Wienerberger AG (FRA:WIBA) Beneish M-Score: -2.86 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


FRA:WIBA Wienerberger AG FRA:WIBA
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What is Wienerberger AG Beneish M-Score?

Wienerberger AG FRA:WIBA +1.29% 80 Beneish M-Score is -2.86 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:WIBA with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.07 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 388 Building Materials companies, Wienerberger AG ranks better than 75.52% 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 -2.86 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

FRA:WIBA' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.08   Med: -2.69   Max: -2.21
Current: -2.86

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Wienerberger AG was -2.21. The lowest was -3.08. And the median was -2.69.


Wienerberger AG Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Wienerberger AG'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.

Wienerberger AG Beneish M-Score Chart

Wienerberger AG 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 -2.21 -2.59 -2.69 -2.68 -3.08

Wienerberger AG 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 -2.81 -2.86 -2.77 -3.08 -2.86

FRA:WIBA vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Wienerberger AG'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.


Wienerberger AG Beneish M-Score vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Wienerberger AG's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Wienerberger AG 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 Wienerberger AG 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 * 0.9322+0.528 * 1.018+0.404 * 0.9597+0.892 * 0.9638+0.115 * 0.9905
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9833+4.679 * -0.064412-0.327 * 0.9406
=-2.86

* 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 €541 Mil.
Revenue was 1025 + 1049 + 1170 + 1247.262 = €4,491 Mil.
Gross Profit was 329 + 343 + 411 + 479.119 = €1,562 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €2,117 Mil.
Total Assets was €6,243 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €2,909 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €381 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €582 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €1,452 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €0 Mil.
Net Income was -30 + -5 + 65 + 101.879 = €132 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = €0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -240 + 375 + 227.07 + 171.93 = €534 Mil.
Total Receivables was €602 Mil.
Revenue was 1099 + 1121 + 1179 + 1260.747 = €4,660 Mil.
Gross Profit was 369 + 374 + 402 + 504.97 = €1,650 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €2,205 Mil.
Total Assets was €6,399 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €2,894 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €375 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €614 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €1,582 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €0 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)
=(541 / 4491.262) / (602.087 / 4659.747)
=0.120456 / 0.12921
=0.9322

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)
=(1649.97 / 4659.747) / (1562.119 / 4491.262)
=0.35409 / 0.347813
=1.018

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 - (2117 + 2909) / 6243) / (1 - (2204.61 + 2894.444) / 6398.849)
=0.194938 / 0.20313
=0.9597

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
=4491.262 / 4659.747
=0.9638

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))
=(375.006 / (375.006 + 2894.444)) / (381 / (381 + 2909))
=0.1147 / 0.115805
=0.9905

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)
=(581.665 / 4491.262) / (613.707 / 4659.747)
=0.12951 / 0.131704
=0.9833

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)
=((0 + 1452) / 6243) / ((0 + 1582.165) / 6398.849)
=0.23258 / 0.247258
=0.9406

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
=(131.879 - 0 - 534) / 6243
=-0.064412

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.

Wienerberger AG has a M-score of -2.86 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 -2.86 mean?
Wienerberger AG (FRA:WIBA) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.86 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Wienerberger AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Wienerberger AG ranks #95 out of 388 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 24.5%.
Is Wienerberger AG's Beneish M-Score too high?
Wienerberger AG's current Beneish M-Score is -2.86. Based on the distribution chart, Wienerberger AG ranks #95 out of 388 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Wienerberger AG has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wienerberger AG's Beneish M-Score compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Wienerberger AG ranks #95 out of 388 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Wienerberger AG in the top 25% 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 Building Materials company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Building Materials 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 Wienerberger AG and its competitors. Wienerberger AG's current Beneish M-Score is -2.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wienerberger AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wienerberger AG (FRA:WIBA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.07, compared to a current price of €4.70 — trading 22.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.86. Wienerberger AG's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 5 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 Wienerberger AG (FRA:WIBA), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.86 as of Jun. 26, 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 Wienerberger AG (FRA:WIBA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wienerberger AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €4.70 is trading 22.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €6.07. GuruFocus considers Wienerberger AG to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:WIBA:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.86
  • GF Value™: €6.07 vs. price of €4.70 (22.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Wienerberger AG Business Description

Address Wienerbergerplatz 1, Vienna, AUT, 1100
Wienerberger AG manufactures and sells building materials to the residential construction industry. The company's product portfolio includes clay blocks, facing bricks, roof tiles, plastic and ceramic pipes, and concrete pavers, among others. The business is divided into three operating segments based on geographic locations: Europe West, Europe East, and North America. A vast majority of the company's revenue is generated by the Europe West segment, which reports on Northern and Western Europe and encompasses system solutions for the entire building envelope (wall, roof, and facade) as well as pavers, wastewater and rainwater disposal, sanitation, heating and cooling installations, and energy, gas, and potable-water supply.
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