Inghams Group (FRA:IH1) Beneish M-Score: -3.08 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


FRA:IH1 Inghams Group Ltd FRA:IH1
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Price €1.19
GF Value €2.02
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What is Inghams Group Beneish M-Score?

Inghams Group FRA:IH1 58 Beneish M-Score is -3.08 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:IH1 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.02 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,849 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Inghams Group ranks better than 85.88% 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 -3.08 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

FRA:IH1' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.25   Med: -2.81   Max: -1.67
Current: -3.08

During the past 9 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Inghams Group was -1.67. The lowest was -3.25. And the median was -2.81.


Inghams Group Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Inghams 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.

Inghams Group Beneish M-Score Chart

Inghams Group Annual Data
Trend Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -1.67 -2.81 -2.51 -2.90 -3.08

Inghams Group Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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FRA:IH1 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Farm Products subindustry, Inghams 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.


Inghams Group Beneish M-Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Inghams Group's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Inghams 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 Inghams 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 * 1.2075+0.528 * 1.0315+0.404 * 0.3594+0.892 * 0.8843+0.115 * 0.3618
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9769+4.679 * -0.097408-0.327 * 0.985
=-3.15

* 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 (Jun25) TTM:Last Year (Jun24) TTM:
Total Receivables was €150 Mil.
Revenue was €1,779 Mil.
Gross Profit was €328 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €462 Mil.
Total Assets was €1,335 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €867 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €103 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €211 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €385 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €766 Mil.
Net Income was €51 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €180 Mil.
Total Receivables was €141 Mil.
Revenue was €2,012 Mil.
Gross Profit was €383 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €608 Mil.
Total Assets was €1,510 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €886 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €35 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €244 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €428 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €894 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)
=(150.314 / 1779.382) / (140.769 / 2012.216)
=0.084475 / 0.069957
=1.2075

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)
=(383.012 / 2012.216) / (328.342 / 1779.382)
=0.190343 / 0.184526
=1.0315

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 - (462.4 + 866.944) / 1334.537) / (1 - (607.613 + 885.881) / 1509.841)
=0.003891 / 0.010827
=0.3594

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
=1779.382 / 2012.216
=0.8843

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))
=(35.47 / (35.47 + 885.881)) / (103.238 / (103.238 + 866.944))
=0.038498 / 0.106411
=0.3618

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)
=(210.654 / 1779.382) / (243.847 / 2012.216)
=0.118386 / 0.121183
=0.9769

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)
=((765.681 + 385.239) / 1334.537) / ((894.27 + 427.673) / 1509.841)
=0.862411 / 0.875551
=0.985

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
=(50.688 - 0.452 - 180.23) / 1334.537
=-0.097408

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.

Inghams Group has a M-score of -3.15 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 -3.08 mean?
Inghams Group (FRA:IH1) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.08 as of Jun. 28, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Inghams Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Inghams Group ranks #261 out of 1849 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 14.1%.
Is Inghams Group's Beneish M-Score too high?
Inghams Group's current Beneish M-Score is -3.08. Based on the distribution chart, Inghams Group ranks #261 out of 1849 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Inghams Group has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Inghams Group's Beneish M-Score compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Inghams Group ranks #261 out of 1849 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Inghams 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Inghams Group and its competitors. Inghams Group's current Beneish M-Score is -3.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Inghams Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Inghams Group (FRA:IH1) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.02, compared to a current price of €1.19 — trading 41.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.08. Inghams Group's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 8 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 Inghams Group (FRA:IH1), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.08 as of Jun. 28, 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 Inghams Group (FRA:IH1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Inghams Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €1.19 is trading 41.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €2.02. GuruFocus considers Inghams Group to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:IH1:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.08
  • GF Value™: €2.02 vs. price of €1.19 (41.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:IH1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Inghams Group Business Description

Other Exchanges ING:Australia
Address 1 Julius Avenue, Level 4, North Ryde, Sydney, NSW, AUS, 2113
Inghams is the largest vertically integrated poultry producer in Australia and New Zealand. The firm enjoys a number-one position in Australia with approximately 40% market share and a number-two position in New Zealand with around 35% share. Inghams supplies poultry products, notably to major Australian supermarkets Woolworths and Coles and quick-service restaurants McDonald's and KFC. Sales are heavily skewed toward poultry, which includes the production and sale of chicken and turkey products.
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