Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG (HAM:MYM) Beneish M-Score: -2.62 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


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What is Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG Beneish M-Score?

Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG HAM:MYM -1.27% 75 Beneish M-Score is -2.62 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates HAM:MYM with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €96.19. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 372 Packaging & Containers companies, Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG ranks better than 56.99% 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 -2.62 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

HAM:MYM' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.44   Med: -2.67   Max: -2.19
Current: -2.62

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG was -2.19. The lowest was -3.44. And the median was -2.67.


Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mayr-Melnhof Karton 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.

Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG Beneish M-Score Chart

Mayr-Melnhof Karton 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 -2.29 -2.26 -3.44 -3.02 -2.62

Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
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 -3.02 -2.85 -1.57 -2.13 -2.62

HAM:MYM vs SW, PKG, AMCR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Mayr-Melnhof Karton 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.


Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG Beneish M-Score vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Mayr-Melnhof Karton 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 Mayr-Melnhof Karton 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 * 1.0531+0.528 * 0.9647+0.404 * 1.0412+0.892 * 0.9524+0.115 * 1.0205
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.034738-0.327 * 0.9378
=-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 (Dec25) TTM:Last Year (Dec24) TTM:
Total Receivables was €403 Mil.
Revenue was 905.778 + 949.557 + 987.367 + 1042.602 = €3,885 Mil.
Gross Profit was 458.751 + 454.992 + 496.464 + 479.68 = €1,890 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €1,535 Mil.
Total Assets was €4,478 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €1,995 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €220 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €970 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €1,256 Mil.
Net Income was -89.564 + 1.948 + 142.705 + 20.481 = €76 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = €0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 251.796 + 82.579 + 24.96 + -128.214 = €231 Mil.
Total Receivables was €402 Mil.
Revenue was 1010.865 + 1024.868 + 1018.872 + 1025.028 = €4,080 Mil.
Gross Profit was 488.753 + 481.636 + 481.71 + 462.247 = €1,914 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €1,850 Mil.
Total Assets was €4,863 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €2,025 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €228 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €1,074 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €1,505 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)
=(403.009 / 3885.304) / (401.841 / 4079.633)
=0.103727 / 0.098499
=1.0531

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)
=(1914.346 / 4079.633) / (1889.887 / 3885.304)
=0.469245 / 0.486419
=0.9647

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 - (1534.894 + 1995.264) / 4477.826) / (1 - (1849.917 + 2024.691) / 4863.074)
=0.211636 / 0.20326
=1.0412

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
=3885.304 / 4079.633
=0.9524

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))
=(228.045 / (228.045 + 2024.691)) / (219.729 / (219.729 + 1995.264))
=0.10123 / 0.099201
=1.0205

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 / 3885.304) / (0 / 4079.633)
=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)
=((1256.339 + 970.489) / 4477.826) / ((1505.194 + 1073.663) / 4863.074)
=0.497301 / 0.530294
=0.9378

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
=(75.57 - 0 - 231.121) / 4477.826
=-0.034738

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.

Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG 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 -2.62 mean?
Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG (HAM:MYM) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.62 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG ranks #160 out of 372 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 43%.
Is Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG's Beneish M-Score too high?
Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG's current Beneish M-Score is -2.62. Based on the distribution chart, Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG ranks #160 out of 372 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG has a GF Score™ of 75/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG's Beneish M-Score compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG ranks #160 out of 372 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG in the upper 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 Packaging & Containers company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Packaging & Containers 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 Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG and its competitors. Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG's current Beneish M-Score is -2.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG stock overvalued right now?
Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG (HAM:MYM) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.62. The stock's GF Value™ is €96.19, compared to a current price of €77.70 — trading 19.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.62. Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG (HAM:MYM), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.62 as of Jun. 24, 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 Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG (HAM:MYM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €77.70 is trading 19.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €96.19.

Key valuation signals for HAM:MYM:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.62
  • GF Value™: €96.19 vs. price of €77.70 (19.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG Business Description

Address Brahmsplatz 6, Vienna, AUT, A-1040
Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG manufactures and sells a variety of folding cartons for consumer goods packaging. The firm organizes itself into two segments based on the product type. The MM packaging segment, which generates the majority of revenue, sells packaging for consumer goods, which include cigarettes, pharmaceuticals, detergents, personal care products, and luxury products. The MM Board & Paper segment manufactures and markets numerous grades of cartonboard, focusing on coated cartonboard produced predominantly from recycled fibers as well as virgin fiber-based cartonboard. The vast majority of revenue comes from Europe.
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