Spectrum Brands Holdings (MEX:SPB) Beneish M-Score: -2.75 (As of Jul. 02, 2026)


MEX:SPB Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc MEX:SPB
77 GF Score
Price MXN1,845.00
GF Value MXN2,392.18
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Spectrum Brands Holdings Beneish M-Score?

Spectrum Brands Holdings MEX:SPB 77 Beneish M-Score is -2.75 as of Jul. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:SPB with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,392.18. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,847 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Spectrum Brands Holdings ranks better than 69.3% 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 -2.75 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

MEX:SPB' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.41   Med: -2.5   Max: 1.02
Current: -2.75

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Spectrum Brands Holdings was 1.02. The lowest was -4.41. And the median was -2.50.


Spectrum Brands Holdings Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Spectrum Brands Holdings'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.

Spectrum Brands Holdings Beneish M-Score Chart

Spectrum Brands Holdings Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.77 -2.29 0.49 -2.20 -2.69

Spectrum Brands Holdings 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 -2.46 -2.58 -2.69 -2.88 -2.75

MEX:SPB vs COTY, NWL, EPC: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Spectrum Brands Holdings'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.


Spectrum Brands Holdings Beneish M-Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Spectrum Brands Holdings's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Spectrum Brands Holdings 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 Spectrum Brands Holdings 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 * 0.9352+0.528 * 1.0261+0.404 * 1.0132+0.892 * 0.8906+0.115 * 1.0071
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.979+4.679 * -0.055323-0.327 * 0.9923
=-2.87

* 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 MXN11,169 Mil.
Revenue was 12783.381 + 12189.859 + 13455.471 + 13172.908 = MXN51,602 Mil.
Gross Profit was 4874.239 + 4350.177 + 4707.122 + 4972.792 = MXN18,904 Mil.
Total Current Assets was MXN22,936 Mil.
Total Assets was MXN62,644 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was MXN6,512 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was MXN1,812 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was MXN16,334 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was MXN9,996 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN12,489 Mil.
Net Income was 398.523 + 511.362 + 1019.938 + 374.701 = MXN2,305 Mil.
Non Operating Income was -160.491 + -75.624 + 231.137 + -301.267 = MXN-306 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 183.934 + 1213.584 + 3138.693 + 1540.229 = MXN6,076 Mil.
Total Receivables was MXN13,410 Mil.
Revenue was 13823.606 + 14603.161 + 15234.385 + 14278.688 = MXN57,940 Mil.
Gross Profit was 5184.108 + 5376.599 + 5672.775 + 5547.327 = MXN21,781 Mil.
Total Current Assets was MXN27,471 Mil.
Total Assets was MXN72,361 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was MXN7,044 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was MXN1,978 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was MXN18,734 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was MXN11,725 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN14,450 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)
=(11169.454 / 51601.619) / (13410.35 / 57939.84)
=0.216455 / 0.231453
=0.9352

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)
=(21780.809 / 57939.84) / (18904.33 / 51601.619)
=0.375921 / 0.366351
=1.0261

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 - (22935.791 + 6511.608) / 62643.797) / (1 - (27471.271 + 7043.758) / 72360.653)
=0.529923 / 0.523014
=1.0132

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
=51601.619 / 57939.84
=0.8906

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))
=(1977.793 / (1977.793 + 7043.758)) / (1811.977 / (1811.977 + 6511.608))
=0.21923 / 0.217692
=1.0071

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)
=(16334.205 / 51601.619) / (18734.16 / 57939.84)
=0.316544 / 0.323338
=0.979

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)
=((12489.448 + 9995.526) / 62643.797) / ((14449.627 + 11724.594) / 72360.653)
=0.358934 / 0.361719
=0.9923

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
=(2304.524 - -306.245 - 6076.44) / 62643.797
=-0.055323

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.

Spectrum Brands Holdings has a M-score of -2.87 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 -2.75 mean?
Spectrum Brands Holdings (MEX:SPB) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.75 as of Jul. 02, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Spectrum Brands Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Spectrum Brands Holdings ranks #567 out of 1847 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 30.7%.
Is Spectrum Brands Holdings' Beneish M-Score too high?
Spectrum Brands Holdings' current Beneish M-Score is -2.75. Based on the distribution chart, Spectrum Brands Holdings ranks #567 out of 1847 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Spectrum Brands Holdings has a GF Score™ of 77/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Spectrum Brands Holdings' Beneish M-Score compare to COTY and NWL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Spectrum Brands Holdings ranks #567 out of 1847 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Spectrum Brands Holdings 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 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 Spectrum Brands Holdings and its competitors. Spectrum Brands Holdings's current Beneish M-Score is -2.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Spectrum Brands Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Spectrum Brands Holdings (MEX:SPB) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.75. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN2,392.18, compared to a current price of MXN1,845.00 — trading 22.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.75. Spectrum Brands Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 7 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 Spectrum Brands Holdings (MEX:SPB), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.75 as of Jul. 02, 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 Spectrum Brands Holdings (MEX:SPB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Spectrum Brands Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN1,845.00 is trading 22.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,392.18.

Key valuation signals for MEX:SPB:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.75
  • GF Value™: MXN2,392.18 vs. price of MXN1,845.00 (22.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Spectrum Brands Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges SPB:USAH221:Germany
Address 3001 Deming Way, Middleton, WI, USA, 53562
Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc is consumer products and home essentials company. The company is a supplier of consumer batteries, residential locksets, residential builders' hardware, grooming products and personal care products. The company manages the businesses in product-focused segments; Home and Personal Care, global Pet Care, and Home and Garden. The Company manufactures, markets and distributes its products globally in the North America, Europe, Middle East & Africa, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific.
77GF Score

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