G-III Apparel Group (STU:GI4) Beneish M-Score: -2.72 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


STU:GI4 G-III Apparel Group Ltd STU:GI4
74 GF Score
Price €29.20
GF Value €23.07
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is G-III Apparel Group Beneish M-Score?

G-III Apparel Group STU:GI4 -2.67% 74 Beneish M-Score is -2.72 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:GI4 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €23.07 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,001 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, G-III Apparel Group ranks better than 65.13% 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 -2.72 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

STU:GI4' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.41   Med: -2.42   Max: -1.69
Current: -2.72

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of G-III Apparel Group was -1.69. The lowest was -3.41. And the median was -2.42.


G-III Apparel Group Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for G-III Apparel Group'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.

G-III Apparel Group Beneish M-Score Chart

G-III Apparel Group Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.20 -1.90 -3.41 -2.42 -2.97

G-III Apparel Group Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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 -2.57 -2.73 -2.96 -2.97 -2.72

STU:GI4 vs FIGS, OXM, UAA: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, G-III Apparel Group'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.


G-III Apparel Group Beneish M-Score vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, G-III Apparel Group's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where G-III Apparel Group's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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G-III Apparel Group 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 G-III Apparel Group 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 * 1.0147+0.528 * 0.937+0.404 * 0.8888+0.892 * 0.8519+0.115 * 0.9326
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.1287+4.679 * -0.010032-0.327 * 0.9665
=-2.74

* 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 (Apr26) TTM:Last Year (Apr25) TTM:
Total Receivables was €370 Mil.
Revenue was 458.248 + 656.536 + 849.249 + 525.569 = €2,490 Mil.
Gross Profit was 297.323 + 242.944 + 327.737 + 214.654 = €1,083 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €1,236 Mil.
Total Assets was €2,210 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €293 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €25 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €857 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €389 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €195 Mil.
Net Income was 56.887 + -27.179 + 69.229 + 9.375 = €108 Mil.
Non Operating Income was -0.686 + -40.792 + -0.168 + -0.606 = €-42 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -1.685 + 193.677 + -83.598 + 64.343 = €173 Mil.
Total Receivables was €428 Mil.
Revenue was 519.412 + 810.991 + 997.645 + 594.464 = €2,923 Mil.
Gross Profit was 219.424 + 320.353 + 396.696 + 254.356 = €1,191 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €1,113 Mil.
Total Assets was €2,150 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €291 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €23 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €892 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €386 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €202 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)
=(370.091 / 2489.602) / (428.14 / 2922.512)
=0.148655 / 0.146497
=1.0147

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)
=(1190.829 / 2922.512) / (1082.658 / 2489.602)
=0.407468 / 0.434872
=0.937

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 - (1235.928 + 292.789) / 2210.162) / (1 - (1113.448 + 290.766) / 2150.127)
=0.308324 / 0.346916
=0.8888

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
=2489.602 / 2922.512
=0.8519

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))
=(23.339 / (23.339 + 290.766)) / (25.346 / (25.346 + 292.789))
=0.074303 / 0.079671
=0.9326

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)
=(857.415 / 2489.602) / (891.773 / 2922.512)
=0.344398 / 0.305139
=1.1287

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)
=((195.061 + 389.015) / 2210.162) / ((202.046 + 385.865) / 2150.127)
=0.264268 / 0.273431
=0.9665

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
=(108.312 - -42.252 - 172.737) / 2210.162
=-0.010032

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.

G-III Apparel Group has a M-score of -2.74 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.72 mean?
G-III Apparel Group (STU:GI4) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.72 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on G-III Apparel Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, G-III Apparel Group ranks #349 out of 1001 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 34.9%.
Is G-III Apparel Group's Beneish M-Score too high?
G-III Apparel Group's current Beneish M-Score is -2.72. Based on the distribution chart, G-III Apparel Group ranks #349 out of 1001 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, G-III Apparel Group has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does G-III Apparel Group's Beneish M-Score compare to FIGS and OXM?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, G-III Apparel Group ranks #349 out of 1001 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts G-III Apparel Group 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 G-III Apparel Group and its competitors. G-III Apparel Group's current Beneish M-Score is -2.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is G-III Apparel Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, G-III Apparel Group (STU:GI4) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €23.07, compared to a current price of €29.20 — trading 26.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.72. G-III Apparel Group's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 G-III Apparel Group (STU:GI4), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.72 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 G-III Apparel Group (STU:GI4) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, G-III Apparel Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €29.20 is trading 26.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €23.07. GuruFocus considers G-III Apparel Group to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:GI4:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.72
  • GF Value™: €23.07 vs. price of €29.20 (26.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:GI4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


G-III Apparel Group Business Description

Other Exchanges GIII:USA
Address 512 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY, USA, 10018
G-III Apparel Group Ltd is an apparel manufacturing company. The company makes a wide range of apparel, footwear, and accessories that sells under its own brands, licensed brands, and private-label brands. It has a substantial portfolio for licensed and proprietary brands, anchored by brands: DKNY, Donna Karan, Karl Lagerfeld, Karl Lagerfeld Paris, Vilebrequin, and others. The reportable segments of the company are Wholesale Operations and Retail Operations. The Wholesale operations segment includes sales of products under brands licensed by from third parties, and sales of products under its own brands and private label brands. The retail operations segment consists of Wilsons Leather, G.H. Bass, and DKNY retail stores. It derives majority of its revenue from Wholesale operations.
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