CPI Europe AG (WAR:CPI) Beneish M-Score: -2.44 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


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What is CPI Europe AG Beneish M-Score?

CPI Europe AG WAR:CPI 75 Beneish M-Score is -2.44 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates WAR:CPI with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of zł57.95 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,682 Real Estate companies, CPI Europe AG ranks better than 55.59% 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 -2.44 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

WAR:CPI' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.68   Med: -2.74   Max: 11.95
Current: -2.44

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of CPI Europe AG was 11.95. The lowest was -6.68. And the median was -2.74.


CPI Europe AG Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CPI Europe AG'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.

CPI Europe AG Beneish M-Score Chart

CPI Europe AG Annual Data
Trend Apr16 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 -2.85 -1.88 -3.16 -2.49

CPI Europe AG 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 -2.59 -2.69 -3.08 -2.49 -2.44

WAR:CPI vs CBRE, BEKE, CSGP: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Real Estate Services subindustry, CPI Europe AG'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.


CPI Europe AG Beneish M-Score vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, CPI Europe AG's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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CPI Europe AG 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 CPI Europe AG 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 * 1.503+0.528 * 0.6554+0.404 * 1.0271+0.892 * 0.6696+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.4216+4.679 * 0.022907-0.327 * 0.8809
=-2.41

* 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 zł717 Mil.
Revenue was 834.101 + -467.219 + 810.676 + 816.312 = zł1,994 Mil.
Gross Profit was 846.424 + 799.307 + 696.664 + 671.871 = zł3,014 Mil.
Total Current Assets was zł4,196 Mil.
Total Assets was zł40,306 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was zł24 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was zł0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was zł197 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was zł4,206 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was zł12,538 Mil.
Net Income was 446.978 + 1185.762 + 152.712 + 637.816 = zł2,423 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = zł0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 221.093 + 520.428 + 394.491 + 363.978 = zł1,500 Mil.
Total Receivables was zł713 Mil.
Revenue was 1129.872 + 106.626 + 849.388 + 891.675 = zł2,978 Mil.
Gross Profit was 697.713 + 763.028 + 714.043 + 775.313 = zł2,950 Mil.
Total Current Assets was zł4,588 Mil.
Total Assets was zł36,027 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was zł35 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was zł0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was zł207 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was zł2,309 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was zł14,680 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)
=(717.477 / 1993.87) / (712.888 / 2977.561)
=0.359841 / 0.23942
=1.503

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)
=(2950.097 / 2977.561) / (3014.266 / 1993.87)
=0.990776 / 1.511767
=0.6554

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 - (4195.524 + 24.461) / 40306.321) / (1 - (4587.658 + 34.68) / 36026.594)
=0.895302 / 0.871697
=1.0271

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
=1993.87 / 2977.561
=0.6696

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 / (0 + 34.68)) / (0 / (0 + 24.461))
=0 / 0
=1

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)
=(196.713 / 1993.87) / (206.638 / 2977.561)
=0.098659 / 0.069398
=1.4216

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)
=((12537.863 + 4205.809) / 40306.321) / ((14680.115 + 2309.31) / 36026.594)
=0.415411 / 0.47158
=0.8809

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
=(2423.268 - 0 - 1499.99) / 40306.321
=0.022907

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.

CPI Europe AG has a M-score of -2.41 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 -2.44 mean?
CPI Europe AG (WAR:CPI) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.44 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on CPI Europe AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, CPI Europe AG ranks #747 out of 1682 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 44.4%.
Is CPI Europe AG's Beneish M-Score too high?
CPI Europe AG's current Beneish M-Score is -2.44. Based on the distribution chart, CPI Europe AG ranks #747 out of 1682 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, CPI Europe AG has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CPI Europe AG's Beneish M-Score compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, CPI Europe AG ranks #747 out of 1682 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts CPI Europe AG 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 Real Estate company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Real Estate 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 CPI Europe AG and its competitors. CPI Europe AG's current Beneish M-Score is -2.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CPI Europe AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CPI Europe AG (WAR:CPI) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is zł57.95, compared to a current price of zł65.00 — trading 12.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.44. CPI Europe AG's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 7 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 CPI Europe AG (WAR:CPI), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.44 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 CPI Europe AG (WAR:CPI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CPI Europe AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of zł65.00 is trading 12.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of zł57.95. GuruFocus considers CPI Europe AG to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WAR:CPI:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.44
  • GF Value™: zł57.95 vs. price of zł65.00 (12.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 7 warning signs

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


CPI Europe AG Business Description

Address Wienerbergstrasse 9, Vienna, AUT, 1100
CPI Europe AG is a real estate investment and development company in Europe. It provides real estate solutions for customers from a portfolio consisting of commercial properties in the office and retail asset classes and is focused on flexible property consumers. It has three brands in particular: myhive for offices, VIVO! for shopping centers, and STOP SHOP for retail parks. The company provides management and development of retail and office properties in selected Central and Eastern European countries.
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