VIRDY (Viridien) Beneish M-Score: -3.41 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


VIRDY Viridien VIRDY
48 GF Score
Price $95.38
GF Value $58.21
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Viridien Beneish M-Score?

Viridien VIRDY -34.49% 48 Beneish M-Score is -3.41 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates VIRDY with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of $58.21 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 822 Oil & Gas companies, Viridien ranks better than 85.89% 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 -3.41 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

VIRDY' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.47   Med: -3.26   Max: 2.68
Current: -3.41

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Viridien was 2.68. The lowest was -4.47. And the median was -3.26.


Viridien Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Viridien'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.

Viridien Beneish M-Score Chart

Viridien 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 -3.12 -3.14 -3.02 -3.09 -3.32

Viridien 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 -3.09 -3.32 -3.31 -3.32 -3.41

VIRDY vs SLB, BKR, HAL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Viridien'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.


Viridien Beneish M-Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Viridien's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Viridien 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 Viridien 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 * 0.8748+0.528 * 0.9933+0.404 * 1.0248+0.892 * 0.8305+0.115 * 1.2804
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.1542+4.679 * -0.14042-0.327 * 0.9508
=-3.38

* 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 $250 Mil.
Revenue was 200.3 + 312.4 + 266.4 + 234.3 = $1,013 Mil.
Gross Profit was 47.1 + 112.1 + 106.6 + 44.3 = $310 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $690 Mil.
Total Assets was $2,684 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $239 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $73 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $111 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $523 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $960 Mil.
Net Income was -9.1 + 52.6 + 40.8 + 5.5 = $90 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = $0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 80.6 + 156.5 + 125.3 + 104.3 = $467 Mil.
Total Receivables was $344 Mil.
Revenue was 257.6 + 426.5 + 219 + 317.2 = $1,220 Mil.
Gross Profit was 86.6 + 142.4 + 56 + 85.9 = $371 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $771 Mil.
Total Assets was $2,717 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $212 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $90 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $116 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $502 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $1,076 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)
=(249.7 / 1013.4) / (343.7 / 1220.3)
=0.246398 / 0.281652
=0.8748

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)
=(370.9 / 1220.3) / (310.1 / 1013.4)
=0.303942 / 0.306
=0.9933

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 - (689.5 + 239.1) / 2684.1) / (1 - (770.7 + 212.1) / 2716.7)
=0.654037 / 0.638238
=1.0248

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
=1013.4 / 1220.3
=0.8305

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))
=(90 / (90 + 212.1)) / (72.5 / (72.5 + 239.1))
=0.297915 / 0.23267
=1.2804

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)
=(110.9 / 1013.4) / (115.7 / 1220.3)
=0.109434 / 0.094813
=1.1542

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)
=((959.8 + 523) / 2684.1) / ((1076.4 + 502.1) / 2716.7)
=0.552438 / 0.581036
=0.9508

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
=(89.8 - 0 - 466.7) / 2684.1
=-0.14042

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.

Viridien has a M-score of -3.38 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 -3.41 mean?
Viridien (VIRDY) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.41 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Viridien and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Viridien ranks #116 out of 822 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 14.1%.
Is Viridien's Beneish M-Score too high?
Viridien's current Beneish M-Score is -3.41. Based on the distribution chart, Viridien ranks #116 out of 822 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Viridien has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Viridien's Beneish M-Score compare to SLB and BKR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Viridien ranks #116 out of 822 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Viridien in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Oil & Gas company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Oil & Gas 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 Viridien and its competitors. Viridien's current Beneish M-Score is -3.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Viridien stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Viridien (VIRDY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $58.21, compared to a current price of $95.38 — trading 63.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.41. Viridien's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 Viridien (VIRDY), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.41 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 Viridien (VIRDY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Viridien stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $95.38 is trading 63.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $58.21. GuruFocus considers Viridien to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for VIRDY:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.41
  • GF Value™: $58.21 vs. price of $95.38 (63.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Viridien Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 27 Avenue Carnot, Massy, FRA, 91300
Viridien is a international providers of geophysics services and products intended for oil and gas companies. The Group continues to present its financial information under two reporting segments: Data, Digital & Energy Transition (DDE), including Geoscience (Subsurface Imaging, Geoscience Beyond The core (Low Carbon and HPC-Digital), and company's Technology Function), and Earth Data (EDA) including it's multi-disciplines earth data library; Sensing & Monitoring (SMO), which includes the following business equipment activities: Land, Marine, Ocean Bottom, Borehole and Beyond the Core (infrastructure monitoring solutions and Defense) under the brands of Sercel, Metrolog, GRC, DeRegt and Geocomp.
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