ADWPF (Andrew Peller) Beneish M-Score: -3.15 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


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What is Andrew Peller Beneish M-Score?

Andrew Peller ADWPF 67 Beneish M-Score is -3.15 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates ADWPF with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.40 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 201 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Andrew Peller ranks better than 90.55% 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 -3.15 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

ADWPF' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.15   Med: -2.61   Max: -2.35
Current: -3.15

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Andrew Peller was -2.35. The lowest was -3.15. And the median was -2.61.


Andrew Peller Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Andrew Peller'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.

Andrew Peller Beneish M-Score Chart

Andrew Peller Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.72 -2.64 -2.72 -2.52 -3.15

Andrew Peller Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 -2.52 -2.79 -2.55 -2.35 -3.15

ADWPF vs BF.B: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries subindustry, Andrew Peller'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.


Andrew Peller Beneish M-Score vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry

For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Andrew Peller's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Andrew Peller 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 Andrew Peller 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 * 0.781+0.528 * 0.9413+0.404 * 1.0101+0.892 * 1.0209+0.115 * 1.0096
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.039+4.679 * -0.096131-0.327 * 0.8881
=-3.11

* 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 (Mar26) TTM:Last Year (Mar25) TTM:
Total Receivables was $26.0 Mil.
Revenue was 57.926 + 78.895 + 76.263 + 72.567 = $285.7 Mil.
Gross Profit was 28.601 + 30.898 + 32.819 + 28.684 = $121.0 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $157.3 Mil.
Total Assets was $385.7 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $161.9 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $17.2 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $78.9 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $48.4 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $117.1 Mil.
Net Income was 4.164 + 5.738 + 6.461 + 3.331 = $19.7 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 2.767 + 0.365 + 0.087 + -0.334 = $2.9 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 23.786 + 2.518 + 13.5 + 14.079 = $53.9 Mil.
Total Receivables was $32.6 Mil.
Revenue was 52.604 + 73.97 + 80.642 + 72.576 = $279.8 Mil.
Gross Profit was 25.756 + 27.796 + 32.105 + 25.907 = $111.6 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $155.9 Mil.
Total Assets was $378.5 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $158.1 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $17.0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $74.4 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $45.8 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $137.1 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)
=(25.977 / 285.651) / (32.581 / 279.792)
=0.09094 / 0.116447
=0.781

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)
=(111.564 / 279.792) / (121.002 / 285.651)
=0.398739 / 0.423601
=0.9413

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 - (157.31 + 161.945) / 385.663) / (1 - (155.926 + 158.091) / 378.546)
=0.172192 / 0.170465
=1.0101

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
=285.651 / 279.792
=1.0209

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))
=(16.997 / (16.997 + 158.091)) / (17.228 / (17.228 + 161.945))
=0.097077 / 0.096153
=1.0096

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)
=(78.91 / 285.651) / (74.391 / 279.792)
=0.276246 / 0.26588
=1.039

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)
=((117.132 + 48.403) / 385.663) / ((137.123 + 45.83) / 378.546)
=0.429222 / 0.483305
=0.8881

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
=(19.694 - 2.885 - 53.883) / 385.663
=-0.096131

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.

Andrew Peller has a M-score of -3.11 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 -3.15 mean?
Andrew Peller (ADWPF) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.15 as of Jun. 28, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Andrew Peller and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Andrew Peller ranks #19 out of 201 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 9.5%.
Is Andrew Peller's Beneish M-Score too high?
Andrew Peller's current Beneish M-Score is -3.15. Based on the distribution chart, Andrew Peller ranks #19 out of 201 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Andrew Peller has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Andrew Peller's Beneish M-Score compare to BF.B?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Andrew Peller ranks #19 out of 201 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Andrew Peller in the top 10% 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Beverages - Alcoholic 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 Andrew Peller and its competitors. Andrew Peller's current Beneish M-Score is -3.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Andrew Peller stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Andrew Peller (ADWPF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.40, compared to a current price of $5.60 — trading 64.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.15. Andrew Peller's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 5 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 Andrew Peller (ADWPF), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.15 as of Jun. 28, 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 Andrew Peller (ADWPF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Andrew Peller stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $5.60 is trading 64.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.40. GuruFocus considers Andrew Peller to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ADWPF:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.15
  • GF Value™: $3.40 vs. price of $5.60 (64.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Andrew Peller Business Description

Address 697 South Service Road, Grimsby, ON, CAN, L3M 4E8
Andrew Peller Ltd is a wine-producing company. The company is engaged in the production, bottling, and marketing of wine, spirits, and craft beverage alcohol products in Canada. Some of the company's brands are Peller Estates, Trius Winery, Thirty Bench, Wayne Gretzky, Sandhill, Red Rooster, Calona Vineyards, and many more. The Company owns and operates independent retail locations in Ontario under The Wine Shop, Wine Country Vintners, and Wine Country Merchants store.
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