Spire Global (STU:EL9) Beneish M-Score: -2.54 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


STU:EL9 Spire Global Inc STU:EL9
55 GF Score
Price €14.10
GF Value €3.77
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Spire Global Beneish M-Score?

Spire Global STU:EL9 +0.71% 55 Beneish M-Score is -2.54 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:EL9 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.77 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,020 Business Services companies, Spire Global ranks worse than 51.27% 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 -2.54 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

STU:EL9' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.16   Med: -3.3   Max: 29.8
Current: -2.54

During the past 6 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Spire Global was 29.80. The lowest was -5.16. And the median was -3.30.


Spire Global Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Spire Global'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.

Spire Global Beneish M-Score Chart

Spire Global Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Oct21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 -2.63 -3.30 -4.59 -3.56

Spire Global 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 -5.16 -4.28 -3.66 -3.56 -2.54

STU:EL9 vs KODK, TRNS, RHLD: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Spire Global'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.


Spire Global Beneish M-Score vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Spire Global's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Spire Global 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 Spire Global 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 * 1.4467+0.528 * 0.9363+0.404 * 1.0682+0.892 * 0.5932+0.115 * 1.885
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.4978+4.679 * -0.065006-0.327 * 0.5106
=-2.57

* 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 €10.71 Mil.
Revenue was 13.696 + 13.515 + 10.795 + 16.631 = €54.64 Mil.
Gross Profit was 5.454 + 5.493 + 3.956 + 8.129 = €23.03 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €55.73 Mil.
Total Assets was €158.17 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €81.06 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €12.16 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €66.61 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €59.27 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €6.78 Mil.
Net Income was -22.354 + -21.43 + -16.764 + 103.685 = €43.14 Mil.
Non Operating Income was -2.246 + -3.224 + 0.307 + 125.583 = €120.42 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -22.673 + -3.653 + -10.265 + -30.41 = €-67.00 Mil.
Total Receivables was €12.48 Mil.
Revenue was 22.085 + 20.684 + 25.74 + 23.596 = €92.11 Mil.
Gross Profit was 8.059 + 6.695 + 11.465 + 10.136 = €36.36 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €100.22 Mil.
Total Assets was €193.18 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €68.51 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €22.34 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €74.97 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €149.60 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €8.38 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)
=(10.709 / 54.637) / (12.479 / 92.105)
=0.196003 / 0.135487
=1.4467

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)
=(36.355 / 92.105) / (23.032 / 54.637)
=0.394713 / 0.421546
=0.9363

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 - (55.731 + 81.058) / 158.17) / (1 - (100.223 + 68.514) / 193.183)
=0.135177 / 0.126543
=1.0682

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
=54.637 / 92.105
=0.5932

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))
=(22.34 / (22.34 + 68.514)) / (12.16 / (12.16 + 81.058))
=0.245889 / 0.130447
=1.885

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)
=(66.609 / 54.637) / (74.969 / 92.105)
=1.219119 / 0.813951
=1.4978

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)
=((6.776 + 59.271) / 158.17) / ((8.376 + 149.6) / 193.183)
=0.41757 / 0.817753
=0.5106

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
=(43.137 - 120.42 - -67.001) / 158.17
=-0.065006

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.

Spire Global has a M-score of -2.57 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 -2.54 mean?
Spire Global (STU:EL9) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.54 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Spire Global and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Spire Global ranks #523 out of 1020 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 51.3%.
Is Spire Global's Beneish M-Score too high?
Spire Global's current Beneish M-Score is -2.54. Based on the distribution chart, Spire Global ranks #523 out of 1020 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Spire Global has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Spire Global's Beneish M-Score compare to KODK and TRNS?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Spire Global ranks #523 out of 1020 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Spire Global 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 Business Services company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Business Services 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 Spire Global and its competitors. Spire Global's current Beneish M-Score is -2.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Spire Global stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Spire Global (STU:EL9) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.77, compared to a current price of €14.10 — trading 274% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.54. Spire Global's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Spire Global (STU:EL9), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.54 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 Spire Global (STU:EL9) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Spire Global stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €14.10 is trading 274% above its estimated GF Value™ of €3.77. GuruFocus considers Spire Global to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:EL9:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.54
  • GF Value™: €3.77 vs. price of €14.10 (274% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:EL9 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Spire Global Business Description

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Address 8000 Towers Crescent Drive, Suite 1225, Vienna, VA, USA, 22182
Spire Global Inc provides space-based data, analytics, and space services, offering datasets and insights about Earth to support decision-making. It builds, owns, and operates a constellation of nanosatellites that observe the Earth in real time using radio frequency (RF) technology. Additionally, it offers Space Services solutions that allow customers to deploy and scale their own satellite constellations using its platform, ground station network, manufacturing facilities, and launch partnerships. The company derives revenue from providing data, insights and access to its cloud-based technology platform sold on a subscription basis.
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