Birkenstock Holding (HAM:7PV) Beneish M-Score: -2.31 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


HAM:7PV Birkenstock Holding PLC HAM:7PV
65 GF Score
Price €39.45
GF Value €59.39
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Birkenstock Holding Beneish M-Score?

Birkenstock Holding HAM:7PV +6.77% 65 Beneish M-Score is -2.31 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates HAM:7PV with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of €59.39 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,003 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Birkenstock Holding ranks worse than 63.81% 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 -2.31 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

HAM:7PV' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.63   Med: -2.34   Max: -2.08
Current: -2.31

During the past 6 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Birkenstock Holding was -2.08. The lowest was -2.63. And the median was -2.34.


Birkenstock Holding Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Birkenstock Holding'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.

Birkenstock Holding Beneish M-Score Chart

Birkenstock Holding Annual Data
Trend Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.34 -2.18

Birkenstock Holding Quarterly Data
Sep20 Sep21 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 -2.36 -2.28 -2.18 -2.08 -2.31

HAM:7PV vs CROX, SHOO, ONON: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, Birkenstock Holding'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.


Birkenstock Holding Beneish M-Score vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Birkenstock Holding's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Birkenstock Holding 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 Birkenstock Holding 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 * 1.044+0.528 * 1.0316+0.404 * 0.9389+0.892 * 1.115+0.115 * 1.0281
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9623+4.679 * -0.008928-0.327 * 1.0058
=-2.38

* 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 €303 Mil.
Revenue was 618.333 + 401.901 + 526.338 + 635.042 = €2,182 Mil.
Gross Profit was 333.553 + 223.945 + 306.02 + 384.078 = €1,248 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €1,414 Mil.
Total Assets was €5,164 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €600 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €122 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €672 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €480 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €1,306 Mil.
Net Income was 81.883 + 50.557 + 93.867 + 129.228 = €356 Mil.
Non Operating Income was -6.953 + -3.238 + -12.205 + 9.507 = €-13 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 28.567 + -28.267 + 153.585 + 260.648 = €415 Mil.
Total Receivables was €260 Mil.
Revenue was 574.33 + 361.719 + 455.764 + 564.758 = €1,957 Mil.
Gross Profit was 331.574 + 218.034 + 268.724 + 335.925 = €1,154 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €1,249 Mil.
Total Assets was €5,026 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €511 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €107 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €626 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €408 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €1,319 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)
=(302.818 / 2181.614) / (260.147 / 1956.571)
=0.138805 / 0.132961
=1.044

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)
=(1154.257 / 1956.571) / (1247.596 / 2181.614)
=0.589939 / 0.571868
=1.0316

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 - (1413.849 + 599.656) / 5164.463) / (1 - (1249.186 + 510.589) / 5025.508)
=0.610123 / 0.649831
=0.9389

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
=2181.614 / 1956.571
=1.115

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))
=(107.411 / (107.411 + 510.589)) / (122.002 / (122.002 + 599.656))
=0.173804 / 0.169058
=1.0281

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)
=(672.106 / 2181.614) / (626.36 / 1956.571)
=0.308077 / 0.320131
=0.9623

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)
=((1305.859 + 479.953) / 5164.463) / ((1319.172 + 408.486) / 5025.508)
=0.345789 / 0.343778
=1.0058

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
=(355.535 - -12.889 - 414.533) / 5164.463
=-0.008928

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.

Birkenstock Holding has a M-score of -2.38 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 -2.31 mean?
Birkenstock Holding (HAM:7PV) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.31 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Birkenstock Holding and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Birkenstock Holding ranks #640 out of 1003 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 63.8%.
Is Birkenstock Holding's Beneish M-Score too high?
Birkenstock Holding's current Beneish M-Score is -2.31. Based on the distribution chart, Birkenstock Holding ranks #640 out of 1003 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Birkenstock Holding has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Birkenstock Holding's Beneish M-Score compare to CROX and SHOO?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Birkenstock Holding ranks #640 out of 1003 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Birkenstock Holding 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 Birkenstock Holding and its competitors. Birkenstock Holding's current Beneish M-Score is -2.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Birkenstock Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Birkenstock Holding (HAM:7PV) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €59.39, compared to a current price of €39.45 — trading 33.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.31. Birkenstock Holding's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 2 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 Birkenstock Holding (HAM:7PV), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.31 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 Birkenstock Holding (HAM:7PV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Birkenstock Holding stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €39.45 is trading 33.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €59.39. GuruFocus considers Birkenstock Holding to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HAM:7PV:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.31
  • GF Value™: €59.39 vs. price of €39.45 (33.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:7PV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Birkenstock Holding Business Description

Address 1-2 Berkeley Square, London, GBR, W1J 6EA
Birkenstock is a German footwear brand known for comfort-focused, timeless designs, with 76% of 2022 sales coming from its top five iconic models. Products are made in Europe using sustainable, mostly locally sourced materials. The brand combines orthopedic function with everyday style, appealing to a broad audience. The Americas account for 52% of sales, EMEA 37%, with the remainder coming from Asia-Pacific, which has also the higher future growth expectations.
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