MerryMart Consumer (PHS:MM) Beneish M-Score: -2.74 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


PHS:MM MerryMart Consumer Corp PHS:MM
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GF Value ₱1.11
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What is MerryMart Consumer Beneish M-Score?

MerryMart Consumer PHS:MM 77 Beneish M-Score is -2.74 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates PHS:MM with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱1.11 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 293 Retail - Defensive companies, MerryMart Consumer ranks better than 63.48% 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 -2.74 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

PHS:MM' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.83   Med: -1.15   Max: -0.41
Current: -2.74

During the past 9 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of MerryMart Consumer was -0.41. The lowest was -5.83. And the median was -1.15.


MerryMart Consumer Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MerryMart Consumer'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.

MerryMart Consumer Beneish M-Score Chart

MerryMart Consumer Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -0.92 -0.55 -1.15 -1.84 -2.74

MerryMart Consumer Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 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 -2.74 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

PHS:MM vs KR, SFM, ACI: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Grocery Stores subindustry, MerryMart Consumer'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.


MerryMart Consumer Beneish M-Score vs Retail - Defensive Industry

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

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


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MerryMart Consumer 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 MerryMart Consumer 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 * 0.8448+0.528 * 0.667+0.404 * 0.8402+0.892 * 1.238+0.115 * 0.7535
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.6093+4.679 * -0.022049-0.327 * 1.0869
=-2.74

* 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 (Dec24) TTM:Last Year (Dec23) TTM:
Total Receivables was ₱138 Mil.
Revenue was ₱7,805 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₱1,518 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₱6,181 Mil.
Total Assets was ₱14,840 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₱5,273 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₱444 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₱104 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₱5,052 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₱5,329 Mil.
Net Income was ₱63 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₱0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₱391 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₱132 Mil.
Revenue was ₱6,305 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₱818 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₱4,299 Mil.
Total Assets was ₱12,313 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₱4,670 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₱290 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₱138 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₱4,725 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₱3,199 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)
=(138.472 / 7805.172) / (132.403 / 6304.761)
=0.017741 / 0.021
=0.8448

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)
=(818.125 / 6304.761) / (1518.463 / 7805.172)
=0.129763 / 0.194546
=0.667

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 - (6180.781 + 5272.776) / 14839.913) / (1 - (4299.089 + 4669.659) / 12312.626)
=0.228192 / 0.271581
=0.8402

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
=7805.172 / 6304.761
=1.238

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))
=(290.473 / (290.473 + 4669.659)) / (444.341 / (444.341 + 5272.776))
=0.058562 / 0.077721
=0.7535

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)
=(104.405 / 7805.172) / (138.41 / 6304.761)
=0.013376 / 0.021953
=0.6093

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)
=((5329.027 + 5052) / 14839.913) / ((3199.005 + 4725.311) / 12312.626)
=0.699534 / 0.643593
=1.0869

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
=(63.308 - 0 - 390.513) / 14839.913
=-0.022049

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.

MerryMart Consumer has a M-score of -2.74 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 -2.74 mean?
MerryMart Consumer (PHS:MM) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.74 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on MerryMart Consumer and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, MerryMart Consumer ranks #107 out of 293 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 36.5%.
Is MerryMart Consumer's Beneish M-Score too high?
MerryMart Consumer's current Beneish M-Score is -2.74. Based on the distribution chart, MerryMart Consumer ranks #107 out of 293 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, MerryMart Consumer has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MerryMart Consumer's Beneish M-Score compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, MerryMart Consumer ranks #107 out of 293 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts MerryMart Consumer 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 MerryMart Consumer and its competitors. MerryMart Consumer's current Beneish M-Score is -2.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MerryMart Consumer stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MerryMart Consumer (PHS:MM) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱1.11, compared to a current price of ₱0.44 — trading 60.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.74. MerryMart Consumer's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 9 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 MerryMart Consumer (PHS:MM), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.74 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 MerryMart Consumer (PHS:MM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MerryMart Consumer stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₱0.44 is trading 60.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱1.11. GuruFocus considers MerryMart Consumer to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for PHS:MM:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.74
  • GF Value™: ₱1.11 vs. price of ₱0.44 (60.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 9 warning signs

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


MerryMart Consumer Business Description

Address DD Meridian Park Corner Macapagal Avenue and Edsa Extension, 9th Floor, Tower 1, DoubleDragon Plaza, Bay Area, Pasay, PHL, 1302
MerryMart Consumer Corp is an emerging consumer-focused retail company. It is engaged in the operation of retail stores in the supermarket and household essentials category. It operates through Four divisions namely, MerryMart Grocery; MerryMart Market; and MerryMart Store, MerryMart Wholesale. It generates revenues from trading and selling goods and consumer products on a wholesale or retail basis.
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