Pernod Ricard (XPAR:RI) Beneish M-Score: -2.50 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


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What is Pernod Ricard Beneish M-Score?

Pernod Ricard XPAR:RI +1.58% 81 Beneish M-Score is -2.50 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates XPAR:RI with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €105.09 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 202 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Pernod Ricard ranks worse than 57.43% 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 -2.5 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XPAR:RI' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.99   Med: -2.47   Max: -2.19
Current: -2.5

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Pernod Ricard was -2.19. The lowest was -2.99. And the median was -2.47.


Pernod Ricard Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pernod Ricard'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.

Pernod Ricard Beneish M-Score Chart

Pernod Ricard Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.37 -2.33 -2.19 -2.68 -2.50

Pernod Ricard Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 0.00 -2.68 0.00 -2.50 0.00

XPAR:RI vs BF.B: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries subindustry, Pernod Ricard'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.


Pernod Ricard Beneish M-Score vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry

For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Pernod Ricard's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Pernod Ricard 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 Pernod Ricard 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 * 1.0154+0.528 * 1.0115+0.404 * 0.9972+0.892 * 0.9449+0.115 * 1.0935
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9492+4.679 * -0.004369-0.327 * 0.9771
=-2.50

* 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 (Jun25) TTM:Last Year (Jun24) TTM:
Total Receivables was €1,539 Mil.
Revenue was €10,959 Mil.
Gross Profit was €6,516 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €12,358 Mil.
Total Assets was €37,080 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €4,206 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €422 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €1,679 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €6,450 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €10,779 Mil.
Net Income was €1,626 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €1,788 Mil.
Total Receivables was €1,604 Mil.
Revenue was €11,598 Mil.
Gross Profit was €6,975 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €13,461 Mil.
Total Assets was €39,185 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €3,982 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €441 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €1,872 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €7,241 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €11,392 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)
=(1539 / 10959) / (1604 / 11598)
=0.140433 / 0.1383
=1.0154

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)
=(6975 / 11598) / (6516 / 10959)
=0.601397 / 0.59458
=1.0115

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 - (12358 + 4206) / 37080) / (1 - (13461 + 3982) / 39185)
=0.55329 / 0.554855
=0.9972

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
=10959 / 11598
=0.9449

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))
=(441 / (441 + 3982)) / (422 / (422 + 4206))
=0.099706 / 0.091184
=1.0935

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)
=(1679 / 10959) / (1872 / 11598)
=0.153207 / 0.161407
=0.9492

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)
=((10779 + 6450) / 37080) / ((11392 + 7241) / 39185)
=0.464644 / 0.475514
=0.9771

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
=(1626 - 0 - 1788) / 37080
=-0.004369

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.

Pernod Ricard has a M-score of -2.50 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 -2.50 mean?
Pernod Ricard (XPAR:RI) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.50 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Pernod Ricard and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Pernod Ricard ranks #116 out of 202 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 57.4%.
Is Pernod Ricard's Beneish M-Score too high?
Pernod Ricard's current Beneish M-Score is -2.50. Based on the distribution chart, Pernod Ricard ranks #116 out of 202 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Pernod Ricard has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pernod Ricard's Beneish M-Score compare to BF.B?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Pernod Ricard ranks #116 out of 202 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Pernod Ricard 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Beverages - Alcoholic 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 Pernod Ricard and its competitors. Pernod Ricard's current Beneish M-Score is -2.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pernod Ricard stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pernod Ricard (XPAR:RI) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €105.09, compared to a current price of €64.48 — trading 38.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.50. Pernod Ricard's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 5 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 Pernod Ricard (XPAR:RI), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.50 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 Pernod Ricard (XPAR:RI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pernod Ricard stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €64.48 is trading 38.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €105.09. GuruFocus considers Pernod Ricard to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XPAR:RI:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.50
  • GF Value™: €105.09 vs. price of €64.48 (38.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Pernod Ricard Business Description

Address 5, Cours Paul Ricard, Paris, FRA, 75008
Pernod Ricard was formed in 1975 through the merger of Pernod, founded in 1805, and Ricard, created in 1932. Through acquisitions, the firm has grown to become the world's second-largest distiller by volume, behind Diageo. Pernod Ricard possesses the most comprehensive spirits portfolio globally, distributing over 240 brands across 160 countries. Flagship spirits brands include Absolut vodka, Beefeater gin, Chivas Regal and The Glenlivet scotch whisky, Jameson Irish whiskey, Malibu rum, and Martell cognac. The firm has also shed noncore assets over the years, including several wine brands in 2025.
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