Matrix IT (XTAE:MTRX) Beneish M-Score: -2.12 (As of Aug. 26, 2026)

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XTAE:MTRX Matrix IT Ltd XTAE:MTRX
92 GF Score
Price ₪99.92
GF Value ₪86.13
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Matrix IT Beneish M-Score?

Matrix IT XTAE:MTRX +2.59% 92 Beneish M-Score is -2.12 as of Aug. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates XTAE:MTRX with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of ₪86.13 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,638 Software companies, Matrix IT ranks worse than 72.18% 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 -2.12 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XTAE:MTRX' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.35   Med: -2.63   Max: -2.12
Current: -2.12

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Matrix IT was -2.12. The lowest was -3.35. And the median was -2.63.


Matrix IT Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Matrix IT'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.

Matrix IT Beneish M-Score Chart

Matrix IT 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 -2.29 -2.53 -2.67 -2.71 -3.35

Matrix IT Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 -3.08 -2.98 -3.35 -2.50 -2.12

XTAE:MTRX vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Matrix IT'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.


Matrix IT Beneish M-Score vs Software Industry

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

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


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Matrix IT 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 Matrix IT 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 * 1.3089+0.528 * 1.0153+0.404 * 1.0866+0.892 * 1.0909+0.115 * 1.1281
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.8841+4.679 * -0.023913-0.327 * 0.9233
=-2.12

* 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 (Jun26) TTM:Last Year (Jun25) TTM:
Total Receivables was ₪2,898 Mil.
Revenue was 2119.424 + 2127.581 + 1599.751 + 1641.61 = ₪7,488 Mil.
Gross Profit was 386.966 + 382.718 + 248.362 + 241.548 = ₪1,260 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₪3,858 Mil.
Total Assets was ₪6,263 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₪552 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₪227 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₪247 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₪3,267 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₪798 Mil.
Net Income was 122.597 + 120.736 + 80.811 + 77.973 = ₪402 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ₪0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -23.131 + -123.134 + 566.535 + 131.604 = ₪552 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₪2,030 Mil.
Revenue was 1994.394 + 2077.038 + 1374.283 + 1418.81 = ₪6,865 Mil.
Gross Profit was 374.434 + 373.848 + 219.018 + 205.047 = ₪1,172 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₪2,762 Mil.
Total Assets was ₪4,455 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₪480 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₪235 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₪256 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₪2,530 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₪602 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)
=(2898.157 / 7488.366) / (2029.658 / 6864.525)
=0.387021 / 0.295673
=1.3089

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)
=(1172.347 / 6864.525) / (1259.594 / 7488.366)
=0.170783 / 0.168207
=1.0153

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 - (3857.898 + 551.799) / 6262.533) / (1 - (2762.455 + 479.637) / 4455.116)
=0.29586 / 0.272277
=1.0866

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
=7488.366 / 6864.525
=1.0909

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))
=(234.762 / (234.762 + 479.637)) / (226.815 / (226.815 + 551.799))
=0.328615 / 0.291306
=1.1281

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)
=(247.285 / 7488.366) / (256.413 / 6864.525)
=0.033023 / 0.037353
=0.8841

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)
=((798.487 + 3266.678) / 6262.533) / ((601.748 + 2530.29) / 4455.116)
=0.649125 / 0.703021
=0.9233

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
=(402.117 - 0 - 551.874) / 6262.533
=-0.023913

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.

Matrix IT has a M-score of -2.12 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 -2.12 mean?
Matrix IT (XTAE:MTRX) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.12 as of Aug. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Matrix IT and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Matrix IT ranks #1904 out of 2638 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 72.2%.
Is Matrix IT's Beneish M-Score too high?
Matrix IT's current Beneish M-Score is -2.12. Based on the distribution chart, Matrix IT ranks #1904 out of 2638 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Matrix IT has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Matrix IT's Beneish M-Score compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Matrix IT ranks #1904 out of 2638 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Matrix IT 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 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 Matrix IT and its competitors. Matrix IT's current Beneish M-Score is -2.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Matrix IT stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Matrix IT (XTAE:MTRX) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₪86.13, compared to a current price of ₪99.92 — trading 16% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.12. Matrix IT's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Matrix IT (XTAE:MTRX), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.12 as of Aug. 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 Matrix IT (XTAE:MTRX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Matrix IT stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₪99.92 is trading 16% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₪86.13. GuruFocus considers Matrix IT to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XTAE:MTRX:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.12
  • GF Value™: ₪86.13 vs. price of ₪99.92 (16% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 1 warning sign

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


Matrix IT Business Description

Other Exchanges RMTHF:USA
Address 3 Abba Eban Boulevard, Herzlia Pituach, ISR, 4612001
Matrix IT Ltd is an information technology company. It manages segments such as software solutions and value added services in Israel, software product marketing and support services, computer infrastructure and integration solutions, training and implementation, and software solutions and services in USA. Majority of its revenue is derived from its software solutions and services segment. The company's revenue is generated from its Israel operations.
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