Metro Retail Stores Group (PHS:MRSGI) Beneish M-Score: -2.43 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


PHS:MRSGI Metro Retail Stores Group Inc PHS:MRSGI
64 GF Score
Price ₱1.09
GF Value ₱1.28
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Metro Retail Stores Group Beneish M-Score?

Metro Retail Stores Group PHS:MRSGI 64 Beneish M-Score is -2.43 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates PHS:MRSGI with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱1.28 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,087 Retail - Cyclical companies, Metro Retail Stores Group ranks worse than 61.73% 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 -2.43 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Metro Retail Stores Group's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

PHS:MRSGI' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.7   Med: -2.6   Max: -1.47
Current: -2.43

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Metro Retail Stores Group was -1.47. The lowest was -3.70. And the median was -2.60.


Metro Retail Stores Group Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Metro Retail Stores Group'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.

Metro Retail Stores Group Beneish M-Score Chart

Metro Retail Stores Group 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 -2.68 -2.60 -2.51 -2.57 -2.54

Metro Retail Stores Group 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 -2.51 -2.64 -2.74 -2.54 -2.43

PHS:MRSGI vs DDS, M: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Department Stores subindustry, Metro Retail Stores Group'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.


Metro Retail Stores Group Beneish M-Score vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Metro Retail Stores Group's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Metro Retail Stores Group's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Metro Retail Stores Group 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 Metro Retail Stores Group 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 * 1.2806+0.528 * 0.9826+0.404 * 0.9895+0.892 * 1.0565+0.115 * 0.9592
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9529+4.679 * -0.053088-0.327 * 0.9958
=-2.43

* 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 ₱1,031 Mil.
Revenue was 9380.236 + 12859.72 + 9912.656 + 9884.368 = ₱42,037 Mil.
Gross Profit was 2030.976 + 2848.534 + 2128.739 + 2199.829 = ₱9,208 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₱9,473 Mil.
Total Assets was ₱23,682 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₱12,768 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₱1,271 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₱1,498 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₱5,559 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₱7,500 Mil.
Net Income was 25.846 + 469.386 + 66.988 + 132.879 = ₱695 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ₱0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -241.853 + 753.829 + 686.634 + 753.717 = ₱1,952 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₱762 Mil.
Revenue was 8899.102 + 12057.714 + 9559.405 + 9271.226 = ₱39,787 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1897.356 + 2680.965 + 2076.196 + 1908.858 = ₱8,563 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₱9,370 Mil.
Total Assets was ₱22,673 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₱11,908 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₱1,133 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₱1,488 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₱5,774 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₱6,782 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)
=(1031.048 / 42036.98) / (762.035 / 39787.447)
=0.024527 / 0.019153
=1.2806

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)
=(8563.375 / 39787.447) / (9208.078 / 42036.98)
=0.215228 / 0.219047
=0.9826

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 - (9472.634 + 12767.8) / 23682.155) / (1 - (9369.563 + 11908.405) / 22672.821)
=0.060878 / 0.061521
=0.9895

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
=42036.98 / 39787.447
=1.0565

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))
=(1132.704 / (1132.704 + 11908.405)) / (1271.3 / (1271.3 + 12767.8))
=0.086856 / 0.090554
=0.9592

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)
=(1497.974 / 42036.98) / (1487.887 / 39787.447)
=0.035635 / 0.037396
=0.9529

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)
=((7500.109 + 5558.735) / 23682.155) / ((6781.508 + 5773.515) / 22672.821)
=0.551421 / 0.553748
=0.9958

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
=(695.099 - 0 - 1952.327) / 23682.155
=-0.053088

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.

Metro Retail Stores Group has a M-score of -2.43 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.43 mean?
Metro Retail Stores Group (PHS:MRSGI) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.43 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Metro Retail Stores Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Metro Retail Stores Group ranks #671 out of 1087 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 61.7%.
Is Metro Retail Stores Group's Beneish M-Score too high?
Metro Retail Stores Group's current Beneish M-Score is -2.43. Based on the distribution chart, Metro Retail Stores Group ranks #671 out of 1087 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Metro Retail Stores Group has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metro Retail Stores Group's Beneish M-Score compare to DDS and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Metro Retail Stores Group ranks #671 out of 1087 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Metro Retail Stores Group 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 - Cyclical company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Metro Retail Stores Group and its competitors. Metro Retail Stores Group's current Beneish M-Score is -2.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metro Retail Stores Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metro Retail Stores Group (PHS:MRSGI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱1.28, compared to a current price of ₱1.09 — trading 14.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.43. Metro Retail Stores Group's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Metro Retail Stores Group (PHS:MRSGI), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.43 as of Jun. 27, 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 Metro Retail Stores Group (PHS:MRSGI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metro Retail Stores Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₱1.09 is trading 14.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱1.28. GuruFocus considers Metro Retail Stores Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for PHS:MRSGI:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.43
  • GF Value™: ₱1.28 vs. price of ₱1.09 (14.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Metro Retail Stores Group Business Description

Address Corner of C.D. Seno and W.O. Seno Streets, Vicsal Building, Guizo, North Reclamation Area, Cebu, Mandaue, PHL, 6014
Metro Retail Stores Group Inc is a company that operates departmental stores, supermarkets, and hypermarkets. It is engaged in the business of trading goods, commodities, wares, and merchandise of any kind, such as clothes, bags, accessories, toys, and household goods. The company offers a selection of meats, seafood, fruits, vegetables, and organic produce, and services to pharmacies, baker's shops, cafes, and fast food outlets. It operates its supermarket under the brand name Metro Supermarket and Metro Fresh 'N Easy; departmental stores under the Metro brand; Hypermarket under Super Metro. The company generates all of its revenue from the operation of these stores.
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