Cosma (WAR:COS) Beneish M-Score: -4.83 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


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What is Cosma Beneish M-Score?

Cosma WAR:COS 40 Beneish M-Score is -4.83 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates WAR:COS with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of zł1.07 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,849 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Cosma ranks better than 97.46% 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 -4.83 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

WAR:COS' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -20.94   Med: -3.06   Max: 10.66
Current: -4.83

During the past 9 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Cosma was 10.66. The lowest was -20.94. And the median was -3.06.


Cosma Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cosma'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.

Cosma Beneish M-Score Chart

Cosma Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -20.14 0.00 0.00 -6.39 -4.83

Cosma Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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WAR:COS vs PG, CL, KVUE: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Cosma'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.


Cosma Beneish M-Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

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


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Cosma 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 Cosma 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 * 0.8687+0.528 * 0.7942+0.404 * 0.6905+0.892 * 2.3764+0.115 * 0.6186
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.614506-0.327 * 1.9409
=-4.83

* 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 (Dec25) TTM:Last Year (Dec24) TTM:
Total Receivables was zł3.87 Mil.
Revenue was zł16.96 Mil.
Gross Profit was zł9.85 Mil.
Total Current Assets was zł7.59 Mil.
Total Assets was zł16.89 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was zł1.55 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was zł1.31 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was zł0.00 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was zł8.96 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was zł3.42 Mil.
Net Income was zł-11.71 Mil.
Gross Profit was zł0.00 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was zł-1.33 Mil.
Total Receivables was zł1.88 Mil.
Revenue was zł7.14 Mil.
Gross Profit was zł3.29 Mil.
Total Current Assets was zł6.50 Mil.
Total Assets was zł24.09 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was zł1.57 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was zł0.62 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was zł0.00 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was zł6.61 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was zł2.49 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)
=(3.873 / 16.963) / (1.876 / 7.138)
=0.22832 / 0.262819
=0.8687

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)
=(3.29 / 7.138) / (9.845 / 16.963)
=0.460913 / 0.580381
=0.7942

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 - (7.585 + 1.549) / 16.89) / (1 - (6.503 + 1.568) / 24.093)
=0.459207 / 0.665006
=0.6905

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
=16.963 / 7.138
=2.3764

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))
=(0.621 / (0.621 + 1.568)) / (1.312 / (1.312 + 1.549))
=0.283691 / 0.458581
=0.6186

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)
=(0 / 16.963) / (0 / 7.138)
=0 / 0
=1

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)
=((3.419 + 8.959) / 16.89) / ((2.49 + 6.607) / 24.093)
=0.73286 / 0.377579
=1.9409

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
=(-11.711 - 0 - -1.332) / 16.89
=-0.614506

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.

Cosma has a M-score of -4.83 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 -4.83 mean?
Cosma (WAR:COS) has a Beneish M-Score of -4.83 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Cosma and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Cosma ranks #47 out of 1849 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 2.5%.
Is Cosma's Beneish M-Score too high?
Cosma's current Beneish M-Score is -4.83. Based on the distribution chart, Cosma ranks #47 out of 1849 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cosma has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cosma's Beneish M-Score compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Cosma ranks #47 out of 1849 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Cosma in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Cosma and its competitors. Cosma's current Beneish M-Score is -4.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cosma stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cosma (WAR:COS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is zł1.07, compared to a current price of zł0.38 — trading 64.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -4.83. Cosma's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 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 Cosma (WAR:COS), the current Beneish M-Score is -4.83 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 Cosma (WAR:COS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cosma stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of zł0.38 is trading 64.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of zł1.07. GuruFocus considers Cosma to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for WAR:COS:

  • Beneish M-Score: -4.83
  • GF Value™: zł1.07 vs. price of zł0.38 (64.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 40/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Cosma Business Description

Address ul. Fryderyka Chopina 41/2, Lublin, POL, 20-023
Cosma SA, formerly Vabun SA is a Poland-based company involved in the distribution of cosmetics for men and women with the brand name RM Vabun. The product portfolio of the company includes Perfumed Vabun Classic gel, Perfumed Vabun Gold gel, Perfume Vabun Classic, Vabun Sport set, and Mega Perfume Set Vabun Man & Lady.
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