Mennica Polska (WAR:MNC) Beneish M-Score: -1.48 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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WAR:MNC Mennica Polska SA WAR:MNC
85 GF Score
Price zł37.80
GF Value zł35.53
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Mennica Polska Beneish M-Score?

Mennica Polska WAR:MNC +0.80% 85 Beneish M-Score is -1.48 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates WAR:MNC with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of zł35.53 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,912 Industrial Products companies, Mennica Polska ranks worse than 89.49% 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.

Warning Sign:

Beneish M-Score -1.48 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

WAR:MNC' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.48   Med: -2.15   Max: -0.5
Current: -1.48

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Mennica Polska was -0.50. The lowest was -3.48. And the median was -2.15.


Mennica Polska Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mennica 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.

Mennica Polska Beneish M-Score Chart

Mennica Polska 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 -2.03 -1.35 -3.29 -1.10 -1.63

Mennica 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 -1.53 -1.96 -0.50 -1.63 -1.48

WAR:MNC vs CRS, ATI, MLI: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Mennica 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.


Mennica Polska Beneish M-Score vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Mennica Polska's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Mennica 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 Mennica 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 * 0.6154+0.528 * 1.0737+0.404 * 2.3725+0.892 * 1.4694+0.115 * 0.6145
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9747+4.679 * 0.063299-0.327 * 0.7377
=-1.48

* 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 zł111 Mil.
Revenue was 726.735 + 594.804 + 424.736 + 406.726 = zł2,153 Mil.
Gross Profit was 75.269 + 65.915 + 48.073 + 35.395 = zł225 Mil.
Total Current Assets was zł944 Mil.
Total Assets was zł2,824 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was zł131 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was zł45 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was zł94 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was zł920 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was zł15 Mil.
Net Income was 27.458 + 15.865 + 406.538 + 35.942 = zł486 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = zł0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 33.582 + 136.329 + 118.262 + 18.867 = zł307 Mil.
Total Receivables was zł123 Mil.
Revenue was 402.917 + 361.516 + 320.361 + 380.407 = zł1,465 Mil.
Gross Profit was 40.265 + 34.9 + 32.996 + 55.988 = zł164 Mil.
Total Current Assets was zł1,001 Mil.
Total Assets was zł1,513 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was zł117 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was zł22 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was zł65 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was zł671 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was zł8 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)
=(111.448 / 2153.001) / (123.245 / 1465.201)
=0.051764 / 0.084115
=0.6154

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)
=(164.149 / 1465.201) / (224.652 / 2153.001)
=0.112032 / 0.104344
=1.0737

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 - (944.448 + 130.581) / 2824.106) / (1 - (1001.087 + 116.916) / 1512.949)
=0.619338 / 0.261044
=2.3725

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
=2153.001 / 1465.201
=1.4694

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))
=(21.935 / (21.935 + 116.916)) / (45.19 / (45.19 + 130.581))
=0.157975 / 0.257096
=0.6145

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)
=(93.778 / 2153.001) / (65.477 / 1465.201)
=0.043557 / 0.044688
=0.9747

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)
=((15.165 + 920.393) / 2824.106) / ((8.449 + 670.925) / 1512.949)
=0.331276 / 0.44904
=0.7377

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
=(485.803 - 0 - 307.04) / 2824.106
=0.063299

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.

Mennica Polska has a M-score of -1.48 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -1.48 mean?
Mennica Polska (WAR:MNC) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.48 as of Jul. 14, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Mennica Polska and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Mennica Polska ranks #2606 out of 2912 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 89.5%.
Is Mennica Polska's Beneish M-Score too high?
Mennica Polska's current Beneish M-Score is -1.48. Based on the distribution chart, Mennica Polska ranks #2606 out of 2912 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Mennica Polska has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mennica Polska's Beneish M-Score compare to CRS and ATI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Mennica Polska ranks #2606 out of 2912 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Mennica Polska 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Industrial Products 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 Mennica Polska and its competitors. Mennica Polska's current Beneish M-Score is -1.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mennica Polska stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mennica Polska (WAR:MNC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is zł35.53, compared to a current price of zł37.80 — trading 6.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.48. Mennica Polska's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 7 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 Mennica Polska (WAR:MNC), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.48 as of Jul. 14, 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 Mennica Polska (WAR:MNC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mennica Polska stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of zł37.80 is trading 6.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of zł35.53. GuruFocus considers Mennica Polska to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for WAR:MNC:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.48
  • GF Value™: zł35.53 vs. price of zł37.80 (6.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Mennica Polska Business Description

Other Exchanges 7N5:Germany
Address al Jana Pawla II 23, Atrium International Business Center, 3rd floor, Warsaw, POL, 00-854
Mennica Polska SA is a metal processing company in Poland. It is one of the country's leading producers and distributors of mint and engraving/medal products. The activities of the company are focused on four markets, namely mint products, precious metals processing, ICT services and property development. Mennica's core activity is the production of coins in circulation in Poland. Additionally, it also produces badges, medals, and token coins. In its precious metals segment, the company manufactures catalytic gauzes, paints, equipment for glass furnaces, rolled and drawn precious metal products. The Electronic payment segment deals with the operation of card systems, the sale of public transport tickets and other payment systems.
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