JRONF (Jeronimo Martins SGPS) Beneish M-Score: -2.82 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


JRONF Jeronimo Martins SGPS SA JRONF
93 GF Score
Price $23.70
GF Value $30.94
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What is Jeronimo Martins SGPS Beneish M-Score?

Jeronimo Martins SGPS JRONF 93 Beneish M-Score is -2.82 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates JRONF with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of $30.94. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 293 Retail - Defensive companies, Jeronimo Martins SGPS ranks better than 70.31% 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 -2.82 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

JRONF' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.4   Med: -2.84   Max: -2.44
Current: -2.82

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Jeronimo Martins SGPS was -2.44. The lowest was -3.40. And the median was -2.84.


Jeronimo Martins SGPS Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Jeronimo Martins SGPS'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.

Jeronimo Martins SGPS Beneish M-Score Chart

Jeronimo Martins SGPS 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 -2.96 -2.85 -2.71 -2.66 -2.92

Jeronimo Martins SGPS 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 -2.71 -2.82 -2.92 -2.92 -2.82

JRONF vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Food Distribution subindustry, Jeronimo Martins SGPS'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.


Jeronimo Martins SGPS Beneish M-Score vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Jeronimo Martins SGPS's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Jeronimo Martins SGPS's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Jeronimo Martins SGPS 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 Jeronimo Martins SGPS 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 * 1.0884+0.528 * 0.992+0.404 * 0.9756+0.892 * 1.1667+0.115 * 0.9783
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.996+4.679 * -0.105141-0.327 * 1.0055
=-2.76

* 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 $1,120 Mil.
Revenue was 10293.642 + 11073.77 + 10725.352 + 10403.691 = $42,496 Mil.
Gross Profit was 2166.474 + 2312.646 + 2223.005 + 2104.96 = $8,807 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $6,203 Mil.
Total Assets was $19,560 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $11,837 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $1,354 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $7,221 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $9,762 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $5,200 Mil.
Net Income was 137.572 + 189.696 + 251.174 + 163.783 = $742 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = $0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 85.549 + 1128.806 + 776.995 + 807.382 = $2,799 Mil.
Total Receivables was $882 Mil.
Revenue was 9056.216 + 9108.901 + 9397.336 + 8861.141 = $36,424 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1882.162 + 1869.11 + 1941.176 + 1795.479 = $7,488 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $5,014 Mil.
Total Assets was $16,690 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $10,347 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $1,155 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $6,214 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $8,392 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $4,304 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)
=(1120.231 / 42496.455) / (882.162 / 36423.594)
=0.026361 / 0.02422
=1.0884

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)
=(7487.927 / 36423.594) / (8807.085 / 42496.455)
=0.205579 / 0.207243
=0.992

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 - (6203.468 + 11836.994) / 19559.538) / (1 - (5014.054 + 10347.027) / 16689.73)
=0.077664 / 0.079609
=0.9756

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
=42496.455 / 36423.594
=1.1667

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))
=(1155.314 / (1155.314 + 10347.027)) / (1354.348 / (1354.348 + 11836.994))
=0.100442 / 0.102669
=0.9783

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)
=(7221.2 / 42496.455) / (6214.355 / 36423.594)
=0.169925 / 0.170613
=0.996

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)
=((5200 + 9761.85) / 19559.538) / ((4303.784 + 8392.432) / 16689.73)
=0.764939 / 0.76072
=1.0055

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
=(742.225 - 0 - 2798.732) / 19559.538
=-0.105141

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.

Jeronimo Martins SGPS has a M-score of -2.76 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 -2.82 mean?
Jeronimo Martins SGPS (JRONF) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.82 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Jeronimo Martins SGPS and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Jeronimo Martins SGPS ranks #87 out of 293 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 29.7%.
Is Jeronimo Martins SGPS's Beneish M-Score too high?
Jeronimo Martins SGPS's current Beneish M-Score is -2.82. Based on the distribution chart, Jeronimo Martins SGPS ranks #87 out of 293 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Jeronimo Martins SGPS has a GF Score™ of 93/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jeronimo Martins SGPS's Beneish M-Score compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Jeronimo Martins SGPS ranks #87 out of 293 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Jeronimo Martins SGPS 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 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 Jeronimo Martins SGPS and its competitors. Jeronimo Martins SGPS's current Beneish M-Score is -2.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jeronimo Martins SGPS stock overvalued right now?
Jeronimo Martins SGPS (JRONF) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.82. The stock's GF Value™ is $30.94, compared to a current price of $23.70 — trading 23.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.82. Jeronimo Martins SGPS's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 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 Jeronimo Martins SGPS (JRONF), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.82 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 Jeronimo Martins SGPS (JRONF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jeronimo Martins SGPS stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $23.70 is trading 23.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $30.94.

Key valuation signals for JRONF:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.82
  • GF Value™: $30.94 vs. price of $23.70 (23.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Jeronimo Martins SGPS Business Description

Address Rua Actor Antonio Silva, No. 7, Lisboa, PRT, 1649-033
Jeronimo Martins SGPS SA is engaged in food distribution business. It operates food retail business in Poland, Portugal, and Colombia. Its business areas include food distribution, Agribusiness, and Specialised retail. Its segments include Portugal Retail: comprises the business unit of JMR (Pingo Doce supermarkets); Portugal Cash & Carry: includes the business unit Recheio; Poland Retail: the business unit which operates under Biedronka banner in this country; Poland Health and Beauty: includes the Hebe banner business unit in Poland, also includes the operations of its subsidiaries in Czechia and Slovakia; Colombia Retail: the business unit which operates under Ara banner; and Others. It derives the majority of the revenue from Poland Retail business segment.
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