Nomad Foods (MEX:NOMDN) Beneish M-Score: -2.39 (As of Jul. 13, 2026)


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What is Nomad Foods Beneish M-Score?

Nomad Foods MEX:NOMDN 60 Beneish M-Score is -2.39 as of Jul. 13, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:NOMDN with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN316.23. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,851 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Nomad Foods ranks worse than 60.24% 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 -2.39 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

MEX:NOMDN' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.64   Med: -2.45   Max: -1.66
Current: -2.39

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Nomad Foods was -1.66. The lowest was -2.64. And the median was -2.45.


Nomad Foods Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nomad Foods'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.

Nomad Foods Beneish M-Score Chart

Nomad Foods 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 -2.31 -2.45 -2.50 -2.47 -2.39

Nomad Foods 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 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.39 0.00

MEX:NOMDN vs JJSF, FLO, BRBR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Nomad Foods'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.


Nomad Foods Beneish M-Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Nomad Foods's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Nomad Foods 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 Nomad Foods 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 * 1.0365+0.528 * 1.091+0.404 * 1.0123+0.892 * 0.9445+0.115 * 0.9071
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.011855-0.327 * 1.0313
=-2.52

* 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 MXN7,947 Mil.
Revenue was MXN63,937 Mil.
Gross Profit was MXN17,352 Mil.
Total Current Assets was MXN24,179 Mil.
Total Assets was MXN133,567 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was MXN12,549 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was MXN2,307 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was MXN0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was MXN22,516 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN47,620 Mil.
Net Income was MXN2,882 Mil.
Gross Profit was MXN-2,507 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was MXN6,972 Mil.
Total Receivables was MXN8,117 Mil.
Revenue was MXN67,695 Mil.
Gross Profit was MXN20,043 Mil.
Total Current Assets was MXN26,946 Mil.
Total Assets was MXN140,456 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was MXN12,909 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was MXN2,116 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was MXN0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was MXN24,531 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN46,983 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)
=(7946.544 / 63937.102) / (8117.344 / 67694.763)
=0.124287 / 0.119911
=1.0365

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)
=(20043.31 / 67694.763) / (17352.097 / 63937.102)
=0.296084 / 0.271393
=1.091

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 - (24179.083 + 12549.172) / 133566.873) / (1 - (26946.438 + 12908.696) / 140456.042)
=0.72502 / 0.716245
=1.0123

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
=63937.102 / 67694.763
=0.9445

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))
=(2116.144 / (2116.144 + 12908.696)) / (2306.585 / (2306.585 + 12549.172))
=0.140843 / 0.155265
=0.9071

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 / 63937.102) / (0 / 67694.763)
=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)
=((47620.227 + 22515.559) / 133566.873) / ((46983.197 + 24531.108) / 140456.042)
=0.525099 / 0.509158
=1.0313

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
=(2882.177 - -2506.883 - 6972.465) / 133566.873
=-0.011855

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.

Nomad Foods has a M-score of -2.52 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 -2.39 mean?
Nomad Foods (MEX:NOMDN) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.39 as of Jul. 13, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Nomad Foods and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Nomad Foods ranks #1115 out of 1851 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 60.2%.
Is Nomad Foods' Beneish M-Score too high?
Nomad Foods' current Beneish M-Score is -2.39. Based on the distribution chart, Nomad Foods ranks #1115 out of 1851 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Nomad Foods has a GF Score™ of 60/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nomad Foods' Beneish M-Score compare to JJSF and FLO?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Nomad Foods ranks #1115 out of 1851 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Nomad Foods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Nomad Foods and its competitors. Nomad Foods's current Beneish M-Score is -2.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nomad Foods stock overvalued right now?
Nomad Foods (MEX:NOMDN) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.39. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN316.23, compared to a current price of MXN177.08 — trading 44% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.39. Nomad Foods' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 4 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 Nomad Foods (MEX:NOMDN), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.39 as of Jul. 13, 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 Nomad Foods (MEX:NOMDN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nomad Foods stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN177.08 is trading 44% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN316.23.

Key valuation signals for MEX:NOMDN:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.39
  • GF Value™: MXN316.23 vs. price of MXN177.08 (44% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Nomad Foods Business Description

Other Exchanges NOMD:USA0NH:Germany
Address 43 Church Street West, Woking, GBR, GU21 6HT
Nomad Foods Ltd is a packaged foods company that is involved in the business of manufacturing and distributing branded frozen foods in Western Europe. The company manufactures and markets frozen food products such as fish, vegetables, poultry, Ice Cream, and ready meals like pizza. It sells its products through large grocery retailers under the brand Birds Eye in the United Kingdom and Ireland, Findus in Italy, France, Spain, and Iglo in Germany and other continental markets. The company operates through a single segment being Frozen. The majority of the revenue is generated from the United Kingdom.
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