Windar Photonics (STU:7WP) Beneish M-Score: 3.41 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


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What is Windar Photonics Beneish M-Score?

Windar Photonics STU:7WP 56 Beneish M-Score is 3.41 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:7WP with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.55. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,404 Hardware companies, Windar Photonics ranks worse than 98.29% 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.

Warning Sign:

Beneish M-Score 3.41 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

STU:7WP' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.62   Med: -1.45   Max: 3.41
Current: 3.41

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Windar Photonics was 3.41. The lowest was -5.62. And the median was -1.45.


Windar Photonics Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Windar Photonics'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.

Windar Photonics Beneish M-Score Chart

Windar Photonics Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.95 -1.53 -1.37 -1.05 3.41

Windar Photonics Semi-Annual Data
Dec15 Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25
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 0.00 -1.05 0.00 3.41 0.00

STU:7WP vs APH, GLW, TEL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Windar Photonics'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.


Windar Photonics Beneish M-Score vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Windar Photonics 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 Windar Photonics 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 * 6.9755+0.528 * 0.8955+0.404 * 0.3008+0.892 * 0.957+0.115 * 0.884
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.4079+4.679 * 0.143104-0.327 * 0.3273
=3.45

* 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 (Dec24) TTM:Last Year (Dec23) TTM:
Total Receivables was €4.55 Mil.
Revenue was €4.56 Mil.
Gross Profit was €2.57 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €13.39 Mil.
Total Assets was €15.64 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €0.45 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €0.34 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €3.43 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €3.70 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €0.81 Mil.
Net Income was €-0.91 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0.00 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €-3.14 Mil.
Total Receivables was €0.68 Mil.
Revenue was €4.77 Mil.
Gross Profit was €2.41 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €1.83 Mil.
Total Assets was €3.60 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €0.39 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €0.24 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €2.55 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €1.85 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €1.32 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)
=(4.546 / 4.561) / (0.681 / 4.766)
=0.996711 / 0.142887
=6.9755

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)
=(2.405 / 4.766) / (2.57 / 4.561)
=0.504616 / 0.563473
=0.8955

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 - (13.386 + 0.448) / 15.639) / (1 - (1.833 + 0.387) / 3.602)
=0.115417 / 0.383676
=0.3008

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
=4.561 / 4.766
=0.957

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))
=(0.238 / (0.238 + 0.387)) / (0.339 / (0.339 + 0.448))
=0.3808 / 0.43075
=0.884

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)
=(3.433 / 4.561) / (2.548 / 4.766)
=0.752686 / 0.53462
=1.4079

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)
=((0.805 + 3.703) / 15.639) / ((1.319 + 1.853) / 3.602)
=0.288254 / 0.880622
=0.3273

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
=(-0.906 - 0 - -3.144) / 15.639
=0.143104

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.

Windar Photonics has a M-score of 3.45 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of 3.41 mean?
Windar Photonics (STU:7WP) has a Beneish M-Score of 3.41 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Windar Photonics and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Windar Photonics ranks #2363 out of 2404 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 98.3%.
Is Windar Photonics' Beneish M-Score too high?
Windar Photonics' current Beneish M-Score is 3.41. Based on the distribution chart, Windar Photonics ranks #2363 out of 2404 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Windar Photonics has a GF Score™ of 56/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Windar Photonics' Beneish M-Score compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Windar Photonics ranks #2363 out of 2404 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Windar Photonics in the lower 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 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 Windar Photonics and its competitors. Windar Photonics's current Beneish M-Score is 3.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Windar Photonics stock overvalued right now?
Windar Photonics (STU:7WP) has a current Beneish M-Score of 3.41. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.55, compared to a current price of €0.29 — trading 47.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is 3.41. Windar Photonics' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Windar Photonics (STU:7WP), the current Beneish M-Score is 3.41 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 Windar Photonics (STU:7WP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Windar Photonics stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.29 is trading 47.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.55.

Key valuation signals for STU:7WP:

  • Beneish M-Score: 3.41
  • GF Value™: €0.55 vs. price of €0.29 (47.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:7WP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Windar Photonics Business Description

Other Exchanges WPHO:UK7WP:Germany
Address Baldersbakvej 24C, 1st floor, port 7, Ishoj, DNK, 2635
Windar Photonics PLC is a technology group. The company develops and sells cost-efficient light detection and ranging sensors and associated products for electricity-generating wind turbines. The company's key products are the WindEye and WindVision Sensors. The company operates in geographical markets of Europe, America, Australia, China, and Asia. The company generates the majority of its revenue from China.
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