Hipromine (WAR:HPM) Beneish M-Score: -10.14 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


WAR:HPM Hipromine SA WAR:HPM
51 GF Score
Price zł86.00
GF Value zł846.71
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Hipromine Beneish M-Score?

Hipromine WAR:HPM +4.88% 51 Beneish M-Score is -10.14 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates WAR:HPM with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of zł846.71 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,849 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Hipromine ranks better than 98.97% 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 -10.14 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

WAR:HPM' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.14   Med: -1.91   Max: 13.36
Current: -10.14

During the past 6 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Hipromine was 13.36. The lowest was -10.14. And the median was -1.91.


Hipromine Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hipromine'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.

Hipromine Beneish M-Score Chart

Hipromine Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 -2.10 -3.83 -1.91 -10.14

Hipromine Quarterly Data
Mar21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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WAR:HPM vs KHC, GIS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Hipromine'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.


Hipromine Beneish M-Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Hipromine's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Hipromine 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 Hipromine 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 * 0.2813+0.528 * -15.5316+0.404 * 0.9351+0.892 * 3.4714+0.115 * 0.5918
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.085461-0.327 * 1.0132
=-10.14

* 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 zł1.65 Mil.
Revenue was zł11.86 Mil.
Gross Profit was zł0.95 Mil.
Total Current Assets was zł43.20 Mil.
Total Assets was zł248.94 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was zł204.50 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was zł17.41 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was zł0.00 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was zł42.74 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was zł142.13 Mil.
Net Income was zł-46.33 Mil.
Gross Profit was zł0.00 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was zł-25.05 Mil.
Total Receivables was zł1.69 Mil.
Revenue was zł3.42 Mil.
Gross Profit was zł-4.23 Mil.
Total Current Assets was zł40.65 Mil.
Total Assets was zł254.91 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was zł212.90 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was zł10.37 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was zł0.00 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was zł37.75 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was zł149.07 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)
=(1.652 / 11.855) / (1.692 / 3.415)
=0.13935 / 0.495461
=0.2813

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)
=(-4.228 / 3.415) / (0.945 / 11.855)
=-1.238067 / 0.079713
=-15.5316

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 - (43.202 + 204.501) / 248.944) / (1 - (40.65 + 212.896) / 254.905)
=0.004985 / 0.005331
=0.9351

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
=11.855 / 3.415
=3.4714

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))
=(10.365 / (10.365 + 212.896)) / (17.408 / (17.408 + 204.501))
=0.046425 / 0.078447
=0.5918

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 / 11.855) / (0 / 3.415)
=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)
=((142.129 + 42.741) / 248.944) / ((149.072 + 37.754) / 254.905)
=0.742617 / 0.732924
=1.0132

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
=(-46.326 - 0 - -25.051) / 248.944
=-0.085461

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.

Hipromine has a M-score of -10.14 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 -10.14 mean?
Hipromine (WAR:HPM) has a Beneish M-Score of -10.14 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Hipromine and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hipromine ranks #19 out of 1849 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 1%.
Is Hipromine's Beneish M-Score too high?
Hipromine's current Beneish M-Score is -10.14. Based on the distribution chart, Hipromine ranks #19 out of 1849 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hipromine has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hipromine's Beneish M-Score compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Hipromine ranks #19 out of 1849 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Hipromine in the top 1% 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Hipromine and its competitors. Hipromine's current Beneish M-Score is -10.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hipromine stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hipromine (WAR:HPM) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is zł846.71, compared to a current price of zł86.00 — trading 89.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -10.14. Hipromine's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 8 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 Hipromine (WAR:HPM), the current Beneish M-Score is -10.14 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 Hipromine (WAR:HPM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hipromine stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of zł86.00 is trading 89.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of zł846.71. GuruFocus considers Hipromine to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for WAR:HPM:

  • Beneish M-Score: -10.14
  • GF Value™: zł846.71 vs. price of zł86.00 (89.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 8 warning signs

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


Hipromine Business Description

Address ul. Poznańska, 12th Floor, Robakowo, POL, 62-023
Hipromine SA is a European scale supplier of an alternative protein produced through innovative, proprietary technology of industrial insect breeding. The company's offer is directed mainly to the market of pet food and fodder for fish farming, as well as livestock and horticulture.
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