Dino Polska (STU:5Y2) Beneish M-Score: -2.60 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


STU:5Y2 Dino Polska SA STU:5Y2
93 GF Score
Price €6.75
GF Value €12.70
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Dino Polska Beneish M-Score?

Dino Polska STU:5Y2 +0.15% 93 Beneish M-Score is -2.60 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:5Y2 with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of €12.70 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 293 Retail - Defensive companies, Dino Polska ranks better than 52.9% 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 -2.6 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

STU:5Y2' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.39   Med: -2.43   Max: -1.56
Current: -2.6

During the past 12 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Dino Polska was -1.56. The lowest was -3.39. And the median was -2.43.


Dino Polska Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dino Polska'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.

Dino Polska Beneish M-Score Chart

Dino Polska 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 -1.78 -2.20 -2.10 -2.60 -2.88

Dino Polska 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 -2.63 -2.71 -2.57 -2.88 -2.60

STU:5Y2 vs KR, SFM, ACI: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Dino Polska'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.


Dino Polska Beneish M-Score vs Retail - Defensive Industry

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

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


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Dino Polska 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 Dino Polska 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 * 1.2375+0.528 * 1.0041+0.404 * 0.7058+0.892 * 1.159+0.115 * 0.9622
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9566+4.679 * -0.079793-0.327 * 0.9852
=-2.60

* 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 €71 Mil.
Revenue was 1965.952 + 2072.328 + 2040.923 + 2008.622 = €8,088 Mil.
Gross Profit was 471.215 + 473.616 + 482.639 + 470.274 = €1,898 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €1,125 Mil.
Total Assets was €3,568 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €2,395 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €124 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €344 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €1,343 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €116 Mil.
Net Income was 73.607 + 85.661 + 112.251 + 92.603 = €364 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = €0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 22.057 + 253.939 + 194.148 + 178.714 = €649 Mil.
Total Receivables was €50 Mil.
Revenue was 1713.178 + 1805.859 + 1772.134 + 1687.253 = €6,978 Mil.
Gross Profit was 416.35 + 426.929 + 418.786 + 382.151 = €1,644 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €899 Mil.
Total Assets was €2,983 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €2,027 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €101 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €310 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €1,111 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €127 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)
=(71.43 / 8087.825) / (49.803 / 6978.424)
=0.008832 / 0.007137
=1.2375

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)
=(1644.216 / 6978.424) / (1897.744 / 8087.825)
=0.235614 / 0.234642
=1.0041

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 - (1125.478 + 2395.262) / 3568.449) / (1 - (899.307 + 2026.8) / 2982.605)
=0.01337 / 0.018943
=0.7058

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
=8087.825 / 6978.424
=1.159

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))
=(100.813 / (100.813 + 2026.8)) / (124.063 / (124.063 + 2395.262))
=0.047383 / 0.049245
=0.9622

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)
=(343.718 / 8087.825) / (310.029 / 6978.424)
=0.042498 / 0.044427
=0.9566

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)
=((116.421 + 1342.716) / 3568.449) / ((126.674 + 1111.225) / 2982.605)
=0.408899 / 0.41504
=0.9852

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
=(364.122 - 0 - 648.858) / 3568.449
=-0.079793

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.

Dino Polska has a M-score of -2.60 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 -2.60 mean?
Dino Polska (STU:5Y2) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.60 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Dino Polska and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Dino Polska ranks #138 out of 293 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 47.1%.
Is Dino Polska's Beneish M-Score too high?
Dino Polska's current Beneish M-Score is -2.60. Based on the distribution chart, Dino Polska ranks #138 out of 293 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Dino Polska has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dino Polska's Beneish M-Score compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Dino Polska ranks #138 out of 293 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Dino Polska 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 Dino Polska and its competitors. Dino Polska's current Beneish M-Score is -2.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dino Polska stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dino Polska (STU:5Y2) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €12.70, compared to a current price of €6.75 — trading 46.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.60. Dino Polska'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 Dino Polska (STU:5Y2), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.60 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 Dino Polska (STU:5Y2) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dino Polska stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €6.75 is trading 46.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €12.70. GuruFocus considers Dino Polska to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:5Y2:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.60
  • GF Value™: €12.70 vs. price of €6.75 (46.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:5Y2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Dino Polska Business Description

Address ul. Ostrowska 122, Krotoszyn, POL, 63-700
Dino Polska SA operates a network of medium-sized grocery supermarkets located close to customers' places of residence. The Group's main business activity is the retail sale of multiple products, mainly food, beverages, and fresh groceries, including culinary meat products. Sales revenue is recognized at the point of transfer of goods to customers. The company conducts retail sales through non-specialized stores where food, beverages, and tobacco products predominate.
93GF Score

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