Prudential (STU:PRU) Beneish M-Score: -2.36 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


STU:PRU Prudential PLC STU:PRU
63 GF Score
Price €11.73
GF Value €15.27
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Prudential Beneish M-Score?

Prudential STU:PRU -0.09% 63 Beneish M-Score is -2.36 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:PRU with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of €15.27 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 399 Insurance companies, Prudential ranks worse than 68.42% on this metric.

Note: Financial institutions were excluded from the sample in Beneish paper when calculating Beneish M-Score. Thus, the prediction might not fit banks and insurance companies.

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 -2.36 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

STU:PRU' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.74   Med: -2.41   Max: -0.72
Current: -2.36

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Prudential was -0.72. The lowest was -3.74. And the median was -2.41.

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Prudential 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 Prudential 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 * 0.5184+0.528 * 1+0.404 * 0.9998+0.892 * 1.5111+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * 0.005094-0.327 * 0.9746
=-2.44

* 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 (Dec25) TTM:Last Year (Dec24) TTM:
Total Receivables was €1,678 Mil.
Revenue was €23,394 Mil.
Gross Profit was €23,394 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €0 Mil.
Total Assets was €181,215 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €453 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €4,074 Mil.
Net Income was €3,397 Mil.
Gross Profit was €382 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €2,092 Mil.
 Total Receivables was €2,142 Mil.
Revenue was €15,482 Mil.
Gross Profit was €15,482 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €0 Mil.
Total Assets was €173,692 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €398 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €4,006 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)
=(1678.11 / 23393.622) / (2142.065 / 15481.505)
=0.071734 / 0.138363
=0.5184

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)
=(15481.505 / 15481.505) / (23393.622 / 23393.622)
=1 / 1
=1

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 - (0 + 452.62) / 181214.53) / (1 - (0 + 398.235) / 173691.58)
=0.997502 / 0.997707
=0.9998

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
=23393.622 / 15481.505
=1.5111

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))
=(0 / (0 + 398.235)) / (0 / (0 + 452.62))
=0 / 0
=1

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 / 23393.622) / (0 / 15481.505)
=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)
=((4073.58 + 0) / 181214.53) / ((4006.225 + 0) / 173691.58)
=0.022479 / 0.023065
=0.9746

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
=(3397.212 - 381.738 - 2092.3) / 181214.53
=0.005094

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.

Prudential has a M-score of -2.44 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 -2.36 mean?
Prudential (STU:PRU) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.36 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Prudential and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Prudential ranks #273 out of 399 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 68.4%.
Is Prudential's Beneish M-Score too high?
Prudential's current Beneish M-Score is -2.36. Based on the distribution chart, Prudential ranks #273 out of 399 companies in the Insurance industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Prudential has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Prudential's Beneish M-Score compare to AFL and MET?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Prudential ranks #273 out of 399 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Prudential 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 an Insurance company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Insurance 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 Prudential and its competitors. Prudential's current Beneish M-Score is -2.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Prudential stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Prudential (STU:PRU) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €15.27, compared to a current price of €11.73 — trading 23.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.36. Prudential's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 3 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 Prudential (STU:PRU), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.36 as of Jun. 24, 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 Prudential (STU:PRU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Prudential stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €11.73 is trading 23.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €15.27. GuruFocus considers Prudential to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:PRU:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.36
  • GF Value™: €15.27 vs. price of €11.73 (23.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Prudential Business Description

Address 1 Harbour View Street, 13th Floor, One International Financial Centre, Central, Hong Kong, HKG
Originally established in 1848 as the Prudential Mutual Assurance, Investment, and Loan Association, Prudential has changed a lot since. Set up to sell life insurance and loans to the middle class, the company subsequently diversified into Europe and then North America with the purchase of Jackson National Life around 1985. During its time as owner of Jackson, Prudential focused on building a simple chassis-style product portfolio that allowed customers to choose from a variety of add-ons. The company also became renowned for its focus on building the internal capabilities required to support its strong product offerings, including compelling technology and a large well-trained wholesale salesforce.
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