Greencore Group (STU:GCG) Beneish M-Score: -2.69 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


STU:GCG Greencore Group PLC STU:GCG
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Price €2.24
GF Value €2.75
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Greencore Group Beneish M-Score?

Greencore Group STU:GCG +0.90% 90 Beneish M-Score is -2.69 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:GCG with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.75 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,849 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Greencore Group ranks better than 64.68% 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 -2.69 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

STU:GCG' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.19   Med: -2.65   Max: -2.01
Current: -2.69

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Greencore Group was -2.01. The lowest was -3.19. And the median was -2.65.


Greencore Group Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Greencore 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.

Greencore Group Beneish M-Score Chart

Greencore Group Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.45 -2.30 -2.77 -2.77 -2.69

Greencore Group Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 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 0.00 -2.77 0.00 -2.69 0.00

STU:GCG vs KHC, GIS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Greencore 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.


Greencore Group Beneish M-Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Greencore Group's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Greencore 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 Greencore 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 * 1.1207+0.528 * 1.0214+0.404 * 0.9213+0.892 * 1.0409+0.115 * 1.0935
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.8741+4.679 * -0.084859-0.327 * 1.0006
=-2.72

* 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 (Sep25) TTM:Last Year (Sep24) TTM:
Total Receivables was €291 Mil.
Revenue was €2,242 Mil.
Gross Profit was €728 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €492 Mil.
Total Assets was €1,465 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €407 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €67 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €125 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €726 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €110 Mil.
Net Income was €66 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €191 Mil.
Total Receivables was €249 Mil.
Revenue was €2,154 Mil.
Gross Profit was €715 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €426 Mil.
Total Assets was €1,436 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €408 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €74 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €137 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €606 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €213 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)
=(290.831 / 2241.681) / (249.324 / 2153.7)
=0.129738 / 0.115765
=1.1207

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)
=(714.603 / 2153.7) / (728.23 / 2241.681)
=0.331802 / 0.324859
=1.0214

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 - (492.088 + 407.233) / 1465.325) / (1 - (426.068 + 407.714) / 1435.76)
=0.386265 / 0.419275
=0.9213

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
=2241.681 / 2153.7
=1.0409

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))
=(74.249 / (74.249 + 407.714)) / (66.778 / (66.778 + 407.233))
=0.154055 / 0.140879
=1.0935

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)
=(124.691 / 2241.681) / (137.057 / 2153.7)
=0.055624 / 0.063638
=0.8741

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)
=((109.954 + 726.157) / 1465.325) / ((213.213 + 605.553) / 1435.76)
=0.570598 / 0.570267
=1.0006

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
=(66.318 - 0 - 190.664) / 1465.325
=-0.084859

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.

Greencore Group has a M-score of -2.72 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 -2.69 mean?
Greencore Group (STU:GCG) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.69 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Greencore Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Greencore Group ranks #653 out of 1849 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 35.3%.
Is Greencore Group's Beneish M-Score too high?
Greencore Group's current Beneish M-Score is -2.69. Based on the distribution chart, Greencore Group ranks #653 out of 1849 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Greencore Group has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Greencore Group's Beneish M-Score compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Greencore Group ranks #653 out of 1849 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Greencore Group 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Greencore Group and its competitors. Greencore Group's current Beneish M-Score is -2.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Greencore Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Greencore Group (STU:GCG) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.75, compared to a current price of €2.24 — trading 18.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.69. Greencore Group's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Greencore Group (STU:GCG), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.69 as of Jun. 26, 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 Greencore Group (STU:GCG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Greencore Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €2.24 is trading 18.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €2.75. GuruFocus considers Greencore Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:GCG:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.69
  • GF Value™: €2.75 vs. price of €2.24 (18.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 1 warning sign

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


Greencore Group Business Description

Address Dublin Airport Central, Dublin Airport, 4th Floor, Block Two, Sword, Dublin, IRL, K67 E2H3
Greencore Group PLC is a convenience food manufacturer that supplies chilled and frozen food to customers based in U.K. and the U.S. The company's operating business segment is Convenience Foods, and it geographically operates in UK & Ireland. The UK Convenience Food categories including sandwiches, sushi, salads, chilled ready meals, chilled soups and sauces, chilled quiche, ambient sauces and pickles, frozen Yorkshire Puddings and cakes and desserts categories as well as the Irish Ingredients trading business.
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