Snowflake (XSWX:SNOW) Beneish M-Score: -3.56 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


XSWX:SNOW Snowflake Inc XSWX:SNOW
56 GF Score
Price CHF186.76
GF Value CHF222.89
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Snowflake Beneish M-Score?

Snowflake XSWX:SNOW -0.11% 56 Beneish M-Score is -3.56 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:SNOW with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF222.89 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,633 Software companies, Snowflake ranks better than 88.34% 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 -3.56 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XSWX:SNOW' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.89   Med: -3.28   Max: -1.75
Current: -3.56

During the past 8 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Snowflake was -1.75. The lowest was -3.89. And the median was -3.28.


Snowflake Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Snowflake'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.

Snowflake Beneish M-Score Chart

Snowflake Annual Data
Trend Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -2.33 -2.91 -3.28 -3.89 -3.45

Snowflake Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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 -3.62 -3.57 -3.27 -3.45 -3.56

XSWX:SNOW vs ADP, DDOG, INTU: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Snowflake'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.


Snowflake Beneish M-Score vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Snowflake's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Snowflake 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 Snowflake 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 * 0.8671+0.528 * 0.9886+0.404 * 1.3262+0.892 * 1.1905+0.115 * 0.954
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9007+4.679 * -0.28132-0.327 * 1.09
=-3.64

* 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 (Apr26) TTM:Last Year (Apr25) TTM:
Total Receivables was CHF457 Mil.
Revenue was 1095.513 + 1013.585 + 967.295 + 914.716 = CHF3,991 Mil.
Gross Profit was 729.673 + 677.039 + 655.574 + 617.673 = CHF2,680 Mil.
Total Current Assets was CHF3,132 Mil.
Total Assets was CHF6,737 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was CHF364 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was CHF190 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was CHF2,111 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was CHF2,975 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was CHF2,139 Mil.
Net Income was -232.792 + -244.359 + -234.431 + -238.086 = CHF-950 Mil.
Non Operating Income was -7.538 + -19.029 + -1.479 + -3.983 = CHF-32 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 191.562 + 616.643 + 109.671 + 59.834 = CHF978 Mil.
Total Receivables was CHF442 Mil.
Revenue was 868.777 + 897.566 + 811.426 + 774.729 = CHF3,352 Mil.
Gross Profit was 577.994 + 594.502 + 535.04 + 517.85 = CHF2,225 Mil.
Total Current Assets was CHF3,990 Mil.
Total Assets was CHF6,801 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was CHF344 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was CHF167 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was CHF1,968 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was CHF2,527 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was CHF2,210 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)
=(456.587 / 3991.109) / (442.292 / 3352.498)
=0.114401 / 0.131929
=0.8671

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)
=(2225.386 / 3352.498) / (2679.959 / 3991.109)
=0.663799 / 0.671482
=0.9886

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 - (3132.369 + 363.681) / 6737.332) / (1 - (3990.067 + 343.65) / 6800.83)
=0.481093 / 0.362766
=1.3262

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
=3991.109 / 3352.498
=1.1905

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))
=(167.032 / (167.032 + 343.65)) / (189.728 / (189.728 + 363.681))
=0.327076 / 0.342835
=0.954

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)
=(2110.815 / 3991.109) / (1968.435 / 3352.498)
=0.528879 / 0.587155
=0.9007

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)
=((2139.367 + 2974.994) / 6737.332) / ((2209.859 + 2526.565) / 6800.83)
=0.759108 / 0.696448
=1.09

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
=(-949.668 - -32.029 - 977.71) / 6737.332
=-0.28132

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.

Snowflake has a M-score of -3.64 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 -3.56 mean?
Snowflake (XSWX:SNOW) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.56 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Snowflake and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Snowflake ranks #307 out of 2633 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 11.7%.
Is Snowflake's Beneish M-Score too high?
Snowflake's current Beneish M-Score is -3.56. Based on the distribution chart, Snowflake ranks #307 out of 2633 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Snowflake has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Snowflake's Beneish M-Score compare to ADP and DDOG?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Snowflake ranks #307 out of 2633 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Snowflake in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Software company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Software 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 Snowflake and its competitors. Snowflake's current Beneish M-Score is -3.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Snowflake stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Snowflake (XSWX:SNOW) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF222.89, compared to a current price of CHF186.76 — trading 16.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.56. Snowflake's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Snowflake (XSWX:SNOW), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.56 as of Jun. 24, 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 Snowflake (XSWX:SNOW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Snowflake stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF186.76 is trading 16.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF222.89. GuruFocus considers Snowflake to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:SNOW:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.56
  • GF Value™: CHF222.89 vs. price of CHF186.76 (16.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Snowflake Business Description

Address 135 Constitution Drive, Menlo Park, CA, USA, 94025
Founded in 2012, Snowflake is a fully managed platform that consolidates data hosted on different public clouds for centralized analytics and governance. Snowflake's cloud-native architecture allows users to independently scale the compute and storage layers, providing customers with optimized performance at lower costs. The company's data lake and data warehouse products support a variety of use cases, including business analytics, data engineering, and artificial intelligence. Snowflake is widely used by Fortune 2000 companies in financial services, media, and retail sectors.
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