Artifex Mundi (WAR:ART) Beneish M-Score: -1.94 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


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What is Artifex Mundi Beneish M-Score?

Artifex Mundi WAR:ART +7.71% 97 Beneish M-Score is -1.94 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates WAR:ART with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of zł19.63 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 532 Interactive Media companies, Artifex Mundi ranks worse than 80.26% 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 -1.94 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

WAR:ART' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.3   Med: -1.89   Max: 0.52
Current: -1.94

During the past 11 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Artifex Mundi was 0.52. The lowest was -4.30. And the median was -1.89.


Artifex Mundi Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Artifex Mundi'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.

Artifex Mundi Beneish M-Score Chart

Artifex Mundi 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 -2.11 -2.31 -0.39 -1.78 -1.84

Artifex Mundi 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 -1.85 -1.52 -2.03 -1.84 -1.94

WAR:ART vs NTES, EA, TTWO: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Electronic Gaming & Multimedia subindustry, Artifex Mundi'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.


Artifex Mundi Beneish M-Score vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Artifex Mundi's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Artifex Mundi 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 Artifex Mundi 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 * 1.0861+0.528 * 0.9884+0.404 * 0.4696+0.892 * 0.9156+0.115 * 0.9324
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0786+4.679 * 0.153454-0.327 * 0.8024
=-1.94

* 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 zł14.89 Mil.
Revenue was 24.721 + 21.398 + 21.8 + 26.114 = zł94.03 Mil.
Gross Profit was 21.879 + 19.043 + 19.431 + 23.797 = zł84.15 Mil.
Total Current Assets was zł151.14 Mil.
Total Assets was zł161.97 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was zł7.00 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was zł1.64 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was zł60.96 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was zł16.96 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was zł4.16 Mil.
Net Income was 5.299 + 6.042 + 5.139 + 5.653 = zł22.13 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = zł0.00 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -2.175 + -2.086 + 3.802 + -2.263 = zł-2.72 Mil.
Total Receivables was zł14.97 Mil.
Revenue was 26.671 + 25.203 + 26.176 + 24.646 = zł102.70 Mil.
Gross Profit was 23.945 + 22.012 + 23.489 + 21.388 = zł90.83 Mil.
Total Current Assets was zł125.14 Mil.
Total Assets was zł140.73 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was zł8.50 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was zł1.83 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was zł61.72 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was zł18.07 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was zł4.80 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)
=(14.886 / 94.033) / (14.969 / 102.696)
=0.158306 / 0.14576
=1.0861

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)
=(90.834 / 102.696) / (84.15 / 94.033)
=0.884494 / 0.894899
=0.9884

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 - (151.142 + 6.998) / 161.97) / (1 - (125.138 + 8.504) / 140.728)
=0.023646 / 0.050352
=0.4696

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
=94.033 / 102.696
=0.9156

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))
=(1.827 / (1.827 + 8.504)) / (1.638 / (1.638 + 6.998))
=0.176846 / 0.189671
=0.9324

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)
=(60.956 / 94.033) / (61.719 / 102.696)
=0.648241 / 0.600987
=1.0786

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)
=((4.161 + 16.961) / 161.97) / ((4.8 + 18.072) / 140.728)
=0.130407 / 0.162526
=0.8024

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
=(22.133 - 0 - -2.722) / 161.97
=0.153454

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.

Artifex Mundi has a M-score of -1.94 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 -1.94 mean?
Artifex Mundi (WAR:ART) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.94 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Artifex Mundi and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Artifex Mundi ranks #427 out of 532 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 80.3%.
Is Artifex Mundi's Beneish M-Score too high?
Artifex Mundi's current Beneish M-Score is -1.94. Based on the distribution chart, Artifex Mundi ranks #427 out of 532 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Artifex Mundi has a GF Score™ of 97/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Artifex Mundi's Beneish M-Score compare to NTES and EA?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Artifex Mundi ranks #427 out of 532 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Artifex Mundi 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 an Interactive Media company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Interactive Media 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 Artifex Mundi and its competitors. Artifex Mundi's current Beneish M-Score is -1.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Artifex Mundi stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Artifex Mundi (WAR:ART) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is zł19.63, compared to a current price of zł22.35 — trading 13.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.94. Artifex Mundi's overall GF Score™ is 97/100 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 Artifex Mundi (WAR:ART), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.94 as of Jun. 24, 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 Artifex Mundi (WAR:ART) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Artifex Mundi stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of zł22.35 is trading 13.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of zł19.63. GuruFocus considers Artifex Mundi to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WAR:ART:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.94
  • GF Value™: zł19.63 vs. price of zł22.35 (13.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 97/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Artifex Mundi Business Description

Address Michala Archaniola 10, Zabrze, POL, 41-800
Artifex Mundi SA is a producer, co-producer and publisher of games for platforms including Android, iOS, Windows Phone, PC, Mac, Linux, Xbox One and PlayStation 4. Its business segments include Game segment premium, which includes the production of games monetyzowanych model try-before- you-buy and publishing activities and investment in the field of games monetyzowanych model try-before- you-buy.
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