Przedsiebiorstwo Handlowe Best (FRA:N74) Beneish M-Score: -1.56 (As of Jul. 31, 2026)

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FRA:N74 Przedsiebiorstwo Handlowe Best SA FRA:N74
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What is Przedsiebiorstwo Handlowe Best Beneish M-Score?

Przedsiebiorstwo Handlowe Best FRA:N74 -0.82% 75 Beneish M-Score is -1.56 as of Jul. 31, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:N74 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.45. The stock has 12 warning signs investors should review. Among 488 Credit Services companies, Przedsiebiorstwo Handlowe Best ranks worse than 68.03% 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.

Warning Sign:

Beneish M-Score -1.56 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

FRA:N74' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.31   Med: -1.75   Max: 87.91
Current: -1.56

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Przedsiebiorstwo Handlowe Best was 87.91. The lowest was -3.31. And the median was -1.75.


Przedsiebiorstwo Handlowe Best Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Przedsiebiorstwo Handlowe Best'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.

Przedsiebiorstwo Handlowe Best Beneish M-Score Chart

Przedsiebiorstwo Handlowe Best 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 -2.65 -2.05 -1.74 -1.86 -1.51

Przedsiebiorstwo Handlowe Best 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 -2.03 -1.63 -1.86 -1.51 -1.56

FRA:N74 vs : Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Credit Services subindustry, Przedsiebiorstwo Handlowe Best'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.


Przedsiebiorstwo Handlowe Best Beneish M-Score vs Credit Services Industry

For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, Przedsiebiorstwo Handlowe Best's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Przedsiebiorstwo Handlowe Best's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Przedsiebiorstwo Handlowe Best 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 Przedsiebiorstwo Handlowe Best 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 * 1.0021+0.528 * 0.9724+0.404 * 1.0425+0.892 * 1.6784+0.115 * 0.922
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.2562+4.679 * 0.087163-0.327 * 1.139
=-1.56

* 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 €749.0 Mil.
Revenue was 159.152 + 134.761 + 133.189 + 131.874 = €559.0 Mil.
Gross Profit was 95.196 + -11.161 + 95.42 + 62.674 = €242.1 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €925.5 Mil.
Total Assets was €2,980.2 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €35.8 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €14.5 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €101.9 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €628.4 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €1,114.5 Mil.
Net Income was 37.755 + 52.832 + 20.921 + 18.892 = €130.4 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = €0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 47.937 + -265.036 + 96.977 + -9.239 = €-129.4 Mil.
Total Receivables was €445.3 Mil.
Revenue was 92.577 + 83.66 + 79.836 + 76.97 = €333.0 Mil.
Gross Profit was 50.842 + -10.043 + 61.14 + 38.345 = €140.3 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €643.4 Mil.
Total Assets was €1,918.6 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €28.5 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €10.3 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €48.3 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €268.9 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €716.2 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)
=(749.016 / 558.976) / (445.325 / 333.043)
=1.339979 / 1.33714
=1.0021

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)
=(140.284 / 333.043) / (242.129 / 558.976)
=0.421219 / 0.433165
=0.9724

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 - (925.521 + 35.832) / 2980.177) / (1 - (643.368 + 28.532) / 1918.631)
=0.677417 / 0.649802
=1.0425

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
=558.976 / 333.043
=1.6784

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))
=(10.34 / (10.34 + 28.532)) / (14.53 / (14.53 + 35.832))
=0.266001 / 0.288511
=0.922

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)
=(101.895 / 558.976) / (48.329 / 333.043)
=0.182289 / 0.145113
=1.2562

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)
=((1114.506 + 628.423) / 2980.177) / ((716.243 + 268.876) / 1918.631)
=0.584841 / 0.513449
=1.139

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
=(130.4 - 0 - -129.361) / 2980.177
=0.087163

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.

Przedsiebiorstwo Handlowe Best has a M-score of -1.56 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -1.56 mean?
Przedsiebiorstwo Handlowe Best (FRA:N74) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.56 as of Jul. 31, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Przedsiebiorstwo Handlowe Best and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Przedsiebiorstwo Handlowe Best ranks #332 out of 488 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 68%.
Is Przedsiebiorstwo Handlowe Best's Beneish M-Score too high?
Przedsiebiorstwo Handlowe Best's current Beneish M-Score is -1.56. Based on the distribution chart, Przedsiebiorstwo Handlowe Best ranks #332 out of 488 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Przedsiebiorstwo Handlowe Best has a GF Score™ of 75/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Przedsiebiorstwo Handlowe Best's Beneish M-Score compare to ?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, Przedsiebiorstwo Handlowe Best ranks #332 out of 488 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Przedsiebiorstwo Handlowe Best 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 Credit Services company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Credit Services 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 Przedsiebiorstwo Handlowe Best and its competitors. Przedsiebiorstwo Handlowe Best's current Beneish M-Score is -1.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Przedsiebiorstwo Handlowe Best stock overvalued right now?
Przedsiebiorstwo Handlowe Best (FRA:N74) has a current Beneish M-Score of -1.56. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.45, compared to a current price of €7.24 — trading 2.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.56. Przedsiebiorstwo Handlowe Best's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 12 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 Przedsiebiorstwo Handlowe Best (FRA:N74), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.56 as of Jul. 31, 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 Przedsiebiorstwo Handlowe Best (FRA:N74) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Przedsiebiorstwo Handlowe Best stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €7.24 is trading 2.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €7.45.

Key valuation signals for FRA:N74:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.56
  • GF Value™: €7.45 vs. price of €7.24 (2.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 12 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:N74 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Przedsiebiorstwo Handlowe Best Business Description

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Address Morska St. 59, Gdynia, POL, 81-323
Przedsiebiorstwo Handlowe Best SA is a Poland based company engaged in the business of debt collection. It provides debt collection services for third parties, including banks, borrowing companies, telecommunication operators, power companies, and other mass service providers.
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