Intersport Polska (WAR:IPO) Beneish M-Score: -4.06 (As of Jul. 01, 2026)


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What is Intersport Polska Beneish M-Score?

Intersport Polska WAR:IPO +2.00% 19 Beneish M-Score is -4.06 as of Jul. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates WAR:IPO with a GF Score™ of 19/100 and a GF Value™ of zł0.30 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,084 Retail - Cyclical companies, Intersport Polska ranks better than 96.49% 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 -4.06 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

WAR:IPO' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.12   Med: -2.59   Max: -0.31
Current: -4.06

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Intersport Polska was -0.31. The lowest was -7.12. And the median was -2.59.


Intersport Polska Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Intersport Polska'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.

Intersport Polska Beneish M-Score Chart

Intersport Polska Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.44 -2.80 -4.00 -2.81 -3.98

Intersport Polska 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 -3.98 -4.98 -2.63 -4.11 -4.06

WAR:IPO vs CASY, WSM, DKS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Intersport Polska'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.


Intersport Polska Beneish M-Score vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Intersport Polska's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Intersport Polska 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 Intersport Polska 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 * 0.7456+0.528 * 1.1186+0.404 * 0.7425+0.892 * 1.0265+0.115 * 1.0389
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.902+4.679 * -0.274286-0.327 * 1.2143
=-4.06

* 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 zł1.3 Mil.
Revenue was 55.586 + 52.199 + 42.142 + 40.202 = zł190.1 Mil.
Gross Profit was 13.809 + 14.977 + 13.447 + 11.121 = zł53.4 Mil.
Total Current Assets was zł50.7 Mil.
Total Assets was zł152.6 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was zł79.7 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was zł23.3 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was zł88.6 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was zł167.2 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was zł21.6 Mil.
Net Income was -9.528 + -5.299 + -14.649 + -14.115 = zł-43.6 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = zł0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 1.147 + 7.065 + -18.448 + 8.489 = zł-1.7 Mil.
Total Receivables was zł1.7 Mil.
Revenue was 44.519 + 46.665 + 48.699 + 45.337 = zł185.2 Mil.
Gross Profit was 14.447 + 14.302 + 12.897 + 16.494 = zł58.1 Mil.
Total Current Assets was zł40.0 Mil.
Total Assets was zł165.7 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was zł93.3 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was zł28.7 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was zł95.7 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was zł133.1 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was zł35.8 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)
=(1.308 / 190.129) / (1.709 / 185.22)
=0.00688 / 0.009227
=0.7456

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)
=(58.14 / 185.22) / (53.354 / 190.129)
=0.313897 / 0.28062
=1.1186

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 - (50.705 + 79.675) / 152.556) / (1 - (39.969 + 93.307) / 165.722)
=0.145363 / 0.195786
=0.7425

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
=190.129 / 185.22
=1.0265

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))
=(28.692 / (28.692 + 93.307)) / (23.314 / (23.314 + 79.675))
=0.235182 / 0.226374
=1.0389

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)
=(88.581 / 190.129) / (95.665 / 185.22)
=0.465899 / 0.516494
=0.902

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)
=((21.595 + 167.196) / 152.556) / ((35.83 + 133.054) / 165.722)
=1.237519 / 1.01908
=1.2143

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
=(-43.591 - 0 - -1.747) / 152.556
=-0.274286

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.

Intersport Polska has a M-score of -4.06 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 -4.06 mean?
Intersport Polska (WAR:IPO) has a Beneish M-Score of -4.06 as of Jul. 01, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Intersport Polska and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Intersport Polska ranks #38 out of 1084 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 3.5%.
Is Intersport Polska's Beneish M-Score too high?
Intersport Polska's current Beneish M-Score is -4.06. Based on the distribution chart, Intersport Polska ranks #38 out of 1084 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Intersport Polska has a GF Score™ of 19/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Intersport Polska's Beneish M-Score compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Intersport Polska ranks #38 out of 1084 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Intersport Polska in the top 4% 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Intersport Polska and its competitors. Intersport Polska's current Beneish M-Score is -4.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Intersport Polska stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Intersport Polska (WAR:IPO) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is zł0.30, compared to a current price of zł0.38 — trading 27.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -4.06. Intersport Polska's overall GF Score™ is 19/100 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 Intersport Polska (WAR:IPO), the current Beneish M-Score is -4.06 as of Jul. 01, 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 Intersport Polska (WAR:IPO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Intersport Polska stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of zł0.38 is trading 27.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of zł0.30. GuruFocus considers Intersport Polska to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WAR:IPO:

  • Beneish M-Score: -4.06
  • GF Value™: zł0.30 vs. price of zł0.38 (27.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 19/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Intersport Polska Business Description

Address Cholerzyn 382, Liszki, POL, 32-060
Intersport Polska SA is involved in the retail sale of sports goods. The company is present in approximately 66 countries on five continents. The company offers a range of sports equipment and clothes under such brand names as Adidas, Nike, Reebok, Puma, Asics, Giant, Ecco, Rossignol, Salomon, The North Face and Jack Wolfskin, as well as products under its own-brand names: McKinley and Pro Touch, among others.
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