Lavonnerie de Nyons (XPAR:MLSDN) Beneish M-Score: -1.85 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

Author: Vera Yuan Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Director of Data and Quant Analytics at GuruFocus
Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Reviewed by: Charlie Tian Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Founder & CEO of GuruFocus
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.

XPAR:MLSDN La savonnerie de Nyons SA XPAR:MLSDN
76 GF Score
Price €29.80
GF Value €29.82
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is Lavonnerie de Nyons Beneish M-Score?

Lavonnerie de Nyons XPAR:MLSDN -6.29% 76 Beneish M-Score is -1.85 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates XPAR:MLSDN with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €29.82 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,851 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Lavonnerie de Nyons ranks worse than 81.85% 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 -1.85 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XPAR:MLSDN' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.25   Med: -1.57   Max: -0.83
Current: -1.85

During the past 10 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Lavonnerie de Nyons was -0.83. The lowest was -2.25. And the median was -1.57.


Lavonnerie de Nyons Beneish M-Score Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for Lavonnerie de Nyons'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.

Lavonnerie de Nyons Beneish M-Score Chart

Lavonnerie de Nyons 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 -0.83 -0.98 -2.23 -2.25 -1.85

Lavonnerie de Nyons Semi-Annual Data
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 -0.83 -0.98 -2.23 -2.25 -1.85

XPAR:MLSDN vs PG, CL, KVUE: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Lavonnerie de Nyons'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.


Lavonnerie de Nyons Beneish M-Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Lavonnerie de Nyons's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lavonnerie de Nyons's Beneish M-Score falls into.


XPAR:MLSDN
76GF Score
La savonnerie de Nyons SA XPAR:MLSDN
Beneish M-Score is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

Lavonnerie de Nyons 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 Lavonnerie de Nyons 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 * 0.8933+0.528 * 1.0271+0.404 * 0.9045+0.892 * 1.1429+0.115 * 0.8509
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0337+4.679 * 0.127834-0.327 * 0.8463
=-1.85

* 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 €0.59 Mil.
Revenue was €4.38 Mil.
Gross Profit was €2.86 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €3.90 Mil.
Total Assets was €4.63 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €0.62 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €0.19 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €1.34 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €0.46 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €0.59 Mil.
Net Income was €0.59 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0.00 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €0.00 Mil.
Total Receivables was €0.58 Mil.
Revenue was €3.84 Mil.
Gross Profit was €2.57 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €3.63 Mil.
Total Assets was €4.31 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €0.56 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €0.14 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €1.13 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €0.61 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €0.55 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)
=(0.587 / 4.384) / (0.575 / 3.836)
=0.133896 / 0.149896
=0.8933

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)
=(2.572 / 3.836) / (2.862 / 4.384)
=0.67049 / 0.652828
=1.0271

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 - (3.904 + 0.619) / 4.631) / (1 - (3.633 + 0.561) / 4.305)
=0.023321 / 0.025784
=0.9045

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
=4.384 / 3.836
=1.1429

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))
=(0.138 / (0.138 + 0.561)) / (0.187 / (0.187 + 0.619))
=0.197425 / 0.23201
=0.8509

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)
=(1.335 / 4.384) / (1.13 / 3.836)
=0.304516 / 0.294578
=1.0337

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)
=((0.593 + 0.463) / 4.631) / ((0.553 + 0.607) / 4.305)
=0.228029 / 0.269454
=0.8463

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
=(0.592 - 0 - 0) / 4.631
=0.127834

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.

Lavonnerie de Nyons has a M-score of -1.85 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 -1.85 mean?
Lavonnerie de Nyons (XPAR:MLSDN) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.85 as of Jul. 14, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Lavonnerie de Nyons and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lavonnerie de Nyons ranks #1515 out of 1851 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 81.8%.
Is Lavonnerie de Nyons' Beneish M-Score too high?
Lavonnerie de Nyons' current Beneish M-Score is -1.85. Based on the distribution chart, Lavonnerie de Nyons ranks #1515 out of 1851 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lavonnerie de Nyons has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lavonnerie de Nyons' Beneish M-Score compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Lavonnerie de Nyons ranks #1515 out of 1851 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Lavonnerie de Nyons 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Lavonnerie de Nyons and its competitors. Lavonnerie de Nyons's current Beneish M-Score is -1.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lavonnerie de Nyons stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lavonnerie de Nyons (XPAR:MLSDN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €29.82, compared to a current price of €29.80 — trading 0.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.85. Lavonnerie de Nyons' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Lavonnerie de Nyons (XPAR:MLSDN), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.85 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 Lavonnerie de Nyons (XPAR:MLSDN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lavonnerie de Nyons stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €29.80 is trading 0.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €29.82. GuruFocus considers Lavonnerie de Nyons to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XPAR:MLSDN:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.85
  • GF Value™: €29.82 vs. price of €29.80 (0.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Lavonnerie de Nyons Business Description

Address 70 rue Felix Maurent, ZA Les Laurons II, Nyons, FRA, 26110
La Savonnerie de Nyons SA is engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of a wide range of soaps. The company offers exfoliating soaps, soaps with rope, soap paper, fantasy soaps, liquid soaps, soap doors, among others. Its products include Soap boxes, A range of organic cosmetics, Specialty soaps, and more.
76GF Score

Get the complete analysis for XPAR:MLSDN

Beneish M-Score is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

€29.80
Price
€29.82
GF Value