Milton Essex (WAR:MTN) Beneish M-Score: 5.69 (As of Jul. 14, 2026) — 304% Above Median

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WAR:MTN Milton Essex SA WAR:MTN
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Price zł0.73
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What is Milton Essex Beneish M-Score?

Milton Essex WAR:MTN -1.36% 29 Beneish M-Score is 5.69 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 304% above its 10-year median of 1.41. GuruFocus rates WAR:MTN with a GF Score™ of 29/100 and a GF Value™ of zł0.13 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 763 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Milton Essex ranks worse than 97.77% 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 5.69 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

WAR:MTN' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.04   Med: 1.41   Max: 35.18
Current: 5.69

During the past 8 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Milton Essex was 35.18. The lowest was -3.04. And the median was 1.41.


Milton Essex Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Milton Essex'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.

Milton Essex Beneish M-Score Chart

Milton Essex Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 9.17 -3.04 0.51 -1.17 5.69

Milton Essex Quarterly Data
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WAR:MTN vs ABT, SYK, MDT: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Medical Devices subindustry, Milton Essex'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.


Milton Essex Beneish M-Score vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Milton Essex's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Milton Essex 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 Milton Essex 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 * 7.8592+0.528 * 1.0589+0.404 * 6.5717+0.892 * 0.1302+0.115 * 0.9862
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * 0.01769-0.327 * 0.1798
=5.69

* 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 (Dec25) TTM:Last Year (Dec24) TTM:
Total Receivables was zł7.55 Mil.
Revenue was zł0.08 Mil.
Gross Profit was zł0.08 Mil.
Total Current Assets was zł7.59 Mil.
Total Assets was zł51.39 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was zł0.01 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was zł0.27 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was zł0.00 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was zł7.29 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was zł0.00 Mil.
Net Income was zł-0.67 Mil.
Gross Profit was zł0.00 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was zł-1.58 Mil.
Total Receivables was zł7.37 Mil.
Revenue was zł0.62 Mil.
Gross Profit was zł0.62 Mil.
Total Current Assets was zł7.39 Mil.
Total Assets was zł8.52 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was zł0.02 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was zł0.26 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was zł0.00 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was zł6.72 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was zł0.00 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)
=(7.545 / 0.081) / (7.372 / 0.622)
=93.148148 / 11.85209
=7.8592

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)
=(0.618 / 0.622) / (0.076 / 0.081)
=0.993569 / 0.938272
=1.0589

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 - (7.589 + 0.014) / 51.386) / (1 - (7.394 + 0.017) / 8.515)
=0.852041 / 0.129654
=6.5717

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
=0.081 / 0.622
=0.1302

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))
=(0.257 / (0.257 + 0.017)) / (0.272 / (0.272 + 0.014))
=0.937956 / 0.951049
=0.9862

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 / 0.081) / (0 / 0.622)
=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)
=((0 + 7.286) / 51.386) / ((0 + 6.715) / 8.515)
=0.14179 / 0.788608
=0.1798

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
=(-0.666 - 0 - -1.575) / 51.386
=0.01769

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.

Milton Essex has a M-score of 5.69 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of 5.69 mean?
Milton Essex (WAR:MTN) has a Beneish M-Score of 5.69 as of Jul. 14, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Milton Essex and its competitors. This is 304% above median its historical median of 1.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Milton Essex ranks #746 out of 763 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 97.8%.
Is Milton Essex's Beneish M-Score too high?
Milton Essex's current Beneish M-Score of 5.69 is 304% above median its 10-year median of 1.41. Based on the distribution chart, Milton Essex ranks #746 out of 763 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Milton Essex has a GF Score™ of 29/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Milton Essex's Beneish M-Score compare to ABT and SYK?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Milton Essex ranks #746 out of 763 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Milton Essex 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 Milton Essex and its competitors. Milton Essex's current Beneish M-Score is 5.69, which is 304% above median its own 10-year median of 1.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Milton Essex stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Milton Essex (WAR:MTN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is zł0.13, compared to a current price of zł0.73 — trading 457.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is 5.69, which is 304% above median its 10-year median of 1.41. Milton Essex's overall GF Score™ is 29/100 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 Milton Essex (WAR:MTN), the current Beneish M-Score is 5.69 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 Milton Essex (WAR:MTN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Milton Essex stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of zł0.73 is trading 457.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of zł0.13. GuruFocus considers Milton Essex to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WAR:MTN:

  • Beneish M-Score: 5.69 (304% above median its 10-year median of 1.41)
  • GF Value™: zł0.13 vs. price of zł0.73 (457.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 29/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Milton Essex Business Description

Address ul. J. P. Woronicza 31/348, Warsaw, POL, 02-640
Milton Essex SA provides contact-free hybrid scanners for allergology and oncological dermatology. The products of the company include Ski Sense, FaceCov and InfraSkin.
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