TJX (XSWX:TJX) Beneish M-Score: -2.62 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


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What is TJX Beneish M-Score?

TJX XSWX:TJX -3.19% 90 Beneish M-Score is -2.62 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:TJX with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF111.18. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,087 Retail - Cyclical companies, TJX ranks better than 54.55% 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 -2.62 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XSWX:TJX' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.35   Med: -2.65   Max: -1.5
Current: -2.62

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of TJX was -1.50. The lowest was -3.35. And the median was -2.65.


TJX Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for TJX'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.

TJX Beneish M-Score Chart

TJX Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.10 -2.46 -2.87 -2.43 -2.66

TJX 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 -2.39 -2.34 -2.54 -2.66 -2.62

XSWX:TJX vs ROST, BURL, LULU: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Apparel Retail subindustry, TJX'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.


TJX Beneish M-Score vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, TJX's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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TJX 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 TJX 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 * 1.0684+0.528 * 0.9724+0.404 * 1.0099+0.892 * 0.9784+0.115 * 1.0225
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9812+4.679 * -0.050367-0.327 * 0.964
=-2.66

* 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 CHF556 Mil.
Revenue was 11280.795 + 14006.324 + 12055.807 + 11504.959 = CHF48,848 Mil.
Gross Profit was 3528.448 + 4322.754 + 3929.282 + 3535.133 = CHF15,316 Mil.
Total Current Assets was CHF11,530 Mil.
Total Assets was CHF28,478 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was CHF15,336 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was CHF1,021 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was CHF9,330 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was CHF10,125 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was CHF9,031 Mil.
Net Income was 1049.083 + 1399.606 + 1149.995 + 993.033 = CHF4,592 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = CHF0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 881.324 + 2492.136 + 1221.77 + 1430.83 = CHF6,026 Mil.
Total Receivables was CHF532 Mil.
Revenue was 10930.641 + 14871.96 + 12112.462 + 12009.416 = CHF49,924 Mil.
Gross Profit was 3222.251 + 4528.898 + 3825.033 + 3645.27 = CHF15,221 Mil.
Total Current Assets was CHF10,500 Mil.
Total Assets was CHF26,560 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was CHF14,571 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was CHF993 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was CHF9,718 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was CHF9,026 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was CHF9,506 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)
=(556.046 / 48847.885) / (531.901 / 49924.479)
=0.011383 / 0.010654
=1.0684

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)
=(15221.452 / 49924.479) / (15315.617 / 48847.885)
=0.30489 / 0.313537
=0.9724

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 - (11530.464 + 15336.147) / 28478.041) / (1 - (10500.452 + 14571.409) / 26560.015)
=0.056585 / 0.05603
=1.0099

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
=48847.885 / 49924.479
=0.9784

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))
=(993.248 / (993.248 + 14571.409)) / (1020.839 / (1020.839 + 15336.147))
=0.063814 / 0.06241
=1.0225

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)
=(9329.578 / 48847.885) / (9718.092 / 49924.479)
=0.190992 / 0.194656
=0.9812

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)
=((9031.409 + 10124.598) / 28478.041) / ((9505.847 + 9026.47) / 26560.015)
=0.672659 / 0.697753
=0.964

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
=(4591.717 - 0 - 6026.06) / 28478.041
=-0.050367

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.

TJX has a M-score of -2.66 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 -2.62 mean?
TJX (XSWX:TJX) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.62 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on TJX and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, TJX ranks #494 out of 1087 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 45.4%.
Is TJX's Beneish M-Score too high?
TJX's current Beneish M-Score is -2.62. Based on the distribution chart, TJX ranks #494 out of 1087 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, TJX has a GF Score™ of 90/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does TJX's Beneish M-Score compare to ROST and BURL?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, TJX ranks #494 out of 1087 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts TJX 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 TJX and its competitors. TJX's current Beneish M-Score is -2.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is TJX stock overvalued right now?
TJX (XSWX:TJX) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.62. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF111.18, compared to a current price of CHF127.06 — trading 14.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.62. TJX's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 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 TJX (XSWX:TJX), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.62 as of Jun. 27, 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 TJX (XSWX:TJX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TJX stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF127.06 is trading 14.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF111.18.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:TJX:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.62
  • GF Value™: CHF111.18 vs. price of CHF127.06 (14.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 3 warning signs

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


TJX Business Description

Address 770 Cochituate Road, Framingham, MA, USA, 01701
Founded in 1987, TJX Companies is the world's largest off-price apparel and home fashions retailer, operating more than 5,000 stores across nine countries. In fiscal 2026, the company generated roughly $60 billion in sales. TJX operates through four segments: Marmaxx (61% of sales), HomeGoods (17%), TJX Canada (9%), and TJX international (13%). Its off-price model emphasizes branded merchandise at meaningful discounts, driving high traffic and rapid inventory turnover.
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