Uber Technologies (STU:UT8) Beneish M-Score: -2.46 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


STU:UT8 Uber Technologies Inc STU:UT8
82 GF Score
Price €65.01
GF Value €84.68
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Uber Technologies Beneish M-Score?

Uber Technologies STU:UT8 +6.07% 82 Beneish M-Score is -2.46 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:UT8 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €84.68 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,633 Software companies, Uber Technologies ranks worse than 55.03% 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 -2.46 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

STU:UT8' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.42   Med: -2.43   Max: -1.95
Current: -2.46

During the past 10 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Uber Technologies was -1.95. The lowest was -3.42. And the median was -2.43.


Uber Technologies Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Uber Technologies'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.

Uber Technologies Beneish M-Score Chart

Uber Technologies Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.02 -2.39 -2.60 -2.33 -2.30

Uber Technologies 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 -2.20 -2.17 -1.95 -2.30 -2.46

STU:UT8 vs SHOP, CRM, NOW: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Uber Technologies'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.


Uber Technologies Beneish M-Score vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Uber Technologies's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Uber Technologies 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 Uber Technologies 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 * 0.831+0.528 * 0.9643+0.404 * 1.033+0.892 * 1.0955+0.115 * 1.0145
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9533+4.679 * 0.000602-0.327 * 0.9749
=-2.54

* 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 €3,369 Mil.
Revenue was 11420.595 + 12268.564 + 11473.884 + 10968.417 = €46,131 Mil.
Gross Profit was 5142.425 + 4854.99 + 4565.016 + 4369.68 = €18,932 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €11,092 Mil.
Total Assets was €51,801 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €2,855 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €653 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €7,344 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €10,374 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €10,574 Mil.
Net Income was 227.495 + 252.784 + 5645.352 + 1174.785 = €7,300 Mil.
Non Operating Income was -1292.31 + -1339.072 + 1214.952 + -16.473 = €-1,433 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 2033.615 + 2462.082 + 1983.456 + 2222.988 = €8,702 Mil.
Total Receivables was €3,701 Mil.
Revenue was 10668.025 + 11420.845 + 10080.388 + 9940.3 = €42,110 Mil.
Gross Profit was 4251.3 + 4512.375 + 3988.727 + 3912.948 = €16,665 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €11,424 Mil.
Total Assets was €48,860 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €2,870 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €668 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €7,032 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €11,205 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €9,062 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)
=(3369.175 / 46131.46) / (3700.925 / 42109.558)
=0.073034 / 0.087888
=0.831

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)
=(16665.35 / 42109.558) / (18932.111 / 46131.46)
=0.395762 / 0.410395
=0.9643

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 - (11091.895 + 2854.5) / 51800.525) / (1 - (11423.75 + 2870.275) / 48860.35)
=0.730767 / 0.707451
=1.033

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
=46131.46 / 42109.558
=1.0955

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))
=(668.465 / (668.465 + 2870.275)) / (653.104 / (653.104 + 2854.5))
=0.188899 / 0.186197
=1.0145

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)
=(7343.717 / 46131.46) / (7032.17 / 42109.558)
=0.159191 / 0.166997
=0.9533

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)
=((10573.76 + 10373.945) / 51800.525) / ((9062.225 + 11204.525) / 48860.35)
=0.404392 / 0.414789
=0.9749

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
=(7300.416 - -1432.903 - 8702.141) / 51800.525
=0.000602

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.

Uber Technologies has a M-score of -2.54 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 -2.46 mean?
Uber Technologies (STU:UT8) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.46 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Uber Technologies and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Uber Technologies ranks #1449 out of 2633 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 55%.
Is Uber Technologies' Beneish M-Score too high?
Uber Technologies' current Beneish M-Score is -2.46. Based on the distribution chart, Uber Technologies ranks #1449 out of 2633 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Uber Technologies has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Uber Technologies' Beneish M-Score compare to SHOP and CRM?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Uber Technologies ranks #1449 out of 2633 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Uber Technologies 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 Software company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Software 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 Uber Technologies and its competitors. Uber Technologies's current Beneish M-Score is -2.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Uber Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Uber Technologies (STU:UT8) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €84.68, compared to a current price of €65.01 — trading 23.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.46. Uber Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 4 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 Uber Technologies (STU:UT8), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.46 as of Jun. 25, 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 Uber Technologies (STU:UT8) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Uber Technologies stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €65.01 is trading 23.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €84.68. GuruFocus considers Uber Technologies to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:UT8:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.46
  • GF Value™: €84.68 vs. price of €65.01 (23.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:UT8 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Uber Technologies Business Description

Address 1725 3rd Street, San Francisco, CA, USA, 94158
Uber Technologies is a technology provider that matches riders with drivers, hungry people with restaurants and food couriers, and shippers with carriers. The firm's on-demand technology platform is currently utilized by traditional cars as well as autonomous vehicles, but could eventually be used for additional products and services, such as delivery via drones or electronic vehicle take-off and landing (eVTOL) technology. Uber operates in over 70 countries, with over 202 million users who order rides or food at least once a month.
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