76

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Leon's Furniture was -1.88. The lowest was -3.29. And the median was -2.69.


Leon's Furniture Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Leon's Furniture'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.

Leon's Furniture Beneish M-Score Chart

Leon's Furniture 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 -2.56 -1.88 -2.66 -2.98 -2.93

Leon's Furniture 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 -3.09 -2.90 -2.92 -2.93 -2.76

STU:74W vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Leon's Furniture'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.


Leon's Furniture Beneish M-Score vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Leon's Furniture's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Leon's Furniture 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 Leon's Furniture 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 * 1.0119+0.528 * 0.9883+0.404 * 0.9354+0.892 * 0.9527+0.115 * 1.096
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9991+4.679 * -0.048465-0.327 * 1.0254
=-2.77

* 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 €91 Mil.
Revenue was 351.264 + 415.672 + 417.952 + 408.589 = €1,593 Mil.
Gross Profit was 157.32 + 191.561 + 186.326 + 183.138 = €718 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €616 Mil.
Total Assets was €1,545 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €467 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €69 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €515 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €396 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €246 Mil.
Net Income was 13.544 + 31.608 + 30.996 + 20.198 = €96 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 1.181 + 0.45 + 5.347 + -5.523 = €1 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -2.287 + 71.176 + 83.335 + 17.561 = €170 Mil.
Total Receivables was €94 Mil.
Revenue was 373.396 + 446.896 + 433.628 + 418.686 = €1,673 Mil.
Gross Profit was 166.474 + 204.949 + 189.922 + 183.819 = €745 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €569 Mil.
Total Assets was €1,468 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €429 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €71 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €541 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €383 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €212 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)
=(91.077 / 1593.477) / (94.475 / 1672.606)
=0.057156 / 0.056484
=1.0119

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)
=(745.164 / 1672.606) / (718.345 / 1593.477)
=0.445511 / 0.450803
=0.9883

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 - (615.819 + 466.982) / 1545.308) / (1 - (569.333 + 428.89) / 1467.894)
=0.299298 / 0.319962
=0.9354

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
=1593.477 / 1672.606
=0.9527

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))
=(70.866 / (70.866 + 428.89)) / (69.398 / (69.398 + 466.982))
=0.141801 / 0.129382
=1.096

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)
=(514.889 / 1593.477) / (540.962 / 1672.606)
=0.323123 / 0.323425
=0.9991

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)
=((246.286 + 395.62) / 1545.308) / ((211.678 + 382.954) / 1467.894)
=0.41539 / 0.405092
=1.0254

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
=(96.346 - 1.455 - 169.785) / 1545.308
=-0.048465

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.

Leon's Furniture has a M-score of -2.77 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 -2.76 mean?
Leon's Furniture (STU:74W) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.76 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Leon's Furniture and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Leon's Furniture ranks #392 out of 1087 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 36.1%.
Is Leon's Furniture's Beneish M-Score too high?
Leon's Furniture's current Beneish M-Score is -2.76. Based on the distribution chart, Leon's Furniture ranks #392 out of 1087 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Leon's Furniture has a GF Score™ of 78/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Leon's Furniture's Beneish M-Score compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Leon's Furniture ranks #392 out of 1087 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Leon's Furniture 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 a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Leon's Furniture and its competitors. Leon's Furniture's current Beneish M-Score is -2.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Leon's Furniture stock overvalued right now?
Leon's Furniture (STU:74W) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.76. The stock's GF Value™ is €15.09, compared to a current price of €14.20 — trading 5.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.76. Leon's Furniture'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 Leon's Furniture (STU:74W), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.76 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 Leon's Furniture (STU:74W) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Leon's Furniture stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €14.20 is trading 5.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €15.09.

Key valuation signals for STU:74W:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.76
  • GF Value™: €15.09 vs. price of €14.20 (5.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:74W stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Leon's Furniture Business Description

Address 45 Gordon Mackay Road, Toronto, ON, CAN, M9N 3X3
Leon's Furniture Ltd operates a network of home furniture, appliances, electronics, and mattress stores in Canada. Its retail banners include: Leon's; The Brick; Brick Outlet and The Brick Mattress Store, The Brick's Midnorthern Appliance, and Appliance Canada. The group's customers mainly include retail consumers, builders, developers, hotels, and property management companies. Additionally, it operates six e-commerce sites: leons.ca, thebrick.com, furniture.ca, midnorthern.com, transglobalservices.com, and applicancecanada.com. The group has two operating segments, Leon's and The Brick, which are aggregated into a single reportable segment. It generates maximum revenue from the sale of goods at stores, followed by income from franchise operations, the sale of extended warranties, etc.
78GF Score

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