AB Spolka Akcyjna (WAR:ABE) Beneish M-Score: -2.26 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


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89 GF Score
Price zł138.80
GF Value zł102.34
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What is AB Spolka Akcyjna Beneish M-Score?

AB Spolka Akcyjna WAR:ABE +5.63% 89 Beneish M-Score is -2.26 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates WAR:ABE with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of zł102.34 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,403 Hardware companies, AB Spolka Akcyjna ranks worse than 66.54% 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 -2.26 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

WAR:ABE' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.04   Med: -2.35   Max: -1.6
Current: -2.26

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of AB Spolka Akcyjna was -1.60. The lowest was -3.04. And the median was -2.35.


AB Spolka Akcyjna Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for AB Spolka Akcyjna'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.

AB Spolka Akcyjna Beneish M-Score Chart

AB Spolka Akcyjna Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Sep24 Sep25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.79 -1.98 -2.61 -2.06 -2.44

AB Spolka Akcyjna Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 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 -2.30 -2.52 -2.44 -2.19 -2.26

WAR:ABE vs SNX, ARW, AVT: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, AB Spolka Akcyjna'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.


AB Spolka Akcyjna Beneish M-Score vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, AB Spolka Akcyjna's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where AB Spolka Akcyjna's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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AB Spolka Akcyjna 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 AB Spolka Akcyjna 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 * 0.8731+0.528 * 0.9556+0.404 * 0.8632+0.892 * 1.0512+0.115 * 0.9554
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9933+4.679 * 0.086205-0.327 * 1.0778
=-2.26

* 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 zł1,345 Mil.
Revenue was 3505.615 + 5470.482 + 3453.881 + 3181.972 = zł15,612 Mil.
Gross Profit was 139.275 + 226.867 + 149.835 + 126.993 = zł643 Mil.
Total Current Assets was zł4,206 Mil.
Total Assets was zł4,539 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was zł142 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was zł22 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was zł252 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was zł2,935 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was zł50 Mil.
Net Income was 40.701 + 94.569 + 38.714 + 33.73 = zł208 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = zł0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -146.551 + -74.922 + -5.543 + 43.453 = zł-184 Mil.
Total Receivables was zł1,466 Mil.
Revenue was 3251.386 + 5043.912 + 3427.731 + 3128.471 = zł14,852 Mil.
Gross Profit was 122.259 + 192.687 + 138.35 + 131.197 = zł584 Mil.
Total Current Assets was zł3,377 Mil.
Total Assets was zł3,713 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was zł155 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was zł22 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was zł241 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was zł2,095 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was zł170 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)
=(1345.208 / 15611.95) / (1465.626 / 14851.5)
=0.086165 / 0.098685
=0.8731

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)
=(584.493 / 14851.5) / (642.97 / 15611.95)
=0.039356 / 0.041184
=0.9556

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 - (4205.606 + 142.374) / 4538.892) / (1 - (3377.3 + 154.766) / 3712.996)
=0.042061 / 0.048729
=0.8632

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
=15611.95 / 14851.5
=1.0512

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))
=(22.202 / (22.202 + 154.766)) / (21.523 / (21.523 + 142.374))
=0.125458 / 0.13132
=0.9554

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)
=(251.841 / 15611.95) / (241.174 / 14851.5)
=0.016131 / 0.016239
=0.9933

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)
=((49.69 + 2934.944) / 4538.892) / ((169.948 + 2095.351) / 3712.996)
=0.657569 / 0.6101
=1.0778

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
=(207.714 - 0 - -183.563) / 4538.892
=0.086205

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.

AB Spolka Akcyjna has a M-score of -2.26 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 -2.26 mean?
AB Spolka Akcyjna (WAR:ABE) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.26 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on AB Spolka Akcyjna and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, AB Spolka Akcyjna ranks #1599 out of 2403 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 66.5%.
Is AB Spolka Akcyjna's Beneish M-Score too high?
AB Spolka Akcyjna's current Beneish M-Score is -2.26. Based on the distribution chart, AB Spolka Akcyjna ranks #1599 out of 2403 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, AB Spolka Akcyjna has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AB Spolka Akcyjna's Beneish M-Score compare to SNX and ARW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, AB Spolka Akcyjna ranks #1599 out of 2403 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places AB Spolka Akcyjna 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 Hardware company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Hardware 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 AB Spolka Akcyjna and its competitors. AB Spolka Akcyjna's current Beneish M-Score is -2.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AB Spolka Akcyjna stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AB Spolka Akcyjna (WAR:ABE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is zł102.34, compared to a current price of zł138.80 — trading 35.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.26. AB Spolka Akcyjna's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 5 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 AB Spolka Akcyjna (WAR:ABE), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.26 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 AB Spolka Akcyjna (WAR:ABE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AB Spolka Akcyjna stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of zł138.80 is trading 35.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of zł102.34. GuruFocus considers AB Spolka Akcyjna to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WAR:ABE:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.26
  • GF Value™: zł102.34 vs. price of zł138.80 (35.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 5 warning signs

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


AB Spolka Akcyjna Business Description

Other Exchanges 8B6:Germany
Address ul. Europejska 4, Magnice, POL, 55-040
AB Spolka Akcyjna is a Poland-based company that operates as a distributor of IT and consumer electronics. The company distributes consumer electronics and equipment connected with mobile telephony, expands its portfolio of products. The group also trades in household appliances, toys, telephone products, and digital terrestrial televisions; and provides cloud computing solutions and other services, and logistics services. In addition, it manufactures personal computers; and engages in retail trade activities. Geographically its business presence can be seen in the region of Poland, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia.
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