Creotech Instruments (WAR:CRI) Beneish M-Score: 3.26 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


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What is Creotech Instruments Beneish M-Score?

Creotech Instruments WAR:CRI -2.28% 73 Beneish M-Score is 3.26 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates WAR:CRI with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of zł752.35 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 326 Aerospace & Defense companies, Creotech Instruments ranks worse than 97.85% 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.

Warning Sign:

Beneish M-Score 3.26 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

WAR:CRI' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.03   Med: -2.43   Max: 3.26
Current: 3.26

During the past 7 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Creotech Instruments was 3.26. The lowest was -4.03. And the median was -2.43.


Creotech Instruments Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Creotech Instruments'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.

Creotech Instruments Beneish M-Score Chart

Creotech Instruments Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -0.45 -2.26 -3.16 -1.17 3.26

Creotech Instruments Quarterly Data
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WAR:CRI vs GE, RTX, BA: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Creotech Instruments'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.


Creotech Instruments Beneish M-Score vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Creotech Instruments's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Creotech Instruments 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 Creotech Instruments 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 * 0.4093+0.528 * 0.7887+0.404 * 0.5585+0.892 * 9.0915+0.115 * 0.7119
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.108534-0.327 * 1.3269
=3.26

* 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 (Dec25) TTM:Last Year (Dec24) TTM:
Total Receivables was zł37.2 Mil.
Revenue was zł143.9 Mil.
Gross Profit was zł136.8 Mil.
Total Current Assets was zł209.3 Mil.
Total Assets was zł332.7 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was zł38.7 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was zł14.3 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was zł0.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was zł117.6 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was zł17.8 Mil.
Net Income was zł13.6 Mil.
Gross Profit was zł0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was zł49.7 Mil.
Total Receivables was zł10.0 Mil.
Revenue was zł15.8 Mil.
Gross Profit was zł11.9 Mil.
Total Current Assets was zł54.8 Mil.
Total Assets was zł162.3 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was zł33.5 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was zł8.0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was zł0.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was zł29.6 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was zł20.1 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)
=(37.192 / 143.91) / (9.995 / 15.829)
=0.258439 / 0.631436
=0.4093

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)
=(11.864 / 15.829) / (136.759 / 143.91)
=0.74951 / 0.950309
=0.7887

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 - (209.282 + 38.659) / 332.687) / (1 - (54.807 + 33.487) / 162.328)
=0.254732 / 0.456077
=0.5585

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
=143.91 / 15.829
=9.0915

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))
=(7.985 / (7.985 + 33.487)) / (14.332 / (14.332 + 38.659))
=0.19254 / 0.270461
=0.7119

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 / 143.91) / (0 / 15.829)
=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)
=((17.773 + 117.622) / 332.687) / ((20.149 + 29.637) / 162.328)
=0.406974 / 0.3067
=1.3269

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
=(13.571 - 0 - 49.679) / 332.687
=-0.108534

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.

Creotech Instruments has a M-score of 3.26 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of 3.26 mean?
Creotech Instruments (WAR:CRI) has a Beneish M-Score of 3.26 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Creotech Instruments and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Creotech Instruments ranks #319 out of 326 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 97.9%.
Is Creotech Instruments' Beneish M-Score too high?
Creotech Instruments' current Beneish M-Score is 3.26. Based on the distribution chart, Creotech Instruments ranks #319 out of 326 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Creotech Instruments has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Creotech Instruments' Beneish M-Score compare to GE and RTX?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Creotech Instruments ranks #319 out of 326 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Creotech Instruments 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 Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Aerospace & Defense 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 Creotech Instruments and its competitors. Creotech Instruments's current Beneish M-Score is 3.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Creotech Instruments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Creotech Instruments (WAR:CRI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is zł752.35, compared to a current price of zł727.00 — trading 3.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is 3.26. Creotech Instruments' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 6 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 Creotech Instruments (WAR:CRI), the current Beneish M-Score is 3.26 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 Creotech Instruments (WAR:CRI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Creotech Instruments stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of zł727.00 is trading 3.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of zł752.35. GuruFocus considers Creotech Instruments to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for WAR:CRI:

  • Beneish M-Score: 3.26
  • GF Value™: zł752.35 vs. price of zł727.00 (3.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Creotech Instruments Business Description

Other Exchanges 5OB:Germany
Address Gen. L. Okulickiego 7/9, Piaseczno, POL, 05-500
Creotech Instruments SA is a provider of advanced space technologies, specialized electronics, and hardware with global applications in areas such as quantum computers, quantum cryptography, quantum physics, and high energy physics laboratories. Its five primary business segments are: NewSpace dedicated to developing a satellite platform and its components; Earth Observation dedicated to developing Earth Observation systems and UAV technology (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle); Science dedicated to developing specialized electronics and components for quantum computers and time synchronization systems; Production dedicated to the manufacture of electronics; ESA Projects dedicated chiefly to projects carried in partnership with or/and commissioned by the European Space Agency (ESA).
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