Compagnie du Mont-Blanc (XPAR:MLCMB) Beneish M-Score: -2.38 (As of Jul. 22, 2026)

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XPAR:MLCMB Compagnie du Mont-Blanc XPAR:MLCMB
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Price €242.00
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What is Compagnie du Mont-Blanc Beneish M-Score?

Compagnie du Mont-Blanc XPAR:MLCMB +0.83% 81 Beneish M-Score is -2.38 as of Jul. 22, 2026. GuruFocus rates XPAR:MLCMB with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €183.61 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 821 Travel & Leisure companies, Compagnie du Mont-Blanc ranks worse than 69.43% 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 -2.38 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Compagnie du Mont-Blanc's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

XPAR:MLCMB' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.51   Med: -2.49   Max: 0.97
Current: -2.38

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Compagnie du Mont-Blanc was 0.97. The lowest was -3.51. And the median was -2.49.


Compagnie du Mont-Blanc Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Compagnie du Mont-Blanc'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.

Compagnie du Mont-Blanc Beneish M-Score Chart

Compagnie du Mont-Blanc Annual Data
Trend May16 May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.98 -3.04 -0.29 -2.59 -2.38

Compagnie du Mont-Blanc Semi-Annual Data
May07 May08 May09 May10 May11 May12 May13 May14 May15 May16 May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25
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 -0.98 -3.04 -0.29 -2.59 -2.38

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

For the Leisure subindustry, Compagnie du Mont-Blanc'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.


Compagnie du Mont-Blanc Beneish M-Score vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Compagnie du Mont-Blanc's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Compagnie du Mont-Blanc's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Compagnie du Mont-Blanc 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 Compagnie du Mont-Blanc 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 * 1.1755+0.528 * 1.0081+0.404 * 1.0109+0.892 * 1.0667+0.115 * 1.0918
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.031155-0.327 * 0.9851
=-2.38

* 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 (May25) TTM:Last Year (May24) TTM:
Total Receivables was €30.5 Mil.
Revenue was €155.7 Mil.
Gross Profit was €140.7 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €191.4 Mil.
Total Assets was €511.8 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €285.6 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €20.1 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €0.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €88.7 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €175.5 Mil.
Net Income was €19.4 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €35.4 Mil.
Total Receivables was €24.3 Mil.
Revenue was €146.0 Mil.
Gross Profit was €133.0 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €184.7 Mil.
Total Assets was €499.2 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €280.9 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €21.8 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €0.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €94.8 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €166.8 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)
=(30.498 / 155.7) / (24.324 / 145.968)
=0.195877 / 0.166639
=1.1755

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)
=(133.004 / 145.968) / (140.738 / 155.7)
=0.911186 / 0.903905
=1.0081

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 - (191.38 + 285.627) / 511.769) / (1 - (184.676 + 280.945) / 499.162)
=0.067925 / 0.067195
=1.0109

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
=155.7 / 145.968
=1.0667

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))
=(21.769 / (21.769 + 280.945)) / (20.139 / (20.139 + 285.627))
=0.071913 / 0.065864
=1.0918

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 / 155.7) / (0 / 145.968)
=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)
=((175.476 + 88.72) / 511.769) / ((166.809 + 94.776) / 499.162)
=0.516241 / 0.524048
=0.9851

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
=(19.407 - 0 - 35.351) / 511.769
=-0.031155

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.

Compagnie du Mont-Blanc has a M-score of -2.38 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 -2.38 mean?
Compagnie du Mont-Blanc (XPAR:MLCMB) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.38 as of Jul. 22, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Compagnie du Mont-Blanc and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Compagnie du Mont-Blanc ranks #570 out of 821 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 69.4%.
Is Compagnie du Mont-Blanc's Beneish M-Score too high?
Compagnie du Mont-Blanc's current Beneish M-Score is -2.38. Based on the distribution chart, Compagnie du Mont-Blanc ranks #570 out of 821 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Compagnie du Mont-Blanc has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Compagnie du Mont-Blanc's Beneish M-Score compare to AS and HAS?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Compagnie du Mont-Blanc ranks #570 out of 821 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Compagnie du Mont-Blanc 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 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 Compagnie du Mont-Blanc and its competitors. Compagnie du Mont-Blanc's current Beneish M-Score is -2.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Compagnie du Mont-Blanc stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compagnie du Mont-Blanc (XPAR:MLCMB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €183.61, compared to a current price of €242.00 — trading 31.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.38. Compagnie du Mont-Blanc's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Compagnie du Mont-Blanc (XPAR:MLCMB), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.38 as of Jul. 22, 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 Compagnie du Mont-Blanc (XPAR:MLCMB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compagnie du Mont-Blanc stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €242.00 is trading 31.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €183.61. GuruFocus considers Compagnie du Mont-Blanc to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XPAR:MLCMB:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.38
  • GF Value™: €183.61 vs. price of €242.00 (31.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Compagnie du Mont-Blanc Business Description

Address 35 place de la Mer de Glace, Chamonix, FRA, 74400
Compagnie du Mont-Blanc operates as a ski lift company in France. The company is involved in serving and providing transportation in the mountains by ski lifts, chairlifts, gondolas, cable cars, and cog railways.
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