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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 -2.76 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
The historical rank and industry rank for Worthington Enterprises's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:
WOR'
s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.41 Med: -2.66 Max: -0.91
Current: -2.76
During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Worthington Enterprises was -0.91. The lowest was -3.41. And the median was -2.66.
Worthington Enterprises Beneish M-Score Related Terms
Worthington Enterprises Beneish M-Score Historical Data
* 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.
WOR vs PRLB, RYZ, GPGI: Beneish M-Score Comparison
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Worthington Enterprises'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.
Worthington Enterprises Beneish M-Score vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Worthington Enterprises's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Worthington Enterprises'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 Worthington Enterprises 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 * 0.9071
+
0.528 * 1.0097
+
0.404 * 1.2409
+
0.892 * 1.1972
+
0.115 * 1.0152
-
0.172 * SGAI
+
4.679 * TATA
-
0.327 * LVGI
-
0.172 * 0.9179
+
4.679 * -0.105148
-
0.327 * 0.9995
=
-2.76
* 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))
=
(48.262 / (48.262 + 292.925))
/
(57.272 / (57.272 + 353.782))
=
0.141453
/
0.13933
=
1.0152
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
=
(156.085 - 124.287
-
226.118)
/
1848.064
=
-0.105148
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.
Worthington Enterprises has a M-score of -2.76 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
Worthington Enterprises (WOR) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.76 as of Jul. 17, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Worthington Enterprises and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Worthington Enterprises ranks #681 out of 2909 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 23.4%.
Is Worthington Enterprises' Beneish M-Score too high?
Worthington Enterprises' current Beneish M-Score is -2.76. Based on the distribution chart, Worthington Enterprises ranks #681 out of 2909 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Worthington Enterprises has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Worthington Enterprises' Beneish M-Score compare to PRLB and RYZ?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Worthington Enterprises ranks #681 out of 2909 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Worthington Enterprises in the top 23% 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 Industrial Products company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Industrial Products 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 Worthington Enterprises and its competitors. Worthington Enterprises's current Beneish M-Score is -2.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Worthington Enterprises stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Worthington Enterprises (WOR) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $57.61, compared to a current price of $56.67 — trading 1.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.76. Worthington Enterprises' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Worthington Enterprises (WOR), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.76 as of Jul. 17, 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 Worthington Enterprises (WOR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Worthington Enterprises stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $56.67 is trading 1.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $57.61.
GuruFocus considers Worthington Enterprises to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for WOR:
Beneish M-Score: -2.76
GF Value™: $57.61 vs. price of $56.67 (1.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WOR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Worthington Enterprises Inc is a designer and manufacturer of products and services, including manufactured metal products. The company operates under two reportable operating segments: Consumer Products and Building Products. The consumer Products business has a diverse product offering in the tools, outdoor living and celebrations categories, including propane-filled cylinders for torches, handheld torches, specialized hand tools, drywall tools, accessories and gas grills, and others. And the Building Products business engaged in providing pressurized containment solutions, providing critical components in the residential, non-residential, and repair and remodel end markets through essential categories. The company derives majority of the revenue from Building Products segment.
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