Corticeira Amorim SGPS (CHIX:CORU) Beneish M-Score: -3.15 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


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What is Corticeira Amorim SGPS Beneish M-Score?

Corticeira Amorim SGPS CHIX:CORU 61 Beneish M-Score is -3.15 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:CORU with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of €9.28. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 273 Forest Products companies, Corticeira Amorim SGPS ranks better than 86.81% 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 Corticeira Amorim SGPS's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

CHIX:CORu' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.15   Med: -2.41   Max: -1.98
Current: -3.15

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Corticeira Amorim SGPS was -1.98. The lowest was -3.15. And the median was -2.41.


Corticeira Amorim SGPS Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Corticeira Amorim SGPS'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.

Corticeira Amorim SGPS Beneish M-Score Chart

Corticeira Amorim SGPS 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 -2.44 -2.29 -2.62 -3.15

Corticeira Amorim SGPS Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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CHIX:CORU vs SSD, UFPI, BCC: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, Corticeira Amorim SGPS'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.


Corticeira Amorim SGPS Beneish M-Score vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Corticeira Amorim SGPS's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Corticeira Amorim SGPS's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Corticeira Amorim SGPS 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 Corticeira Amorim SGPS 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 * 0.9736+0.528 * 0.9673+0.404 * 1.0326+0.892 * 0.9168+0.115 * 0.948
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.992+4.679 * -0.13498-0.327 * 0.7746
=-3.15

* 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 €185.5 Mil.
Revenue was €861.0 Mil.
Gross Profit was €470.4 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €686.4 Mil.
Total Assets was €1,210.9 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €423.9 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €58.9 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €36.6 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €222.3 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €100.4 Mil.
Net Income was €55.6 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €219.0 Mil.
Total Receivables was €207.8 Mil.
Revenue was €939.1 Mil.
Gross Profit was €496.3 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €811.8 Mil.
Total Assets was €1,362.2 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €440.8 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €57.6 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €40.3 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €349.5 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €119.1 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)
=(185.523 / 860.967) / (207.844 / 939.061)
=0.215482 / 0.221332
=0.9736

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)
=(496.262 / 939.061) / (470.371 / 860.967)
=0.528466 / 0.546329
=0.9673

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 - (686.388 + 423.886) / 1210.903) / (1 - (811.818 + 440.751) / 1362.194)
=0.083102 / 0.080477
=1.0326

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
=860.967 / 939.061
=0.9168

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))
=(57.636 / (57.636 + 440.751)) / (58.895 / (58.895 + 423.886))
=0.115645 / 0.121991
=0.948

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)
=(36.64 / 860.967) / (40.287 / 939.061)
=0.042557 / 0.042901
=0.992

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)
=((100.364 + 222.293) / 1210.903) / ((119.054 + 349.545) / 1362.194)
=0.26646 / 0.344003
=0.7746

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
=(55.567 - 0 - 219.015) / 1210.903
=-0.13498

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.

Corticeira Amorim SGPS has a M-score of -3.15 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?
Corticeira Amorim SGPS (CHIX:CORU) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.15 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Corticeira Amorim SGPS and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Corticeira Amorim SGPS ranks #36 out of 273 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 13.2%.
Is Corticeira Amorim SGPS's Beneish M-Score too high?
Corticeira Amorim SGPS's current Beneish M-Score is -3.15. Based on the distribution chart, Corticeira Amorim SGPS ranks #36 out of 273 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Corticeira Amorim SGPS has a GF Score™ of 61/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Corticeira Amorim SGPS's Beneish M-Score compare to SSD and UFPI?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Corticeira Amorim SGPS ranks #36 out of 273 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Corticeira Amorim SGPS in the top 13% 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 Forest Products company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Forest 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 Corticeira Amorim SGPS and its competitors. Corticeira Amorim SGPS'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 Corticeira Amorim SGPS stock overvalued right now?
Corticeira Amorim SGPS (CHIX:CORU) has a current Beneish M-Score of -3.15. The stock's GF Value™ is €9.28, compared to a current price of €7.82 — trading 15.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.15. Corticeira Amorim SGPS's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Corticeira Amorim SGPS (CHIX:CORU), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.15 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 Corticeira Amorim SGPS (CHIX:CORU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Corticeira Amorim SGPS stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €7.82 is trading 15.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €9.28.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:CORU:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.15
  • GF Value™: €9.28 vs. price of €7.82 (15.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Corticeira Amorim SGPS Business Description

Address Rua Comendador Americo Ferreira Amorim, 380, Mozelos, PRT, 4536-902
Corticeira Amorim SGPS SA is mainly engaged in the acquisition and transformation of cork into a numerous set of cork and cork-related products, which are distributed through its network of sales companies. Its business units are Amorim Florestal, Amorim Cork, and Amorim Cork Solutions. It derives the majority of the revenue from Amorim Cork segment which produces different types of existing cork stoppers. The main markets are the bottling countries, from the traditional ones like France, Italy, Germany, Spain and Portugal, to the new markets like USA, Australia, Chile, South Africa and Argentina. Geographically, its operations are spread across EU, USA, Rest of America, Australasia, Portugal, Africa, and Rest of Europe.
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