CDA (Compagnie des Alpes) (XPAR:CDA) Beneish M-Score: -2.74 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


XPAR:CDA CDA (Compagnie des Alpes) XPAR:CDA
86 GF Score
Price €22.50
GF Value €18.87
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is CDA (Compagnie des Alpes) Beneish M-Score?

CDA (Compagnie des Alpes) XPAR:CDA -1.10% 86 Beneish M-Score is -2.74 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates XPAR:CDA with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of €18.87 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 824 Travel & Leisure companies, CDA (Compagnie des Alpes) ranks better than 60.92% 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 -2.74 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for CDA (Compagnie des Alpes)'s Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

XPAR:CDA' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.08   Med: -2.71   Max: -0.94
Current: -2.74

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of CDA (Compagnie des Alpes) was -0.94. The lowest was -3.08. And the median was -2.71.


CDA (Compagnie des Alpes) Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CDA (Compagnie des Alpes)'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.

CDA (Compagnie des Alpes) Beneish M-Score Chart

CDA (Compagnie des Alpes) Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.41 -0.94 -2.58 -3.07 -2.74

CDA (Compagnie des Alpes) Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 -3.07 0.00 -2.74 0.00

XPAR:CDA vs AS, HAS, LTH: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Leisure subindustry, CDA (Compagnie des Alpes)'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.


CDA (Compagnie des Alpes) Beneish M-Score vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, CDA (Compagnie des Alpes)'s Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CDA (Compagnie des Alpes)'s Beneish M-Score falls into.


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CDA (Compagnie des Alpes) 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 CDA (Compagnie des Alpes) 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 * 1.0498+0.528 * 0.9774+0.404 * 0.9954+0.892 * 1.1277+0.115 * 0.8769
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.084078-0.327 * 0.9937
=-2.74

* 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 (Sep25) TTM:Last Year (Sep24) TTM:
Total Receivables was €63 Mil.
Revenue was €1,397 Mil.
Gross Profit was €1,170 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €451 Mil.
Total Assets was €3,236 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €2,064 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €221 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €843 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €1,149 Mil.
Net Income was €107 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €379 Mil.
Total Receivables was €53 Mil.
Revenue was €1,239 Mil.
Gross Profit was €1,014 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €386 Mil.
Total Assets was €3,099 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €2,020 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €187 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €747 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €1,172 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)
=(63.298 / 1397.442) / (53.472 / 1239.232)
=0.045296 / 0.043149
=1.0498

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)
=(1013.824 / 1239.232) / (1169.737 / 1397.442)
=0.818107 / 0.837056
=0.9774

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 - (451.401 + 2064.093) / 3235.848) / (1 - (386.195 + 2019.544) / 3098.758)
=0.222617 / 0.223644
=0.9954

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
=1397.442 / 1239.232
=1.1277

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))
=(187.114 / (187.114 + 2019.544)) / (220.971 / (220.971 + 2064.093))
=0.084795 / 0.096702
=0.8769

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 / 1397.442) / (0 / 1239.232)
=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)
=((1148.807 + 842.859) / 3235.848) / ((1172.22 + 747.113) / 3098.758)
=0.6155 / 0.619388
=0.9937

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
=(107.086 - 0 - 379.15) / 3235.848
=-0.084078

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.

CDA (Compagnie des Alpes) has a M-score of -2.74 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 -2.74 mean?
CDA (Compagnie des Alpes) (XPAR:CDA) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.74 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on CDA (Compagnie des Alpes) and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, CDA (Compagnie des Alpes) ranks #322 out of 824 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 39.1%.
Is CDA (Compagnie des Alpes)'s Beneish M-Score too high?
CDA (Compagnie des Alpes)'s current Beneish M-Score is -2.74. Based on the distribution chart, CDA (Compagnie des Alpes) ranks #322 out of 824 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, CDA (Compagnie des Alpes) has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CDA (Compagnie des Alpes)'s Beneish M-Score compare to AS and HAS?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, CDA (Compagnie des Alpes) ranks #322 out of 824 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts CDA (Compagnie des Alpes) 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 a Travel & Leisure company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Travel & Leisure 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 CDA (Compagnie des Alpes) and its competitors. CDA (Compagnie des Alpes)'s current Beneish M-Score is -2.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CDA (Compagnie des Alpes) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CDA (Compagnie des Alpes) (XPAR:CDA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €18.87, compared to a current price of €22.50 — trading 19.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.74. CDA (Compagnie des Alpes)'s overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 2 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 CDA (Compagnie des Alpes) (XPAR:CDA), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.74 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 CDA (Compagnie des Alpes) (XPAR:CDA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CDA (Compagnie des Alpes) stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €22.50 is trading 19.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €18.87. GuruFocus considers CDA (Compagnie des Alpes) to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XPAR:CDA:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.74
  • GF Value™: €18.87 vs. price of €22.50 (19.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 2 warning signs

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


CDA (Compagnie des Alpes) Business Description

Other Exchanges CDAp:UK0N7N:UKJCA:Germany
Address 50-52 Boulevard Haussmann, Paris, FRA, 75009
CDA (Compagnie des Alpes) is a France-based holding company. The group's main business activity is the operation of entertainment facilities. Its primary operating segments are ski areas, which include the operation of ski lifts and maintenance of ski runs and trails; leisure parks, which cover the operation of theme parks, combined amusement and animal parks, water parks, wax museums, and tourist sites; and Holding & support segment.
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