MGI Digital Graphic Technology (XPAR:ALMDG) Beneish M-Score: -2.03 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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XPAR:ALMDG MGI Digital Graphic Technology SA XPAR:ALMDG
79 GF Score
Price €10.84
GF Value €21.24
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is MGI Digital Graphic Technology Beneish M-Score?

MGI Digital Graphic Technology XPAR:ALMDG +0.56% 79 Beneish M-Score is -2.03 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates XPAR:ALMDG with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €21.24 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,408 Hardware companies, MGI Digital Graphic Technology ranks worse than 77.57% 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.

Good Sign:

Beneish M-Score -2.03 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for MGI Digital Graphic Technology's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

XPAR:ALMDG' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.22   Med: -2.47   Max: -1.93
Current: -2.03

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of MGI Digital Graphic Technology was -1.93. The lowest was -4.22. And the median was -2.47.


MGI Digital Graphic Technology Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MGI Digital Graphic Technology'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.

MGI Digital Graphic Technology Beneish M-Score Chart

MGI Digital Graphic Technology Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -4.22 -2.53 -2.37 -2.41 -2.03

MGI Digital Graphic Technology Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 -2.37 0.00 -2.41 0.00 -2.03

XPAR:ALMDG vs SNDK, DELL, STX: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Computer Hardware subindustry, MGI Digital Graphic Technology'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.


MGI Digital Graphic Technology Beneish M-Score vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, MGI Digital Graphic Technology's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where MGI Digital Graphic Technology's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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MGI Digital Graphic Technology 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 MGI Digital Graphic Technology 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 * 1.3416+0.528 * 0.9823+0.404 * 1.0867+0.892 * 0.8589+0.115 * 2.4633
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0443+4.679 * 0.017851-0.327 * 1.0212
=-2.03

* 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 (Dec25) TTM:Last Year (Dec24) TTM:
Total Receivables was €10.00 Mil.
Revenue was €58.10 Mil.
Gross Profit was €40.01 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €97.81 Mil.
Total Assets was €183.80 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €38.77 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €4.76 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €3.65 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €6.20 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €22.80 Mil.
Net Income was €6.65 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0.00 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €3.37 Mil.
Total Receivables was €8.68 Mil.
Revenue was €67.65 Mil.
Gross Profit was €45.75 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €87.63 Mil.
Total Assets was €170.06 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €42.22 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €15.56 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €4.07 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €15.14 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €11.14 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)
=(10.003 / 58.1) / (8.681 / 67.645)
=0.172169 / 0.128332
=1.3416

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)
=(45.754 / 67.645) / (40.005 / 58.1)
=0.676384 / 0.688554
=0.9823

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 - (97.81 + 38.767) / 183.795) / (1 - (87.633 + 42.224) / 170.06)
=0.256906 / 0.236405
=1.0867

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
=58.1 / 67.645
=0.8589

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))
=(15.564 / (15.564 + 42.224)) / (4.759 / (4.759 + 38.767))
=0.269329 / 0.109337
=2.4633

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)
=(3.647 / 58.1) / (4.066 / 67.645)
=0.062771 / 0.060108
=1.0443

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)
=((22.798 + 6.201) / 183.795) / ((11.139 + 15.137) / 170.06)
=0.157779 / 0.15451
=1.0212

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
=(6.65 - 0 - 3.369) / 183.795
=0.017851

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.

MGI Digital Graphic Technology has a M-score of -2.03 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.03 mean?
MGI Digital Graphic Technology (XPAR:ALMDG) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.03 as of Jul. 14, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on MGI Digital Graphic Technology and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, MGI Digital Graphic Technology ranks #1868 out of 2408 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 77.6%.
Is MGI Digital Graphic Technology's Beneish M-Score too high?
MGI Digital Graphic Technology's current Beneish M-Score is -2.03. Based on the distribution chart, MGI Digital Graphic Technology ranks #1868 out of 2408 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, MGI Digital Graphic Technology has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MGI Digital Graphic Technology's Beneish M-Score compare to SNDK and DELL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, MGI Digital Graphic Technology ranks #1868 out of 2408 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places MGI Digital Graphic Technology 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 Hardware company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Hardware 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 MGI Digital Graphic Technology and its competitors. MGI Digital Graphic Technology's current Beneish M-Score is -2.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MGI Digital Graphic Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MGI Digital Graphic Technology (XPAR:ALMDG) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €21.24, compared to a current price of €10.84 — trading 49% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.03. MGI Digital Graphic Technology's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 5 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 MGI Digital Graphic Technology (XPAR:ALMDG), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.03 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 MGI Digital Graphic Technology (XPAR:ALMDG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MGI Digital Graphic Technology stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €10.84 is trading 49% below its estimated GF Value™ of €21.24. GuruFocus considers MGI Digital Graphic Technology to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XPAR:ALMDG:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.03
  • GF Value™: €21.24 vs. price of €10.84 (49% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 5 warning signs

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


MGI Digital Graphic Technology Business Description

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Address 4, rue de la Meridienn, Fresnes, FRA, 94260
MGI Digital Graphic Technology SA is a France-based company engaged in designing, manufacturing, and selling digital printing and finishing equipment for the graphics industry. The company offers digital printing and finishing equipment in the areas of inkjet technology, digital printing, spot UV coating, embossed hot foiling, adhesive labels, digital finishing, plastic card production, envelope solutions, and turnkey paper solutions.
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