Imprimerie Chirat (XPAR:MLIMP) Beneish M-Score: -2.52 (As of Jul. 03, 2026)


XPAR:MLIMP Imprimerie Chirat SA XPAR:MLIMP
61 GF Score
Price €3.60
GF Value €5.60
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Imprimerie Chirat Beneish M-Score?

Imprimerie Chirat XPAR:MLIMP 61 Beneish M-Score is -2.52 as of Jul. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates XPAR:MLIMP with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.60 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 980 Media - Diversified companies, Imprimerie Chirat ranks worse than 54.29% 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 -2.52 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XPAR:MLIMP' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.52   Med: -2.21   Max: 44.9
Current: -2.52

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Imprimerie Chirat was 44.90. The lowest was -2.52. And the median was -2.21.


Imprimerie Chirat Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Imprimerie Chirat'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.

Imprimerie Chirat Beneish M-Score Chart

Imprimerie Chirat 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 -2.50 -1.85 -2.38 -0.66 -2.52

Imprimerie Chirat Semi-Annual Data
Sep08 Sep09 Sep10 Sep11 Sep12 Sep13 Sep14 Sep15 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.50 -1.85 -2.38 -0.66 -2.52

XPAR:MLIMP vs NYT, WLY: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, Imprimerie Chirat'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.


Imprimerie Chirat Beneish M-Score vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Imprimerie Chirat's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Imprimerie Chirat 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 Imprimerie Chirat 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 * 1.0898+0.528 * 1.0041+0.404 * 0.8985+0.892 * 1.0427+0.115 * 0.8971
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.021719-0.327 * 1.0338
=-2.52

* 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 €4.73 Mil.
Revenue was €21.53 Mil.
Gross Profit was €7.89 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €8.83 Mil.
Total Assets was €15.33 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €5.76 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €1.40 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €0.00 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €4.20 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €5.10 Mil.
Net Income was €-0.33 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0.00 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €0.00 Mil.
Total Receivables was €4.16 Mil.
Revenue was €20.65 Mil.
Gross Profit was €7.60 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €8.32 Mil.
Total Assets was €15.18 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €6.03 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €1.28 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €0.00 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €4.67 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €4.24 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)
=(4.728 / 21.528) / (4.161 / 20.647)
=0.219621 / 0.20153
=1.0898

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)
=(7.595 / 20.647) / (7.887 / 21.528)
=0.36785 / 0.36636
=1.0041

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 - (8.825 + 5.759) / 15.332) / (1 - (8.322 + 6.029) / 15.175)
=0.048787 / 0.0543
=0.8985

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
=21.528 / 20.647
=1.0427

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))
=(1.28 / (1.28 + 6.029)) / (1.397 / (1.397 + 5.759))
=0.175127 / 0.195221
=0.8971

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 / 21.528) / (0 / 20.647)
=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)
=((5.099 + 4.203) / 15.332) / ((4.239 + 4.667) / 15.175)
=0.606705 / 0.586886
=1.0338

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
=(-0.333 - 0 - 0) / 15.332
=-0.021719

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.

Imprimerie Chirat has a M-score of -2.52 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 -2.52 mean?
Imprimerie Chirat (XPAR:MLIMP) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.52 as of Jul. 03, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Imprimerie Chirat and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Imprimerie Chirat ranks #532 out of 980 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 54.3%.
Is Imprimerie Chirat's Beneish M-Score too high?
Imprimerie Chirat's current Beneish M-Score is -2.52. Based on the distribution chart, Imprimerie Chirat ranks #532 out of 980 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Imprimerie Chirat has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Imprimerie Chirat's Beneish M-Score compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Imprimerie Chirat ranks #532 out of 980 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Imprimerie Chirat 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Media - Diversified 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 Imprimerie Chirat and its competitors. Imprimerie Chirat's current Beneish M-Score is -2.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Imprimerie Chirat stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Imprimerie Chirat (XPAR:MLIMP) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.60, compared to a current price of €3.60 — trading 35.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.52. Imprimerie Chirat's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Imprimerie Chirat (XPAR:MLIMP), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.52 as of Jul. 03, 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 Imprimerie Chirat (XPAR:MLIMP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Imprimerie Chirat stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €3.60 is trading 35.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €5.60. GuruFocus considers Imprimerie Chirat to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XPAR:MLIMP:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.52
  • GF Value™: €5.60 vs. price of €3.60 (35.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Imprimerie Chirat Business Description

Address 744 rue de Sainte Colombe, Saint-Just-la-Pendue, FRA, 42540
Imprimerie Chirat SA specializes in printing and publishing of books, magazines, catalogs, and directories. It handles computer-assisted publication, laser burning, offset printing, folding, assembling and binding print materials, packaging and covering.
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