High Quality Food SpA (MIL:HQF) Beneish M-Score: -2.33 (As of Jul. 06, 2026)


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What is High Quality Food SpA Beneish M-Score?

High Quality Food SpA MIL:HQF -2.75% 30 Beneish M-Score is -2.33 as of Jul. 06, 2026. GuruFocus rates MIL:HQF with a GF Score™ of 30/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 294 Retail - Defensive companies, High Quality Food SpA ranks worse than 71.77% 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 -2.33 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for High Quality Food SpA's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

MIL:HQF' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.33   Med: -2.14   Max: 121.24
Current: -2.33

During the past 5 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of High Quality Food SpA was 121.24. The lowest was -2.33. And the median was -2.14.

High Quality Food SpA Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for High Quality Food SpA'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.

High Quality Food SpA Beneish M-Score Chart

High Quality Food SpA Annual Data
Trend Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
0.00 0.00 -2.14 121.24 -2.33

High Quality Food SpA Semi-Annual Data
Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Beneish M-Score Get a 7-Day Free Trial -2.14 0.00 121.24 0.00 -2.33

MIL:HQF vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Food Distribution subindustry, High Quality Food SpA'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.

High Quality Food SpA Beneish M-Score vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, High Quality Food SpA's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where High Quality Food SpA's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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High Quality Food SpA 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 High Quality Food SpA 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 * 1.4741+0.528 * 0.6481+0.404 * 1.0205+0.892 * 0.7232+0.115 * 1.1687
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * 0.027866-0.327 * 1.0342
=-2.33

* 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 €9.37 Mil.
Revenue was €0.13 Mil.
Gross Profit was €-10.49 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €22.36 Mil.
Total Assets was €27.13 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €1.76 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €0.75 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €0.00 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €14.31 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €3.14 Mil.
Net Income was €0.15 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0.00 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €-0.61 Mil.
 Total Receivables was €8.79 Mil.
Revenue was €0.18 Mil.
Gross Profit was €-9.40 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €19.61 Mil.
Total Assets was €23.62 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €1.44 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €0.77 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €0.00 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €11.23 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €3.46 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)
=(9.368 / 0.128) / (8.788 / 0.177)
=73.1875 / 49.649718
=1.4741

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)
=(-9.397 / 0.177) / (-10.486 / 0.128)
=-53.090395 / -81.921875
=0.6481

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 - (22.36 + 1.759) / 27.13) / (1 - (19.612 + 1.442) / 23.623)
=0.110984 / 0.10875
=1.0205

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
=0.128 / 0.177
=0.7232

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))
=(0.772 / (0.772 + 1.442)) / (0.748 / (0.748 + 1.759))
=0.34869 / 0.298365
=1.1687

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 / 0.128) / (0 / 0.177)
=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)
=((3.137 + 14.311) / 27.13) / ((3.462 + 11.228) / 23.623)
=0.643126 / 0.621852
=1.0342

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
=(0.145 - 0 - -0.611) / 27.13
=0.027866

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.

High Quality Food SpA has a M-score of -2.33 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 -2.33 mean?
High Quality Food SpA (MIL:HQF) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.33 as of Jul. 06, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on High Quality Food SpA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, High Quality Food SpA ranks #211 out of 294 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 71.8%.
Is High Quality Food SpA's Beneish M-Score too high?
High Quality Food SpA's current Beneish M-Score is -2.33. Based on the distribution chart, High Quality Food SpA ranks #211 out of 294 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, High Quality Food SpA has a GF Score™ of 30/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does High Quality Food SpA's Beneish M-Score compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, High Quality Food SpA ranks #211 out of 294 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places High Quality Food SpA 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 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 High Quality Food SpA and its competitors. High Quality Food SpA's current Beneish M-Score is -2.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is High Quality Food SpA stock overvalued right now?
High Quality Food SpA (MIL:HQF) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.33. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.33. High Quality Food SpA's overall GF Score™ is 30/100 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 High Quality Food SpA (MIL:HQF), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.33 as of Jul. 06, 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.

High Quality Food SpA Business Description

Address Via di Pietralata, 179, Rome, ITA, 00158
High Quality Food SpA specializes in producing and marketing food products mainly for the hotel and restaurant sectors. It offers meats, charcuterie products, cheese products, fish and seafood products, fresh fruits and vegetables, bakery products, pasta, rice and cereals, oil, sauces and condiments, canned and tinned products, etc. The company also sells accessories for the catering industry such as vacuum packing, bamboo skewers, packaging, etc. Geographically, the company derives a majority of its revenue from Italy and the rest from other parts of Europe, and other countries.
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