Grupa Azoty (FRA:5PL) Beneish M-Score: -5.45 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


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What is Grupa Azoty Beneish M-Score?

Grupa Azoty FRA:5PL -0.66% 59 Beneish M-Score is -5.45 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:5PL with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.31 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 246 Agriculture companies, Grupa Azoty ranks better than 97.97% 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 -5.45 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

FRA:5PL' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -59.64   Med: -2.94   Max: -1.97
Current: -5.45

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Grupa Azoty was -1.97. The lowest was -59.64. And the median was -2.94.


Grupa Azoty Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Grupa Azoty'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.

Grupa Azoty Beneish M-Score Chart

Grupa Azoty 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 -3.13 -3.11 -9.06 -4.95 -5.47

Grupa Azoty 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 -4.63 -4.27 -3.97 -5.47 -5.45

FRA:5PL vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Grupa Azoty'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.


Grupa Azoty Beneish M-Score vs Agriculture Industry

For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Grupa Azoty's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Grupa Azoty 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 Grupa Azoty 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 * 1.0836+0.528 * 0.7244+0.404 * 1.3125+0.892 * 0.9667+0.115 * 0.6389
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.01+4.679 * -0.612838-0.327 * 1.2765
=-5.45

* 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 €667 Mil.
Revenue was 861.998 + 722.916 + 674.259 + 773.091 = €3,032 Mil.
Gross Profit was 100.362 + 35.922 + 43.214 + 40.941 = €220 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €1,465 Mil.
Total Assets was €4,536 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €2,581 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €243 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €466 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €4,078 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €119 Mil.
Net Income was -36.657 + -782.566 + -34.247 + -119.952 = €-973 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = €0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 460.727 + 454.139 + 470.575 + 420.835 = €1,806 Mil.
Total Receivables was €637 Mil.
Revenue was 890.259 + 748.871 + 718.707 + 779.021 = €3,137 Mil.
Gross Profit was 51.191 + 26.663 + 40.412 + 46.922 = €165 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €1,673 Mil.
Total Assets was €5,866 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €3,712 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €216 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €477 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €3,989 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €263 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)
=(666.822 / 3032.264) / (636.592 / 3136.858)
=0.219909 / 0.202939
=1.0836

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)
=(165.188 / 3136.858) / (220.439 / 3032.264)
=0.05266 / 0.072698
=0.7244

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 - (1465.229 + 2581.415) / 4535.782) / (1 - (1672.745 + 3711.686) / 5866.424)
=0.10784 / 0.082161
=1.3125

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
=3032.264 / 3136.858
=0.9667

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))
=(216.025 / (216.025 + 3711.686)) / (243.144 / (243.144 + 2581.415))
=0.055 / 0.086082
=0.6389

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)
=(466.002 / 3032.264) / (477.284 / 3136.858)
=0.153681 / 0.152154
=1.01

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)
=((118.807 + 4077.83) / 4535.782) / ((263.269 + 3988.855) / 5866.424)
=0.925229 / 0.724824
=1.2765

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
=(-973.422 - 0 - 1806.276) / 4535.782
=-0.612838

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.

Grupa Azoty has a M-score of -5.45 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 -5.45 mean?
Grupa Azoty (FRA:5PL) has a Beneish M-Score of -5.45 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Grupa Azoty and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Grupa Azoty ranks #5 out of 246 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 2%.
Is Grupa Azoty's Beneish M-Score too high?
Grupa Azoty's current Beneish M-Score is -5.45. Based on the distribution chart, Grupa Azoty ranks #5 out of 246 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Grupa Azoty has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Grupa Azoty's Beneish M-Score compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Grupa Azoty ranks #5 out of 246 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Grupa Azoty in the top 2% 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 an Agriculture company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Agriculture 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 Grupa Azoty and its competitors. Grupa Azoty's current Beneish M-Score is -5.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Grupa Azoty stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grupa Azoty (FRA:5PL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.31, compared to a current price of €4.54 — trading 5.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -5.45. Grupa Azoty's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 6 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 Grupa Azoty (FRA:5PL), the current Beneish M-Score is -5.45 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 Grupa Azoty (FRA:5PL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grupa Azoty stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €4.54 is trading 5.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €4.31. GuruFocus considers Grupa Azoty to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:5PL:

  • Beneish M-Score: -5.45
  • GF Value™: €4.31 vs. price of €4.54 (5.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:5PL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Grupa Azoty Business Description

Other Exchanges ATT:Poland
Address ul. Kwiatkowskiego 8, Tarnow, POL, 33-101
Grupa Azoty SA is a holding company, which through its subsidiaries, produces and sells chemicals, plastics, fertilizers, titanium, and extracts sulfur products. The firm organizes itself into five segments based on the product type. The Agro fertilizer segment, which generates the majority of revenue, sells fertilizers and agrochemicals. The Plastics segment sells a variety of plastic products to the automotive, construction, food, and textile industries. The Energy segment produces and sells electricity. The Chemicals segment sells oxo alcohols and other chemicals and its other segment comprises activities such as laboratory services, property rental, and other activities.
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