FMBRF (Famous Brands) Beneish M-Score: -2.22 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


FMBRF Famous Brands Ltd FMBRF
84 GF Score
Price $3.05
GF Value $3.56
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Famous Brands Beneish M-Score?

Famous Brands FMBRF 84 Beneish M-Score is -2.22 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates FMBRF with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.56 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 293 Retail - Defensive companies, Famous Brands ranks worse than 76.79% 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 -2.22 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

FMBRF' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.99   Med: -2.59   Max: -1.99
Current: -2.22

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Famous Brands was -1.99. The lowest was -4.99. And the median was -2.59.


Famous Brands Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Famous Brands'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.

Famous Brands Beneish M-Score Chart

Famous Brands Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.63 -1.99 -2.26 -2.34 -2.22

Famous Brands Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
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 -2.26 0.00 -2.34 0.00 -2.22

FMBRF vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Food Distribution subindustry, Famous Brands'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.


Famous Brands Beneish M-Score vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Famous Brands's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Famous Brands 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 Famous Brands 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 * 0.8953+0.528 * 1.0166+0.404 * 1.0018+0.892 * 1.2197+0.115 * 1.0633
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9729+4.679 * 0.05465-0.327 * 0.9099
=-2.07

* 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 (Feb26) TTM:Last Year (Feb25) TTM:
Total Receivables was $32.6 Mil.
Revenue was $546.7 Mil.
Gross Profit was $230.2 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $97.8 Mil.
Total Assets was $223.5 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $63.4 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $12.5 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $58.7 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $53.6 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $72.4 Mil.
Net Income was $37.6 Mil.
Gross Profit was $0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was $25.4 Mil.
Total Receivables was $29.9 Mil.
Revenue was $448.2 Mil.
Gross Profit was $191.9 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $90.1 Mil.
Total Assets was $197.0 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $52.1 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $11.1 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $49.5 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $60.9 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $61.2 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)
=(32.605 / 546.728) / (29.858 / 448.234)
=0.059637 / 0.066613
=0.8953

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)
=(191.864 / 448.234) / (230.192 / 546.728)
=0.428044 / 0.421036
=1.0166

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 - (97.846 + 63.355) / 223.513) / (1 - (90.064 + 52.096) / 196.972)
=0.278785 / 0.278273
=1.0018

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
=546.728 / 448.234
=1.2197

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))
=(11.051 / (11.051 + 52.096)) / (12.482 / (12.482 + 63.355))
=0.175004 / 0.16459
=1.0633

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)
=(58.704 / 546.728) / (49.471 / 448.234)
=0.107373 / 0.110369
=0.9729

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)
=((72.448 + 53.628) / 223.513) / ((61.218 + 60.885) / 196.972)
=0.564066 / 0.6199
=0.9099

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
=(37.591 - 0 - 25.376) / 223.513
=0.05465

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.

Famous Brands has a M-score of -2.07 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 -2.22 mean?
Famous Brands (FMBRF) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.22 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Famous Brands and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Famous Brands ranks #225 out of 293 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 76.8%.
Is Famous Brands' Beneish M-Score too high?
Famous Brands' current Beneish M-Score is -2.22. Based on the distribution chart, Famous Brands ranks #225 out of 293 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Famous Brands has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Famous Brands' Beneish M-Score compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Famous Brands ranks #225 out of 293 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Famous Brands in the lower 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 Retail - Defensive company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Retail - Defensive 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 Famous Brands and its competitors. Famous Brands's current Beneish M-Score is -2.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Famous Brands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Famous Brands (FMBRF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.56, compared to a current price of $3.05 — trading 14.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.22. Famous Brands' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Famous Brands (FMBRF), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.22 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 Famous Brands (FMBRF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Famous Brands stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $3.05 is trading 14.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.56. GuruFocus considers Famous Brands to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FMBRF:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.22
  • GF Value™: $3.56 vs. price of $3.05 (14.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 1 warning sign

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


Famous Brands Business Description

Other Exchanges FBR:South Africa
Address 478 James Crescent, P.O. Box 2884, Halfway House, Midrand, GT, ZAF, 1685
Famous Brands Ltd owns a portfolio of roughly 30 restaurant chains in Africa and the United Kingdom. Its brands include Steers, Wimpy, Debonairs Pizza, Fishaways, Mr Biggs, and Mugg & Bean. Franchisees operate all of the company's restaurants. The majority of the company's revenue comes from its supply chain segment, which is responsible for manufacturing restaurant items and delivering the products to the company's franchisees and other customers. More than three-quarters of company's restaurants are in South Africa. The company operates in South America, SADC, AME, and the UK.
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