FuturAqua Mineral Water Production and Asset Management (BUD:FUTURAQUA) Beneish M-Score: 2.30 (As of Aug. 11, 2026) — 34% Below Median

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BUD:FUTURAQUA FuturAqua Mineral Water Production and Asset Management PLC BUD:FUTURAQUA
38 GF Score
Price Ft9.80
GF Value Ft99.18
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is FuturAqua Mineral Water Production and Asset Management Beneish M-Score?

FuturAqua Mineral Water Production and Asset Management BUD:FUTURAQUA +3.16% 38 Beneish M-Score is 2.30 as of Aug. 11, 2026, which is 34% below its 10-year median of 3.47. GuruFocus rates BUD:FUTURAQUA with a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 38/100 and a GF Valueâ„¢ of Ft99.18 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 111 Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies, FuturAqua Mineral Water Production and Asset Management ranks worse than 97.3% 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.

Warning Sign:

Beneish M-Score 2.3 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

The historical rank and industry rank for FuturAqua Mineral Water Production and Asset Management's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

BUD:FUTURAQUA' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9.14   Med: 3.47   Max: 144.31
Current: 2.3

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of FuturAqua Mineral Water Production and Asset Management was 144.31. The lowest was -9.14. And the median was 3.47.


FuturAqua Mineral Water Production and Asset Management Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for FuturAqua Mineral Water Production and Asset Management'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.

FuturAqua Mineral Water Production and Asset Management Beneish M-Score Chart

FuturAqua Mineral Water Production and Asset Management Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 5.58 -9.14 38.86 144.31 2.30

FuturAqua Mineral Water Production and Asset Management Semi-Annual Data
Dec15 Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25
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 0.00 144.31 0.00 2.30 0.00

BUD:FUTURAQUA vs KO, PEP, MNST: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic subindustry, FuturAqua Mineral Water Production and Asset Management'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.


FuturAqua Mineral Water Production and Asset Management Beneish M-Score vs Beverages - Non-Alcoholic Industry

For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, FuturAqua Mineral Water Production and Asset Management's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where FuturAqua Mineral Water Production and Asset Management's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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FuturAqua Mineral Water Production and Asset Management 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 FuturAqua Mineral Water Production and Asset Management 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 * 7.9619+0.528 * -0.0792+0.404 * 1.1049+0.892 * 0.0053+0.115 * 0.9102
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.039101-0.327 * 1.0387
=2.30

* 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 (Dec24) TTM:Last Year (Dec23) TTM:
Total Receivables was Ft4.38 Mil.
Revenue was Ft1.87 Mil.
Gross Profit was Ft-21.76 Mil.
Total Current Assets was Ft183.00 Mil.
Total Assets was Ft403.19 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was Ft4.01 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was Ft14.56 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was Ft0.00 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was Ft101.00 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was Ft0.00 Mil.
Net Income was Ft-45.69 Mil.
Gross Profit was Ft0.00 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was Ft-29.92 Mil.
Total Receivables was Ft103.69 Mil.
Revenue was Ft352.20 Mil.
Gross Profit was Ft324.64 Mil.
Total Current Assets was Ft219.43 Mil.
Total Assets was Ft434.14 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was Ft4.03 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was Ft10.05 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was Ft0.00 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was Ft104.70 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was Ft0.00 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)
=(4.381 / 1.869) / (103.69 / 352.2)
=2.344034 / 0.294407
=7.9619

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)
=(324.642 / 352.2) / (-21.757 / 1.869)
=0.921755 / -11.640984
=-0.0792

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 - (182.999 + 4.014) / 403.188) / (1 - (219.434 + 4.034) / 434.137)
=0.536164 / 0.485259
=1.1049

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
=1.869 / 352.2
=0.0053

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))
=(10.045 / (10.045 + 4.034)) / (14.557 / (14.557 + 4.014))
=0.713474 / 0.783857
=0.9102

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 / 1.869) / (0 / 352.2)
=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 + 100.995) / 403.188) / ((0 + 104.699) / 434.137)
=0.250491 / 0.241166
=1.0387

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
=(-45.687 - 0 - -29.922) / 403.188
=-0.039101

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.

FuturAqua Mineral Water Production and Asset Management has a M-score of 2.30 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of 2.30 mean?
FuturAqua Mineral Water Production and Asset Management (BUD:FUTURAQUA) has a Beneish M-Score of 2.30 as of Aug. 11, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on FuturAqua Mineral Water Production and Asset Management and its competitors. This is 34% below median its historical median of 3.47. According to the industry distribution chart, FuturAqua Mineral Water Production and Asset Management ranks #108 out of 111 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 97.3%.
Is FuturAqua Mineral Water Production and Asset Management's Beneish M-Score too high?
FuturAqua Mineral Water Production and Asset Management's current Beneish M-Score of 2.30 is 34% below median its 10-year median of 3.47. Based on the distribution chart, FuturAqua Mineral Water Production and Asset Management ranks #108 out of 111 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, FuturAqua Mineral Water Production and Asset Management has a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 38/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FuturAqua Mineral Water Production and Asset Management's Beneish M-Score compare to KO and PEP?
According to the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry distribution chart, FuturAqua Mineral Water Production and Asset Management ranks #108 out of 111 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places FuturAqua Mineral Water Production and Asset Management 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 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 FuturAqua Mineral Water Production and Asset Management and its competitors. FuturAqua Mineral Water Production and Asset Management's current Beneish M-Score is 2.30, which is 34% below median its own 10-year median of 3.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FuturAqua Mineral Water Production and Asset Management stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FuturAqua Mineral Water Production and Asset Management (BUD:FUTURAQUA) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is Ft99.18, compared to a current price of Ft9.80 — trading 90.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is 2.30, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 3.47. FuturAqua Mineral Water Production and Asset Management's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 7 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 FuturAqua Mineral Water Production and Asset Management (BUD:FUTURAQUA), the current Beneish M-Score is 2.30 as of Aug. 11, 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 FuturAqua Mineral Water Production and Asset Management (BUD:FUTURAQUA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FuturAqua Mineral Water Production and Asset Management stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of Ft9.80 is trading 90.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of Ft99.18. GuruFocus considers FuturAqua Mineral Water Production and Asset Management to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for BUD:FUTURAQUA:

  • Beneish M-Score: 2.30 (34% below median its 10-year median of 3.47)
  • GF Value™: Ft99.18 vs. price of Ft9.80 (90.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 38/100 with 7 warning signs

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


FuturAqua Mineral Water Production and Asset Management Business Description

Address Dozsa Gyorgy street 81-83, Alap, HUN, 7011
FuturAqua Mineral Water Production and Asset Management PLC is engaged in managing mineral water stocks and trading with fresh water in Hungary.
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