Dassault Aviation (XPAR:AM) Beneish M-Score: -2.53 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


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What is Dassault Aviation Beneish M-Score?

Dassault Aviation XPAR:AM -1.97% 90 Beneish M-Score is -2.53 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates XPAR:AM with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of €317.90 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 326 Aerospace & Defense companies, Dassault Aviation ranks better than 59.2% 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 -2.53 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XPAR:AM' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.62   Med: -2.47   Max: -1.19
Current: -2.53

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Dassault Aviation was -1.19. The lowest was -3.62. And the median was -2.47.


Dassault Aviation Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dassault Aviation'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.

Dassault Aviation Beneish M-Score Chart

Dassault Aviation 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 -2.46 -3.62 -2.16 -2.38 -2.53

Dassault Aviation 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 -2.16 0.00 -2.38 0.00 -2.53

XPAR:AM vs GE, RTX, BA: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Dassault Aviation'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.


Dassault Aviation Beneish M-Score vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Dassault Aviation's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Dassault Aviation 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 Dassault Aviation 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 * 0.8428+0.528 * 1.1288+0.404 * 0.9228+0.892 * 1.1901+0.115 * 1.1944
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.026483-0.327 * 1.0191
=-2.53

* 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 €1,873 Mil.
Revenue was €7,426 Mil.
Gross Profit was €2,489 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €27,508 Mil.
Total Assets was €32,895 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €1,603 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €191 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €26,055 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €174 Mil.
Net Income was €977 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €1,849 Mil.
Total Receivables was €1,867 Mil.
Revenue was €6,240 Mil.
Gross Profit was €2,361 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €23,876 Mil.
Total Assets was €29,115 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €1,609 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €234 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €22,599 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €182 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)
=(1873.108 / 7425.969) / (1867.342 / 6239.708)
=0.252238 / 0.299268
=0.8428

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)
=(2360.97 / 6239.708) / (2489.249 / 7425.969)
=0.378378 / 0.335209
=1.1288

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 - (27507.95 + 1602.861) / 32894.565) / (1 - (23876.408 + 1609.187) / 29114.819)
=0.115027 / 0.124652
=0.9228

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
=7425.969 / 6239.708
=1.1901

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))
=(234.094 / (234.094 + 1609.187)) / (190.71 / (190.71 + 1602.861))
=0.126999 / 0.10633
=1.1944

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 / 7425.969) / (0 / 6239.708)
=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)
=((174.209 + 26054.813) / 32894.565) / ((182.191 + 22598.826) / 29114.819)
=0.797366 / 0.782454
=1.0191

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
=(977.393 - 0 - 1848.529) / 32894.565
=-0.026483

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.

Dassault Aviation has a M-score of -2.53 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 -2.53 mean?
Dassault Aviation (XPAR:AM) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.53 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Dassault Aviation and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Dassault Aviation ranks #133 out of 326 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 40.8%.
Is Dassault Aviation's Beneish M-Score too high?
Dassault Aviation's current Beneish M-Score is -2.53. Based on the distribution chart, Dassault Aviation ranks #133 out of 326 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Dassault Aviation has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dassault Aviation's Beneish M-Score compare to GE and RTX?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Dassault Aviation ranks #133 out of 326 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Dassault Aviation in the upper 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Aerospace & Defense 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 Dassault Aviation and its competitors. Dassault Aviation's current Beneish M-Score is -2.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dassault Aviation stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dassault Aviation (XPAR:AM) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €317.90, compared to a current price of €289.20 — trading 9% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.53. Dassault Aviation's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 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 Dassault Aviation (XPAR:AM), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.53 as of Jun. 26, 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 Dassault Aviation (XPAR:AM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dassault Aviation stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €289.20 is trading 9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €317.90. GuruFocus considers Dassault Aviation to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XPAR:AM:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.53
  • GF Value™: €317.90 vs. price of €289.20 (9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Dassault Aviation Business Description

Address 78, quai Marcel-Dassault, Cedex 300, Saint-Cloud, FRA, 92552
Dassault Aviation, controlled by the French Dassault Group, designs, builds, and maintains military fighter jets and is one of the largest manufacturers of business jets. It holds a 26.6% stake in defense electronics group Thales, whose earnings contribution accounts for roughly half of Dassault's adjusted net income. In 2025, Dassault Aviation generated EUR 7.4 billion in revenue with over 15,000 employees. About 63% of revenue comes from defense aircraft and services, while Falcon business jets generate the remaining 37%.
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