WOSGF (Watches of Switzerland Group) Beneish M-Score: -1.05 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


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Price $9.20
GF Value $7.35
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Watches of Switzerland Group Beneish M-Score?

Watches of Switzerland Group WOSGF -2.09% 85 Beneish M-Score is -1.05 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates WOSGF with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.35 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,087 Retail - Cyclical companies, Watches of Switzerland Group ranks worse than 90.06% 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.

Warning Sign:

Beneish M-Score -1.05 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

WOSGF' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.75   Med: -2.74   Max: -1.05
Current: -1.05

During the past 10 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Watches of Switzerland Group was -1.05. The lowest was -3.75. And the median was -2.74.


Watches of Switzerland Group Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Watches of Switzerland 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.

Watches of Switzerland Group Beneish M-Score Chart

Watches of Switzerland Group Annual Data
Trend Apr16 Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -3.50 -2.03 -2.88 -2.59 -1.05

Watches of Switzerland Group Semi-Annual Data
Apr16 Apr17 Apr18 Oct18 Apr19 Oct19 Apr20 Oct20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Oct22 Apr23 Oct23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25
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 0.00 -2.59 0.00 -1.05 0.00

WOSGF vs TPR, SIG: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Luxury Goods subindustry, Watches of Switzerland 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.


Watches of Switzerland Group Beneish M-Score vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Watches of Switzerland Group's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Watches of Switzerland Group's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Watches of Switzerland 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 Watches of Switzerland 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 * 2.8544+0.528 * 0.9656+0.404 * 1.2933+0.892 * 1.1275+0.115 * 0.9564
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0827+4.679 * -0.088032-0.327 * 1.0294
=-1.00

* 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 (Apr25) TTM:Last Year (Apr24) TTM:
Total Receivables was $62 Mil.
Revenue was $2,170 Mil.
Gross Profit was $278 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $803 Mil.
Total Assets was $1,939 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $724 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $132 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $57 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $412 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $777 Mil.
Net Income was $71 Mil.
Gross Profit was $0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was $241 Mil.
Total Receivables was $19 Mil.
Revenue was $1,925 Mil.
Gross Profit was $238 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $671 Mil.
Total Assets was $1,661 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $717 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $124 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $47 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $343 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $647 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)
=(61.629 / 2170.171) / (19.149 / 1924.781)
=0.028398 / 0.009949
=2.8544

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)
=(237.672 / 1924.781) / (277.53 / 2170.171)
=0.12348 / 0.127884
=0.9656

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 - (802.76 + 724.047) / 1939.028) / (1 - (670.839 + 717.397) / 1661.327)
=0.212592 / 0.164381
=1.2933

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
=2170.171 / 1924.781
=1.1275

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))
=(124.28 / (124.28 + 717.397)) / (132.194 / (132.194 + 724.047))
=0.147658 / 0.154389
=0.9564

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)
=(57.293 / 2170.171) / (46.934 / 1924.781)
=0.0264 / 0.024384
=1.0827

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)
=((777.135 + 412.352) / 1939.028) / ((646.683 + 343.304) / 1661.327)
=0.613445 / 0.595901
=1.0294

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
=(70.696 - 0 - 241.393) / 1939.028
=-0.088032

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.

Watches of Switzerland Group has a M-score of -1.00 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of -1.05 mean?
Watches of Switzerland Group (WOSGF) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.05 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Watches of Switzerland Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Watches of Switzerland Group ranks #979 out of 1087 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 90.1%.
Is Watches of Switzerland Group's Beneish M-Score too high?
Watches of Switzerland Group's current Beneish M-Score is -1.05. Based on the distribution chart, Watches of Switzerland Group ranks #979 out of 1087 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Watches of Switzerland Group has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Watches of Switzerland Group's Beneish M-Score compare to TPR and SIG?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Watches of Switzerland Group ranks #979 out of 1087 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Watches of Switzerland 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Watches of Switzerland Group and its competitors. Watches of Switzerland Group's current Beneish M-Score is -1.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Watches of Switzerland Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Watches of Switzerland Group (WOSGF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.35, compared to a current price of $9.20 — trading 25.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.05. Watches of Switzerland Group's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Watches of Switzerland Group (WOSGF), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.05 as of Jun. 25, 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 Watches of Switzerland Group (WOSGF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Watches of Switzerland Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $9.20 is trading 25.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.35. GuruFocus considers Watches of Switzerland Group to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WOSGF:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.05
  • GF Value™: $7.35 vs. price of $9.20 (25.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Watches of Switzerland Group Business Description

Other Exchanges WOSGl:UKWOSG:UK5WS:Germany
Address 2 Elland Road, Aurum House, Braunstone, Leicester, GBR, LE3 1TT
Watches of Switzerland Group PLC is a retailer of luxury watches and jewellerys in the United Kingdom. Other than luxury watch offerings, the company also offers luxury jewellery, fashion, and classic watches and a range of watch and jewellery aftercare services. The company's geographical segments are the United Kingdom and Europe, and the United States, of which the majority of the revenue comes from the United Kingdom and Europe segment.
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