B&S Group (CHIX:BSGRA) Beneish M-Score: -2.32 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


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What is B&S Group Beneish M-Score?

B&S Group CHIX:BSGRA 58 Beneish M-Score is -2.32 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:BSGRA with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.49. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

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 -2.32 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for B&S Group's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

CHIX:BSGRa' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.24   Med: -2.78   Max: -1.26
Current: -2.32

During the past 11 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of B&S Group was -1.26. The lowest was -3.24. And the median was -2.78.


B&S Group Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for B&S Group'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.

B&S Group Beneish M-Score Chart

B&S Group 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 -3.24 -2.46 -2.87 -2.78 -2.32

B&S Group Semi-Annual Data
Dec14 Dec15 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 -2.78 0.00 -2.32 0.00

CHIX:BSGRA vs HON, MMM: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, B&S Group'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.


B&S Group Beneish M-Score vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, B&S Group's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where B&S Group's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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B&S Group 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 B&S Group 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 * 0.994+0.528 * 1.0334+0.404 * 1.0397+0.892 * 1.0888+0.115 * 1.0315
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.8272+4.679 * 0.009669-0.327 * 1.0881
=-2.32

* 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 €217 Mil.
Revenue was €2,417 Mil.
Gross Profit was €362 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €781 Mil.
Total Assets was €1,061 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €127 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €37 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €21 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €469 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €242 Mil.
Net Income was €40 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €30 Mil.
Total Receivables was €201 Mil.
Revenue was €2,220 Mil.
Gross Profit was €344 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €672 Mil.
Total Assets was €923 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €123 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €37 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €24 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €329 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €239 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)
=(217.185 / 2417.009) / (200.674 / 2219.794)
=0.089857 / 0.090402
=0.994

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)
=(343.647 / 2219.794) / (362.084 / 2417.009)
=0.15481 / 0.149807
=1.0334

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 - (780.513 + 127.182) / 1060.691) / (1 - (671.641 + 122.976) / 922.62)
=0.144242 / 0.138739
=1.0397

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
=2417.009 / 2219.794
=1.0888

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))
=(36.753 / (36.753 + 122.976)) / (36.515 / (36.515 + 127.182))
=0.230096 / 0.223065
=1.0315

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)
=(21.459 / 2417.009) / (23.824 / 2219.794)
=0.008878 / 0.010733
=0.8272

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)
=((241.96 + 468.771) / 1060.691) / ((239.263 + 328.896) / 922.62)
=0.670064 / 0.61581
=1.0881

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
=(39.93 - 0 - 29.674) / 1060.691
=0.009669

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.

B&S Group has a M-score of -2.32 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 -2.32 mean?
B&S Group (CHIX:BSGRA) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.32 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on B&S Group and its competitors.
Is B&S Group's Beneish M-Score too high?
B&S Group's current Beneish M-Score is -2.32. Overall, B&S Group has a GF Score™ of 58/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does B&S Group's Beneish M-Score compare to HON and MMM?
B&S Group's Beneish M-Score of -2.32 can be compared against companies in the Conglomerates 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 Conglomerates company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Conglomerates 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 B&S Group and its competitors. B&S Group's current Beneish M-Score is -2.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is B&S Group stock overvalued right now?
B&S Group (CHIX:BSGRA) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.32. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.49, compared to a current price of €5.92 — trading 7.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.32. B&S Group's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 6 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 B&S Group (CHIX:BSGRA), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.32 as of Jun. 27, 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 B&S Group (CHIX:BSGRA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, B&S Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €5.92 is trading 7.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €5.49.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:BSGRA:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.32
  • GF Value™: €5.49 vs. price of €5.92 (7.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 6 warning signs

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


B&S Group Business Description

Address 14, Rue Strachen, Mensdorf, LUX, L-6933
B&S Group SA is a wholesale distributor of consumer products. The company's customers include Retail (B2B), Value, online, secondary, underserved, duty-free, maritime, ship suppliers, and cruise lines. The company operates through the following business segments: Liquors, Beauty, Personal Care, Food, Health, and Travel Retail. It generates the majority of its revenue from Beauty segment. The company operates in USA, Europe, Australia, Asia, Middle East, Africa, Oceania, majority of revenue is from Europe.
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