Coca-Cola HBC AG (ATH:EEE) Beneish M-Score: -2.61 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


ATH:EEE Coca-Cola HBC AG ATH:EEE
96 GF Score
Price €53.50
GF Value €38.50
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Coca-Cola HBC AG Beneish M-Score?

Coca-Cola HBC AG ATH:EEE +1.71% 96 Beneish M-Score is -2.61 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates ATH:EEE with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of €38.50 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 109 Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies, Coca-Cola HBC AG ranks better than 62.39% 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 -2.61 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

ATH:EEE' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.98   Med: -2.75   Max: -2.53
Current: -2.61

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Coca-Cola HBC AG was -2.53. The lowest was -2.98. And the median was -2.75.


Coca-Cola HBC AG Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Coca-Cola HBC AG'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.

Coca-Cola HBC AG Beneish M-Score Chart

Coca-Cola HBC AG 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 -2.62 -2.65 -2.84 -2.82 -2.61

Coca-Cola HBC AG Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 -2.84 0.00 -2.82 0.00 -2.61

ATH:EEE vs KO, PEP, MNST: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic subindustry, Coca-Cola HBC AG'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.


Coca-Cola HBC AG Beneish M-Score vs Beverages - Non-Alcoholic Industry

For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Coca-Cola HBC AG's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Coca-Cola HBC AG's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Coca-Cola HBC AG 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 Coca-Cola HBC AG 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 * 0.9906+0.528 * 0.9803+0.404 * 0.94+0.892 * 1.079+0.115 * 1.016
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0039+4.679 * -0.049408-0.327 * 0.9521
=-2.67

* 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 (Dec25) TTM:Last Year (Dec24) TTM:
Total Receivables was €1,120 Mil.
Revenue was €11,605 Mil.
Gross Profit was €4,268 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €4,946 Mil.
Total Assets was €11,599 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €3,692 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €426 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €2,925 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €4,149 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €3,107 Mil.
Net Income was €940 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €1,514 Mil.
Total Receivables was €1,048 Mil.
Revenue was €10,754 Mil.
Gross Profit was €3,878 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €4,563 Mil.
Total Assets was €10,654 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €3,197 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €375 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €2,701 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €3,908 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €3,092 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)
=(1120 / 11604.5) / (1047.8 / 10754.4)
=0.096514 / 0.09743
=0.9906

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)
=(3877.5 / 10754.4) / (4267.9 / 11604.5)
=0.36055 / 0.36778
=0.9803

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 - (4946.3 + 3691.5) / 11599.3) / (1 - (4562.7 + 3197.3) / 10653.7)
=0.255317 / 0.271615
=0.94

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
=11604.5 / 10754.4
=1.079

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))
=(375.3 / (375.3 + 3197.3)) / (425.7 / (425.7 + 3691.5))
=0.10505 / 0.103396
=1.016

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)
=(2925.4 / 11604.5) / (2700.5 / 10754.4)
=0.252092 / 0.251107
=1.0039

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)
=((3107.4 + 4148.8) / 11599.3) / ((3091.9 + 3907.8) / 10653.7)
=0.625572 / 0.657021
=0.9521

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
=(940.4 - 0 - 1513.5) / 11599.3
=-0.049408

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.

Coca-Cola HBC AG has a M-score of -2.67 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 -2.61 mean?
Coca-Cola HBC AG (ATH:EEE) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.61 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Coca-Cola HBC AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Coca-Cola HBC AG ranks #41 out of 109 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 37.6%.
Is Coca-Cola HBC AG's Beneish M-Score too high?
Coca-Cola HBC AG's current Beneish M-Score is -2.61. Based on the distribution chart, Coca-Cola HBC AG ranks #41 out of 109 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Coca-Cola HBC AG has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Coca-Cola HBC AG's Beneish M-Score compare to KO and PEP?
According to the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Coca-Cola HBC AG ranks #41 out of 109 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Coca-Cola HBC AG 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 Beverages - Non-Alcoholic company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Beverages - Non-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 Coca-Cola HBC AG and its competitors. Coca-Cola HBC AG's current Beneish M-Score is -2.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Coca-Cola HBC AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Coca-Cola HBC AG (ATH:EEE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €38.50, compared to a current price of €53.50 — trading 39% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.61. Coca-Cola HBC AG's overall GF Score™ is 96/100 with 4 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 Coca-Cola HBC AG (ATH:EEE), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.61 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 Coca-Cola HBC AG (ATH:EEE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Coca-Cola HBC AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €53.50 is trading 39% above its estimated GF Value™ of €38.50. GuruFocus considers Coca-Cola HBC AG to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ATH:EEE:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.61
  • GF Value™: €38.50 vs. price of €53.50 (39% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 96/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Coca-Cola HBC AG Business Description

Address Turmstrasse 26, Steinhausen, CHE, CH-6312
Coca-Cola HBC is the third-largest bottling partner in the Coca-Cola system by volume, behind Coca-Cola Femsa and Coca-Cola Europacific Partners. In 2025, CCHBC sold 2.9 billion unit cases of beverages. There is a long tail of Coca-Cola distributors, including brewers and independent operators with very small distribution territories.CCHBC is listed on the London Stock Exchange. Kar-Tess, a Luxembourg-based holding company, owns 23% of the equity of CCHBC, and Coca-Cola holds a further 21%. The remaining 56% is free float.
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