Volution Group (CHIX:FANL) Beneish M-Score: -2.53 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


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81 GF Score
Price £6.16
GF Value £7.18
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Volution Group Beneish M-Score?

Volution Group CHIX:FANL +1.73% 81 Beneish M-Score is -2.53 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:FANL with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of £7.18 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,704 Construction companies, Volution Group ranks better than 53.23% 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 -2.53 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

CHIX:FANl' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.08   Med: -2.65   Max: -2.31
Current: -2.53

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Volution Group was -2.31. The lowest was -3.08. And the median was -2.65.


Volution Group Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Volution 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.

Volution Group Beneish M-Score Chart

Volution Group Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.64 -2.31 -2.88 -2.82 -2.53

Volution Group Semi-Annual Data
Jul16 Jan17 Jul17 Jan18 Jul18 Jan19 Jul19 Jan20 Jul20 Jan21 Jul21 Jan22 Jul22 Jan23 Jul23 Jan24 Jul24 Jan25 Jul25 Jan26
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 -2.82 0.00 -2.53 0.00

CHIX:FANL vs TT, JCI, CARR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Volution 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.


Volution Group Beneish M-Score vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Volution Group's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Volution 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 Volution 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 * 1.1497+0.528 * 1.0453+0.404 * 1.0388+0.892 * 1.2057+0.115 * 1.0893
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9874+4.679 * -0.072108-0.327 * 1.2702
=-2.53

* 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 (Jul25) TTM:Last Year (Jul24) TTM:
Total Receivables was £70.3 Mil.
Revenue was £419.1 Mil.
Gross Profit was £205.6 Mil.
Total Current Assets was £167.5 Mil.
Total Assets was £602.5 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was £74.0 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was £24.3 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was £106.5 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was £127.0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was £177.0 Mil.
Net Income was £41.5 Mil.
Gross Profit was £0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was £85.0 Mil.
Total Receivables was £50.7 Mil.
Revenue was £347.6 Mil.
Gross Profit was £178.3 Mil.
Total Current Assets was £127.0 Mil.
Total Assets was £430.3 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was £55.1 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was £20.3 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was £89.4 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was £99.3 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was £71.6 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)
=(70.298 / 419.114) / (50.712 / 347.611)
=0.16773 / 0.145887
=1.1497

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)
=(178.267 / 347.611) / (205.618 / 419.114)
=0.512835 / 0.490602
=1.0453

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 - (167.464 + 73.959) / 602.454) / (1 - (126.986 + 55.087) / 430.315)
=0.599267 / 0.576884
=1.0388

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
=419.114 / 347.611
=1.2057

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))
=(20.28 / (20.28 + 55.087)) / (24.262 / (24.262 + 73.959))
=0.269083 / 0.247014
=1.0893

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)
=(106.481 / 419.114) / (89.445 / 347.611)
=0.254062 / 0.257313
=0.9874

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)
=((177.021 + 126.979) / 602.454) / ((71.63 + 99.321) / 430.315)
=0.504603 / 0.397269
=1.2702

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
=(41.533 - 0 - 84.975) / 602.454
=-0.072108

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.

Volution Group has a M-score of -2.53 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 -2.53 mean?
Volution Group (CHIX:FANL) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.53 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Volution Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Volution Group ranks #797 out of 1704 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 46.8%.
Is Volution Group's Beneish M-Score too high?
Volution Group's current Beneish M-Score is -2.53. Based on the distribution chart, Volution Group ranks #797 out of 1704 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Volution Group has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Volution Group's Beneish M-Score compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Volution Group ranks #797 out of 1704 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Volution Group 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 Construction company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Construction 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 Volution Group and its competitors. Volution Group's current Beneish M-Score is -2.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Volution Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Volution Group (CHIX:FANL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £7.18, compared to a current price of £6.16 — trading 14.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.53. Volution Group's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 2 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 Volution Group (CHIX:FANL), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.53 as of Jun. 26, 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 Volution Group (CHIX:FANL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Volution Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £6.16 is trading 14.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of £7.18. GuruFocus considers Volution Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:FANL:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.53
  • GF Value™: £7.18 vs. price of £6.16 (14.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Volution Group Business Description

Other Exchanges FAN:UKVO1:Germany
Address Fleming Way, West Sussex, Crawley, GBR, RH10 9YX
Volution Group PLC supplies ventilation products to residential and commercial constructions. Its products are categorized into residential ventilation, commercial ventilation, other products, and Torin-Sifan. Some of its brands include Vent-Axia, Manrose, VoltAir, and Simx. The company operates in three segments: the United Kingdom, Continental Europe and Australasia. Nearly half of the revenue comes from the United Kingdom followed by Continental Europe.
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