Amrest Holdings SE (WAR:EAT) Beneish M-Score: -3.26 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


WAR:EAT Amrest Holdings SE WAR:EAT
66 GF Score
Price zł11.50
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What is Amrest Holdings SE Beneish M-Score?

Amrest Holdings SE WAR:EAT +1.41% 66 Beneish M-Score is -3.26 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates WAR:EAT with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of zł23.47 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 357 Restaurants companies, Amrest Holdings SE ranks better than 81.23% 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 -3.26 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

WAR:EAT' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.69   Med: -3   Max: -1.93
Current: -3.26

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Amrest Holdings SE was -1.93. The lowest was -3.69. And the median was -3.00.


Amrest Holdings SE Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Amrest Holdings SE'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.

Amrest Holdings SE Beneish M-Score Chart

Amrest Holdings SE 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 -3.46 -2.99 -3.09 -3.69 -3.23

Amrest Holdings SE 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 -3.50 -3.40 -3.38 -3.23 -3.26

WAR:EAT vs MCD, SBUX, CMG: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Amrest Holdings SE'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.


Amrest Holdings SE Beneish M-Score vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Amrest Holdings SE's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Amrest Holdings SE 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 Amrest Holdings SE 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 * 0.8805+0.528 * 1.1107+0.404 * 1.0157+0.892 * 1.0551+0.115 * 0.9402
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0491+4.679 * -0.163367-0.327 * 1.0032
=-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 (Mar26) TTM:Last Year (Mar25) TTM:
Total Receivables was zł250 Mil.
Revenue was 2500.866 + 2734.881 + 2849.124 + 2719.727 = zł10,805 Mil.
Gross Profit was 201.361 + 307.653 + 368.325 + 335.675 = zł1,213 Mil.
Total Current Assets was zł979 Mil.
Total Assets was zł9,891 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was zł6,602 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was zł1,208 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was zł778 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was zł2,410 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was zł5,670 Mil.
Net Income was -73.068 + 13.339 + 65.557 + 32.211 = zł38 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = zł0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 265.932 + 469.009 + 469.679 + 449.261 = zł1,654 Mil.
Total Receivables was zł269 Mil.
Revenue was 2463.783 + 2560.306 + 2689.283 + 2527.142 = zł10,241 Mil.
Gross Profit was 238.354 + 329.754 + 367.462 + 341.356 = zł1,277 Mil.
Total Current Assets was zł949 Mil.
Total Assets was zł9,312 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was zł6,222 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was zł1,059 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was zł703 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was zł2,102 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was zł5,481 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)
=(250.214 / 10804.598) / (269.34 / 10240.514)
=0.023158 / 0.026301
=0.8805

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)
=(1276.926 / 10240.514) / (1213.014 / 10804.598)
=0.124694 / 0.112268
=1.1107

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 - (979.191 + 6602.421) / 9890.888) / (1 - (949.442 + 6221.827) / 9311.686)
=0.233475 / 0.229864
=1.0157

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
=10804.598 / 10240.514
=1.0551

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))
=(1058.641 / (1058.641 + 6221.827)) / (1207.87 / (1207.87 + 6602.421))
=0.145408 / 0.154651
=0.9402

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)
=(778.13 / 10804.598) / (702.988 / 10240.514)
=0.072018 / 0.068648
=1.0491

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)
=((5669.535 + 2410.381) / 9890.888) / ((5480.547 + 2102.28) / 9311.686)
=0.816905 / 0.814334
=1.0032

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
=(38.039 - 0 - 1653.881) / 9890.888
=-0.163367

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.

Amrest Holdings SE has a M-score of -3.26 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 -3.26 mean?
Amrest Holdings SE (WAR:EAT) 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 Amrest Holdings SE and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Amrest Holdings SE ranks #67 out of 357 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 18.8%.
Is Amrest Holdings SE's Beneish M-Score too high?
Amrest Holdings SE's current Beneish M-Score is -3.26. Based on the distribution chart, Amrest Holdings SE ranks #67 out of 357 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Amrest Holdings SE has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Amrest Holdings SE's Beneish M-Score compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Amrest Holdings SE ranks #67 out of 357 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Amrest Holdings SE in the top 19% 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 Restaurants company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Restaurants 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 Amrest Holdings SE and its competitors. Amrest Holdings SE'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 Amrest Holdings SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Amrest Holdings SE (WAR:EAT) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is zł23.47, compared to a current price of zł11.50 — trading 51% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.26. Amrest Holdings SE's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Amrest Holdings SE (WAR:EAT), 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 Amrest Holdings SE (WAR:EAT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Amrest Holdings SE stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of zł11.50 is trading 51% below its estimated GF Value™ of zł23.47. GuruFocus considers Amrest Holdings SE to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for WAR:EAT:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.26
  • GF Value™: zł23.47 vs. price of zł11.50 (51% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Amrest Holdings SE Business Description

Address Paseo de la Castellana 163, 10th floor, Madrid, ESP, 28046
Amrest Holdings SE operates restaurants under several brand names, both owned and franchised, in Poland, Spain, the Czech Republic, and several other countries. In the Quick Service category, it operates KFC and Burger King; the Fast Casual Restaurants category is represented by Pizza Hut Delivery and Express, Bacoa and Sushi Shop; the Casual Dining category, is represented by La Tagliatella, Blue Frog, and Pizza Hut Dine-in and the Coffee category is by Starbucks. The company's operating segments include; Central and Eastern Europe which generates key revenue, Western Europe, China, and Others.
66GF Score

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