Przedsiebiorstwo Przemyslu Spozywczego Pepees (WAR:PPS) Beneish M-Score: -2.99 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


WAR:PPS Przedsiebiorstwo Przemyslu Spozywczego Pepees SA WAR:PPS
65 GF Score
Price zł0.81
GF Value zł1.22
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Przedsiebiorstwo Przemyslu Spozywczego Pepees Beneish M-Score?

Przedsiebiorstwo Przemyslu Spozywczego Pepees WAR:PPS +1.25% 65 Beneish M-Score is -2.99 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates WAR:PPS with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of zł1.22 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,849 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Przedsiebiorstwo Przemyslu Spozywczego Pepees ranks better than 82.59% 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 -2.99 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Przedsiebiorstwo Przemyslu Spozywczego Pepees's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

WAR:PPS' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.88   Med: -2.77   Max: -1.93
Current: -2.99

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Przedsiebiorstwo Przemyslu Spozywczego Pepees was -1.93. The lowest was -3.88. And the median was -2.77.


Przedsiebiorstwo Przemyslu Spozywczego Pepees Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Przedsiebiorstwo Przemyslu Spozywczego Pepees'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.

Przedsiebiorstwo Przemyslu Spozywczego Pepees Beneish M-Score Chart

Przedsiebiorstwo Przemyslu Spozywczego Pepees Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.93 -2.42 -3.09 -2.80 -3.31

Przedsiebiorstwo Przemyslu Spozywczego Pepees Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 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 -3.31 -3.53 -3.88 -3.05 -2.99

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

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Przedsiebiorstwo Przemyslu Spozywczego Pepees'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.


Przedsiebiorstwo Przemyslu Spozywczego Pepees Beneish M-Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Przedsiebiorstwo Przemyslu Spozywczego Pepees's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Przedsiebiorstwo Przemyslu Spozywczego Pepees 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 Przedsiebiorstwo Przemyslu Spozywczego Pepees 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 * 1.7107+0.528 * 0.8873+0.404 * 1.0267+0.892 * 1.0581+0.115 * 1.4773
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0017+4.679 * -0.259892-0.327 * 1.0238
=-2.99

* 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 (Dec24) TTM:
Total Receivables was zł40.8 Mil.
Revenue was 59.308 + 51.662 + 66.646 + 72.149 = zł249.8 Mil.
Gross Profit was 10.367 + 9.67 + 14.26 + 17.318 = zł51.6 Mil.
Total Current Assets was zł169.0 Mil.
Total Assets was zł334.5 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was zł158.3 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was zł12.9 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was zł55.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was zł146.7 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was zł24.5 Mil.
Net Income was -4.012 + -4.92 + -0.923 + 0.564 = zł-9.3 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = zł0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 20.088 + -1.144 + 28.928 + 29.783 = zł77.7 Mil.
Total Receivables was zł22.6 Mil.
Revenue was 61.234 + 61.006 + 61.378 + 52.431 = zł236.0 Mil.
Gross Profit was 17.505 + 9.735 + 7.086 + 8.955 = zł43.3 Mil.
Total Current Assets was zł180.7 Mil.
Total Assets was zł357.0 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was zł168.7 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was zł21.1 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was zł51.9 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was zł150.5 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was zł27.9 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)
=(40.839 / 249.765) / (22.562 / 236.049)
=0.16351 / 0.095582
=1.7107

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)
=(43.281 / 236.049) / (51.615 / 249.765)
=0.183356 / 0.206654
=0.8873

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 - (169.034 + 158.312) / 334.547) / (1 - (180.737 + 168.748) / 356.969)
=0.021525 / 0.020965
=1.0267

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
=249.765 / 236.049
=1.0581

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))
=(21.1 / (21.1 + 168.748)) / (12.879 / (12.879 + 158.312))
=0.111142 / 0.075232
=1.4773

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)
=(55.037 / 249.765) / (51.925 / 236.049)
=0.220355 / 0.219976
=1.0017

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)
=((24.479 + 146.726) / 334.547) / ((27.894 + 150.536) / 356.969)
=0.511752 / 0.499847
=1.0238

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
=(-9.291 - 0 - 77.655) / 334.547
=-0.259892

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.

Przedsiebiorstwo Przemyslu Spozywczego Pepees has a M-score of -2.99 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.99 mean?
Przedsiebiorstwo Przemyslu Spozywczego Pepees (WAR:PPS) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.99 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Przedsiebiorstwo Przemyslu Spozywczego Pepees and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Przedsiebiorstwo Przemyslu Spozywczego Pepees ranks #322 out of 1849 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 17.4%.
Is Przedsiebiorstwo Przemyslu Spozywczego Pepees' Beneish M-Score too high?
Przedsiebiorstwo Przemyslu Spozywczego Pepees' current Beneish M-Score is -2.99. Based on the distribution chart, Przedsiebiorstwo Przemyslu Spozywczego Pepees ranks #322 out of 1849 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Przedsiebiorstwo Przemyslu Spozywczego Pepees has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Przedsiebiorstwo Przemyslu Spozywczego Pepees' Beneish M-Score compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Przedsiebiorstwo Przemyslu Spozywczego Pepees ranks #322 out of 1849 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Przedsiebiorstwo Przemyslu Spozywczego Pepees in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Przedsiebiorstwo Przemyslu Spozywczego Pepees and its competitors. Przedsiebiorstwo Przemyslu Spozywczego Pepees's current Beneish M-Score is -2.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Przedsiebiorstwo Przemyslu Spozywczego Pepees stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Przedsiebiorstwo Przemyslu Spozywczego Pepees (WAR:PPS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is zł1.22, compared to a current price of zł0.81 — trading 33.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.99. Przedsiebiorstwo Przemyslu Spozywczego Pepees' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Przedsiebiorstwo Przemyslu Spozywczego Pepees (WAR:PPS), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.99 as of Jun. 24, 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 Przedsiebiorstwo Przemyslu Spozywczego Pepees (WAR:PPS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Przedsiebiorstwo Przemyslu Spozywczego Pepees stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of zł0.81 is trading 33.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of zł1.22. GuruFocus considers Przedsiebiorstwo Przemyslu Spozywczego Pepees to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for WAR:PPS:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.99
  • GF Value™: zł1.22 vs. price of zł0.81 (33.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Przedsiebiorstwo Przemyslu Spozywczego Pepees Business Description

Address Poznanska Street. 121, Lomza, POL, 18-402
Przedsiebiorstwo Przemyslu Spozywczego Pepees SA is a Poland based manufacturer of potato starch and its products. Its products include maltodextrin, a component of powdered products; potato protein; maltose syrups and crystalline glucose among others.
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