Performance Food Group Co (FRA:P5F) Beneish M-Score: -2.56 (As of Jul. 11, 2026)


FRA:P5F Performance Food Group Co FRA:P5F
81 GF Score
Price €99.00
GF Value €76.77
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Performance Food Group Co Beneish M-Score?

Performance Food Group Co FRA:P5F +1.02% 81 Beneish M-Score is -2.56 as of Jul. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:P5F with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €76.77 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 294 Retail - Defensive companies, Performance Food Group Co ranks worse than 53.06% 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 -2.56 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

FRA:P5F' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.96   Med: -2.58   Max: -2
Current: -2.56

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Performance Food Group Co was -2.00. The lowest was -2.96. And the median was -2.58.


Performance Food Group Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Performance Food Group Co'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.

Performance Food Group Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Performance Food Group Co Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.39 -2.00 -2.63 -2.71 -2.56

Performance Food Group Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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FRA:P5F vs USFD, CHEF, UNFI: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Food Distribution subindustry, Performance Food Group Co'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.


Performance Food Group Co Beneish M-Score vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Performance Food Group Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Performance Food Group Co 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 Performance Food Group Co 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 * 1.0574+0.528 * 0.9632+0.404 * 1.1214+0.892 * 1.0136+0.115 * 1.1226
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.048699-0.327 * 1.0765
=-2.62

* 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 €2,540 Mil.
Revenue was €54,880 Mil.
Gross Profit was €6,430 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €6,186 Mil.
Total Assets was €15,503 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €4,675 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €622 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €3,917 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €6,649 Mil.
Net Income was €295 Mil.
Gross Profit was €1 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €1,049 Mil.
Total Receivables was €2,369 Mil.
Revenue was €54,143 Mil.
Gross Profit was €6,110 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €5,716 Mil.
Total Assets was €12,442 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €3,404 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €517 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €3,491 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €4,386 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)
=(2539.616 / 54880.146) / (2369.415 / 54143.235)
=0.046276 / 0.043762
=1.0574

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)
=(6110.126 / 54143.235) / (6430.192 / 54880.146)
=0.112851 / 0.117168
=0.9632

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 - (6186.132 + 4675.297) / 15503) / (1 - (5716.416 + 3403.856) / 12442.004)
=0.299398 / 0.266977
=1.1214

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
=54880.146 / 54143.235
=1.0136

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))
=(517.174 / (517.174 + 3403.856)) / (622.419 / (622.419 + 4675.297))
=0.131897 / 0.117488
=1.1226

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 / 54880.146) / (0 / 54143.235)
=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)
=((6649.37 + 3916.759) / 15503) / ((4385.809 + 3491.275) / 12442.004)
=0.681554 / 0.633104
=1.0765

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
=(294.953 - 0.78 - 1049.157) / 15503
=-0.048699

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.

Performance Food Group Co has a M-score of -2.62 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 -2.56 mean?
Performance Food Group Co (FRA:P5F) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.56 as of Jul. 11, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Performance Food Group Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Performance Food Group Co ranks #156 out of 294 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 53.1%.
Is Performance Food Group Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Performance Food Group Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.56. Based on the distribution chart, Performance Food Group Co ranks #156 out of 294 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Performance Food Group Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Performance Food Group Co's Beneish M-Score compare to USFD and CHEF?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Performance Food Group Co ranks #156 out of 294 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Performance Food Group Co 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 Retail - Defensive company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Retail - Defensive 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 Performance Food Group Co and its competitors. Performance Food Group Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Performance Food Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Performance Food Group Co (FRA:P5F) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €76.77, compared to a current price of €99.00 — trading 29% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.56. Performance Food Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Performance Food Group Co (FRA:P5F), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.56 as of Jul. 11, 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 Performance Food Group Co (FRA:P5F) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Performance Food Group Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €99.00 is trading 29% above its estimated GF Value™ of €76.77. GuruFocus considers Performance Food Group Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:P5F:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.56
  • GF Value™: €76.77 vs. price of €99.00 (29% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:P5F stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Performance Food Group Co Business Description

Other Exchanges PFGC:USA
Address 12500 West Creek Parkway, Richmond, VA, USA, 23238
Performance Food Group Co , markets and distributes national and company-branded food and food-related products. The company also specializes in distributing candy, snacks, beverages, cigarettes, other tobacco products, health and beauty care products and other items to vending distributors, box retailers, theaters, convenience stores, drug stores, grocery stores, travel providers, and hospitality providers. The company has three reportable segments: Foodservice, Vistar, and Convenience.
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