BayWa AG (XSWX:BYW6) Beneish M-Score: -3.49 (As of Jul. 03, 2026)


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What is BayWa AG Beneish M-Score?

BayWa AG XSWX:BYW6 63 Beneish M-Score is -3.49 as of Jul. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:BYW6 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF1.39. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 538 Conglomerates companies, BayWa AG ranks better than 94.98% 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 -3.49 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XSWX:BYW6' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.49   Med: -2.53   Max: -1.94
Current: -3.49

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of BayWa AG was -1.94. The lowest was -3.49. And the median was -2.53.


BayWa AG Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for BayWa AG'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.

BayWa AG Beneish M-Score Chart

BayWa AG 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 -3.02 -2.07 -1.94 -2.78 -3.49

BayWa AG Semi-Annual Data
Dec15 Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25
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 -2.78 0.00 -3.49 0.00

XSWX:BYW6 vs HON, MMM: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, BayWa AG'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.


BayWa AG Beneish M-Score vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, BayWa AG's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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BayWa AG 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 BayWa AG 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 * 0.755+0.528 * 1.0677+0.404 * 1.9853+0.892 * 0.8779+0.115 * 0.3153
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.4566+4.679 * -0.1932-0.327 * 1.1612
=-3.49

* 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 (Dec24) TTM:Last Year (Dec23) TTM:
Total Receivables was CHF1,041 Mil.
Revenue was CHF20,163 Mil.
Gross Profit was CHF2,534 Mil.
Total Current Assets was CHF5,045 Mil.
Total Assets was CHF10,132 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was CHF2,706 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was CHF861 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was CHF275 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was CHF7,257 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was CHF1,915 Mil.
Net Income was CHF-1,079 Mil.
Gross Profit was CHF0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was CHF879 Mil.
Total Receivables was CHF1,570 Mil.
Revenue was CHF22,968 Mil.
Gross Profit was CHF3,081 Mil.
Total Current Assets was CHF7,165 Mil.
Total Assets was CHF11,806 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was CHF3,243 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was CHF267 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was CHF215 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was CHF5,429 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was CHF3,775 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)
=(1040.698 / 20162.764) / (1570.126 / 22967.749)
=0.051615 / 0.068362
=0.755

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)
=(3081.404 / 22967.749) / (2533.544 / 20162.764)
=0.134162 / 0.125655
=1.0677

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 - (5044.869 + 2706.169) / 10132.03) / (1 - (7165.297 + 3243.236) / 11805.982)
=0.234997 / 0.118368
=1.9853

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
=20162.764 / 22967.749
=0.8779

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))
=(267.173 / (267.173 + 3243.236)) / (861.071 / (861.071 + 2706.169))
=0.076109 / 0.241383
=0.3153

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)
=(275.416 / 20162.764) / (215.398 / 22967.749)
=0.01366 / 0.009378
=1.4566

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)
=((1915.493 + 7256.97) / 10132.03) / ((3775.225 + 5428.813) / 11805.982)
=0.905294 / 0.779608
=1.1612

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
=(-1078.509 - 0 - 878.996) / 10132.03
=-0.1932

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.

BayWa AG has a M-score of -3.49 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 -3.49 mean?
BayWa AG (XSWX:BYW6) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.49 as of Jul. 03, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on BayWa AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, BayWa AG ranks #27 out of 538 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 5%.
Is BayWa AG's Beneish M-Score too high?
BayWa AG's current Beneish M-Score is -3.49. Based on the distribution chart, BayWa AG ranks #27 out of 538 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, BayWa AG has a GF Score™ of 63/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BayWa AG's Beneish M-Score compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, BayWa AG ranks #27 out of 538 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places BayWa AG in the top 5% 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 Conglomerates company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Conglomerates 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 BayWa AG and its competitors. BayWa AG's current Beneish M-Score is -3.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BayWa AG stock overvalued right now?
BayWa AG (XSWX:BYW6) has a current Beneish M-Score of -3.49. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF1.39, compared to a current price of CHF2.39 — trading 71.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.49. BayWa AG's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 6 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 BayWa AG (XSWX:BYW6), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.49 as of Jul. 03, 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 BayWa AG (XSWX:BYW6) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BayWa AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF2.39 is trading 71.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF1.39.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:BYW6:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.49
  • GF Value™: CHF1.39 vs. price of CHF2.39 (71.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:BYW6 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


BayWa AG Business Description

Address Arabellastrasse 4, Munich, BY, DEU, 81925
BayWa AG is a trading and logistics services company that operates through segments: Agri Trade & Service, Agricultural Equipment, The Renewable Energies segment, which is the majority revenue generator, Heating & Mobility, and Building Materials. The group's core market is in Germany, Austria, and the Netherlands.
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