Celestica (TSX:CLS) Beneish M-Score: -2.10 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


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Price C$499.31
GF Value C$181.47
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What is Celestica Beneish M-Score?

Celestica TSX:CLS -6.40% 86 Beneish M-Score is -2.10 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:CLS with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of C$181.47 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 2,403 Hardware companies, Celestica ranks worse than 74.82% 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 -2.1 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSX:CLS' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.1   Med: -2.38   Max: -1.5
Current: -2.1

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Celestica was -1.50. The lowest was -3.10. And the median was -2.38.


Celestica Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Celestica'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.

Celestica Beneish M-Score Chart

Celestica 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 -2.45 -2.36 -2.40 -2.28 -2.21

Celestica 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 -2.34 -2.36 -2.21 -2.21 -2.10

TSX:CLS vs APH, GLW, TEL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Celestica'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.


Celestica Beneish M-Score vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Celestica 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 Celestica 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 * 1.053+0.528 * 0.8958+0.404 * 0.8878+0.892 * 1.3459+0.115 * 1.0743
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.5676+4.679 * 0.01197-0.327 * 1.0371
=-2.10

* 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 C$4,346 Mil.
Revenue was 5552.484 + 5041.935 + 4418.58 + 3954.699 = C$18,968 Mil.
Gross Profit was 599.838 + 597.461 + 575.633 + 507.083 = C$2,280 Mil.
Total Current Assets was C$8,777 Mil.
Total Assets was C$11,333 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was C$1,181 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was C$245 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was C$364 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was C$6,971 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was C$1,024 Mil.
Net Income was 291.276 + 369.016 + 370.475 + 288.395 = C$1,319 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 6.311 + -9.519 + -8.577 + -22.142 = C$-34 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 488.844 + 345.703 + 174.585 + 208.3 = C$1,217 Mil.
Total Receivables was C$3,066 Mil.
Revenue was 3802.33 + 3626.859 + 3385.823 + 3278.099 = C$14,093 Mil.
Gross Profit was 393.211 + 423.421 + 353.009 + 347.833 = C$1,517 Mil.
Total Current Assets was C$6,283 Mil.
Total Assets was C$8,377 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was C$949 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was C$214 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was C$477 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was C$4,385 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was C$1,314 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)
=(4345.673 / 18967.698) / (3066.298 / 14093.111)
=0.229109 / 0.217574
=1.053

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)
=(1517.474 / 14093.111) / (2280.015 / 18967.698)
=0.107675 / 0.120205
=0.8958

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 - (8776.547 + 1181.429) / 11332.72) / (1 - (6282.903 + 949.075) / 8376.582)
=0.121308 / 0.136643
=0.8878

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
=18967.698 / 14093.111
=1.3459

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))
=(214.486 / (214.486 + 949.075)) / (244.698 / (244.698 + 1181.429))
=0.184336 / 0.171582
=1.0743

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)
=(364.068 / 18967.698) / (476.601 / 14093.111)
=0.019194 / 0.033818
=0.5676

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)
=((1024.198 + 6970.583) / 11332.72) / ((1313.574 + 4384.61) / 8376.582)
=0.70546 / 0.680252
=1.0371

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
=(1319.162 - -33.927 - 1217.432) / 11332.72
=0.01197

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.

Celestica has a M-score of -2.10 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 -2.10 mean?
Celestica (TSX:CLS) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.10 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Celestica and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Celestica ranks #1798 out of 2403 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 74.8%.
Is Celestica's Beneish M-Score too high?
Celestica's current Beneish M-Score is -2.10. Based on the distribution chart, Celestica ranks #1798 out of 2403 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Celestica has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Celestica's Beneish M-Score compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Celestica ranks #1798 out of 2403 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Celestica 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 Hardware company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Hardware 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 Celestica and its competitors. Celestica's current Beneish M-Score is -2.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Celestica stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Celestica (TSX:CLS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$181.47, compared to a current price of C$499.31 — trading 175.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.10. Celestica's overall GF Score™ is 86/100. 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 Celestica (TSX:CLS), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.10 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 Celestica (TSX:CLS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Celestica stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$499.31 is trading 175.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$181.47. GuruFocus considers Celestica to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:CLS:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.10
  • GF Value™: C$181.47 vs. price of C$499.31 (175.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100

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


Celestica Business Description

Other Exchanges CLS:USACTW:Germany
Address 5140 Yonge Street, Suite 1900, Toronto, ON, CAN, M2N 6L7
Celestica Inc offers supply chain solutions. The company has two operating and reportable segments: Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS) and Connectivity & Cloud Solutions (CCS). The ATS segment consists of the ATS end market and is comprised of the Aerospace and Defense, Industrial, health tech, and Capital Equipment businesses. Its Capital Equipment business is comprised of the semiconductor, display, and robotics equipment businesses, and the CCS segment consists of Communications and Enterprise end markets, The Enterprise end market is comprised of its servers and storage businesses. The company generates a majority of its revenue from the Connectivity & Cloud Solutions segment.
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