TRUP (Trupanion) Beneish M-Score: -2.38 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


TRUP Trupanion Inc TRUP
68 GF Score
Price $23.91
GF Value $40.11
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Trupanion Beneish M-Score?

Trupanion TRUP +1.23% 68 Beneish M-Score is -2.38 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates TRUP with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $40.11 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 397 Insurance companies, Trupanion ranks worse than 65.99% 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 -2.38 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TRUP' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.11   Med: -2.28   Max: -1.27
Current: -2.38

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Trupanion was -1.27. The lowest was -3.11. And the median was -2.28.


Trupanion Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Trupanion'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.

Trupanion Beneish M-Score Chart

Trupanion 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 -1.65 -1.79 -2.29 -2.48 -2.42

Trupanion 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 -2.54 -2.51 -2.53 -2.42 -2.38

TRUP vs ASIC, BOW, SAFT: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Insurance - Property & Casualty subindustry, Trupanion'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.


Trupanion Beneish M-Score vs Insurance Industry

For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Trupanion's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Trupanion 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 Trupanion 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 * 0.9373+0.528 * 0.8993+0.404 * 0.9672+0.892 * 1.121+0.115 * 1.0454
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9815+4.679 * 0.018315-0.327 * 0.9282
=-2.38

* 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 $305 Mil.
Revenue was 384.049 + 376.853 + 366.92 + 353.557 = $1,481 Mil.
Gross Profit was 61.489 + 65.027 + 60.054 + 54.827 = $241 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $705 Mil.
Total Assets was $922 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $103 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $16 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $76 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $408 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $99 Mil.
Net Income was 4.88 + 5.63 + 5.873 + 9.413 = $26 Mil.
Non Operating Income was -19.556 + -33.3 + -18.416 + -7.929 = $-79 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 14.594 + 29.262 + 29.237 + 15.025 = $88 Mil.
Total Receivables was $290 Mil.
Revenue was 341.975 + 337.307 + 327.456 + 314.8 = $1,322 Mil.
Gross Profit was 51.103 + 52.923 + 49.379 + 40.269 = $194 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $628 Mil.
Total Assets was $837 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $102 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $16 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $69 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $369 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $128 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)
=(304.796 / 1481.379) / (290.104 / 1321.538)
=0.205752 / 0.21952
=0.9373

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)
=(193.674 / 1321.538) / (241.397 / 1481.379)
=0.146552 / 0.162954
=0.8993

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 - (705.166 + 102.612) / 921.58) / (1 - (628.337 + 101.938) / 837.162)
=0.123486 / 0.127678
=0.9672

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
=1481.379 / 1321.538
=1.121

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))
=(16.472 / (16.472 + 101.938)) / (15.751 / (15.751 + 102.612))
=0.13911 / 0.133074
=1.0454

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)
=(75.858 / 1481.379) / (68.95 / 1321.538)
=0.051208 / 0.052174
=0.9815

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)
=((99.346 + 408.366) / 921.58) / ((127.526 + 369.337) / 837.162)
=0.550915 / 0.593509
=0.9282

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
=(25.796 - -79.201 - 88.118) / 921.58
=0.018315

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.

Trupanion has a M-score of -2.38 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 -2.38 mean?
Trupanion (TRUP) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.38 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Trupanion and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Trupanion ranks #262 out of 397 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 66%.
Is Trupanion's Beneish M-Score too high?
Trupanion's current Beneish M-Score is -2.38. Based on the distribution chart, Trupanion ranks #262 out of 397 companies in the Insurance industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Trupanion has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Trupanion's Beneish M-Score compare to ASIC and BOW?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Trupanion ranks #262 out of 397 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Trupanion 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 Trupanion and its competitors. Trupanion's current Beneish M-Score is -2.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Trupanion stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Trupanion (TRUP) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $40.11, compared to a current price of $23.91 — trading 40.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.38. Trupanion's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Trupanion (TRUP), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.38 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 Trupanion (TRUP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Trupanion stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $23.91 is trading 40.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $40.11. GuruFocus considers Trupanion to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TRUP:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.38
  • GF Value™: $40.11 vs. price of $23.91 (40.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Trupanion Business Description

Other Exchanges 0LH0:UKTPW:Germany
Address 6100 4th Avenue South, Suite 200, Seattle, WA, USA, 98108
Trupanion Inc is a specialty insurance products provider in the United States. Its core business is the sale of insurance products tailor-made for pets, especially cats and dogs. It operates in two business segments: The subscription business segment generates revenue majorly from subscription fees related to the company's direct-to-consumer products and Other business segment is comprised of revenue from other product offerings that generally have a business-to-business relationship and a different margin profile than subscription business segment, including revenue from writing policies on behalf of third parties and revenue from other products and software solutions. Geographically, the company operates in United States, which derives maximum revenue; and Canada and Others.
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