TNLIF (Trainline) Beneish M-Score: -2.67 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


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What is Trainline Beneish M-Score?

Trainline TNLIF 70 Beneish M-Score is -2.67 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates TNLIF with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.62. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 823 Travel & Leisure companies, Trainline ranks better than 54.19% 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 -2.67 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TNLIF' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.3   Med: -2.81   Max: -2.1
Current: -2.67

During the past 10 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Trainline was -2.10. The lowest was -3.30. And the median was -2.81.


Trainline Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Trainline'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.

Trainline Beneish M-Score Chart

Trainline Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.10 -2.18 -3.06 -2.86 -2.67

Trainline Semi-Annual Data
Feb17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
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 -3.06 0.00 -2.86 0.00 -2.67

TNLIF vs BKNG, ABNB, RCL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Travel Services subindustry, Trainline'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.


Trainline Beneish M-Score vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Trainline's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Trainline 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 Trainline 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 * 1.1824+0.528 * 0.9649+0.404 * 0.9418+0.892 * 1.1088+0.115 * 1.7278
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9206+4.679 * -0.076045-0.327 * 1.2367
=-2.59

* 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 (Feb26) TTM:Last Year (Feb25) TTM:
Total Receivables was $110.6 Mil.
Revenue was $615.1 Mil.
Gross Profit was $508.0 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $201.9 Mil.
Total Assets was $950.6 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $64.9 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $55.5 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $341.6 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $318.8 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $351.7 Mil.
Net Income was $108.4 Mil.
Gross Profit was $0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was $180.7 Mil.
Total Receivables was $84.3 Mil.
Revenue was $554.7 Mil.
Gross Profit was $442.0 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $181.8 Mil.
Total Assets was $828.4 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $13.9 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $54.2 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $334.7 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $383.1 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $89.3 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)
=(110.561 / 615.06) / (84.331 / 554.699)
=0.179756 / 0.15203
=1.1824

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)
=(442.049 / 554.699) / (507.981 / 615.06)
=0.796917 / 0.825905
=0.9649

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 - (201.94 + 64.938) / 950.618) / (1 - (181.827 + 13.893) / 828.424)
=0.719258 / 0.763744
=0.9418

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
=615.06 / 554.699
=1.1088

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))
=(54.162 / (54.162 + 13.893)) / (55.454 / (55.454 + 64.938))
=0.795856 / 0.460612
=1.7278

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)
=(341.64 / 615.06) / (334.674 / 554.699)
=0.555458 / 0.603343
=0.9206

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)
=((351.72 + 318.761) / 950.618) / ((89.344 + 383.122) / 828.424)
=0.705311 / 0.570319
=1.2367

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
=(108.442 - 0 - 180.732) / 950.618
=-0.076045

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.

Trainline has a M-score of -2.59 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 -2.67 mean?
Trainline (TNLIF) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.67 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Trainline and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Trainline ranks #377 out of 823 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 45.8%.
Is Trainline's Beneish M-Score too high?
Trainline's current Beneish M-Score is -2.67. Based on the distribution chart, Trainline ranks #377 out of 823 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Trainline has a GF Score™ of 70/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Trainline's Beneish M-Score compare to BKNG and ABNB?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Trainline ranks #377 out of 823 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Trainline 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 Travel & Leisure company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Travel & Leisure 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 Trainline and its competitors. Trainline's current Beneish M-Score is -2.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Trainline stock overvalued right now?
Trainline (TNLIF) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.67. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.62, compared to a current price of $2.97 — trading 47.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.67. Trainline's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 2 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 Trainline (TNLIF), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.67 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 Trainline (TNLIF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Trainline stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $2.97 is trading 47.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.62.

Key valuation signals for TNLIF:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.67
  • GF Value™: $5.62 vs. price of $2.97 (47.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Trainline Business Description

Address 1 Stonecutter Street, London, GBR, EC4A 4AH
Trainline PLC are the main independent rail and coach travel platform selling rail and coach tickets world'wide. The Group has three operating segments UK Consumer includes Travel apps and websites for individual travellers for journeys within the UK; International Consumer includes Travel apps and websites for individual travellers for journeys outside the UK including journeys between the UK and outside the UK, and Trainline Solutions1 includes Travel portal platforms for Trainline's own branded business units, in addition to external corporates, travel management companies and whitelabel ecommerce platforms for Train Operating Companies. It generates majority of revenue from UK Consumer. It has presence in UK and Rest of world of which majority of revenue comes from UK.
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