Chameleon Smart Home Zrt (BUD:CHOME) Beneish M-Score: -3.55 (As of Jul. 06, 2026)


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37 GF Score
Price Ft15.00
GF Value Ft48.48
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! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Chameleon Smart Home Zrt Beneish M-Score?

Chameleon Smart Home Zrt BUD:CHOME 37 Beneish M-Score is -3.55 as of Jul. 06, 2026. GuruFocus rates BUD:CHOME with a GF Score™ of 37/100 and a GF Value™ of Ft48.48 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,916 Industrial Products companies, Chameleon Smart Home Zrt ranks better than 94.82% 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 -3.55 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

BUD:CHOME' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.89   Med: -1.67   Max: 6.92
Current: -3.55

During the past 8 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Chameleon Smart Home Zrt was 6.92. The lowest was -5.89. And the median was -1.67.


Chameleon Smart Home Zrt Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chameleon Smart Home Zrt'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.

Chameleon Smart Home Zrt Beneish M-Score Chart

Chameleon Smart Home Zrt Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 6.92 -1.59 -5.89 -1.74 -3.55

Chameleon Smart Home Zrt Semi-Annual Data
Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 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 -5.89 0.00 -1.74 0.00 -3.55

BUD:CHOME vs VRT, BE, HUBB: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Chameleon Smart Home Zrt'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.


Chameleon Smart Home Zrt Beneish M-Score vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Chameleon Smart Home Zrt's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Chameleon Smart Home Zrt's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Chameleon Smart Home Zrt 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 Chameleon Smart Home Zrt 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 * 0.5612+0.528 * 1.1463+0.404 * 1.0192+0.892 * 1.38+0.115 * 0.7267
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.22692-0.327 * 0.9809
=-3.55

* 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 Ft30.0 Mil.
Revenue was Ft291.2 Mil.
Gross Profit was Ft210.1 Mil.
Total Current Assets was Ft220.8 Mil.
Total Assets was Ft700.6 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was Ft23.1 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was Ft176.9 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was Ft0.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was Ft216.0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was Ft0.0 Mil.
Net Income was Ft-159.0 Mil.
Gross Profit was Ft0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was Ft0.0 Mil.
Total Receivables was Ft38.7 Mil.
Revenue was Ft211.0 Mil.
Gross Profit was Ft174.5 Mil.
Total Current Assets was Ft196.5 Mil.
Total Assets was Ft769.7 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was Ft81.0 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was Ft145.7 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was Ft0.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was Ft242.0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was Ft0.0 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)
=(29.957 / 291.193) / (38.684 / 211.008)
=0.102877 / 0.18333
=0.5612

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)
=(174.486 / 211.008) / (210.066 / 291.193)
=0.826917 / 0.721398
=1.1463

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 - (220.819 + 23.129) / 700.559) / (1 - (196.464 + 81.023) / 769.735)
=0.651781 / 0.639503
=1.0192

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
=291.193 / 211.008
=1.38

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))
=(145.723 / (145.723 + 81.023)) / (176.859 / (176.859 + 23.129))
=0.642671 / 0.884348
=0.7267

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)
=(0 / 291.193) / (0 / 211.008)
=0 / 0
=1

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)
=((0 + 216.046) / 700.559) / ((0 + 242) / 769.735)
=0.308391 / 0.314394
=0.9809

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
=(-158.971 - 0 - 0) / 700.559
=-0.22692

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.

Chameleon Smart Home Zrt has a M-score of -3.55 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 -3.55 mean?
Chameleon Smart Home Zrt (BUD:CHOME) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.55 as of Jul. 06, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Chameleon Smart Home Zrt and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Chameleon Smart Home Zrt ranks #151 out of 2916 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 5.2%.
Is Chameleon Smart Home Zrt's Beneish M-Score too high?
Chameleon Smart Home Zrt's current Beneish M-Score is -3.55. Based on the distribution chart, Chameleon Smart Home Zrt ranks #151 out of 2916 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Chameleon Smart Home Zrt has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chameleon Smart Home Zrt's Beneish M-Score compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Chameleon Smart Home Zrt ranks #151 out of 2916 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Chameleon Smart Home Zrt in the top 5% 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Industrial Products 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 Chameleon Smart Home Zrt and its competitors. Chameleon Smart Home Zrt's current Beneish M-Score is -3.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chameleon Smart Home Zrt stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chameleon Smart Home Zrt (BUD:CHOME) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is Ft48.48, compared to a current price of Ft15.00 — trading 69.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.55. Chameleon Smart Home Zrt's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 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 Chameleon Smart Home Zrt (BUD:CHOME), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.55 as of Jul. 06, 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 Chameleon Smart Home Zrt (BUD:CHOME) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chameleon Smart Home Zrt stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of Ft15.00 is trading 69.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of Ft48.48. GuruFocus considers Chameleon Smart Home Zrt to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for BUD:CHOME:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.55
  • GF Value™: Ft48.48 vs. price of Ft15.00 (69.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 37/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Chameleon Smart Home Zrt Business Description

Address Oda Utca 22, Budapest, HUN, 1155
Chameleon Smart Home Zrt operates as a smart home manufacturing and development technology company. It produces smart home system software and hardware. Its products comprise controllers, expanders, Wireless devices, LS modules, and Accessories.
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