Fountaine Pajot (XPAR:ALFPC) Beneish M-Score: -0.86 (As of Jul. 01, 2026)


XPAR:ALFPC Fountaine Pajot SA XPAR:ALFPC
47 GF Score
Price €91.10
GF Value €0.14
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Fountaine Pajot Beneish M-Score?

Fountaine Pajot XPAR:ALFPC -0.98% 47 Beneish M-Score is -0.86 as of Jul. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates XPAR:ALFPC with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.14 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,274 Vehicles & Parts companies, Fountaine Pajot ranks worse than 95.84% 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 -0.86 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

XPAR:ALFPC' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.85   Med: -3.03   Max: 3.99
Current: -0.86

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Fountaine Pajot was 3.99. The lowest was -3.85. And the median was -3.03.


Fountaine Pajot Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Fountaine Pajot'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.

Fountaine Pajot Beneish M-Score Chart

Fountaine Pajot Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -3.85 -1.43 -2.86 -1.96 -0.86

Fountaine Pajot Semi-Annual Data
Feb16 Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25
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 -2.86 0.00 -1.96 0.00 -0.86

XPAR:ALFPC vs BC, PII, THO: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Recreational Vehicles subindustry, Fountaine Pajot'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.


Fountaine Pajot Beneish M-Score vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

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

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


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Fountaine Pajot 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 Fountaine Pajot 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 * 2.661+0.528 * 0.9616+0.404 * 0.9234+0.892 * 0.92+0.115 * 1.1686
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.2544+4.679 * 0.046656-0.327 * 0.9223
=-0.86

* 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 (Aug25) TTM:Last Year (Aug24) TTM:
Total Receivables was €15.0 Mil.
Revenue was €323.2 Mil.
Gross Profit was €173.0 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €229.2 Mil.
Total Assets was €322.3 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €58.2 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €18.6 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €8.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €146.0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €32.1 Mil.
Net Income was €29.9 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €14.9 Mil.
Total Receivables was €6.1 Mil.
Revenue was €351.3 Mil.
Gross Profit was €180.8 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €225.1 Mil.
Total Assets was €305.7 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €44.8 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €17.7 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €7.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €147.5 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €35.7 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)
=(14.96 / 323.192) / (6.111 / 351.304)
=0.046288 / 0.017395
=2.661

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)
=(180.797 / 351.304) / (172.966 / 323.192)
=0.514645 / 0.53518
=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 - (229.227 + 58.216) / 322.271) / (1 - (225.134 + 44.776) / 305.686)
=0.108071 / 0.117035
=0.9234

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
=323.192 / 351.304
=0.92

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))
=(17.719 / (17.719 + 44.776)) / (18.649 / (18.649 + 58.216))
=0.283527 / 0.24262
=1.1686

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)
=(8.032 / 323.192) / (6.96 / 351.304)
=0.024852 / 0.019812
=1.2544

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)
=((32.082 + 146.035) / 322.271) / ((35.733 + 147.46) / 305.686)
=0.552693 / 0.599285
=0.9223

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
=(29.934 - 0 - 14.898) / 322.271
=0.046656

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.

Fountaine Pajot has a M-score of -0.86 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 -0.86 mean?
Fountaine Pajot (XPAR:ALFPC) has a Beneish M-Score of -0.86 as of Jul. 01, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Fountaine Pajot and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Fountaine Pajot ranks #1221 out of 1274 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 95.8%.
Is Fountaine Pajot's Beneish M-Score too high?
Fountaine Pajot's current Beneish M-Score is -0.86. Based on the distribution chart, Fountaine Pajot ranks #1221 out of 1274 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Fountaine Pajot has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fountaine Pajot's Beneish M-Score compare to BC and PII?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Fountaine Pajot ranks #1221 out of 1274 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Fountaine Pajot 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 Fountaine Pajot and its competitors. Fountaine Pajot's current Beneish M-Score is -0.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fountaine Pajot stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fountaine Pajot (XPAR:ALFPC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.14, compared to a current price of €91.10 — trading 64971.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -0.86. Fountaine Pajot's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 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 Fountaine Pajot (XPAR:ALFPC), the current Beneish M-Score is -0.86 as of Jul. 01, 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 Fountaine Pajot (XPAR:ALFPC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fountaine Pajot stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €91.10 is trading 64971.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.14. GuruFocus considers Fountaine Pajot to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XPAR:ALFPC:

  • Beneish M-Score: -0.86
  • GF Value™: €0.14 vs. price of €91.10 (64971.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Fountaine Pajot Business Description

Other Exchanges 65T:Germany
Address Zone Industrielle du Fief Girard, Aigrefeuille d'Aunis, FRA, 17290
Fountaine Pajot SA is a France-based company engaged in designing and building boats. The company is into the manufacturing and selling of catamarans and Motor Yachts.
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