ASM GroupWAR:ASM -0.31%39 Beneish M-Score is -2.56 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates WAR:ASM with a GF Score™ of 39/100 and a GF Value™ of zł0.18 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,020 Business Services companies, ASM Group ranks worse than 61.57% 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 -2.56 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
The historical rank and industry rank for ASM Group's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:
WAR:ASM'
s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.08 Med: -2.25 Max: 32.81
Current: -2.56
During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of ASM Group was 32.81. The lowest was -4.08. And the median was -2.25.
ASM Group Beneish M-Score Related Terms
ASM Group Beneish M-Score Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ASM Group'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.
WAR:ASM vs VRSK, EFX, BAH: Beneish M-Score Comparison
For the Consulting Services subindustry, ASM Group'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.
ASM Group Beneish M-Score vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, ASM Group's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ASM Group'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 ASM Group 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 * 0.8036
+
0.528 * 1.115
+
0.404 * 1.0175
+
0.892 * 1.0331
+
0.115 * 1.0679
-
0.172 * SGAI
+
4.679 * TATA
-
0.327 * LVGI
-
0.172 * 1
+
4.679 * 0.003428
-
0.327 * 1.0687
=
-2.56
* 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))
=
(1.933 / (1.933 + 3.437))
/
(2.224 / (2.224 + 4.374))
=
0.359963
/
0.337072
=
1.0679
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
=
(2.198 - 0
-
1.666)
/
155.214
=
0.003428
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.
ASM Group has a M-score of -2.56 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
ASM Group (WAR:ASM) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.56 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on ASM Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, ASM Group ranks #628 out of 1020 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 61.6%.
Is ASM Group's Beneish M-Score too high?
ASM Group's current Beneish M-Score is -2.56. Based on the distribution chart, ASM Group ranks #628 out of 1020 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, ASM Group has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ASM Group's Beneish M-Score compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, ASM Group ranks #628 out of 1020 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places ASM Group 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 Business Services company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Business 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 ASM Group and its competitors. ASM Group's current Beneish M-Score is -2.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ASM Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ASM Group (WAR:ASM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is zł0.18, compared to a current price of zł0.16 — trading 9.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.56. ASM Group's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 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 ASM Group (WAR:ASM), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.56 as of Jun. 27, 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 ASM Group (WAR:ASM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ASM Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of zł0.16 is trading 9.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of zł0.18.
GuruFocus considers ASM Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for WAR:ASM:
Beneish M-Score: -2.56
GF Value™: zł0.18 vs. price of zł0.16 (9.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WAR:ASM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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