CYFWF (Cyfrowy Polsat) Beneish M-Score: -3.46 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


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What is Cyfrowy Polsat Beneish M-Score?

Cyfrowy Polsat CYFWF 85 Beneish M-Score is -3.46 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates CYFWF with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.28. The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 989 Media - Diversified companies, Cyfrowy Polsat ranks better than 86.86% 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 -3.46 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

CYFWF' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.46   Med: -2.76   Max: -2.02
Current: -3.46

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Cyfrowy Polsat was -2.02. The lowest was -3.46. And the median was -2.76.


Cyfrowy Polsat Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cyfrowy Polsat'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.

Cyfrowy Polsat Beneish M-Score Chart

Cyfrowy Polsat 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 -2.30 -2.38 -2.73 -2.82 -3.42

Cyfrowy Polsat Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 -2.78 -2.82 -2.86 -3.42 -3.46

CYFWF vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Cyfrowy Polsat'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.


Cyfrowy Polsat Beneish M-Score vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Cyfrowy Polsat's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Cyfrowy Polsat 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 Cyfrowy Polsat 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 * 0.9321+0.528 * 1.0048+0.404 * 0.9375+0.892 * 1.0026+0.115 * 0.5379
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.086+4.679 * -0.169537-0.327 * 1.1003
=-3.46

* 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 (Mar26) TTM:Last Year (Mar25) TTM:
Total Receivables was $873 Mil.
Revenue was 989.218 + 1026.392 + 933.811 + 977.081 = $3,927 Mil.
Gross Profit was 460.211 + 478.553 + 401.348 + 444.726 = $1,785 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $2,254 Mil.
Total Assets was $9,494 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $2,312 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $1,356 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $317 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $1,539 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $3,594 Mil.
Net Income was 34.806 + -766.474 + 18.941 + 30.724 = $-682 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = $0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 259.183 + 208.811 + 246.039 + 213.573 = $928 Mil.
Total Receivables was $935 Mil.
Revenue was 960.698 + 1041.495 + 974.114 + 940.043 = $3,916 Mil.
Gross Profit was 436.78 + 476.294 + 453.68 + 422.084 = $1,789 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $2,177 Mil.
Total Assets was $9,939 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $2,259 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $561 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $291 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $1,331 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $3,553 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)
=(873.424 / 3926.502) / (934.6 / 3916.35)
=0.222443 / 0.238641
=0.9321

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)
=(1788.838 / 3916.35) / (1784.838 / 3926.502)
=0.456762 / 0.454562
=1.0048

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 - (2254.356 + 2311.559) / 9494.125) / (1 - (2176.905 + 2259.118) / 9938.66)
=0.51908 / 0.55366
=0.9375

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
=3926.502 / 3916.35
=1.0026

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))
=(561.011 / (561.011 + 2259.118)) / (1356.44 / (1356.44 + 2311.559))
=0.198931 / 0.369804
=0.5379

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)
=(316.795 / 3926.502) / (290.942 / 3916.35)
=0.080681 / 0.074289
=1.086

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)
=((3594.276 + 1539.316) / 9494.125) / ((3552.776 + 1331.131) / 9938.66)
=0.540712 / 0.491405
=1.1003

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
=(-682.003 - 0 - 927.606) / 9494.125
=-0.169537

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.

Cyfrowy Polsat has a M-score of -3.46 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -3.46 mean?
Cyfrowy Polsat (CYFWF) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.46 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Cyfrowy Polsat and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Cyfrowy Polsat ranks #130 out of 989 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 13.1%.
Is Cyfrowy Polsat's Beneish M-Score too high?
Cyfrowy Polsat's current Beneish M-Score is -3.46. Based on the distribution chart, Cyfrowy Polsat ranks #130 out of 989 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cyfrowy Polsat has a GF Score™ of 85/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cyfrowy Polsat's Beneish M-Score compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Cyfrowy Polsat ranks #130 out of 989 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Cyfrowy Polsat 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Media - Diversified 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 Cyfrowy Polsat and its competitors. Cyfrowy Polsat's current Beneish M-Score is -3.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cyfrowy Polsat stock overvalued right now?
Cyfrowy Polsat (CYFWF) has a current Beneish M-Score of -3.46. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.28, compared to a current price of $2.64 — trading 15.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.46. Cyfrowy Polsat's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 10 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 Cyfrowy Polsat (CYFWF), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.46 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 Cyfrowy Polsat (CYFWF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cyfrowy Polsat stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $2.64 is trading 15.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.28.

Key valuation signals for CYFWF:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.46
  • GF Value™: $2.28 vs. price of $2.64 (15.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 10 warning signs

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


Cyfrowy Polsat Business Description

Other Exchanges CPS:PolandCP9:Germany
Address 4a, Lubinowa Street, Warsaw, POL, 03-878
Cyfrowy Polsat SA operates in Poland as a provider of a paid digital satellite platform under the name of Polsat Box and paid digital terrestrial television as well as the telecommunication services provider. The group operates in the following four segments that includes B2C and B2B services segment which relate to the provision of services to the general public, including digital television transmission signal, mobile services, internet access services, mobile TV services, online TV services, and set-top box production, Media segment consists mainly of production, acquisition, and broadcasting of information and entertainment programs, and TV series. Real Estate segment consists construction, sale, rental, and management of own or leased real estate and Green energy segment.
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