Equnico SE (WAR:EQU) Beneish M-Score: -1.36 (As of Jun. 30, 2026)


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What is Equnico SE Beneish M-Score?

Equnico SE WAR:EQU 31 Beneish M-Score is -1.36 as of Jun. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates WAR:EQU with a GF Score™ of 31/100 and a GF Value™ of zł0.80 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,700 Construction companies, Equnico SE ranks worse than 87.88% 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 -1.36 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

WAR:EQU' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.92   Med: -1.78   Max: 1633.86
Current: -1.36

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Equnico SE was 1633.86. The lowest was -6.92. And the median was -1.78.


Equnico SE Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Equnico 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.

Equnico SE Beneish M-Score Chart

Equnico 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 0.00 -0.99 -1.71 -1.93 -1.33

Equnico 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 2.35 -2.82 -2.31 -1.33 -1.36

WAR:EQU vs PWR, FIX, EME: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Equnico 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.


Equnico SE Beneish M-Score vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Equnico SE's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Equnico 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 Equnico 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 * 2.5708+0.528 * 0.9921+0.404 * 0.203+0.892 * 0.968+0.115 * 0.8622
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.8788+4.679 * 0.023869-0.327 * 1.2666
=-1.36

* 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 zł69.7 Mil.
Revenue was 22.524 + 42.732 + 16.675 + 18.688 = zł100.6 Mil.
Gross Profit was 15.236 + 18.469 + 6.369 + 10.049 = zł50.1 Mil.
Total Current Assets was zł129.1 Mil.
Total Assets was zł494.3 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was zł361.9 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was zł8.0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was zł1.6 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was zł104.7 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was zł12.4 Mil.
Net Income was -0.157 + 21.43 + -0.618 + 1.013 = zł21.7 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = zł0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -20.853 + 28.345 + 1.516 + 0.861 = zł9.9 Mil.
Total Receivables was zł28.0 Mil.
Revenue was 20.374 + 23.949 + 24.334 + 35.292 = zł103.9 Mil.
Gross Profit was 14.948 + 10.139 + 13.642 + 12.643 = zł51.4 Mil.
Total Current Assets was zł59.0 Mil.
Total Assets was zł428.6 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was zł355.3 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was zł6.8 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was zł1.9 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was zł61.9 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was zł18.2 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)
=(69.685 / 100.619) / (28.003 / 103.949)
=0.692563 / 0.269392
=2.5708

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)
=(51.372 / 103.949) / (50.123 / 100.619)
=0.494204 / 0.498146
=0.9921

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 - (129.065 + 361.907) / 494.313) / (1 - (58.985 + 355.341) / 428.596)
=0.006759 / 0.033295
=0.203

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
=100.619 / 103.949
=0.968

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))
=(6.787 / (6.787 + 355.341)) / (8.042 / (8.042 + 361.907))
=0.018742 / 0.021738
=0.8622

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)
=(1.635 / 100.619) / (1.922 / 103.949)
=0.016249 / 0.01849
=0.8788

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)
=((12.381 + 104.714) / 494.313) / ((18.22 + 61.936) / 428.596)
=0.236884 / 0.18702
=1.2666

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
=(21.668 - 0 - 9.869) / 494.313
=0.023869

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.

Equnico SE has a M-score of -1.36 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 -1.36 mean?
Equnico SE (WAR:EQU) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.36 as of Jun. 30, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Equnico SE and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Equnico SE ranks #1494 out of 1700 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 87.9%.
Is Equnico SE's Beneish M-Score too high?
Equnico SE's current Beneish M-Score is -1.36. Based on the distribution chart, Equnico SE ranks #1494 out of 1700 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Equnico SE has a GF Score™ of 31/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Equnico SE's Beneish M-Score compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Equnico SE ranks #1494 out of 1700 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Equnico SE 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 a Construction company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Construction 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 Equnico SE and its competitors. Equnico SE's current Beneish M-Score is -1.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Equnico SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Equnico SE (WAR:EQU) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is zł0.80, compared to a current price of zł1.20 — trading 50% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.36. Equnico SE's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 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 Equnico SE (WAR:EQU), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.36 as of Jun. 30, 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 Equnico SE (WAR:EQU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Equnico SE stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of zł1.20 is trading 50% above its estimated GF Value™ of zł0.80. GuruFocus considers Equnico SE to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WAR:EQU:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.36
  • GF Value™: zł0.80 vs. price of zł1.20 (50% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 31/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Equnico SE Business Description

Address Zielna 20, Modlniczka, Krakow, POL, 32-085
Equnico SE formerly Resbud SE is a modern, dynamically growing European holding company present in the construction, power and civil engineering markets, and also dealing with manufacturing, logistics and delivery of materials and equipment for the construction and power sectors. It combines a modern approach to business with a about 70-year tradition in the construction industry.
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