Zaklady Przemyslu Cukierniczego Otmuchow (WAR:OTM) Beneish M-Score: -2.53 (As of Jul. 08, 2026)


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68 GF Score
Price zł4.94
GF Value zł4.80
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Zaklady Przemyslu Cukierniczego Otmuchow Beneish M-Score?

Zaklady Przemyslu Cukierniczego Otmuchow WAR:OTM -3.52% 68 Beneish M-Score is -2.53 as of Jul. 08, 2026. GuruFocus rates WAR:OTM with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of zł4.80 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,849 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Zaklady Przemyslu Cukierniczego Otmuchow ranks worse than 93.78% 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 -2.53 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Zaklady Przemyslu Cukierniczego Otmuchow's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

WAR:OTM' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -82.18   Med: -2.96   Max: 0.57
Current: -2.53

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Zaklady Przemyslu Cukierniczego Otmuchow was 0.57. The lowest was -82.18. And the median was -2.96.


Zaklady Przemyslu Cukierniczego Otmuchow Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Zaklady Przemyslu Cukierniczego Otmuchow'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.

Zaklady Przemyslu Cukierniczego Otmuchow Beneish M-Score Chart

Zaklady Przemyslu Cukierniczego Otmuchow 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 -4.52 -3.13 -3.16 -2.48 -0.19

Zaklady Przemyslu Cukierniczego Otmuchow 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 0.14 0.35 0.02 -0.19 -2.53

WAR:OTM vs KHC, GIS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Zaklady Przemyslu Cukierniczego Otmuchow'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.


Zaklady Przemyslu Cukierniczego Otmuchow Beneish M-Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Zaklady Przemyslu Cukierniczego Otmuchow's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Zaklady Przemyslu Cukierniczego Otmuchow's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Zaklady Przemyslu Cukierniczego Otmuchow 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 Zaklady Przemyslu Cukierniczego Otmuchow 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 * 0.4519+0.528 * 1.2437+0.404 * 1.618+0.892 * 1.3885+0.115 * 0.7616
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.777+4.679 * -0.086016-0.327 * 0.6224
=-2.53

* 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 zł29.6 Mil.
Revenue was 60.176 + 6.786 + 86.638 + 106.261 = zł259.9 Mil.
Gross Profit was 15.109 + 18.108 + 15.766 + 12.568 = zł61.6 Mil.
Total Current Assets was zł69.4 Mil.
Total Assets was zł209.1 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was zł110.1 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was zł11.5 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was zł44.9 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was zł54.0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was zł2.7 Mil.
Net Income was 2.162 + 4.024 + 2.373 + -1.308 = zł7.3 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = zł0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 5.055 + 8.93 + 10.867 + 0.384 = zł25.2 Mil.
Total Receivables was zł47.2 Mil.
Revenue was 72.351 + -4.665 + 64.174 + 55.295 = zł187.2 Mil.
Gross Profit was 19.317 + 16.178 + 8.143 + 11.496 = zł55.1 Mil.
Total Current Assets was zł99.1 Mil.
Total Assets was zł257.9 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was zł136.3 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was zł10.6 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was zł41.7 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was zł108.5 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was zł3.9 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)
=(29.631 / 259.861) / (47.222 / 187.155)
=0.114026 / 0.252315
=0.4519

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)
=(55.134 / 187.155) / (61.551 / 259.861)
=0.29459 / 0.236861
=1.2437

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 - (69.439 + 110.11) / 209.088) / (1 - (99.098 + 136.251) / 257.865)
=0.141275 / 0.087317
=1.618

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
=259.861 / 187.155
=1.3885

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))
=(10.564 / (10.564 + 136.251)) / (11.489 / (11.489 + 110.11))
=0.071955 / 0.094483
=0.7616

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)
=(44.948 / 259.861) / (41.661 / 187.155)
=0.172969 / 0.222602
=0.777

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)
=((2.73 + 53.967) / 209.088) / ((3.859 + 108.486) / 257.865)
=0.271163 / 0.435674
=0.6224

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
=(7.251 - 0 - 25.236) / 209.088
=-0.086016

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.

Zaklady Przemyslu Cukierniczego Otmuchow has a M-score of -2.53 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 -2.53 mean?
Zaklady Przemyslu Cukierniczego Otmuchow (WAR:OTM) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.53 as of Jul. 08, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Zaklady Przemyslu Cukierniczego Otmuchow and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Zaklady Przemyslu Cukierniczego Otmuchow ranks #1734 out of 1849 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 93.8%.
Is Zaklady Przemyslu Cukierniczego Otmuchow's Beneish M-Score too high?
Zaklady Przemyslu Cukierniczego Otmuchow's current Beneish M-Score is -2.53. Based on the distribution chart, Zaklady Przemyslu Cukierniczego Otmuchow ranks #1734 out of 1849 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Zaklady Przemyslu Cukierniczego Otmuchow has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zaklady Przemyslu Cukierniczego Otmuchow's Beneish M-Score compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Zaklady Przemyslu Cukierniczego Otmuchow ranks #1734 out of 1849 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Zaklady Przemyslu Cukierniczego Otmuchow 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Zaklady Przemyslu Cukierniczego Otmuchow and its competitors. Zaklady Przemyslu Cukierniczego Otmuchow's current Beneish M-Score is -2.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zaklady Przemyslu Cukierniczego Otmuchow stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zaklady Przemyslu Cukierniczego Otmuchow (WAR:OTM) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is zł4.80, compared to a current price of zł4.94 — trading 2.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.53. Zaklady Przemyslu Cukierniczego Otmuchow's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 3 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 Zaklady Przemyslu Cukierniczego Otmuchow (WAR:OTM), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.53 as of Jul. 08, 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 Zaklady Przemyslu Cukierniczego Otmuchow (WAR:OTM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zaklady Przemyslu Cukierniczego Otmuchow stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of zł4.94 is trading 2.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of zł4.80. GuruFocus considers Zaklady Przemyslu Cukierniczego Otmuchow to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for WAR:OTM:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.53
  • GF Value™: zł4.80 vs. price of zł4.94 (2.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Zaklady Przemyslu Cukierniczego Otmuchow Business Description

Address ul. Nyska 21, Otmuchow, POL, 48-385
Zaklady Przemyslu Cukierniczego Otmuchow SA is involved in producing and selling sweets, salty snacks, and breakfast cereal products in Poland and internationally. It offers cakes, created sugar molds, glazed gingerbread hearts and stars, lollipops, chocolate and sugar covered jellies, halvah, filled and hard caramels, and dragees, marshmallows, and other products.
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