Aussie Broadband (ASX:ABB) Beneish M-Score: -2.56 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


ASX:ABB Aussie Broadband Ltd ASX:ABB
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Price A$4.90
GF Value A$4.70
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Aussie Broadband Beneish M-Score?

Aussie Broadband ASX:ABB -0.41% 60 Beneish M-Score is -2.56 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:ABB with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of A$4.70 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 355 Telecommunication Services companies, Aussie Broadband ranks worse than 70.42% 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 -2.56 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

ASX:ABB' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3   Med: -2.22   Max: 3.24
Current: -2.56

During the past 6 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Aussie Broadband was 3.24. The lowest was -3.00. And the median was -2.22.


Aussie Broadband Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Aussie Broadband'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.

Aussie Broadband Beneish M-Score Chart

Aussie Broadband Annual Data
Trend Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 3.24 -3.00 -1.88 -2.56

Aussie Broadband Semi-Annual Data
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 0.00 -1.88 0.00 -2.56 0.00

ASX:ABB vs TMUS, VZ, T: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Aussie Broadband'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.


Aussie Broadband Beneish M-Score vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Aussie Broadband's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Aussie Broadband 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 Aussie Broadband 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 * 0.8746+0.528 * 1+0.404 * 0.9907+0.892 * 1.1874+0.115 * 0.9278
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0448+4.679 * -0.029033-0.327 * 0.9335
=-2.56

* 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 A$98 Mil.
Revenue was A$1,187 Mil.
Gross Profit was A$1,187 Mil.
Total Current Assets was A$264 Mil.
Total Assets was A$1,082 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was A$199 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was A$74 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was A$291 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was A$248 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was A$245 Mil.
Net Income was A$33 Mil.
Gross Profit was A$-4 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was A$68 Mil.
Total Receivables was A$95 Mil.
Revenue was A$1,000 Mil.
Gross Profit was A$1,000 Mil.
Total Current Assets was A$343 Mil.
Total Assets was A$1,238 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was A$180 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was A$61 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was A$235 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was A$266 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was A$338 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)
=(98.497 / 1187.138) / (94.846 / 999.749)
=0.08297 / 0.09487
=0.8746

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)
=(999.749 / 999.749) / (1187.138 / 1187.138)
=1 / 1
=1

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 - (264.214 + 199.176) / 1082.183) / (1 - (342.921 + 180.446) / 1237.757)
=0.571801 / 0.577165
=0.9907

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
=1187.138 / 999.749
=1.1874

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))
=(60.837 / (60.837 + 180.446)) / (74.325 / (74.325 + 199.176))
=0.25214 / 0.271754
=0.9278

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)
=(291.116 / 1187.138) / (234.641 / 999.749)
=0.245225 / 0.2347
=1.0448

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)
=((245.279 + 247.776) / 1082.183) / ((338.208 + 265.887) / 1237.757)
=0.455611 / 0.488056
=0.9335

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
=(32.835 - -4.143 - 68.397) / 1082.183
=-0.029033

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.

Aussie Broadband has a M-score of -2.56 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 -2.56 mean?
Aussie Broadband (ASX:ABB) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.56 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Aussie Broadband and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Aussie Broadband ranks #250 out of 355 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 70.4%.
Is Aussie Broadband's Beneish M-Score too high?
Aussie Broadband's current Beneish M-Score is -2.56. Based on the distribution chart, Aussie Broadband ranks #250 out of 355 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Aussie Broadband has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aussie Broadband's Beneish M-Score compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Aussie Broadband ranks #250 out of 355 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Aussie Broadband 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 Telecommunication Services company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Telecommunication Services 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 Aussie Broadband and its competitors. Aussie Broadband's current Beneish M-Score is -2.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aussie Broadband stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aussie Broadband (ASX:ABB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$4.70, compared to a current price of A$4.90 — trading 4.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.56. Aussie Broadband's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Aussie Broadband (ASX:ABB), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.56 as of Jun. 26, 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 Aussie Broadband (ASX:ABB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aussie Broadband stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of A$4.90 is trading 4.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$4.70. GuruFocus considers Aussie Broadband to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:ABB:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.56
  • GF Value™: A$4.70 vs. price of A$4.90 (4.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Aussie Broadband Business Description

Other Exchanges 9JI:Germany
Address 3 Electra Avenue, Morwell, VIC, AUS, 3840
Aussie Broadband is Australia's fourth-largest retail internet services provider. It provides broadband services to households and businesses, as well as wholesale solutions to commercial enterprises. Aussie Broadband also operates as a mobile virtual network operator, using Optus' network to provide mobile services. In 2020, the firm expanded its offerings by laying its own fiber network to service enterprise and government customers. The firm has undertaken two acquisitions, Symbio and Over the Wire, expanding its offerings for enterprise, government, and wholesale customers.
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