Concentrix (STU:CO8) Beneish M-Score: -2.81 (As of Aug. 29, 2026)

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STU:CO8 Concentrix Corp STU:CO8
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Price €24.97
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What is Concentrix Beneish M-Score?

Concentrix STU:CO8 +4.26% 59 Beneish M-Score is -2.81 as of Aug. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:CO8 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of €49.51 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,638 Software companies, Concentrix ranks better than 66.76% 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 -2.81 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

STU:CO8' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.81   Med: -2.59   Max: -2.11
Current: -2.81

During the past 9 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Concentrix was -2.11. The lowest was -2.81. And the median was -2.59.


Concentrix Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Concentrix'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.

Concentrix Beneish M-Score Chart

Concentrix Annual Data
Trend Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -2.43 -2.61 -2.30 -2.62 -2.75

Concentrix Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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 -2.58 -2.60 -2.75 -2.73 -2.81

STU:CO8 vs GLOB, BBAI, MGRT: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Concentrix'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.


Concentrix Beneish M-Score vs Software Industry

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

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


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Concentrix 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 Concentrix 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 * 0.9664+0.528 * 1.0497+0.404 * 0.9367+0.892 * 0.9631+0.115 * 1.0328
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9877+4.679 * -0.057623-0.327 * 1.1237
=-2.85

* 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 (May26) TTM:Last Year (May25) TTM:
Total Receivables was €1,702 Mil.
Revenue was 2107.877 + 2115.331 + 2208.28 + 2133.114 = €8,565 Mil.
Gross Profit was 704.787 + 718.81 + 757.703 + 734.451 = €2,916 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €2,602 Mil.
Total Assets was €8,999 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €608 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €560 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €2,482 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €2,208 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €3,368 Mil.
Net Income was 47.316 + 18.264 + -1279.667 + 75.686 = €-1,138 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 36.062 + -12.276 + -1316.176 + 31.331 = €-1,261 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 220.755 + -70.404 + 297.75 + 193.106 = €641 Mil.
Total Receivables was €1,828 Mil.
Revenue was 2144.208 + 2277.333 + 2306.039 + 2165.383 = €8,893 Mil.
Gross Profit was 752.307 + 821.663 + 820.102 + 783.822 = €3,178 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €2,812 Mil.
Total Assets was €10,995 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €631 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €620 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €2,609 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €1,750 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €4,313 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)
=(1701.709 / 8564.602) / (1828.472 / 8892.963)
=0.198691 / 0.205609
=0.9664

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)
=(3177.894 / 8892.963) / (2915.751 / 8564.602)
=0.357349 / 0.340442
=1.0497

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 - (2602.148 + 607.614) / 8998.997) / (1 - (2812.383 + 631.068) / 10995.305)
=0.64332 / 0.686825
=0.9367

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
=8564.602 / 8892.963
=0.9631

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))
=(619.593 / (619.593 + 631.068)) / (560.139 / (560.139 + 607.614))
=0.495412 / 0.479672
=1.0328

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)
=(2481.785 / 8564.602) / (2609.057 / 8892.963)
=0.289772 / 0.293384
=0.9877

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)
=((3368.252 + 2207.948) / 8998.997) / ((4312.971 + 1750.375) / 10995.305)
=0.619647 / 0.551449
=1.1237

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
=(-1138.401 - -1261.059 - 641.207) / 8998.997
=-0.057623

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.

Concentrix has a M-score of -2.85 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 -2.81 mean?
Concentrix (STU:CO8) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.81 as of Aug. 29, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Concentrix and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Concentrix ranks #877 out of 2638 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 33.2%.
Is Concentrix's Beneish M-Score too high?
Concentrix's current Beneish M-Score is -2.81. Based on the distribution chart, Concentrix ranks #877 out of 2638 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Concentrix has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Concentrix's Beneish M-Score compare to GLOB and BBAI?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Concentrix ranks #877 out of 2638 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Concentrix 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 Concentrix and its competitors. Concentrix's current Beneish M-Score is -2.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Concentrix stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Concentrix (STU:CO8) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €49.51, compared to a current price of €24.97 — trading 49.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.81. Concentrix's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 5 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 Concentrix (STU:CO8), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.81 as of Aug. 29, 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 Concentrix (STU:CO8) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Concentrix stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €24.97 is trading 49.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €49.51. GuruFocus considers Concentrix to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for STU:CO8:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.81
  • GF Value™: €49.51 vs. price of €24.97 (49.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:CO8 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Concentrix Business Description

Other Exchanges CNXC:USA
Address 39899 Balentine Drive, Suite 235, Newark, CA, USA, 94560
Concentrix Corp is a technology and services company. It designs, implements, and manages end-to-end solutions, including customer experience process optimization, technology development and design engineering, front- and back-office automation, analytics, and business transformation services. The company serves clients across multiple industry verticals, helping them manage customer engagement and operational processes throughout the customer lifecycle. The company operates in a single operating segment. It generates revenue through the provision of technology and services under contractual arrangements. Geographically, the company generates the maximum revenue from the Philippines and the rest from India, the United States, Great Britain, Germany, Canada and Other countries.
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