SSP Group (FRA:83S2) Beneish M-Score: -3.47 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


FRA:83S2 SSP Group PLC FRA:83S2
76 GF Score
Price €1.97
GF Value €2.11
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is SSP Group Beneish M-Score?

SSP Group FRA:83S2 76 Beneish M-Score is -3.47 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:83S2 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.11 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 357 Restaurants companies, SSP Group ranks better than 86.27% 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 -3.47 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

FRA:83S2' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.85   Med: -2.86   Max: -2.19
Current: -3.47

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of SSP Group was -2.19. The lowest was -3.85. And the median was -2.86.


SSP Group Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SSP 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.

SSP Group Beneish M-Score Chart

SSP Group Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.82 -2.19 -3.20 -3.25 -3.47

SSP Group Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 0.00 -3.25 0.00 -3.47 0.00

FRA:83S2 vs MCD, SBUX, CMG: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, SSP 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.


SSP Group Beneish M-Score vs Restaurants Industry

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

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


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SSP 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 SSP 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 * 1.1429+0.528 * 1.0044+0.404 * 0.9085+0.892 * 1.0238+0.115 * 0.9788
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.238486-0.327 * 1.0517
=-3.50

* 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 (Sep25) TTM:Last Year (Sep24) TTM:
Total Receivables was €179 Mil.
Revenue was €4,189 Mil.
Gross Profit was €1,965 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €680 Mil.
Total Assets was €3,942 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €2,171 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €481 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €1,552 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €1,979 Mil.
Net Income was €-86 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €855 Mil.
Total Receivables was €153 Mil.
Revenue was €4,092 Mil.
Gross Profit was €1,928 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €568 Mil.
Total Assets was €3,781 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €2,060 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €445 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €1,283 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €1,937 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)
=(178.92 / 4189.192) / (152.908 / 4091.684)
=0.04271 / 0.03737
=1.1429

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)
=(1927.973 / 4091.684) / (1965.242 / 4189.192)
=0.471193 / 0.469122
=1.0044

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 - (679.988 + 2170.643) / 3942.342) / (1 - (568.488 + 2060.382) / 3781.459)
=0.276919 / 0.3048
=0.9085

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
=4189.192 / 4091.684
=1.0238

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))
=(445.018 / (445.018 + 2060.382)) / (481.265 / (481.265 + 2170.643))
=0.177624 / 0.181479
=0.9788

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 / 4189.192) / (0 / 4091.684)
=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)
=((1978.597 + 1552.137) / 3942.342) / ((1937.269 + 1282.852) / 3781.459)
=0.895593 / 0.851555
=1.0517

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
=(-85.661 - 0 - 854.533) / 3942.342
=-0.238486

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.

SSP Group has a M-score of -3.50 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 -3.47 mean?
SSP Group (FRA:83S2) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.47 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on SSP Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, SSP Group ranks #49 out of 357 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 13.7%.
Is SSP Group's Beneish M-Score too high?
SSP Group's current Beneish M-Score is -3.47. Based on the distribution chart, SSP Group ranks #49 out of 357 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, SSP Group has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SSP Group's Beneish M-Score compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, SSP Group ranks #49 out of 357 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places SSP Group in the top 14% 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 Restaurants company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Restaurants 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 SSP Group and its competitors. SSP Group's current Beneish M-Score is -3.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SSP Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SSP Group (FRA:83S2) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.11, compared to a current price of €1.97 — trading 6.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.47. SSP Group's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 7 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 SSP Group (FRA:83S2), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.47 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 SSP Group (FRA:83S2) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SSP Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €1.97 is trading 6.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €2.11. GuruFocus considers SSP Group to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:83S2:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.47
  • GF Value™: €2.11 vs. price of €1.97 (6.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:83S2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


SSP Group Business Description

Other Exchanges SSPPF:USASSPGl:UKSSPG:UK
Address 32 Jamestown Road, Jamestown Wharf, London, GBR, NW1 7HW
SSP Group PLC operates food and beverage units in travel locations such as airports and railway stations. Units range from coffee shops and sandwich bars to casual and fine-dining restaurants. Its units operate under more than 300 different brand names, including both proprietary brands and franchised brands, such as Starbucks and Burger King. Its segments include the UK and Ireland, Continental Europe, North America, and Asia Pacific and Eastern Europe & Middle East (APAC & EEME).
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