HMKIY (Huhtamaki Oyj) Beneish M-Score: -2.84 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


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What is Huhtamaki Oyj Beneish M-Score?

Huhtamaki Oyj HMKIY 86 Beneish M-Score is -2.84 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates HMKIY with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.72. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 370 Packaging & Containers companies, Huhtamaki Oyj ranks better than 76.76% 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 -2.84 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

HMKIY' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.16   Med: -2.62   Max: -2.08
Current: -2.84

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Huhtamaki Oyj was -2.08. The lowest was -3.16. And the median was -2.62.


Huhtamaki Oyj Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Huhtamaki Oyj'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.

Huhtamaki Oyj Beneish M-Score Chart

Huhtamaki Oyj 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 -2.08 -2.51 -3.03 -2.61 -2.87

Huhtamaki Oyj 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 -2.57 -2.72 -2.67 -2.87 -2.84

HMKIY vs SW, PKG, AMCR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Huhtamaki Oyj'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.


Huhtamaki Oyj Beneish M-Score vs Packaging & Containers Industry

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

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


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Huhtamaki Oyj 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 Huhtamaki Oyj 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 * 0.9827+0.528 * 1.1146+0.404 * 1.0059+0.892 * 1.0218+0.115 * 0.7452
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0395+4.679 * -0.071045-0.327 * 0.9963
=-2.78

* 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 $789 Mil.
Revenue was 1094.566 + 1148.126 + 1139.202 + 1162.053 = $4,544 Mil.
Gross Profit was 210.173 + 223.185 + 217.606 + 138.408 = $789 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $1,896 Mil.
Total Assets was $5,292 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $2,027 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $334 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $463 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $1,103 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $1,534 Mil.
Net Income was 56.647 + 64.871 + 68.545 + 24.337 = $214 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = $0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 42.197 + 274.941 + 127.817 + 145.444 = $590 Mil.
Total Receivables was $786 Mil.
Revenue was 1082.811 + 1108.586 + 1138.957 + 1116.792 = $4,447 Mil.
Gross Profit was 214.054 + 221.675 + 213.319 + 212.056 = $861 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $1,881 Mil.
Total Assets was $5,231 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $2,005 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $236 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $436 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $1,184 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $1,432 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)
=(789.48 / 4543.947) / (786.27 / 4447.146)
=0.173743 / 0.176803
=0.9827

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)
=(861.104 / 4447.146) / (789.372 / 4543.947)
=0.193631 / 0.173719
=1.1146

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 - (1896.069 + 2027.399) / 5292.37) / (1 - (1880.649 + 2005.081) / 5230.703)
=0.258656 / 0.25713
=1.0059

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
=4543.947 / 4447.146
=1.0218

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))
=(236.452 / (236.452 + 2005.081)) / (334.337 / (334.337 + 2027.399))
=0.105487 / 0.141564
=0.7452

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)
=(463.323 / 4543.947) / (436.216 / 4447.146)
=0.101965 / 0.098089
=1.0395

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)
=((1533.642 + 1103.121) / 5292.37) / ((1432.108 + 1183.676) / 5230.703)
=0.49822 / 0.500083
=0.9963

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
=(214.4 - 0 - 590.399) / 5292.37
=-0.071045

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.

Huhtamaki Oyj has a M-score of -2.78 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.84 mean?
Huhtamaki Oyj (HMKIY) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.84 as of Jun. 28, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Huhtamaki Oyj and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Huhtamaki Oyj ranks #86 out of 370 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 23.2%.
Is Huhtamaki Oyj's Beneish M-Score too high?
Huhtamaki Oyj's current Beneish M-Score is -2.84. Based on the distribution chart, Huhtamaki Oyj ranks #86 out of 370 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Huhtamaki Oyj has a GF Score™ of 86/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Huhtamaki Oyj's Beneish M-Score compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Huhtamaki Oyj ranks #86 out of 370 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Huhtamaki Oyj in the top 23% 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 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 Huhtamaki Oyj and its competitors. Huhtamaki Oyj's current Beneish M-Score is -2.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Huhtamaki Oyj stock overvalued right now?
Huhtamaki Oyj (HMKIY) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.84. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.72, compared to a current price of $8.35 — trading 14.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.84. Huhtamaki Oyj's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 3 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 Huhtamaki Oyj (HMKIY), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.84 as of Jun. 28, 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 Huhtamaki Oyj (HMKIY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Huhtamaki Oyj stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $8.35 is trading 14.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $9.72.

Key valuation signals for HMKIY:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.84
  • GF Value™: $9.72 vs. price of $8.35 (14.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Huhtamaki Oyj Business Description

Address Revontulenkuja 1, Espoo, FIN, 02100
Huhtamäki Oyj is a packaging solutions provider operating globally. It offers paperboard-based foodservice packaging, smooth and rough molded fiber packaging, as well as flexible packaging through brands like Chinet and blueloop. The group's main customers are food and beverage companies, quick service and fast casual restaurants, foodservice operators, fresh produce packers, and retailers. Its reporting segments are: North America, Foodservice Packaging, Flexible Packaging, and Fiber Packaging. Maximum revenue is generated from the North America segment, which serves local markets in North America with Chinet disposable tableware products, foodservice packaging products, ice cream containers, and other similar products. Geographically, it derives key revenue from the United States.
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