Ferro (WAR:FRO) Beneish M-Score: -2.33 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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WAR:FRO Ferro SA WAR:FRO
93 GF Score
Price zł32.90
GF Value zł32.14
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Ferro Beneish M-Score?

Ferro WAR:FRO +0.61% 93 Beneish M-Score is -2.33 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates WAR:FRO with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of zł32.14 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,698 Construction companies, Ferro ranks worse than 61.43% 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 -2.33 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

WAR:FRO' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.98   Med: -2.48   Max: -1.61
Current: -2.33

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Ferro was -1.61. The lowest was -2.98. And the median was -2.48.


Ferro Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ferro'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.

Ferro Beneish M-Score Chart

Ferro 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 -1.80 -1.94 -2.92 -2.80 -2.33

Ferro 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 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.33 0.00

WAR:FRO vs TT, JCI, CARR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Ferro'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.


Ferro Beneish M-Score vs Construction Industry

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

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


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Ferro 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 Ferro 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 * 1.0819+0.528 * 1.0077+0.404 * 1.0456+0.892 * 0.9632+0.115 * 0.9233
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9942+4.679 * 0.014354-0.327 * 0.9351
=-2.33

* 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 zł132.9 Mil.
Revenue was zł754.6 Mil.
Gross Profit was zł292.6 Mil.
Total Current Assets was zł432.0 Mil.
Total Assets was zł734.4 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was zł92.4 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was zł18.8 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was zł37.5 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was zł243.5 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was zł15.4 Mil.
Net Income was zł68.5 Mil.
Gross Profit was zł0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was zł57.9 Mil.
Total Receivables was zł127.5 Mil.
Revenue was zł783.4 Mil.
Gross Profit was zł306.1 Mil.
Total Current Assets was zł449.6 Mil.
Total Assets was zł748.1 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was zł93.8 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was zł17.4 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was zł39.2 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was zł260.9 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was zł21.2 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)
=(132.879 / 754.567) / (127.505 / 783.369)
=0.1761 / 0.162765
=1.0819

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)
=(306.124 / 783.369) / (292.607 / 754.567)
=0.390779 / 0.387781
=1.0077

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 - (431.989 + 92.36) / 734.369) / (1 - (449.632 + 93.83) / 748.076)
=0.285987 / 0.27352
=1.0456

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
=754.567 / 783.369
=0.9632

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))
=(17.388 / (17.388 + 93.83)) / (18.828 / (18.828 + 92.36))
=0.156342 / 0.169335
=0.9233

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)
=(37.549 / 754.567) / (39.21 / 783.369)
=0.049762 / 0.050053
=0.9942

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)
=((15.415 + 243.514) / 734.369) / ((21.176 + 260.884) / 748.076)
=0.352587 / 0.377047
=0.9351

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
=(68.465 - 0 - 57.924) / 734.369
=0.014354

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.

Ferro has a M-score of -2.33 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 -2.33 mean?
Ferro (WAR:FRO) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.33 as of Jul. 14, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Ferro and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ferro ranks #1043 out of 1698 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 61.4%.
Is Ferro's Beneish M-Score too high?
Ferro's current Beneish M-Score is -2.33. Based on the distribution chart, Ferro ranks #1043 out of 1698 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ferro has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ferro's Beneish M-Score compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Ferro ranks #1043 out of 1698 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Ferro 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 Ferro and its competitors. Ferro's current Beneish M-Score is -2.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ferro stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ferro (WAR:FRO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is zł32.14, compared to a current price of zł32.90 — trading 2.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.33. Ferro's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 4 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 Ferro (WAR:FRO), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.33 as of Jul. 14, 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 Ferro (WAR:FRO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ferro stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of zł32.90 is trading 2.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of zł32.14. GuruFocus considers Ferro to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for WAR:FRO:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.33
  • GF Value™: zł32.14 vs. price of zł32.90 (2.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Ferro Business Description

Other Exchanges 0MN:Germany
Address ul. Przemyslowa 7, Skawina, POL, 32-050
Ferro SA is a Poland based company involved in manufacturing and selling sanitary installation and heating fittings, and sanitation equipment in Central and Eastern Europe. It offers mixers, showers, sinks, bathroom accessories, shower trays and bathtubs, water valves, measurement fittings and bathroom heaters among other products.
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