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GracoSTU:GA8 86 Beneish M-Score is -2.71 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:GA8 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of €78.63 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,912 Industrial Products companies, Graco ranks better than 73.08% 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 -2.71 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
The historical rank and industry rank for Graco's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:
STU:GA8'
s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.81 Med: -2.55 Max: -2.1
Current: -2.71
During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Graco was -2.10. The lowest was -2.81. And the median was -2.55.
Graco Beneish M-Score Related Terms
Graco Beneish M-Score Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Graco'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.
STU:GA8 vs CR, PNR, WTS: Beneish M-Score Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Graco'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.
Graco Beneish M-Score vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Graco's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Graco's Beneish M-Score falls into.
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 Graco 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 * 1.0108
+
0.528 * 1.0084
+
0.404 * 1.0572
+
0.892 * 0.9689
+
0.115 * 0.8346
-
0.172 * SGAI
+
4.679 * TATA
-
0.327 * LVGI
-
0.172 * 0.9972
+
4.679 * -0.056634
-
0.327 * 1.0475
=
-2.77
* 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.
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.
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))
=
(85.321 / (85.321 + 728.672))
/
(95.693 / (95.693 + 666.283))
=
0.104818
/
0.125585
=
0.8346
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
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
=
(443.56 - 24.211
-
582.713)
/
2884.574
=
-0.056634
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.
Graco has a M-score of -2.77 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
Graco (STU:GA8) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.71 as of Jul. 14, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Graco and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Graco ranks #784 out of 2912 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 26.9%.
Is Graco's Beneish M-Score too high?
Graco's current Beneish M-Score is -2.71. Based on the distribution chart, Graco ranks #784 out of 2912 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Graco has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Graco's Beneish M-Score compare to CR and PNR?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Graco ranks #784 out of 2912 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Graco 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Industrial Products 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 Graco and its competitors. Graco's current Beneish M-Score is -2.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Graco stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Graco (STU:GA8) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €78.63, compared to a current price of €64.85 — trading 17.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.71. Graco's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Graco (STU:GA8), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.71 as of Jul. 14, 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 Graco (STU:GA8) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Graco stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €64.85 is trading 17.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €78.63.
GuruFocus considers Graco to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:GA8:
Beneish M-Score: -2.71
GF Value™: €78.63 vs. price of €64.85 (17.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:GA8 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Graco manufactures equipment used for managing fluids, coatings, and adhesives, specializing in difficult-to-handle materials. Graco's business is organized into three segments: industrial, process, and contractor. The Minnesota-based firm serves a wide range of end markets, including industrial, automotive, and construction, and its broad array of products include pumps, valves, meters, sprayers, and equipment used to apply coatings, sealants, and adhesives. The firm generated roughly $2.2 billion in sales in 2025.
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