HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA (XTER:HBH) Beneish M-Score: -2.66 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


XTER:HBH HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA XTER:HBH
69 GF Score
Price €78.80
GF Value €82.78
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA Beneish M-Score?

HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA XTER:HBH +1.81% 69 Beneish M-Score is -2.66 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates XTER:HBH with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €82.78 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,087 Retail - Cyclical companies, HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA ranks better than 56.67% 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 HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

XTER:HBH' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.34   Med: -2.64   Max: -2.24
Current: -2.66

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA was -2.24. The lowest was -3.34. And the median was -2.64.


HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA'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.

HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA Beneish M-Score Chart

HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.62 -2.58 -2.61 -2.61 -2.69

HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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 -2.65 -2.69 -2.66 -2.69 -2.66

XTER:HBH vs HD, LOW, FND: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Home Improvement Retail subindustry, HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA'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.


HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA Beneish M-Score vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA 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 HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA 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 * 0.9966+0.528 * 0.9982+0.404 * 1.0825+0.892 * 1.0355+0.115 * 1.0036
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0079+4.679 * -0.046665-0.327 * 1.0681
=-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 (May26) TTM:Last Year (May25) TTM:
Total Receivables was €68 Mil.
Revenue was 2002.4 + 1296.089 + 1538.7 + 1689.9 = €6,527 Mil.
Gross Profit was 699.9 + 465.119 + 526.7 + 584.5 = €2,276 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €2,299 Mil.
Total Assets was €5,323 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €2,850 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €262 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €2,026 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €1,360 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €1,633 Mil.
Net Income was 99.8 + -43.399 + 10.2 + 65.7 = €132 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = €0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 198 + 69.091 + 34 + 79.6 = €381 Mil.
Total Receivables was €66 Mil.
Revenue was 1909.2 + 1249.189 + 1505.1 + 1640.1 = €6,304 Mil.
Gross Profit was 672.8 + 447.456 + 511.2 + 562.8 = €2,194 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €1,847 Mil.
Total Assets was €4,706 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €2,717 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €251 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €1,942 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €1,166 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €1,311 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)
=(67.9 / 6527.089) / (65.8 / 6303.589)
=0.010403 / 0.010438
=0.9966

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)
=(2194.256 / 6303.589) / (2276.219 / 6527.089)
=0.348096 / 0.348734
=0.9982

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 - (2298.8 + 2850.4) / 5322.8) / (1 - (1847.3 + 2717.3) / 4706.4)
=0.032614 / 0.030129
=1.0825

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
=6527.089 / 6303.589
=1.0355

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))
=(250.552 / (250.552 + 2717.3)) / (261.797 / (261.797 + 2850.4))
=0.084422 / 0.08412
=1.0036

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)
=(2026.183 / 6527.089) / (1941.529 / 6303.589)
=0.310427 / 0.308004
=1.0079

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)
=((1632.5 + 1360.4) / 5322.8) / ((1311.4 + 1166.3) / 4706.4)
=0.562279 / 0.526453
=1.0681

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
=(132.301 - 0 - 380.691) / 5322.8
=-0.046665

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.

HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA 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?
HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA (XTER:HBH) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.66 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA ranks #471 out of 1087 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 43.3%.
Is HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's Beneish M-Score too high?
HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's current Beneish M-Score is -2.66. Based on the distribution chart, HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA ranks #471 out of 1087 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's Beneish M-Score compare to HD and LOW?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA ranks #471 out of 1087 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA and its competitors. HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA'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 HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA (XTER:HBH) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €82.78, compared to a current price of €78.80 — trading 4.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.66. HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA (XTER:HBH), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.66 as of Jun. 25, 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 HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA (XTER:HBH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €78.80 is trading 4.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €82.78. GuruFocus considers HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XTER:HBH:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.66
  • GF Value™: €82.78 vs. price of €78.80 (4.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 3 warning signs

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


HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA Business Description

Other Exchanges HBHd:UK0RC9:UKHBH:Austria
Address Le Quartier Hornbach 19, Neustadt an der Weinstrasse, DEU, 67433
HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA and its subsidiaries are involved in the business of Retail and Real estate segments. The company's operating segment include HORNBACH Baumarkt subgroup; HORNBACH Baustoff Union GmbH subgroup, and HORNBACH Immobilien AG subgroup. It generates maximum revenue from the HORNBACH Baumarkt subgroup segment. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from Germany. Products are structured in the following divisions: Hardware/Electrical, Paint/Wallpaper/Flooring, Construction Materials/Timber/Prefabricated Components, Sanitary/Tiles, and Garden. The company operates in Germany and other European countries.
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