Pierre & Vacances (XPAR:VAC) Beneish M-Score: -2.92 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


XPAR:VAC Pierre & Vacances XPAR:VAC
63 GF Score
Price €1.80
GF Value €1.49
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Pierre & Vacances Beneish M-Score?

Pierre & Vacances XPAR:VAC -2.28% 63 Beneish M-Score is -2.92 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates XPAR:VAC with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.49 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 824 Travel & Leisure companies, Pierre & Vacances ranks better than 73.79% 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 -2.92 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XPAR:VAC' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.35   Med: -2.76   Max: -2.28
Current: -2.92

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Pierre & Vacances was -2.28. The lowest was -3.35. And the median was -2.76.


Pierre & Vacances Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pierre & Vacances'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.

Pierre & Vacances Beneish M-Score Chart

Pierre & Vacances 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 -3.06 -2.28 -2.95 -2.75 -2.92

Pierre & Vacances Semi-Annual Data
Mar16 Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.95 0.00 -2.75 0.00 -2.92

XPAR:VAC vs MAR, HLT, H: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Lodging subindustry, Pierre & Vacances'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.


Pierre & Vacances Beneish M-Score vs Travel & Leisure Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Pierre & Vacances's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Pierre & Vacances 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 Pierre & Vacances 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 * 0.8733+0.528 * 0.9872+0.404 * 1.0128+0.892 * 1.0267+0.115 * 0.9902
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.074816-0.327 * 0.99
=-2.92

* 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 €237 Mil.
Revenue was €1,867 Mil.
Gross Profit was €715 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €654 Mil.
Total Assets was €3,845 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €2,758 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €307 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €1,154 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €2,990 Mil.
Net Income was €34 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €321 Mil.
Total Receivables was €264 Mil.
Revenue was €1,818 Mil.
Gross Profit was €688 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €665 Mil.
Total Assets was €3,831 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €2,739 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €301 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €1,167 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €3,004 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)
=(237.135 / 1866.553) / (264.465 / 1817.962)
=0.127044 / 0.145473
=0.8733

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)
=(687.712 / 1817.962) / (715.264 / 1866.553)
=0.378287 / 0.3832
=0.9872

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 - (653.778 + 2757.961) / 3845.236) / (1 - (665.364 + 2739.434) / 3831.283)
=0.112736 / 0.111316
=1.0128

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
=1866.553 / 1817.962
=1.0267

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))
=(301.236 / (301.236 + 2739.434)) / (306.623 / (306.623 + 2757.961))
=0.099069 / 0.100054
=0.9902

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 / 1866.553) / (0 / 1817.962)
=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)
=((2990.426 + 1154.426) / 3845.236) / ((3004.121 + 1167.429) / 3831.283)
=1.077919 / 1.088813
=0.99

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
=(33.669 - 0 - 321.353) / 3845.236
=-0.074816

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.

Pierre & Vacances has a M-score of -2.92 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 -2.92 mean?
Pierre & Vacances (XPAR:VAC) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.92 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Pierre & Vacances and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Pierre & Vacances ranks #216 out of 824 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 26.2%.
Is Pierre & Vacances' Beneish M-Score too high?
Pierre & Vacances' current Beneish M-Score is -2.92. Based on the distribution chart, Pierre & Vacances ranks #216 out of 824 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Pierre & Vacances has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pierre & Vacances' Beneish M-Score compare to MAR and HLT?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Pierre & Vacances ranks #216 out of 824 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Pierre & Vacances 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 Pierre & Vacances and its competitors. Pierre & Vacances's current Beneish M-Score is -2.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pierre & Vacances stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pierre & Vacances (XPAR:VAC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.49, compared to a current price of €1.80 — trading 20.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.92. Pierre & Vacances' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 6 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 Pierre & Vacances (XPAR:VAC), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.92 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 Pierre & Vacances (XPAR:VAC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pierre & Vacances stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €1.80 is trading 20.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.49. GuruFocus considers Pierre & Vacances to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XPAR:VAC:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.92
  • GF Value™: €1.49 vs. price of €1.80 (20.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Pierre & Vacances Business Description

Other Exchanges 0OQ0:UKPV6:Germany
Address L’Artois, Espace Pont de Flandre, 11, Rue de Cambrai, Paris Cedex 19, Paris, FRA, 75947
Pierre & Vacances is a France-based company engaged in providing holiday residences. The company's segment includes Center Parcs; Pierre and Vacances; Adagio; Major Projects and Senioriales and riales Holding company. It generates maximum revenue from the Center Parcs segment. The Center Parcs segment includes the operation of the Domaines marketed under the Center Parcs, Sunparks and Villages Nature brands, and the construction/renovation of tourism assets and real estate marketing activities in the Netherlands, Germany and Belgium.
63GF Score

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