VIAV (Viavi Solutions) Beneish M-Score: -2.41 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


VIAV Viavi Solutions Inc VIAV
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Price $50.44
GF Value $13.13
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What is Viavi Solutions Beneish M-Score?

Viavi Solutions VIAV +2.08% 57 Beneish M-Score is -2.41 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates VIAV with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.13 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,403 Hardware companies, Viavi Solutions ranks worse than 54.85% 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 -2.41 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

VIAV' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.06   Med: -2.68   Max: -1.28
Current: -2.41

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Viavi Solutions was -1.28. The lowest was -3.06. And the median was -2.68.


Viavi Solutions Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Viavi Solutions'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.

Viavi Solutions Beneish M-Score Chart

Viavi Solutions Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.91 -2.60 -2.65 -2.89 -2.32

Viavi Solutions 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 -2.44 -2.32 -2.51 -2.31 -2.41

VIAV vs ZBRA, AAOI, VSAT: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Viavi Solutions'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.


Viavi Solutions Beneish M-Score vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Viavi Solutions 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 Viavi Solutions 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 * 0.9469+0.528 * 1.0135+0.404 * 1.1078+0.892 * 1.3059+0.115 * 0.6906
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9708+4.679 * -0.024211-0.327 * 1.1947
=-2.41

* 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 $345 Mil.
Revenue was 406.8 + 369.3 + 299.1 + 290.5 = $1,366 Mil.
Gross Profit was 234.1 + 210.6 + 169 + 163.5 = $777 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $1,054 Mil.
Total Assets was $2,528 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $264 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $96 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $435 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $653 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $881 Mil.
Net Income was 6.4 + -48.1 + -21.4 + 8 = $-55 Mil.
Non Operating Income was -21 + -38.6 + -3.5 + -1.8 = $-65 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -26.3 + 42.5 + 31 + 23.8 = $71 Mil.
Total Receivables was $279 Mil.
Revenue was 284.8 + 270.8 + 238.2 + 252 = $1,046 Mil.
Gross Profit was 160.7 + 160.8 + 136.1 + 145.6 = $603 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $835 Mil.
Total Assets was $1,933 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $263 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $59 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $343 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $545 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $437 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)
=(345 / 1365.7) / (279 / 1045.8)
=0.252618 / 0.266781
=0.9469

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)
=(603.2 / 1045.8) / (777.2 / 1365.7)
=0.576783 / 0.569085
=1.0135

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 - (1053.7 + 264.4) / 2527.8) / (1 - (835.4 + 262.7) / 1933.2)
=0.478558 / 0.431978
=1.1078

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
=1365.7 / 1045.8
=1.3059

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))
=(59 / (59 + 262.7)) / (95.6 / (95.6 + 264.4))
=0.183401 / 0.265556
=0.6906

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)
=(434.6 / 1365.7) / (342.8 / 1045.8)
=0.318225 / 0.327787
=0.9708

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)
=((880.5 + 652.5) / 2527.8) / ((436.6 + 544.7) / 1933.2)
=0.606456 / 0.507604
=1.1947

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
=(-55.1 - -64.9 - 71) / 2527.8
=-0.024211

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.

Viavi Solutions has a M-score of -2.41 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 -2.41 mean?
Viavi Solutions (VIAV) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.41 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Viavi Solutions and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Viavi Solutions ranks #1318 out of 2403 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 54.8%.
Is Viavi Solutions' Beneish M-Score too high?
Viavi Solutions' current Beneish M-Score is -2.41. Based on the distribution chart, Viavi Solutions ranks #1318 out of 2403 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Viavi Solutions has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Viavi Solutions' Beneish M-Score compare to ZBRA and AAOI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Viavi Solutions ranks #1318 out of 2403 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Viavi Solutions 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 Viavi Solutions and its competitors. Viavi Solutions's current Beneish M-Score is -2.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Viavi Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Viavi Solutions (VIAV) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.13, compared to a current price of $50.44 — trading 284.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.41. Viavi Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 7 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 Viavi Solutions (VIAV), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.41 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 Viavi Solutions (VIAV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Viavi Solutions stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $50.44 is trading 284.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.13. GuruFocus considers Viavi Solutions to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for VIAV:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.41
  • GF Value™: $13.13 vs. price of $50.44 (284.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Viavi Solutions Business Description

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Address 1445 South Spectrum Boulevard, Suite 102, Chandler, AZ, USA, 85286
Viavi Solutions Inc. is an international provider of network test, monitoring, and assurance solutions to communications service providers, enterprises, network equipment manufacturers, civil government, military and avionics customers. The company also offers high-performance thin-film optical coatings, providing light management solutions to anti-counterfeiting, 3D sensing, electronics, automotive, defense, and instrumentation markets. Its operating segments include Network Enablement, Service Enablement, and Optical Security and Performance Products. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the United States. Additionally, it manufactures and sells optical filters for 3D sensing products that allow facial recognition security authentication for mobile devices.
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