D'Ieteren Group (WBO:DIET) Beneish M-Score: -2.53 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


WBO:DIET D'Ieteren Group WBO:DIET
66 GF Score
Price €174.30
GF Value €190.47
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is D'Ieteren Group Beneish M-Score?

D'Ieteren Group WBO:DIET +3.94% 66 Beneish M-Score is -2.53 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates WBO:DIET with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of €190.47 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,273 Vehicles & Parts companies, D'Ieteren Group ranks worse than 51.61% 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 -2.53 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

WBO:DIET' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.07   Med: -2.37   Max: 0.1
Current: -2.53

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of D'Ieteren Group was 0.10. The lowest was -3.07. And the median was -2.37.


D'Ieteren Group Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for D'Ieteren 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.

D'Ieteren Group Beneish M-Score Chart

D'Ieteren Group 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 -2.25 -2.26 -2.21 -3.07 -2.53

D'Ieteren Group Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 -2.21 0.00 -3.07 0.00 -2.53

WBO:DIET vs CVNA, PAG, ALTB: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, D'Ieteren 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.


D'Ieteren Group Beneish M-Score vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, D'Ieteren Group's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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D'Ieteren Group 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 D'Ieteren 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 * 1.0553+0.528 * 0.9616+0.404 * 1.0394+0.892 * 0.9851+0.115 * 0.9582
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0511+4.679 * -0.020507-0.327 * 0.9347
=-2.53

* 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 (Dec25) TTM:Last Year (Dec24) TTM:
Total Receivables was €869 Mil.
Revenue was €8,034 Mil.
Gross Profit was €2,016 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €2,341 Mil.
Total Assets was €6,203 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €836 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €232 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €1,624 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €1,839 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €1,833 Mil.
Net Income was €425 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €552 Mil.
Total Receivables was €835 Mil.
Revenue was €8,155 Mil.
Gross Profit was €1,967 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €2,756 Mil.
Total Assets was €6,681 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €790 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €208 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €1,568 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €1,903 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €2,329 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)
=(868.5 / 8033.5) / (835.4 / 8154.7)
=0.10811 / 0.102444
=1.0553

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)
=(1967.4 / 8154.7) / (2015.5 / 8033.5)
=0.24126 / 0.250887
=0.9616

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 - (2341 + 836.1) / 6202.9) / (1 - (2755.9 + 789.6) / 6680.7)
=0.487804 / 0.469292
=1.0394

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
=8033.5 / 8154.7
=0.9851

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))
=(207.7 / (207.7 + 789.6)) / (232.2 / (232.2 + 836.1))
=0.208262 / 0.217355
=0.9582

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)
=(1624 / 8033.5) / (1568.4 / 8154.7)
=0.202153 / 0.192331
=1.0511

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)
=((1833.2 + 1839.3) / 6202.9) / ((2329.2 + 1902.5) / 6680.7)
=0.592062 / 0.633422
=0.9347

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
=(424.5 - 0 - 551.7) / 6202.9
=-0.020507

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.

D'Ieteren Group has a M-score of -2.53 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 -2.53 mean?
D'Ieteren Group (WBO:DIET) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.53 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on D'Ieteren Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, D'Ieteren Group ranks #657 out of 1273 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 51.6%.
Is D'Ieteren Group's Beneish M-Score too high?
D'Ieteren Group's current Beneish M-Score is -2.53. Based on the distribution chart, D'Ieteren Group ranks #657 out of 1273 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, D'Ieteren Group has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does D'Ieteren Group's Beneish M-Score compare to CVNA and PAG?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, D'Ieteren Group ranks #657 out of 1273 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places D'Ieteren 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 D'Ieteren Group and its competitors. D'Ieteren Group's current Beneish M-Score is -2.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is D'Ieteren Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, D'Ieteren Group (WBO:DIET) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €190.47, compared to a current price of €174.30 — trading 8.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.53. D'Ieteren Group's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 6 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 D'Ieteren Group (WBO:DIET), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.53 as of Jun. 26, 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 D'Ieteren Group (WBO:DIET) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, D'Ieteren Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €174.30 is trading 8.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €190.47. GuruFocus considers D'Ieteren Group to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for WBO:DIET:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.53
  • GF Value™: €190.47 vs. price of €174.30 (8.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 6 warning signs

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


D'Ieteren Group Business Description

Address Rue du Mail, 50, Brussels, BEL, B-1050
D'Ieteren Group is a Belgium-based company that imports and distributes automobiles. The group's reportable operating segments are D'Ieteren Automotive, Belron, Moleskine, TVH and PHE. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Belron segment, which performs vehicle glass repair and replacement. The company also distributes Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT, Skoda, Bentley, Lamborghini, Bugatti, Maserati, Cupra, Rimac, and Porsche vehicles, as well as spare parts and accessories; markets used vehicles; and provides maintenance, financing, and leasing services.
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