Wilcon Depot (PHS:WLCON) Beneish M-Score: -2.81 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


PHS:WLCON Wilcon Depot Inc PHS:WLCON
85 GF Score
Price ₱5.60
GF Value ₱15.75
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Wilcon Depot Beneish M-Score?

Wilcon Depot PHS:WLCON -0.18% 85 Beneish M-Score is -2.81 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates PHS:WLCON with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱15.75 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,087 Retail - Cyclical companies, Wilcon Depot ranks better than 67.53% 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 -2.81 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

PHS:WLCON' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.33   Med: -2.72   Max: 0.15
Current: -2.81

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Wilcon Depot was 0.15. The lowest was -3.33. And the median was -2.72.


Wilcon Depot Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Wilcon Depot'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.

Wilcon Depot Beneish M-Score Chart

Wilcon Depot 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 -2.85 -1.94 -2.40 -2.51 -3.29

Wilcon Depot 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 -3.11 -3.33 -3.05 -3.29 -2.81

PHS:WLCON vs HD, LOW, FND: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Home Improvement Retail subindustry, Wilcon Depot'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.


Wilcon Depot Beneish M-Score vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

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

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


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Wilcon Depot 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 Wilcon Depot 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 * 1.0974+0.528 * 1.0171+0.404 * 1.0874+0.892 * 1.0565+0.115 * 0.2313
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.7423+4.679 * -0.1048-0.327 * 0.9422
=-2.81

* 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 ₱349 Mil.
Revenue was 9169.78 + 9107.095 + 9228.155 + 8700.764 = ₱36,206 Mil.
Gross Profit was 3394.386 + 3600.539 + 3463.25 + 3349.168 = ₱13,807 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₱19,337 Mil.
Total Assets was ₱40,849 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₱20,255 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₱23,340 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₱160 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₱7,931 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₱8,976 Mil.
Net Income was 562.693 + 579.851 + 703.369 + 626.199 = ₱2,472 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ₱0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 1585.408 + 2001.207 + 1293.19 + 1873.252 = ₱6,753 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₱301 Mil.
Revenue was 8408.291 + 8491.443 + 8496.621 + 8873.441 = ₱34,270 Mil.
Gross Profit was 3263.574 + 3216.697 + 3293.185 + 3519.269 = ₱13,293 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₱19,265 Mil.
Total Assets was ₱41,208 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₱20,776 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₱2,936 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₱204 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₱9,055 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₱9,048 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)
=(349.334 / 36205.794) / (301.326 / 34269.796)
=0.009649 / 0.008793
=1.0974

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)
=(13292.725 / 34269.796) / (13807.343 / 36205.794)
=0.387885 / 0.381357
=1.0171

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 - (19336.532 + 20255.045) / 40848.608) / (1 - (19265.437 + 20775.98) / 41207.599)
=0.030773 / 0.0283
=1.0874

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
=36205.794 / 34269.796
=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))
=(2936.067 / (2936.067 + 20775.98)) / (23340.109 / (23340.109 + 20255.045))
=0.123822 / 0.535383
=0.2313

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)
=(159.958 / 36205.794) / (203.977 / 34269.796)
=0.004418 / 0.005952
=0.7423

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)
=((8975.768 + 7931.317) / 40848.608) / ((9047.702 + 9054.866) / 41207.599)
=0.413896 / 0.439302
=0.9422

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
=(2472.112 - 0 - 6753.057) / 40848.608
=-0.1048

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.

Wilcon Depot has a M-score of -2.81 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 -2.81 mean?
Wilcon Depot (PHS:WLCON) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.81 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Wilcon Depot and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Wilcon Depot ranks #353 out of 1087 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 32.5%.
Is Wilcon Depot's Beneish M-Score too high?
Wilcon Depot's current Beneish M-Score is -2.81. Based on the distribution chart, Wilcon Depot ranks #353 out of 1087 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Wilcon Depot has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wilcon Depot's Beneish M-Score compare to HD and LOW?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Wilcon Depot ranks #353 out of 1087 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Wilcon Depot 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 - 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 Wilcon Depot and its competitors. Wilcon Depot's current Beneish M-Score is -2.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wilcon Depot stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wilcon Depot (PHS:WLCON) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱15.75, compared to a current price of ₱5.60 — trading 64.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.81. Wilcon Depot's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Wilcon Depot (PHS:WLCON), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.81 as of Jun. 25, 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 Wilcon Depot (PHS:WLCON) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wilcon Depot stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₱5.60 is trading 64.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱15.75. GuruFocus considers Wilcon Depot to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for PHS:WLCON:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.81
  • GF Value™: ₱15.75 vs. price of ₱5.60 (64.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Wilcon Depot Business Description

Address No. 90 East Rodriguez Jr. Avenue, Ugong Norte, Quezon City, AUR, PHL, 1110
Wilcon Depot Inc operates in the construction and home improvement supply industry in the Philippines. It competes with retailers, wholesalers and distributors based on product range and quality, pricing, target market, and sales network coverage. It caters to middle to high income homeowners for construction, renovation, repair and maintenance, and home improvement needs. Its product offerings include tiles and flooring, plumbing and sanitary wares, furniture, furnishings and houseware, paints, appliances, and building materials. Its segments are retail consumers, consisting of homeowners and small and independent contractors, which generate the majority of revenues, and institutional accounts, consisting of property developers, which contribute a smaller portion of revenue.
85GF Score

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