Century Pacific Food (PHS:CNPF) Beneish M-Score: -2.13 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


PHS:CNPF Century Pacific Food Inc PHS:CNPF
93 GF Score
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GF Value ₱42.93
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Century Pacific Food Beneish M-Score?

Century Pacific Food PHS:CNPF +0.17% 93 Beneish M-Score is -2.13 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates PHS:CNPF with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱42.93 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,849 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Century Pacific Food ranks worse than 74.09% 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 -2.13 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

PHS:CNPF' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.04   Med: -2.11   Max: 2.85
Current: -2.13

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Century Pacific Food was 2.85. The lowest was -3.04. And the median was -2.11.


Century Pacific Food Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Century Pacific Food'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.

Century Pacific Food Beneish M-Score Chart

Century Pacific Food 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 -2.15 -2.07 -2.67 -2.54 -2.13

Century Pacific Food Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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PHS:CNPF vs KHC, GIS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Century Pacific Food'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.


Century Pacific Food Beneish M-Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Century Pacific Food's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Century Pacific Food 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 Century Pacific Food 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 * 1.12+0.528 * 1.0381+0.404 * 0.9097+0.892 * 1.1034+0.115 * 1.0251
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.854+4.679 * 0.039014-0.327 * 1.1421
=-2.13

* 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 ₱13,464 Mil.
Revenue was ₱83,296 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₱20,944 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₱43,032 Mil.
Total Assets was ₱64,976 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₱13,890 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₱2,126 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₱6,907 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₱21,420 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₱4,433 Mil.
Net Income was ₱7,066 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₱0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₱4,531 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₱10,895 Mil.
Revenue was ₱75,492 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₱19,705 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₱35,985 Mil.
Total Assets was ₱55,241 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₱11,729 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₱1,847 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₱7,331 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₱14,578 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₱4,666 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)
=(13463.54 / 83295.677) / (10894.845 / 75491.91)
=0.161636 / 0.144318
=1.12

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)
=(19704.816 / 75491.91) / (20944.391 / 83295.677)
=0.261019 / 0.251446
=1.0381

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 - (43031.854 + 13889.638) / 64975.663) / (1 - (35985.022 + 11728.588) / 55241.227)
=0.123957 / 0.136268
=0.9097

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
=83295.677 / 75491.91
=1.1034

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))
=(1847.445 / (1847.445 + 11728.588)) / (2126.007 / (2126.007 + 13889.638))
=0.136081 / 0.132746
=1.0251

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)
=(6907.174 / 83295.677) / (7330.586 / 75491.91)
=0.082924 / 0.097104
=0.854

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)
=((4432.545 + 21420.445) / 64975.663) / ((4665.936 + 14578.341) / 55241.227)
=0.397887 / 0.348368
=1.1421

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
=(7065.732 - 0 - 4530.79) / 64975.663
=0.039014

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.

Century Pacific Food has a M-score of -2.13 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 -2.13 mean?
Century Pacific Food (PHS:CNPF) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.13 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Century Pacific Food and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Century Pacific Food ranks #1370 out of 1849 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 74.1%.
Is Century Pacific Food's Beneish M-Score too high?
Century Pacific Food's current Beneish M-Score is -2.13. Based on the distribution chart, Century Pacific Food ranks #1370 out of 1849 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Century Pacific Food has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Century Pacific Food's Beneish M-Score compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Century Pacific Food ranks #1370 out of 1849 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Century Pacific Food 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 Century Pacific Food and its competitors. Century Pacific Food's current Beneish M-Score is -2.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Century Pacific Food stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Century Pacific Food (PHS:CNPF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱42.93, compared to a current price of ₱30.00 — trading 30.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.13. Century Pacific Food's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 2 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 Century Pacific Food (PHS:CNPF), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.13 as of Jun. 24, 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 Century Pacific Food (PHS:CNPF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Century Pacific Food stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₱30.00 is trading 30.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱42.93. GuruFocus considers Century Pacific Food to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for PHS:CNPF:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.13
  • GF Value™: ₱42.93 vs. price of ₱30.00 (30.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Century Pacific Food Business Description

Address Julia Vargas Street, 7th Floor, Centerpoint Building, Ortigas Business Center, Metro Manila, Pasig, PHL, 1605
Century Pacific Food Inc is a Philippines-based food and beverage company. It owns a portfolio of well-recognized and trusted brands in the canned and processed fish, canned meat, and dairy and mixes business segments. The brands include Century Tuna, 555, Ligo, Argentina, and Birch Tree, Lucky Seven, Angel, Coco Mama, unMEAT, Choco Hero as well as emerging and challenger names such as Blue Bay, Fresca, Swift, Wow, Lucky Seven, Angel, Coco Mama, unMEAT, and Goodest.. The company is organized into four business segments: Marine, Meat, Milk and emerging and Corporate and others. It derives maximum revenue from Milk and emerging segment.
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