Kino Polska TV (WAR:KPL) Beneish M-Score: -2.07 (As of Jul. 28, 2026)

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WAR:KPL Kino Polska TV SA WAR:KPL
86 GF Score
Price zł17.40
GF Value zł19.45
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Kino Polska TV Beneish M-Score?

Kino Polska TV WAR:KPL 86 Beneish M-Score is -2.07 as of Jul. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates WAR:KPL with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of zł19.45 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 974 Media - Diversified companies, Kino Polska TV ranks worse than 76.49% 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 -2.07 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

WAR:KPL' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.72   Med: -2.07   Max: 10000000
Current: -2.07

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Kino Polska TV was 10000000.00. The lowest was -2.72. And the median was -2.07.


Kino Polska TV Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kino Polska TV'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.

Kino Polska TV Beneish M-Score Chart

Kino Polska TV 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 -2.48 -1.89 -2.07 -2.31 -2.07

Kino Polska TV 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 -2.07 0.00

WAR:KPL vs NXST: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Broadcasting subindustry, Kino Polska TV'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.


Kino Polska TV Beneish M-Score vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Kino Polska TV's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Kino Polska TV 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 Kino Polska TV 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 * 1.2124+0.528 * 0.9573+0.404 * 0.8562+0.892 * 1.0578+0.115 * 0.9696
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * 0.037522-0.327 * 0.7895
=-2.07

* 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 zł259.1 Mil.
Revenue was zł333.7 Mil.
Gross Profit was zł168.8 Mil.
Total Current Assets was zł291.0 Mil.
Total Assets was zł458.2 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was zł10.4 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was zł71.2 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was zł0.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was zł75.4 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was zł6.5 Mil.
Net Income was zł79.4 Mil.
Gross Profit was zł0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was zł62.3 Mil.
Total Receivables was zł202.0 Mil.
Revenue was zł315.5 Mil.
Gross Profit was zł152.7 Mil.
Total Current Assets was zł231.5 Mil.
Total Assets was zł404.6 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was zł11.4 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was zł62.9 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was zł0.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was zł83.8 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was zł7.9 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)
=(259.076 / 333.733) / (202.015 / 315.499)
=0.776297 / 0.640303
=1.2124

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)
=(152.741 / 315.499) / (168.772 / 333.733)
=0.484125 / 0.50571
=0.9573

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 - (291.047 + 10.368) / 458.207) / (1 - (231.475 + 11.422) / 404.6)
=0.342186 / 0.399661
=0.8562

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
=333.733 / 315.499
=1.0578

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))
=(62.923 / (62.923 + 11.422)) / (71.2 / (71.2 + 10.368))
=0.846365 / 0.872891
=0.9696

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 / 333.733) / (0 / 315.499)
=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)
=((6.537 + 75.443) / 458.207) / ((7.855 + 83.839) / 404.6)
=0.178915 / 0.226629
=0.7895

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
=(79.449 - 0 - 62.256) / 458.207
=0.037522

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.

Kino Polska TV has a M-score of -2.07 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 -2.07 mean?
Kino Polska TV (WAR:KPL) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.07 as of Jul. 28, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Kino Polska TV and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kino Polska TV ranks #745 out of 974 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 76.5%.
Is Kino Polska TV's Beneish M-Score too high?
Kino Polska TV's current Beneish M-Score is -2.07. Based on the distribution chart, Kino Polska TV ranks #745 out of 974 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kino Polska TV has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kino Polska TV's Beneish M-Score compare to NXST?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Kino Polska TV ranks #745 out of 974 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Kino Polska TV 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Media - Diversified 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 Kino Polska TV and its competitors. Kino Polska TV's current Beneish M-Score is -2.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kino Polska TV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kino Polska TV (WAR:KPL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is zł19.45, compared to a current price of zł17.40 — trading 10.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.07. Kino Polska TV's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Kino Polska TV (WAR:KPL), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.07 as of Jul. 28, 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 Kino Polska TV (WAR:KPL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kino Polska TV stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of zł17.40 is trading 10.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of zł19.45. GuruFocus considers Kino Polska TV to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for WAR:KPL:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.07
  • GF Value™: zł19.45 vs. price of zł17.40 (10.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 1 warning sign

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


Kino Polska TV Business Description

Other Exchanges O3W:Germany
Address Street Pulawska 435A, Warszawa, POL, 02-801
Kino Polska TV SA is a Poland based company involved in offering distribution publishing film production Internet services and broadcasts television channels The companys core operations include broadcasting and producing television channels Kino Polska Kino Polska Muzyka Kino TV FilmBox Premium HD theme channels and terrestrial channels Zoom TV and Stopklatka sales of advertising time in Poland and in the Czech Republic and trading in licensing rights The channels produced broadcast and distributed by the Group are included in the offers of all Polish operators and also available in forty countries in all parts of the world.
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