US Physical TherapyUSPH +4.27%77 Beneish M-Score is -2.76 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates USPH with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $107.60 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 632 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, US Physical Therapy ranks better than 65.03% 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 -2.76 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
The historical rank and industry rank for US Physical Therapy's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:
USPH'
s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.08 Med: -2.71 Max: -2.34
Current: -2.76
During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of US Physical Therapy was -2.34. The lowest was -3.08. And the median was -2.71.
US Physical Therapy Beneish M-Score Related Terms
US Physical Therapy Beneish M-Score Historical Data
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The historical data trend for US Physical Therapy'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.
USPH vs INNV, NUTX, AMN: Beneish M-Score Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, US Physical Therapy'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.
US Physical Therapy Beneish M-Score vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, US Physical Therapy's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where US Physical Therapy's Beneish M-Score falls into.
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 US Physical Therapy 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 * 0.8864
+
0.528 * 0.963
+
0.404 * 0.9925
+
0.892 * 1.1633
+
0.115 * 0.9132
-
0.172 * SGAI
+
4.679 * TATA
-
0.327 * LVGI
-
0.172 * 1
+
4.679 * -0.055423
-
0.327 * 1.0813
=
-2.76
* 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.
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.
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))
=
(18.681 / (18.681 + 166.076))
/
(22.391 / (22.391 + 179.848))
=
0.101111
/
0.110716
=
0.9132
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
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
=
(15.062 - 6.734
-
75.058)
/
1204.01
=
-0.055423
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.
US Physical Therapy has a M-score of -2.76 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
US Physical Therapy (USPH) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.76 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on US Physical Therapy and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, US Physical Therapy ranks #221 out of 632 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 35%.
Is US Physical Therapy's Beneish M-Score too high?
US Physical Therapy's current Beneish M-Score is -2.76. Based on the distribution chart, US Physical Therapy ranks #221 out of 632 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, US Physical Therapy has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does US Physical Therapy's Beneish M-Score compare to INNV and NUTX?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, US Physical Therapy ranks #221 out of 632 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts US Physical Therapy 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Healthcare Providers & Services 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 US Physical Therapy and its competitors. US Physical Therapy's current Beneish M-Score is -2.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is US Physical Therapy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, US Physical Therapy (USPH) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $107.60, compared to a current price of $66.21 — trading 38.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.76. US Physical Therapy's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 5 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 US Physical Therapy (USPH), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.76 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 US Physical Therapy (USPH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, US Physical Therapy stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $66.21 is trading 38.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $107.60.
GuruFocus considers US Physical Therapy to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for USPH:
Beneish M-Score: -2.76
GF Value™: $107.60 vs. price of $66.21 (38.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the USPH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
US Physical Therapy Inc through its subsidiaries operate outpatient physical therapy clinics that provide pre-and post-operative care and treatment for orthopedic-related disorders, sports-related injuries, preventative care, rehabilitation of injured workers, and neurological-related injuries. The principal payment sources for the clinics' services are managed care programs, commercial health insurance, Medicare/Medicaid, workers' compensation insurance, and proceeds from personal injury cases. Its operating segment includes Physical therapy operations and Industrial injury prevention services. The company generates maximum revenue from the Physical therapy operations segment.
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