A10 Networks (STU:8A0) Beneish M-Score: -2.62 (As of Jul. 03, 2026)


STU:8A0 A10 Networks Inc STU:8A0
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Price €31.66
GF Value €16.64
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What is A10 Networks Beneish M-Score?

A10 Networks STU:8A0 -5.32% 69 Beneish M-Score is -2.62 as of Jul. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:8A0 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €16.64 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,631 Software companies, A10 Networks ranks better than 55.49% 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 -2.62 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for A10 Networks's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

STU:8A0' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.54   Med: -2.73   Max: -0.25
Current: -2.62

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of A10 Networks was -0.25. The lowest was -3.54. And the median was -2.73.


A10 Networks Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for A10 Networks'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.

A10 Networks Beneish M-Score Chart

A10 Networks 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 -0.25 -2.52 -2.52 -2.93 -3.26

A10 Networks 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 -2.93 -3.18 -3.12 -3.26 -2.62

STU:8A0 vs PAGS, PAYO, STNE: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, A10 Networks'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.


A10 Networks Beneish M-Score vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, A10 Networks's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where A10 Networks's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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A10 Networks 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 A10 Networks 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 * 0.9513+0.528 * 1.0084+0.404 * 0.8604+0.892 * 1.0375+0.115 * 1.0845
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9368+4.679 * -0.035698-0.327 * 0.9932
=-2.69

* 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 €59.7 Mil.
Revenue was 64.875 + 68.623 + 63.629 + 60.155 = €257.3 Mil.
Gross Profit was 51.661 + 54.021 + 50.994 + 47.434 = €204.1 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €414.8 Mil.
Total Assets was €548.8 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €51.5 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €13.3 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €97.9 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €111.7 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €191.3 Mil.
Net Income was 10.408 + 8.425 + 10.387 + 9.136 = €38.4 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + -2.034 + 0 = €-2.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 1.93 + 19.392 + 19.428 + 19.23 = €60.0 Mil.
Total Receivables was €60.5 Mil.
Revenue was 61.177 + 70.865 + 60.116 + 55.829 = €248.0 Mil.
Gross Profit was 48.743 + 56.637 + 48.367 + 44.646 = €198.4 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €423.8 Mil.
Total Assets was €560.8 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €39.0 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €11.1 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €100.8 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €104.7 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €207.0 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)
=(59.688 / 257.282) / (60.476 / 247.987)
=0.231994 / 0.243868
=0.9513

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)
=(198.393 / 247.987) / (204.11 / 257.282)
=0.800014 / 0.793332
=1.0084

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 - (414.809 + 51.506) / 548.773) / (1 - (423.825 + 39.004) / 560.756)
=0.150259 / 0.174634
=0.8604

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
=257.282 / 247.987
=1.0375

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))
=(11.134 / (11.134 + 39.004)) / (13.262 / (13.262 + 51.506))
=0.222067 / 0.204762
=1.0845

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)
=(97.935 / 257.282) / (100.769 / 247.987)
=0.380652 / 0.406348
=0.9368

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)
=((191.283 + 111.685) / 548.773) / ((206.958 + 104.731) / 560.756)
=0.552083 / 0.555837
=0.9932

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
=(38.356 - -2.034 - 59.98) / 548.773
=-0.035698

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.

A10 Networks has a M-score of -2.69 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 -2.62 mean?
A10 Networks (STU:8A0) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.62 as of Jul. 03, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on A10 Networks and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, A10 Networks ranks #1171 out of 2631 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 44.5%.
Is A10 Networks' Beneish M-Score too high?
A10 Networks' current Beneish M-Score is -2.62. Based on the distribution chart, A10 Networks ranks #1171 out of 2631 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, A10 Networks has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does A10 Networks' Beneish M-Score compare to PAGS and PAYO?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, A10 Networks ranks #1171 out of 2631 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts A10 Networks 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 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 A10 Networks and its competitors. A10 Networks's current Beneish M-Score is -2.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is A10 Networks stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, A10 Networks (STU:8A0) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €16.64, compared to a current price of €31.66 — trading 90.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.62. A10 Networks' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 8 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 A10 Networks (STU:8A0), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.62 as of Jul. 03, 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 A10 Networks (STU:8A0) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, A10 Networks stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €31.66 is trading 90.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €16.64. GuruFocus considers A10 Networks to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:8A0:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.62
  • GF Value™: €16.64 vs. price of €31.66 (90.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:8A0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


A10 Networks Business Description

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Address 2300 Orchard Parkway, San Jose, CA, USA, 95131
A10 Networks Inc is a provider of secure application and network infrastructure solutions for enterprises and service providers across on-premises, hybrid cloud, and distributed environments. The company's offerings include application delivery and traffic management, distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) protection, application and API security, and centralized management. It serves customers across multiple industries, including telecommunications, technology, financial services, public sector, industrial, retail, gaming, and education. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the sale of secure networking and cybersecurity solutions and related maintenance and support services.
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