Currys (STU:CWB) Beneish M-Score: -2.69 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


STU:CWB Currys PLC STU:CWB
46 GF Score
Price €1.85
GF Value €0.87
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Currys Beneish M-Score?

Currys STU:CWB +3.35% 46 Beneish M-Score is -2.69 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:CWB with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.87 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,087 Retail - Cyclical companies, Currys ranks better than 59.06% 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 -2.69 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

STU:CWB' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.22   Med: -2.68   Max: 0.73
Current: -2.69

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Currys was 0.73. The lowest was -3.22. And the median was -2.68.


Currys Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Currys'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.

Currys Beneish M-Score Chart

Currys Annual Data
Trend Apr16 Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -3.22 -2.58 -3.22 -2.67 -2.69

Currys Semi-Annual Data
Apr16 Oct16 Apr17 Oct17 Apr18 Oct18 Apr19 Oct19 Apr20 Oct20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Oct22 Apr23 Oct23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25
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 -2.67 0.00 -2.69 0.00

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

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Currys'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.


Currys Beneish M-Score vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

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

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


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Currys 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 Currys 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 * 1.0826+0.528 * 0.9866+0.404 * 0.9756+0.892 * 1.0298+0.115 * 1.0055
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.063618-0.327 * 0.982
=-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 (Apr25) TTM:Last Year (Apr24) TTM:
Total Receivables was €801 Mil.
Revenue was €10,182 Mil.
Gross Profit was €1,895 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €2,268 Mil.
Total Assets was €6,342 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €1,036 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €338 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €2,575 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €864 Mil.
Net Income was €126 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €530 Mil.
Total Receivables was €719 Mil.
Revenue was €9,887 Mil.
Gross Profit was €1,815 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €2,090 Mil.
Total Assets was €6,193 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €1,061 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €349 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €2,486 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €934 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)
=(801.117 / 10181.787) / (718.538 / 9886.899)
=0.078681 / 0.072676
=1.0826

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)
=(1815.009 / 9886.899) / (1894.612 / 10181.787)
=0.183577 / 0.186079
=0.9866

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 - (2267.687 + 1036.189) / 6342.273) / (1 - (2090.293 + 1061.477) / 6192.726)
=0.479071 / 0.491053
=0.9756

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
=10181.787 / 9886.899
=1.0298

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))
=(348.771 / (348.771 + 1061.477)) / (337.989 / (337.989 + 1036.189))
=0.247312 / 0.245957
=1.0055

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)
=(0 / 10181.787) / (0 / 9886.899)
=0 / 0
=1

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)
=((864.271 + 2575.269) / 6342.273) / ((934.333 + 2485.722) / 6192.726)
=0.54232 / 0.55227
=0.982

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
=(126.307 - 0 - 529.79) / 6342.273
=-0.063618

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.

Currys 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 -2.69 mean?
Currys (STU:CWB) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.69 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Currys and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Currys ranks #445 out of 1087 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 40.9%.
Is Currys' Beneish M-Score too high?
Currys' current Beneish M-Score is -2.69. Based on the distribution chart, Currys ranks #445 out of 1087 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Currys has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Currys' Beneish M-Score compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Currys ranks #445 out of 1087 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Currys 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 Currys and its competitors. Currys's current Beneish M-Score is -2.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Currys stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Currys (STU:CWB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.87, compared to a current price of €1.85 — trading 112.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.69. Currys' overall GF Score™ is 46/100 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 Currys (STU:CWB), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.69 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 Currys (STU:CWB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Currys stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €1.85 is trading 112.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.87. GuruFocus considers Currys to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:CWB:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.69
  • GF Value™: €0.87 vs. price of €1.85 (112.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 8 warning signs

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


Currys Business Description

Other Exchanges DSITF:USACURYl:UKCURY:UK
Address 1 Portal Way, London, GBR, W3 6RS
Currys PLC is an omnichannel retailer of technology products and services with stores across countries. The company's segment include: UK & Ireland: comprises the operations of Currys, iD Mobile and B2B operations; and Nordics; operates both franchise and own stores in Norway, Sweden, Finland and Denmark with further franchise operations in Iceland, Greenland and the Faroe Islands. UK & Ireland and Nordics are involved in the sale of consumer electronics and mobile technology products and services, through stores or online channels. It derives maximum revenue from UK & Ireland.
46GF Score

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