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 -2.8 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vishay Intertechnology's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:
VSH'
s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.9 Med: -2.6 Max: -2.24
Current: -2.8
During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Vishay Intertechnology was -2.24. The lowest was -2.90. And the median was -2.60.
Vishay Intertechnology Beneish M-Score Related Terms
Vishay Intertechnology Beneish M-Score Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vishay Intertechnology'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.
VSH vs SLAB, NVTS, MXL: Beneish M-Score Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, Vishay Intertechnology'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.
Vishay Intertechnology Beneish M-Score vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Vishay Intertechnology's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vishay Intertechnology'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 Vishay Intertechnology 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 * 0.7859
+
0.528 * 1.0217
+
0.404 * 1.0151
+
0.892 * 1.0986
+
0.115 * 1.0159
-
0.172 * SGAI
+
4.679 * TATA
-
0.327 * LVGI
-
0.172 * 0.9753
+
4.679 * -0.051924
-
0.327 * 0.9859
=
-2.80
* 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))
=
(214.891 / (214.891 + 1692.014))
/
(229.176 / (229.176 + 1836.825))
=
0.112691
/
0.110927
=
1.0159
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
=
(2.278 - -8.274
-
231.879)
/
4262.555
=
-0.051924
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.
Vishay Intertechnology has a M-score of -2.80 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
Vishay Intertechnology (VSH) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.80 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Vishay Intertechnology and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Vishay Intertechnology ranks #260 out of 987 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 26.3%.
Is Vishay Intertechnology's Beneish M-Score too high?
Vishay Intertechnology's current Beneish M-Score is -2.80. Based on the distribution chart, Vishay Intertechnology ranks #260 out of 987 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Vishay Intertechnology has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vishay Intertechnology's Beneish M-Score compare to SLAB and NVTS?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Vishay Intertechnology ranks #260 out of 987 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Vishay Intertechnology 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 Semiconductors company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Semiconductors 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 Vishay Intertechnology and its competitors. Vishay Intertechnology's current Beneish M-Score is -2.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vishay Intertechnology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vishay Intertechnology (VSH) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $20.91, compared to a current price of $55.59 — trading 165.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.80. Vishay Intertechnology's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 12 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 Vishay Intertechnology (VSH), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.80 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 Vishay Intertechnology (VSH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vishay Intertechnology stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $55.59 is trading 165.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $20.91.
GuruFocus considers Vishay Intertechnology to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for VSH:
Beneish M-Score: -2.80
GF Value™: $20.91 vs. price of $55.59 (165.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VSH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vishay Intertechnology Inc provides a broad product portfolio of discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components to original equipment manufacturers and distributors. These products are found in industrial, computing, automotive, consumer, telecommunications, power supplies, military, aerospace, and medical markets and serve customer all over the world. Its product segments consist of two general classes: semiconductors and passive components. The company's operating segment includes metal oxide semiconductor field-effect transistors, diodes, optoelectronic components, resistors, inductors, and capacitors. Revenue mainly comes from resistors, which are basic components used in all forms of electronic circuitry to adjust and regulate levels of voltage and current.
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