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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 -2.5 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
The historical rank and industry rank for Reynolds Consumer Products's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:
REYN'
s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.99 Med: -2.48 Max: 4.57
Current: -2.5
During the past 10 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Reynolds Consumer Products was 4.57. The lowest was -2.99. And the median was -2.48.
* 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.
REYN vs SON, SLGN, GEF: Beneish M-Score Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Reynolds Consumer Products'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.
Reynolds Consumer Products Beneish M-Score vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Reynolds Consumer Products's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Reynolds Consumer Products's Beneish M-Score falls into.
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 Reynolds Consumer Products 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 * 1.0585
+
0.528 * 1.0088
+
0.404 * 0.962
+
0.892 * 1.0271
+
0.115 * 1.0516
-
0.172 * SGAI
+
4.679 * TATA
-
0.327 * LVGI
-
0.172 * 0.9639
+
4.679 * -0.02343
-
0.327 * 0.9604
=
-2.50
* 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.
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.
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))
=
(131 / (131 + 885))
/
(135 / (135 + 966))
=
0.128937
/
0.122616
=
1.0516
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
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
=
(344 - -40
-
503)
/
5079
=
-0.02343
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.
Reynolds Consumer Products has a M-score of -2.50 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
Reynolds Consumer Products (REYN) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.50 as of Aug. 20, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Reynolds Consumer Products and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Reynolds Consumer Products ranks #204 out of 382 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 53.4%.
Is Reynolds Consumer Products' Beneish M-Score too high?
Reynolds Consumer Products' current Beneish M-Score is -2.50. Based on the distribution chart, Reynolds Consumer Products ranks #204 out of 382 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Reynolds Consumer Products has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Reynolds Consumer Products' Beneish M-Score compare to SON and SLGN?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Reynolds Consumer Products ranks #204 out of 382 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Reynolds Consumer Products 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 Packaging & Containers company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Packaging & Containers 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 Reynolds Consumer Products and its competitors. Reynolds Consumer Products's current Beneish M-Score is -2.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Reynolds Consumer Products stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Reynolds Consumer Products (REYN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $25.41, compared to a current price of $25.50 — trading 0.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.50. Reynolds Consumer Products' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 6 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 Reynolds Consumer Products (REYN), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.50 as of Aug. 20, 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 Reynolds Consumer Products (REYN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Reynolds Consumer Products stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $25.50 is trading 0.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $25.41.
GuruFocus considers Reynolds Consumer Products to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for REYN:
Beneish M-Score: -2.50
GF Value™: $25.41 vs. price of $25.50 (0.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the REYN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Reynolds Consumer Products Inc is a provider of household products. The firm is engaged in the production and sales of cooking products, waste and storage products, and tableware. It operates through four reportable segments namely, Reynolds Cooking and Baking, Hefty Waste and Storage, Hefty Tableware, and Presto Products. Reynolds Cooking and Baking segment produce branded and store brand aluminum foil, disposable aluminum pans, parchment paper, freezer paper, wax paper, butcher paper, plastic wrap, baking cups, oven bags and slow cooker liners.
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