Kernel Holding (WAR:KER) Beneish M-Score: -2.69 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


WAR:KER Kernel Holding SA WAR:KER
63 GF Score
Price zł19.44
GF Value zł13.28
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Kernel Holding Beneish M-Score?

Kernel Holding WAR:KER -0.31% 63 Beneish M-Score is -2.69 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates WAR:KER with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of zł13.28 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 293 Retail - Defensive companies, Kernel Holding ranks better than 60.41% 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 -2.69 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

WAR:KER' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.84   Med: -2.24   Max: -0.62
Current: -2.69

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Kernel Holding was -0.62. The lowest was -5.84. And the median was -2.24.


Kernel Holding Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kernel Holding'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.

Kernel Holding Beneish M-Score Chart

Kernel Holding Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.18 -2.38 -1.63 -3.19 -2.39

Kernel Holding 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 -2.63 -2.39 -2.24 -2.26 -2.69

WAR:KER vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Food Distribution subindustry, Kernel Holding'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.


Kernel Holding Beneish M-Score vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kernel Holding's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Kernel Holding 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 Kernel Holding 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 * 0.8971+0.528 * 1.1081+0.404 * 0.9737+0.892 * 1.012+0.115 * 1.0392
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 2.6078+4.679 * 0.022926-0.327 * 1.0282
=-2.69

* 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 zł1,274 Mil.
Revenue was 4334.788 + 4035.824 + 3035.317 + 3760.393 = zł15,166 Mil.
Gross Profit was 774.727 + 462.473 + 587.326 + 404.296 = zł2,229 Mil.
Total Current Assets was zł8,612 Mil.
Total Assets was zł13,506 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was zł4,475 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was zł405 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was zł-249 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was zł3,197 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was zł1,971 Mil.
Net Income was 326.306 + 87.114 + 350.838 + 74.429 = zł839 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = zł0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 916.101 + -644.947 + 51.147 + 206.741 = zł529 Mil.
Total Receivables was zł1,403 Mil.
Revenue was 4205.705 + 4223.891 + 2931.226 + 3625.16 = zł14,986 Mil.
Gross Profit was 503.386 + 576.963 + 604.225 + 755.744 = zł2,440 Mil.
Total Current Assets was zł7,553 Mil.
Total Assets was zł12,128 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was zł4,188 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was zł396 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was zł-94 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was zł2,565 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was zł1,949 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)
=(1273.642 / 15166.322) / (1402.907 / 14985.982)
=0.083978 / 0.093615
=0.8971

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)
=(2440.318 / 14985.982) / (2228.822 / 15166.322)
=0.16284 / 0.146959
=1.1081

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 - (8612.236 + 4474.618) / 13506.25) / (1 - (7553.185 + 4188.325) / 12128.278)
=0.031052 / 0.03189
=0.9737

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
=15166.322 / 14985.982
=1.012

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))
=(395.76 / (395.76 + 4188.325)) / (405.42 / (405.42 + 4474.618))
=0.086333 / 0.083077
=1.0392

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)
=(-248.5 / 15166.322) / (-94.162 / 14985.982)
=-0.016385 / -0.006283
=2.6078

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)
=((1970.978 + 3197.36) / 13506.25) / ((1948.743 + 2565.054) / 12128.278)
=0.382663 / 0.372171
=1.0282

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
=(838.687 - 0 - 529.042) / 13506.25
=0.022926

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.

Kernel Holding has a M-score of -2.69 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 -2.69 mean?
Kernel Holding (WAR:KER) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.69 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Kernel Holding and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kernel Holding ranks #116 out of 293 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 39.6%.
Is Kernel Holding's Beneish M-Score too high?
Kernel Holding's current Beneish M-Score is -2.69. Based on the distribution chart, Kernel Holding ranks #116 out of 293 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kernel Holding has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kernel Holding's Beneish M-Score compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Kernel Holding ranks #116 out of 293 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Kernel Holding in the upper 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 Retail - Defensive company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Retail - Defensive 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 Kernel Holding and its competitors. Kernel Holding's current Beneish M-Score is -2.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kernel Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kernel Holding (WAR:KER) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is zł13.28, compared to a current price of zł19.44 — trading 46.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.69. Kernel Holding's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Kernel Holding (WAR:KER), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.69 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 Kernel Holding (WAR:KER) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kernel Holding stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of zł19.44 is trading 46.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of zł13.28. GuruFocus considers Kernel Holding to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WAR:KER:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.69
  • GF Value™: zł13.28 vs. price of zł19.44 (46.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 1 warning sign

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


Kernel Holding Business Description

Other Exchanges KARNF:USA0KE:Germany
Address 3 Tarasa Shevchenka Lane, Kyiv, UKR, 01001
Kernel Holding SA is an investment holding company. The company's segment includes Oilseed Processing; Infrastructure and Trading and Farming. It generates maximum revenue from the Infrastructure and Trading segment. The Infrastructure and Trading segment includes sourcing and merchandising of wholesale edible oils, grain, provision of silo services, grain handling and transshipment services.
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