Wickes Group (FRA:0FD) Beneish M-Score: -3.27 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


FRA:0FD Wickes Group PLC FRA:0FD
68 GF Score
Price €2.16
GF Value €2.06
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What is Wickes Group Beneish M-Score?

Wickes Group FRA:0FD +4.85% 68 Beneish M-Score is -3.27 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:0FD with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.06. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,087 Retail - Cyclical companies, Wickes Group ranks better than 87.86% 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 -3.27 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

FRA:0FD' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.29   Med: -3.19   Max: -2.91
Current: -3.27

During the past 8 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Wickes Group was -2.91. The lowest was -3.29. And the median was -3.19.


Wickes Group Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Wickes 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.

Wickes Group Beneish M-Score Chart

Wickes Group Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -3.11 -2.91 -3.27 -3.11 -3.27

Wickes Group Semi-Annual Data
Dec18 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 -3.27 0.00 -3.11 0.00 -3.27

FRA:0FD vs HD, LOW, FND: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Home Improvement Retail subindustry, Wickes 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.


Wickes Group Beneish M-Score vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Wickes Group's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Wickes 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 Wickes 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 * 0.8517+0.528 * 0.9941+0.404 * 0.8907+0.892 * 1.0031+0.115 * 1.0342
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9692+4.679 * -0.141183-0.327 * 1.019
=-3.32

* 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 €73 Mil.
Revenue was €1,871 Mil.
Gross Profit was €690 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €407 Mil.
Total Assets was €1,258 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €796 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €120 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €610 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €380 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €727 Mil.
Net Income was €44 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €222 Mil.
Total Receivables was €85 Mil.
Revenue was €1,865 Mil.
Gross Profit was €684 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €423 Mil.
Total Assets was €1,303 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €816 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €127 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €627 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €370 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €754 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)
=(72.824 / 1870.569) / (85.238 / 1864.725)
=0.038931 / 0.045711
=0.8517

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)
=(684.075 / 1864.725) / (690.288 / 1870.569)
=0.36685 / 0.369026
=0.9941

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 - (407.451 + 796.266) / 1258.364) / (1 - (423.17 + 815.915) / 1302.591)
=0.043427 / 0.048754
=0.8907

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
=1870.569 / 1864.725
=1.0031

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))
=(127.494 / (127.494 + 815.915)) / (119.697 / (119.697 + 796.266))
=0.135142 / 0.130679
=1.0342

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)
=(609.575 / 1870.569) / (626.968 / 1864.725)
=0.325877 / 0.336225
=0.9692

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)
=((726.529 + 380.127) / 1258.364) / ((754.462 + 369.685) / 1302.591)
=0.87944 / 0.863008
=1.019

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
=(44.015 - 0 - 221.674) / 1258.364
=-0.141183

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.

Wickes Group has a M-score of -3.32 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 -3.27 mean?
Wickes Group (FRA:0FD) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.27 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Wickes Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Wickes Group ranks #132 out of 1087 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 12.1%.
Is Wickes Group's Beneish M-Score too high?
Wickes Group's current Beneish M-Score is -3.27. Based on the distribution chart, Wickes Group ranks #132 out of 1087 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Wickes Group has a GF Score™ of 68/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wickes Group's Beneish M-Score compare to HD and LOW?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Wickes Group ranks #132 out of 1087 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Wickes Group in the top 12% 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Wickes Group and its competitors. Wickes Group's current Beneish M-Score is -3.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wickes Group stock overvalued right now?
Wickes Group (FRA:0FD) has a current Beneish M-Score of -3.27. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.06, compared to a current price of €2.16 — trading 4.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.27. Wickes Group's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Wickes Group (FRA:0FD), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.27 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 Wickes Group (FRA:0FD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wickes Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €2.16 is trading 4.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.06.

Key valuation signals for FRA:0FD:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.27
  • GF Value™: €2.06 vs. price of €2.16 (4.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:0FD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Wickes Group Business Description

Other Exchanges WIXl:UKWIX:UK
Address 19 Colonial Way, Vision House, Watford, GBR, WD24 4JL
Wickes Group PLC is a digitally-led, service-enabled home improvement retailer that delivers choice, convenience, and value service to customers across the United Kingdom. Its three key customers include Local Trade, Design & Installation, and Do-it-yourself (DIY). The company operates from its network of right-sized stores, which support nationwide fulfillment from convenient locations throughout the United Kingdom, and through its digital channels, including its website, TradePro mobile app for trade members, and its DIY app. These digital channels allow customers to research and order an extended range of its products and services and arrange virtual and in-person design consultations. The company has a single operating segment.
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