PCC Exol (WAR:PCX) Beneish M-Score: -2.56 (As of Jun. 30, 2026)


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What is PCC Exol Beneish M-Score?

PCC Exol WAR:PCX -0.52% 69 Beneish M-Score is -2.56 as of Jun. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates WAR:PCX with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of zł2.91 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,526 Chemicals companies, PCC Exol ranks better than 54.33% 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 -2.56 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

WAR:PCX' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.94   Med: -2.59   Max: -1.57
Current: -2.56

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of PCC Exol was -1.57. The lowest was -2.94. And the median was -2.59.


PCC Exol Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PCC Exol'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.

PCC Exol Beneish M-Score Chart

PCC Exol 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 -1.76 -2.28 -2.92 -2.58 -2.48

PCC Exol 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 -2.41 -2.18 -2.26 -2.48 -2.56

WAR:PCX vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, PCC Exol'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.


PCC Exol Beneish M-Score vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, PCC Exol's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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PCC Exol 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 PCC Exol 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 * 0.9799+0.528 * 1.0573+0.404 * 1.0655+0.892 * 1.0839+0.115 * 0.8694
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0249+4.679 * -0.040188-0.327 * 0.9683
=-2.56

* 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 zł186 Mil.
Revenue was 284.397 + 254.636 + 270.939 + 269.921 = zł1,080 Mil.
Gross Profit was 43.62 + 41.878 + 48.64 + 44.82 = zł179 Mil.
Total Current Assets was zł322 Mil.
Total Assets was zł1,014 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was zł335 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was zł20 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was zł124 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was zł267 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was zł204 Mil.
Net Income was 7.048 + 6.942 + 10.19 + 9.375 = zł34 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = zł0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 20.633 + 24.232 + 28.138 + 1.317 = zł74 Mil.
Total Receivables was zł175 Mil.
Revenue was 290.007 + 245.895 + 230.306 + 230.121 = zł996 Mil.
Gross Profit was 50.127 + 44.594 + 38.834 + 41.011 = zł175 Mil.
Total Current Assets was zł318 Mil.
Total Assets was zł979 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was zł338 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was zł18 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was zł112 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was zł250 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was zł220 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)
=(185.818 / 1079.893) / (174.947 / 996.329)
=0.172071 / 0.175592
=0.9799

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)
=(174.566 / 996.329) / (178.958 / 1079.893)
=0.175209 / 0.165718
=1.0573

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 - (322.376 + 335.243) / 1014.363) / (1 - (317.821 + 338.295) / 979.364)
=0.351693 / 0.330059
=1.0655

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
=1079.893 / 996.329
=1.0839

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))
=(17.745 / (17.745 + 338.295)) / (20.386 / (20.386 + 335.243))
=0.04984 / 0.057324
=0.8694

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)
=(124.364 / 1079.893) / (111.957 / 996.329)
=0.115163 / 0.11237
=1.0249

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)
=((204.261 + 266.596) / 1014.363) / ((219.719 + 249.768) / 979.364)
=0.46419 / 0.479379
=0.9683

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
=(33.555 - 0 - 74.32) / 1014.363
=-0.040188

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.

PCC Exol has a M-score of -2.56 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 -2.56 mean?
PCC Exol (WAR:PCX) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.56 as of Jun. 30, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on PCC Exol and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, PCC Exol ranks #697 out of 1526 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 45.7%.
Is PCC Exol's Beneish M-Score too high?
PCC Exol's current Beneish M-Score is -2.56. Based on the distribution chart, PCC Exol ranks #697 out of 1526 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, PCC Exol has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PCC Exol's Beneish M-Score compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, PCC Exol ranks #697 out of 1526 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts PCC Exol 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 Chemicals company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Chemicals 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 PCC Exol and its competitors. PCC Exol's current Beneish M-Score is -2.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PCC Exol stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PCC Exol (WAR:PCX) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is zł2.91, compared to a current price of zł1.90 — trading 34.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.56. PCC Exol's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 PCC Exol (WAR:PCX), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.56 as of Jun. 30, 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 PCC Exol (WAR:PCX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PCC Exol stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of zł1.90 is trading 34.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of zł2.91. GuruFocus considers PCC Exol to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for WAR:PCX:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.56
  • GF Value™: zł2.91 vs. price of zł1.90 (34.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 7 warning signs

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


PCC Exol Business Description

Address Ulica Sienkiewicza 4, Brzeg Dolny, POL, 56-120
PCC Exol SA is engaged in the production and distribution of chemical products. The company operates internationally in three divisions: Chemicals, Energy and Logistics.
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