Cronos Group Stock Beneish M Score

CRON Stock  CAD 2.86  0.00  0.00%   
This module uses fundamental data of Cronos to approximate the value of its Beneish M Score. Cronos M Score tells investors if the company management is likely to be manipulating earnings. The score is calculated using eight financial indicators that are adjusted by a specific multiplier. Please note, the M Score is a probabilistic model and cannot detect companies that manipulate their earnings with 100% accuracy. Check out Trending Equities to better understand how to build diversified portfolios, which includes a position in Cronos Group. Also, note that the market value of any company could be closely tied with the direction of predictive economic indicators such as signals in board of governors.
  
At this time, Cronos' Short and Long Term Debt is very stable compared to the past year. As of the 27th of December 2024, Long Term Debt is likely to grow to about 5 M, though Net Debt is likely to grow to (633.4 M). At this time, Cronos' Receivables Turnover is very stable compared to the past year. As of the 27th of December 2024, Graham Number is likely to grow to 4.03, while Price To Sales Ratio is likely to drop 8.66.
At this time, Cronos' M Score is inapplicable. The earnings manipulation may begin if Cronos' top management creates an artificial sense of financial success, forcing the stock price to be traded at a high price-earnings multiple than it should be. In general, excessive earnings management by Cronos executives may lead to removing some of the operating profits from subsequent periods to inflate earnings in the following periods. This way, the manipulation of Cronos' earnings can lead to misrepresentations of actual financial condition, taking the otherwise loyal stakeholders on to the path of questionable ethical practices and plain fraud.
-2.52
Beneish M Score - Inapplicable
Elasticity of Receivables

1.0

Focus
Asset Quality

1.36

Focus
Expense Coverage

0.72

Focus
Gross Margin Strengs

0.95

Focus
Accruals Factor

0.72

Focus
Depreciation Resistance

1.34

Focus
Net Sales Growth

1.05

Focus
Financial Leverage Condition

1.26

Focus

Cronos Beneish M-Score Indicator Trends

The cure to earnings manipulation is the transparency of financial reporting. It will typically remove the temptation of the top executives to inflate earnings (i.e., to promote the idea of 'winning at any cost'). Because a healthy internal audit department can enhance transparency, the board should promote the auditors' access to all the record-keeping systems across the enterprise. For example, if Cronos' auditors report directly to the board (not management), the managers will be reluctant to manipulate simply due to the fear of punishment. On the other hand, the auditors will be free to investigate the ledgers properly because they know that the board has their back.
Current ValueLast YearChange From Last Year 10 Year Trend
Net Receivables37.7 M35.9 M
Sufficiently Up
Slightly volatile
Total Assets809.1 M1.1 B
Way Down
Slightly volatile
Total Current Assets599.3 M933.3 M
Way Down
Slightly volatile
Non Current Assets Total209.9 M206.8 M
Fairly Up
Slightly volatile
Property Plant Equipment85.3 M72.3 M
Fairly Up
Slightly volatile
Depreciation And Amortization6.9 M8.1 M
Fairly Down
Slightly volatile
Selling General Administrative43.8 M58.2 M
Way Down
Slightly volatile
Total Current Liabilities75.2 M41.4 M
Way Up
Slightly volatile
Non Current Liabilities Total4.5 M2.6 M
Way Up
Slightly volatile
Short Term Debt944.3 K994 K
Notably Down
Pretty Stable
Long Term Investments35.9 M54.7 M
Way Down
Slightly volatile

Cronos Group Beneish M-Score Driver Matrix

One of the toughest challenges investors face today is learning how to quickly synthesize historical financial statements and information provided by the company, SEC reporting, and various external parties in order to detect the potential manipulation of earnings. Understanding the correlation between Cronos' different financial indicators related to revenue, expenses, operating profit, and net earnings helps investors identify and prioritize their investing strategies towards Cronos in a much-optimized way. Analyzing correlations between earnings drivers directly associated with dollar figures is the most effective way to find Cronos' degree of accounting gimmicks and manipulations.

About Cronos Beneish M Score

M-Score is one of many grading techniques for value stocks. It was developed by Professor M. Daniel Beneish of the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University and published in 1999 under the paper titled The Detection of Earnings Manipulation. The Beneish score is a multi-factor model that utilizes financial identifiers to compile eight variables used to classify whether a company has manipulated its reported earnings. The variables are built from the officially filed financial statements to create a final score call 'M Score.' The score helps to identify companies that are likely to manipulate their profits if they show deteriorating gross margins, operating expenses, and leverage against growing revenue.

Depreciation And Amortization

6.95 Million

At this time, Cronos' Depreciation And Amortization is very stable compared to the past year.

Cronos Earnings Manipulation Drivers

Although earnings manipulation is typically not the result of intentional misconduct by the c-level executives, it is still a widespread practice by the senior management of public companies such as Cronos. It is usually done by a series of misrepresentations of various accounting rules and operating activities across multiple financial cycles. The best way to spot the manipulation is to examine the historical financial statement to find inconsistencies in earning reports to find trends in assets or liabilities that are not sustainable in the future.
201920202021202220232024 (projected)
Net Receivables16.5M26.0M33.3M31.3M35.9M37.7M
Total Revenue23.8M46.7M74.4M91.9M87.2M91.6M
Total Assets2.1B1.9B1.4B1.2B1.1B809.1M
Total Current Assets1.6B1.4B1.1B960.2M933.3M599.3M
Net Debt(1.2B)(1.1B)(877.2M)(760.8M)(666.7M)(633.4M)
Short Term Debt427K1.3M2.7M1.3M994K944.3K
Operating Income(121.5M)(179.3M)6.8M(116.0M)(84.8M)(80.6M)
Investments(603.5M)20.2M(19.4M)(1.8M)(59.5M)(62.5M)
Gross Profit Margin0.72(0.75)(0.55)(0.24)0.130.14

About Cronos Fundamental Analysis

The Macroaxis Fundamental Analysis modules help investors analyze Cronos Group's financials across various querterly and yearly statements, indicators and fundamental ratios. We help investors to determine the real value of Cronos using virtually all public information available. We use both quantitative as well as qualitative analysis to arrive at the intrinsic value of Cronos Group based on its fundamental data. In general, a quantitative approach, as applied to this company, focuses on analyzing financial statements comparatively, whereas a qaualitative method uses data that is important to a company's growth but cannot be measured and presented in a numerical way.
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When determining whether Cronos Group offers a strong return on investment in its stock, a comprehensive analysis is essential. The process typically begins with a thorough review of Cronos' financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, to assess its financial health. Key financial ratios are used to gauge profitability, efficiency, and growth potential of Cronos Group Stock. Outlined below are crucial reports that will aid in making a well-informed decision on Cronos Group Stock:
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Please note, there is a significant difference between Cronos' value and its price as these two are different measures arrived at by different means. Investors typically determine if Cronos is a good investment by looking at such factors as earnings, sales, fundamental and technical indicators, competition as well as analyst projections. However, Cronos' price is the amount at which it trades on the open market and represents the number that a seller and buyer find agreeable to each party.