Howden Joinery Group (CHIX:HWDNL) Beneish M-Score: -2.86 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


CHIX:HWDNL Howden Joinery Group PLC CHIX:HWDNL
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What is Howden Joinery Group Beneish M-Score?

Howden Joinery Group CHIX:HWDNL +5.42% 93 Beneish M-Score is -2.86 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:HWDNL with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of £8.72 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 419 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Howden Joinery Group ranks better than 76.13% 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 -2.86 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

CHIX:HWDNl' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.55   Med: -2.49   Max: -1.48
Current: -2.86

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Howden Joinery Group was -1.48. The lowest was -3.55. And the median was -2.49.


Howden Joinery Group Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Howden Joinery 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.

Howden Joinery Group Beneish M-Score Chart

Howden Joinery Group 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 -1.48 -2.50 -2.96 -2.61 -2.86

Howden Joinery Group Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.96 0.00 -2.61 0.00 -2.86

CHIX:HWDNL vs SN, SGI, MHK: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Howden Joinery 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.


Howden Joinery Group Beneish M-Score vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Howden Joinery Group's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Howden Joinery 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 Howden Joinery 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 * 0.9761+0.528 * 0.9834+0.404 * 1.0903+0.892 * 1.0413+0.115 * 0.9823
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.092562-0.327 * 0.9716
=-2.86

* 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 £229 Mil.
Revenue was £2,418 Mil.
Gross Profit was £1,515 Mil.
Total Current Assets was £1,033 Mil.
Total Assets was £2,354 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was £1,241 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was £171 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was £0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was £492 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was £608 Mil.
Net Income was £268 Mil.
Gross Profit was £0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was £486 Mil.
Total Receivables was £226 Mil.
Revenue was £2,322 Mil.
Gross Profit was £1,431 Mil.
Total Current Assets was £1,025 Mil.
Total Assets was £2,238 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was £1,143 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was £154 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was £0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was £484 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was £592 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)
=(229.2 / 2418) / (225.5 / 2322.1)
=0.094789 / 0.09711
=0.9761

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)
=(1431.1 / 2322.1) / (1515.4 / 2418)
=0.616296 / 0.626716
=0.9834

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 - (1032.5 + 1241.3) / 2354.1) / (1 - (1024.6 + 1142.9) / 2237.5)
=0.034111 / 0.031285
=1.0903

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
=2418 / 2322.1
=1.0413

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))
=(154.1 / (154.1 + 1142.9)) / (170.8 / (170.8 + 1241.3))
=0.118813 / 0.120955
=0.9823

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 / 2418) / (0 / 2322.1)
=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)
=((607.9 + 492.1) / 2354.1) / ((591.7 + 484.4) / 2237.5)
=0.46727 / 0.480939
=0.9716

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
=(267.7 - 0 - 485.6) / 2354.1
=-0.092562

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.

Howden Joinery Group has a M-score of -2.86 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 -2.86 mean?
Howden Joinery Group (CHIX:HWDNL) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.86 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Howden Joinery Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Howden Joinery Group ranks #100 out of 419 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 23.9%.
Is Howden Joinery Group's Beneish M-Score too high?
Howden Joinery Group's current Beneish M-Score is -2.86. Based on the distribution chart, Howden Joinery Group ranks #100 out of 419 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Howden Joinery Group has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Howden Joinery Group's Beneish M-Score compare to SN and SGI?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Howden Joinery Group ranks #100 out of 419 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Howden Joinery Group in the top 24% 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances 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 Howden Joinery Group and its competitors. Howden Joinery Group's current Beneish M-Score is -2.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Howden Joinery Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Howden Joinery Group (CHIX:HWDNL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £8.72, compared to a current price of £8.46 — trading 3% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.86. Howden Joinery Group's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Howden Joinery Group (CHIX:HWDNL), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.86 as of Jun. 25, 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 Howden Joinery Group (CHIX:HWDNL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Howden Joinery Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £8.46 is trading 3% below its estimated GF Value™ of £8.72. GuruFocus considers Howden Joinery Group to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:HWDNL:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.86
  • GF Value™: £8.72 vs. price of £8.46 (3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 1 warning sign

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


Howden Joinery Group Business Description

Address 105 Wigmore Street, London, GBR, W1U 1QY
Howden Joinery Group Plc is the UK's specialist trade-only kitchen and joinery supplier, focused on serving trade customers through an in-stock, local depot model supported by UK manufacturing, sourcing, and distribution. The Company designs, manufactures, and sources kitchen and joinery products, including cabinets, cabinet frontals, worktops, and skirting boards, and supplies a multiple products such as appliances, joinery, flooring, and hardware necessary to complete any kitchen, along with design, planning, and support services to trade customers. The business operates as a trade-only, in-stock kitchen and joinery supply model supported by manufacturing, sourcing, and distribution operations. It generates the majority of its revenue from the UK.
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