MPL Verbum (WAR:VER) Beneish M-Score: -1.41 (As of Aug. 08, 2026)

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WAR:VER MPL Verbum SA WAR:VER
82 GF Score
Price zł4.50
GF Value zł12.00
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is MPL Verbum Beneish M-Score?

MPL Verbum WAR:VER 82 Beneish M-Score is -1.41 as of Aug. 08, 2026. GuruFocus rates WAR:VER with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of zł12.00 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 972 Media - Diversified companies, MPL Verbum ranks worse than 87.55% 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 -1.41 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

WAR:VER' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.93   Med: -2.45   Max: -1.41
Current: -1.41

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of MPL Verbum was -1.41. The lowest was -2.93. And the median was -2.45.


MPL Verbum Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MPL Verbum'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.

MPL Verbum Beneish M-Score Chart

MPL Verbum Annual Data
Trend Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25 Apr26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.46 -2.43 -2.54 -1.72 -1.41

MPL Verbum Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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 -1.72 0.00 0.00 0.00 -1.41

WAR:VER vs APP, OMC, TTD: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, MPL Verbum'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.


MPL Verbum Beneish M-Score vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, MPL Verbum's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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MPL Verbum 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 MPL Verbum 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 * 1.1658+0.528 * 0.9971+0.404 * 1.0329+0.892 * 1.2141+0.115 * 1.0664
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * 0.122546-0.327 * 0.5759
=-1.41

* 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 (Apr26) TTM:Last Year (Apr25) TTM:
Total Receivables was zł4.61 Mil.
Revenue was zł45.49 Mil.
Gross Profit was zł45.52 Mil.
Total Current Assets was zł7.43 Mil.
Total Assets was zł9.43 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was zł0.99 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was zł0.10 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was zł0.00 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was zł1.06 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was zł0.00 Mil.
Net Income was zł0.86 Mil.
Gross Profit was zł0.00 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was zł-0.29 Mil.
Total Receivables was zł3.26 Mil.
Revenue was zł37.47 Mil.
Gross Profit was zł37.38 Mil.
Total Current Assets was zł7.68 Mil.
Total Assets was zł9.75 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was zł1.07 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was zł0.12 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was zł0.00 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was zł1.80 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was zł0.10 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)
=(4.614 / 45.489) / (3.26 / 37.468)
=0.101431 / 0.087008
=1.1658

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)
=(37.384 / 37.468) / (45.519 / 45.489)
=0.997758 / 1.00066
=0.9971

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 - (7.431 + 0.988) / 9.425) / (1 - (7.677 + 1.069) / 9.754)
=0.106737 / 0.103342
=1.0329

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
=45.489 / 37.468
=1.2141

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))
=(0.115 / (0.115 + 1.069)) / (0.099 / (0.099 + 0.988))
=0.097128 / 0.091076
=1.0664

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 / 45.489) / (0 / 37.468)
=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 + 1.059) / 9.425) / ((0.104 + 1.799) / 9.754)
=0.112361 / 0.195099
=0.5759

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
=(0.862 - 0 - -0.293) / 9.425
=0.122546

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.

MPL Verbum has a M-score of -1.41 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of -1.41 mean?
MPL Verbum (WAR:VER) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.41 as of Aug. 08, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on MPL Verbum and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, MPL Verbum ranks #851 out of 972 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 87.6%.
Is MPL Verbum's Beneish M-Score too high?
MPL Verbum's current Beneish M-Score is -1.41. Based on the distribution chart, MPL Verbum ranks #851 out of 972 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, MPL Verbum has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MPL Verbum's Beneish M-Score compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, MPL Verbum ranks #851 out of 972 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places MPL Verbum 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Media - Diversified 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 MPL Verbum and its competitors. MPL Verbum's current Beneish M-Score is -1.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MPL Verbum stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MPL Verbum (WAR:VER) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is zł12.00, compared to a current price of zł4.50 — trading 62.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.41. MPL Verbum's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 MPL Verbum (WAR:VER), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.41 as of Aug. 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 MPL Verbum (WAR:VER) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MPL Verbum stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of zł4.50 is trading 62.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of zł12.00. GuruFocus considers MPL Verbum to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for WAR:VER:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.41
  • GF Value™: zł12.00 vs. price of zł4.50 (62.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 3 warning signs

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


MPL Verbum Business Description

Address Ulica Szelagowska 45 A, Poznan, POL, 61-626
MPL Verbum SA is engaged in the design, implementation and operation of customer loyalty programs to business to business and business to customer sectors.
82GF Score

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