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 -2.62 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
The historical rank and industry rank for Tyson Foods's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:
WBO:TSN'
s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.9 Med: -2.51 Max: -1.97
Current: -2.62
During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Tyson Foods was -1.97. The lowest was -2.90. And the median was -2.51.
Tyson Foods Beneish M-Score Related Terms
Tyson Foods Beneish M-Score Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tyson Foods'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.
WBO:TSN vs BG, ADM, CALM: Beneish M-Score Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Tyson Foods'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.
Tyson Foods Beneish M-Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Tyson Foods's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tyson Foods'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 Tyson Foods 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 * 0.977
+
0.528 * 1.037
+
0.404 * 1.0051
+
0.892 * 0.9628
+
0.115 * 0.9689
-
0.172 * SGAI
+
4.679 * TATA
-
0.327 * LVGI
-
0.172 * 0.9867
+
4.679 * -0.036564
-
0.327 * 0.9656
=
-2.67
* 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))
=
(1278.898 / (1278.898 + 8582.15))
/
(1191.961 / (1191.961 + 7713.205))
=
0.129692
/
0.133851
=
0.9689
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
=
(390.421 - -330.995
-
1833.601)
/
30417.725
=
-0.036564
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.
Tyson Foods has a M-score of -2.67 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
Tyson Foods (WBO:TSN) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.62 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Tyson Foods and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Tyson Foods ranks #771 out of 1849 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 41.7%.
Is Tyson Foods' Beneish M-Score too high?
Tyson Foods' current Beneish M-Score is -2.62. Based on the distribution chart, Tyson Foods ranks #771 out of 1849 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Tyson Foods has a GF Score™ of 76/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tyson Foods' Beneish M-Score compare to BG and ADM?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Tyson Foods ranks #771 out of 1849 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Tyson Foods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Tyson Foods and its competitors. Tyson Foods's current Beneish M-Score is -2.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tyson Foods stock overvalued right now?
Tyson Foods (WBO:TSN) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.62. The stock's GF Value™ is €51.91, compared to a current price of €49.79 — trading 4.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.62. Tyson Foods' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 3 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 Tyson Foods (WBO:TSN), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.62 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 Tyson Foods (WBO:TSN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tyson Foods stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €49.79 is trading 4.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €51.91.
Key valuation signals for WBO:TSN:
Beneish M-Score: -2.62
GF Value™: €51.91 vs. price of €49.79 (4.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:TSN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tyson Foods is a protein-focused food producer, selling raw chicken, beef, pork, and prepared foods. Chicken and beef are its two largest segments, composing about 40% and 30% of sales, respectively. Prepared foods constituted 18% of fiscal 2025 sales and include brands like Tyson, Jimmy Dean, Hillshire Farm, Ball Park, and Sara Lee. However, most of these are in product categories rife with competition where Tyson does not have a massive market share lead. Tyson sells some products overseas, but the international segment accounts for just 4% of total revenue. The company is an active acquirer, with more recent years' purchases focused on international and food-service markets.
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