Scanway S A (WAR:SCW) Beneish M-Score: -2.66 (As of Jul. 06, 2026)


WAR:SCW Scanway S A WAR:SCW
19 GF Score
Price zł324.00
GF Value zł140.37
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Scanway S A Beneish M-Score?

Scanway S A WAR:SCW +5.19% 19 Beneish M-Score is -2.66 as of Jul. 06, 2026. GuruFocus rates WAR:SCW with a GF Score™ of 19/100 and a GF Value™ of zł140.37 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 2,405 Hardware companies, Scanway S A ranks better than 66.03% 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 -2.66 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

WAR:SCW' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.66   Med: -2.01   Max: -0.34
Current: -2.66

During the past 5 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Scanway S A was -0.34. The lowest was -2.66. And the median was -2.01.


Scanway S A Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Scanway S A'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.

Scanway S A Beneish M-Score Chart

Scanway S A Annual Data
Trend Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
0.00 0.00 -1.91 -1.60 -2.66

Scanway S A Quarterly Data
Dec21 Jun22 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 -2.33 -2.10 0.00 -2.66 0.00

WAR:SCW vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Scanway S A'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.


Scanway S A Beneish M-Score vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Scanway S A's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Scanway S A's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Scanway S A 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 Scanway S A 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 * 0.5471+0.528 * 1.0192+0.404 * 0.5137+0.892 * 1.8485+0.115 * 0.8003
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.075495-0.327 * 0.8778
=-2.66

* 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 zł3.94 Mil.
Revenue was zł21.35 Mil.
Gross Profit was zł16.75 Mil.
Total Current Assets was zł33.26 Mil.
Total Assets was zł54.57 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was zł2.99 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was zł3.34 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was zł0.00 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was zł8.51 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was zł1.80 Mil.
Net Income was zł-0.71 Mil.
Gross Profit was zł0.00 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was zł3.41 Mil.
Total Receivables was zł3.89 Mil.
Revenue was zł11.55 Mil.
Gross Profit was zł9.23 Mil.
Total Current Assets was zł6.13 Mil.
Total Assets was zł24.05 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was zł2.20 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was zł1.61 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was zł0.00 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was zł3.66 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was zł1.52 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)
=(3.937 / 21.345) / (3.893 / 11.547)
=0.184446 / 0.337144
=0.5471

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)
=(9.233 / 11.547) / (16.746 / 21.345)
=0.799602 / 0.78454
=1.0192

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 - (33.26 + 2.99) / 54.573) / (1 - (6.133 + 2.197) / 24.05)
=0.335752 / 0.653638
=0.5137

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
=21.345 / 11.547
=1.8485

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))
=(1.607 / (1.607 + 2.197)) / (3.343 / (3.343 + 2.99))
=0.42245 / 0.52787
=0.8003

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 / 21.345) / (0 / 11.547)
=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)
=((1.799 + 8.513) / 54.573) / ((1.522 + 3.655) / 24.05)
=0.188958 / 0.21526
=0.8778

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
=(-0.71 - 0 - 3.41) / 54.573
=-0.075495

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.

Scanway S A has a M-score of -2.66 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 -2.66 mean?
Scanway S A (WAR:SCW) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.66 as of Jul. 06, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Scanway S A and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Scanway S A ranks #817 out of 2405 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 34%.
Is Scanway S A's Beneish M-Score too high?
Scanway S A's current Beneish M-Score is -2.66. Based on the distribution chart, Scanway S A ranks #817 out of 2405 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Scanway S A has a GF Score™ of 19/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Scanway S A's Beneish M-Score compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Scanway S A ranks #817 out of 2405 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Scanway S A 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 Hardware company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Hardware 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 Scanway S A and its competitors. Scanway S A's current Beneish M-Score is -2.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Scanway S A stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scanway S A (WAR:SCW) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is zł140.37, compared to a current price of zł324.00 — trading 130.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.66. Scanway S A's overall GF Score™ is 19/100. 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 Scanway S A (WAR:SCW), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.66 as of Jul. 06, 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 Scanway S A (WAR:SCW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scanway S A stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of zł324.00 is trading 130.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of zł140.37. GuruFocus considers Scanway S A to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WAR:SCW:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.66
  • GF Value™: zł140.37 vs. price of zł324.00 (130.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 19/100

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


Scanway S A Business Description

Other Exchanges JU6:Germany
Address ul. Dunska 9, Wroclaw, POL, 54-427
Scanway S A is a Polish based company operating in the field of vision systems and optoelectronics. It creates solutions at the intersection of optics, electronics and software. The company's activities are divided into two branches - industrial and space. Space sector includes observation systems for satellites. The specialists are the authors of, among others: the optical part of the EagleEye microsatellite observation system, cameras monitoring the maiden flight of Ariane-6, as well as a 3D laser system for the orientation of drilled particles in space. Industry it includes reducing production costs thanks to quality control of 100% of products or components in the production plant.
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