Harper Hygienics (WAR:HRP) Beneish M-Score: -2.44 (As of Jul. 08, 2026)


WAR:HRP Harper Hygienics SA WAR:HRP
44 GF Score
Price zł4.94
GF Value zł5.68
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Harper Hygienics Beneish M-Score?

Harper Hygienics WAR:HRP -0.60% 44 Beneish M-Score is -2.44 as of Jul. 08, 2026. GuruFocus rates WAR:HRP with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of zł5.68 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,849 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Harper Hygienics ranks worse than 56.95% 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 -2.44 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

WAR:HRP' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.31   Med: -2.44   Max: -1.2
Current: -2.44

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Harper Hygienics was -1.20. The lowest was -3.31. And the median was -2.44.


Harper Hygienics Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Harper Hygienics'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.

Harper Hygienics Beneish M-Score Chart

Harper Hygienics Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Dec24
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.57 -1.55 -2.70 -2.05 -3.12

Harper Hygienics Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 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 -2.83 -2.83 -2.41 -2.37 -2.44

WAR:HRP vs PG, CL, KVUE: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Harper Hygienics'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.


Harper Hygienics Beneish M-Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

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


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Harper Hygienics 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 Harper Hygienics 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 * 1.0179+0.528 * 1.039+0.404 * 0.7941+0.892 * 1.0914+0.115 * 1.0492
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9059+4.679 * -0.001119-0.327 * 1.028
=-2.44

* 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 zł80.7 Mil.
Revenue was 64.367 + 62.44 + 67.342 + 62.515 = zł256.7 Mil.
Gross Profit was 20.412 + 18.624 + 20.503 + 17.507 = zł77.0 Mil.
Total Current Assets was zł115.6 Mil.
Total Assets was zł255.6 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was zł125.8 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was zł6.6 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was zł57.9 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was zł79.0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was zł85.1 Mil.
Net Income was 2.566 + 1.821 + 2.652 + -0.571 = zł6.5 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = zł0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 0.953 + 5.974 + -1.509 + 1.336 = zł6.8 Mil.
Total Receivables was zł72.7 Mil.
Revenue was 62.05 + 58.287 + 55.331 + 59.501 = zł235.2 Mil.
Gross Profit was 18.142 + 20.313 + 16.661 + 18.233 = zł73.3 Mil.
Total Current Assets was zł109.3 Mil.
Total Assets was zł255.9 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was zł128.7 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was zł7.1 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was zł58.5 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was zł81.3 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was zł78.5 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)
=(80.72 / 256.664) / (72.661 / 235.169)
=0.314497 / 0.308974
=1.0179

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)
=(73.349 / 235.169) / (77.046 / 256.664)
=0.311899 / 0.300182
=1.039

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 - (115.613 + 125.843) / 255.631) / (1 - (109.294 + 128.707) / 255.869)
=0.055451 / 0.069833
=0.7941

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
=256.664 / 235.169
=1.0914

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))
=(7.108 / (7.108 + 128.707)) / (6.607 / (6.607 + 125.843))
=0.052336 / 0.049883
=1.0492

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)
=(57.85 / 256.664) / (58.509 / 235.169)
=0.225392 / 0.248796
=0.9059

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)
=((85.087 + 79.033) / 255.631) / ((78.477 + 81.318) / 255.869)
=0.642019 / 0.624519
=1.028

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
=(6.468 - 0 - 6.754) / 255.631
=-0.001119

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.

Harper Hygienics has a M-score of -2.44 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.44 mean?
Harper Hygienics (WAR:HRP) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.44 as of Jul. 08, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Harper Hygienics and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Harper Hygienics ranks #1053 out of 1849 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 56.9%.
Is Harper Hygienics' Beneish M-Score too high?
Harper Hygienics' current Beneish M-Score is -2.44. Based on the distribution chart, Harper Hygienics ranks #1053 out of 1849 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Harper Hygienics has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Harper Hygienics' Beneish M-Score compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Harper Hygienics ranks #1053 out of 1849 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Harper Hygienics 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 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 Harper Hygienics and its competitors. Harper Hygienics's current Beneish M-Score is -2.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Harper Hygienics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Harper Hygienics (WAR:HRP) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is zł5.68, compared to a current price of zł4.94 — trading 13% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.44. Harper Hygienics' overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Harper Hygienics (WAR:HRP), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.44 as of Jul. 08, 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 Harper Hygienics (WAR:HRP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Harper Hygienics stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of zł4.94 is trading 13% below its estimated GF Value™ of zł5.68. GuruFocus considers Harper Hygienics to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for WAR:HRP:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.44
  • GF Value™: zł5.68 vs. price of zł4.94 (13% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 44/100 with 1 warning sign

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


Harper Hygienics Business Description

Address Jerozolimskie Avenue 96, Equator II, XIII p, Warsaw, POL, 00-807
Harper Hygienics SA is a Poland-based company engaged in producing and selling hygiene products and cosmetics. It offers cotton pads, buds, wet wipes, ear swabs, plaster strips, and lotions for facial cleansing and make-up removal, intimate hygiene, and baby care. The company's main brand is Cleanic products, including facial makeup removal, children's skin cleansing and care, and intimate hygiene. The company also produces private labels for retail chains. Its other brands are Sweet Sense, Kindii, Presto, Petino, and Others.
44GF Score

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