Bernard Loiseau (XPAR:ALDBL) Beneish M-Score: -1.56 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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XPAR:ALDBL Bernard Loiseau SA XPAR:ALDBL
54 GF Score
Price €3.64
GF Value €4.14
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Bernard Loiseau Beneish M-Score?

Bernard Loiseau XPAR:ALDBL +2.25% 54 Beneish M-Score is -1.56 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates XPAR:ALDBL with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.14 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 355 Restaurants companies, Bernard Loiseau ranks worse than 91.83% 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 -1.56 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

XPAR:ALDBL' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.15   Med: -2.57   Max: 21.72
Current: -1.56

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Bernard Loiseau was 21.72. The lowest was -3.15. And the median was -2.57.


Bernard Loiseau Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bernard Loiseau'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.

Bernard Loiseau Beneish M-Score Chart

Bernard Loiseau Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 12.49 21.72 -2.03 -2.40 -1.56

Bernard Loiseau Semi-Annual Data
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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 0.00 -2.40 0.00 -1.56 0.00

XPAR:ALDBL vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Bernard Loiseau'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.


Bernard Loiseau Beneish M-Score vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Bernard Loiseau's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Bernard Loiseau's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Bernard Loiseau 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 Bernard Loiseau 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 * 1.2835+0.528 * 1.0263+0.404 * 0.9827+0.892 * 0.9184+0.115 * 0.9365
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * 0.143236-0.327 * 0.8098
=-1.56

* 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.

This Year (Dec24) TTM:Last Year (Dec23) TTM:
Total Receivables was €1.33 Mil.
Revenue was €8.06 Mil.
Gross Profit was €4.05 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €3.60 Mil.
Total Assets was €13.20 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €4.29 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €0.53 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €0.00 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €2.14 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €6.01 Mil.
Net Income was €1.89 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0.00 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €0.00 Mil.
Total Receivables was €1.12 Mil.
Revenue was €8.78 Mil.
Gross Profit was €4.52 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €3.73 Mil.
Total Assets was €13.38 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €4.16 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €0.48 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €0.00 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €1.52 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €8.68 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)
=(1.325 / 8.06) / (1.124 / 8.776)
=0.164392 / 0.128077
=1.2835

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)
=(4.52 / 8.776) / (4.045 / 8.06)
=0.515041 / 0.501861
=1.0263

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 - (3.596 + 4.289) / 13.202) / (1 - (3.734 + 4.161) / 13.378)
=0.402742 / 0.409852
=0.9827

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
=8.06 / 8.776
=0.9184

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))
=(0.476 / (0.476 + 4.161)) / (0.528 / (0.528 + 4.289))
=0.102653 / 0.109612
=0.9365

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)
=(0 / 8.06) / (0 / 8.776)
=0 / 0
=1

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)
=((6.012 + 2.14) / 13.202) / ((8.681 + 1.52) / 13.378)
=0.617482 / 0.762521
=0.8098

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
=(1.891 - 0 - 0) / 13.202
=0.143236

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.

Bernard Loiseau has a M-score of -1.56 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 -1.56 mean?
Bernard Loiseau (XPAR:ALDBL) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.56 as of Jul. 14, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Bernard Loiseau and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Bernard Loiseau ranks #326 out of 355 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 91.8%.
Is Bernard Loiseau's Beneish M-Score too high?
Bernard Loiseau's current Beneish M-Score is -1.56. Based on the distribution chart, Bernard Loiseau ranks #326 out of 355 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Bernard Loiseau has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bernard Loiseau's Beneish M-Score compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Bernard Loiseau ranks #326 out of 355 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Bernard Loiseau 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 Restaurants company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Restaurants 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 Bernard Loiseau and its competitors. Bernard Loiseau's current Beneish M-Score is -1.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bernard Loiseau stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bernard Loiseau (XPAR:ALDBL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.14, compared to a current price of €3.64 — trading 12.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.56. Bernard Loiseau's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 4 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 Bernard Loiseau (XPAR:ALDBL), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.56 as of Jul. 14, 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 Bernard Loiseau (XPAR:ALDBL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bernard Loiseau stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €3.64 is trading 12.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €4.14. GuruFocus considers Bernard Loiseau to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XPAR:ALDBL:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.56
  • GF Value™: €4.14 vs. price of €3.64 (12.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Bernard Loiseau Business Description

Address 2 avenue Bernard Loiseau, Saulieu, FRA, 21210
Bernard Loiseau SA operates in the hotel industry. The company is engaged in the operation of hotels and restaurants. It also sells grocery products, wines, cookbooks, kitchenware, cosmetics, among others.
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