Royalty Pharma (STU:RPD) Beneish M-Score: -2.94 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


STU:RPD Royalty Pharma PLC STU:RPD
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Price €48.03
GF Value €32.95
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What is Royalty Pharma Beneish M-Score?

Royalty Pharma STU:RPD +0.52% 72 Beneish M-Score is -2.94 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:RPD with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €32.95 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 831 Biotechnology companies, Royalty Pharma ranks better than 72.2% 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 -2.94 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

STU:RPD' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.45   Med: -3   Max: -2.04
Current: -2.94

During the past 9 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Royalty Pharma was -2.04. The lowest was -3.45. And the median was -3.00.


Royalty Pharma Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Royalty Pharma'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.

Royalty Pharma Beneish M-Score Chart

Royalty Pharma Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -2.21 -3.39 -3.37 -2.88 -3.07

Royalty Pharma 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 -2.96 -2.79 -2.94 -3.07 -2.94

STU:RPD vs BNTX, INSM, ROIV: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Royalty Pharma'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.


Royalty Pharma Beneish M-Score vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Royalty Pharma's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Royalty Pharma 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 Royalty Pharma 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 * 1.0833+0.528 * 1+0.404 * 1.0366+0.892 * 0.9986+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.9936+4.679 * -0.089731-0.327 * 1.0379
=-2.99

* 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 €24 Mil.
Revenue was 545.448 + 531.179 + 519.116 + 501.703 = €2,097 Mil.
Gross Profit was 545.448 + 531.179 + 519.116 + 501.703 = €2,097 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €1,233 Mil.
Total Assets was €17,140 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €0 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €4 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €535 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €463 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €7,419 Mil.
Net Income was 254.907 + 182.931 + 245.561 + 26.163 = €710 Mil.
Non Operating Income was -66.373 + 46.655 + 76.438 + -51 = €6 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 621.272 + 706.384 + 598.628 + 315.574 = €2,242 Mil.
Total Receivables was €22 Mil.
Revenue was 525.628 + 566.927 + 508.786 + 499.121 = €2,100 Mil.
Gross Profit was 525.628 + 566.927 + 508.786 + 499.121 = €2,100 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €1,705 Mil.
Total Assets was €16,288 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €0 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €269 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €1,094 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €6,122 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)
=(23.797 / 2097.446) / (22.001 / 2100.462)
=0.011346 / 0.010474
=1.0833

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)
=(2100.462 / 2100.462) / (2097.446 / 2097.446)
=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 - (1233.327 + 0) / 17140.334) / (1 - (1705 + 0) / 16287.637)
=0.928045 / 0.895319
=1.0366

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
=2097.446 / 2100.462
=0.9986

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 + 0)) / (4.318 / (4.318 + 0))
= / 1
=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)
=(535.268 / 2097.446) / (268.88 / 2100.462)
=0.2552 / 0.12801
=1.9936

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)
=((7418.623 + 463.365) / 17140.334) / ((6122.433 + 1094.138) / 16287.637)
=0.45985 / 0.44307
=1.0379

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
=(709.562 - 5.72 - 2241.858) / 17140.334
=-0.089731

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.

Royalty Pharma has a M-score of -2.99 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 -2.94 mean?
Royalty Pharma (STU:RPD) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.94 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Royalty Pharma and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Royalty Pharma ranks #231 out of 831 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 27.8%.
Is Royalty Pharma's Beneish M-Score too high?
Royalty Pharma's current Beneish M-Score is -2.94. Based on the distribution chart, Royalty Pharma ranks #231 out of 831 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Royalty Pharma has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Royalty Pharma's Beneish M-Score compare to BNTX and INSM?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Royalty Pharma ranks #231 out of 831 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Royalty Pharma 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 Biotechnology company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Biotechnology 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 Royalty Pharma and its competitors. Royalty Pharma's current Beneish M-Score is -2.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Royalty Pharma stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Royalty Pharma (STU:RPD) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €32.95, compared to a current price of €48.03 — trading 45.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.94. Royalty Pharma's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 10 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 Royalty Pharma (STU:RPD), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.94 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 Royalty Pharma (STU:RPD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Royalty Pharma stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €48.03 is trading 45.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €32.95. GuruFocus considers Royalty Pharma to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:RPD:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.94
  • GF Value™: €32.95 vs. price of €48.03 (45.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 10 warning signs

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


Royalty Pharma Business Description

Other Exchanges RPRX:USARPD:Germany
Address 110 East 59th Street, New York, NY, USA, 10022
Royalty Pharma PLC is the largest buyer of biopharmaceutical royalties. The firm has a portfolio of royalties that entitles it to payments based on the sales of biopharma products. Royalty Pharma receives royalties on more than 35 commercial products, including AbbVie and Johnson & Johnson's Imbruvica (for chronic lymphocytic leukemia and other blood cancers), Biogen's Tysabri (for relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis), Vertex's cystic fibrosis franchise, and 10 development-stage product candidates.
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