Grupa Azoty Zaklady Azotowe Pulawy (WAR:ZAP) Beneish M-Score: -5.16 (As of Jul. 02, 2026)


WAR:ZAP Grupa Azoty Zaklady Azotowe Pulawy SA WAR:ZAP
69 GF Score
Price zł48.10
GF Value zł48.22
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Grupa Azoty Zaklady Azotowe Pulawy Beneish M-Score?

Grupa Azoty Zaklady Azotowe Pulawy WAR:ZAP -2.63% 69 Beneish M-Score is -5.16 as of Jul. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates WAR:ZAP with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of zł48.22 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 245 Agriculture companies, Grupa Azoty Zaklady Azotowe Pulawy ranks better than 97.14% 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 -5.16 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Grupa Azoty Zaklady Azotowe Pulawy's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

WAR:ZAP' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9.14   Med: -2.94   Max: -1.53
Current: -5.16

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Grupa Azoty Zaklady Azotowe Pulawy was -1.53. The lowest was -9.14. And the median was -2.94.


Grupa Azoty Zaklady Azotowe Pulawy Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Grupa Azoty Zaklady Azotowe Pulawy'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.

Grupa Azoty Zaklady Azotowe Pulawy Beneish M-Score Chart

Grupa Azoty Zaklady Azotowe Pulawy 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 -3.16 -3.22 -8.36 -4.85 -5.76

Grupa Azoty Zaklady Azotowe Pulawy 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 -6.04 -3.16 -5.31 -5.76 -5.16

WAR:ZAP vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Grupa Azoty Zaklady Azotowe Pulawy'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.


Grupa Azoty Zaklady Azotowe Pulawy Beneish M-Score vs Agriculture Industry

For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Grupa Azoty Zaklady Azotowe Pulawy's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Grupa Azoty Zaklady Azotowe Pulawy's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Grupa Azoty Zaklady Azotowe Pulawy 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 Grupa Azoty Zaklady Azotowe Pulawy 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 * 1.0864+0.528 * -0.2161+0.404 * 1.3041+0.892 * 1.0693+0.115 * 0.937
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9218+4.679 * -0.492466-0.327 * 1.0274
=-5.16

* 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 zł960 Mil.
Revenue was 1136.701 + 989.401 + 844.822 + 962.32 = zł3,933 Mil.
Gross Profit was 141.511 + 51.478 + 68.415 + 33.229 = zł295 Mil.
Total Current Assets was zł2,400 Mil.
Total Assets was zł6,755 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was zł3,981 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was zł288 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was zł495 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was zł3,579 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was zł271 Mil.
Net Income was 27.312 + -130.331 + -18.59 + -121.047 = zł-243 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = zł0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 766.289 + 889.656 + 677.116 + 750.82 = zł3,084 Mil.
Total Receivables was zł826 Mil.
Revenue was 1099.765 + 897.642 + 826.856 + 853.909 = zł3,678 Mil.
Gross Profit was 49.332 + -25.68 + -25.897 + -57.305 = zł-60 Mil.
Total Current Assets was zł2,676 Mil.
Total Assets was zł7,071 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was zł4,095 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was zł277 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was zł502 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was zł3,727 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was zł195 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)
=(959.565 / 3933.244) / (825.944 / 3678.172)
=0.243963 / 0.224553
=1.0864

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)
=(-59.55 / 3678.172) / (294.633 / 3933.244)
=-0.01619 / 0.074908
=-0.2161

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 - (2399.525 + 3980.814) / 6754.85) / (1 - (2675.581 + 4095.142) / 7071.346)
=0.055443 / 0.042513
=1.3041

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
=3933.244 / 3678.172
=1.0693

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))
=(276.696 / (276.696 + 4095.142)) / (288.353 / (288.353 + 3980.814))
=0.063291 / 0.067543
=0.937

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)
=(494.963 / 3933.244) / (502.158 / 3678.172)
=0.125841 / 0.136524
=0.9218

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)
=((270.924 + 3578.847) / 6754.85) / ((195.403 + 3727.285) / 7071.346)
=0.569927 / 0.55473
=1.0274

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
=(-242.656 - 0 - 3083.881) / 6754.85
=-0.492466

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.

Grupa Azoty Zaklady Azotowe Pulawy has a M-score of -5.16 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 -5.16 mean?
Grupa Azoty Zaklady Azotowe Pulawy (WAR:ZAP) has a Beneish M-Score of -5.16 as of Jul. 02, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Grupa Azoty Zaklady Azotowe Pulawy and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Grupa Azoty Zaklady Azotowe Pulawy ranks #7 out of 245 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 2.9%.
Is Grupa Azoty Zaklady Azotowe Pulawy's Beneish M-Score too high?
Grupa Azoty Zaklady Azotowe Pulawy's current Beneish M-Score is -5.16. Based on the distribution chart, Grupa Azoty Zaklady Azotowe Pulawy ranks #7 out of 245 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Grupa Azoty Zaklady Azotowe Pulawy has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Grupa Azoty Zaklady Azotowe Pulawy's Beneish M-Score compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Grupa Azoty Zaklady Azotowe Pulawy ranks #7 out of 245 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Grupa Azoty Zaklady Azotowe Pulawy in the top 3% 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 an Agriculture company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Agriculture 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 Grupa Azoty Zaklady Azotowe Pulawy and its competitors. Grupa Azoty Zaklady Azotowe Pulawy's current Beneish M-Score is -5.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Grupa Azoty Zaklady Azotowe Pulawy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grupa Azoty Zaklady Azotowe Pulawy (WAR:ZAP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is zł48.22, compared to a current price of zł48.10 — trading 0.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -5.16. Grupa Azoty Zaklady Azotowe Pulawy's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Grupa Azoty Zaklady Azotowe Pulawy (WAR:ZAP), the current Beneish M-Score is -5.16 as of Jul. 02, 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 Grupa Azoty Zaklady Azotowe Pulawy (WAR:ZAP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grupa Azoty Zaklady Azotowe Pulawy stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of zł48.10 is trading 0.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of zł48.22. GuruFocus considers Grupa Azoty Zaklady Azotowe Pulawy to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for WAR:ZAP:

  • Beneish M-Score: -5.16
  • GF Value™: zł48.22 vs. price of zł48.10 (0.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Grupa Azoty Zaklady Azotowe Pulawy Business Description

Address Al. Tysiaclecia Panstwa Polskiego 13, Pulawy, POL, 24-110
Grupa Azoty Zaklady Azotowe Pulawy SA is a manufacturer and supplier of mineral fertilizers, basic chemicals and also involved in the procurement of raw materials and consumables. The company's segment includes Agro; Plastics; Energy and Other Activities. It generates maximum revenue from the Agro segment. The Agro Segment comprises the manufacturing of ammonia and products derived from the processing of ammonia, in particular urea and its solutions, including urea-ammonium nitrate solution, melamine, nitric acid, ammonium nitrate, technical gases, hydrogen peroxide, as well as phosphorus, potassium and blended fertilizers.
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