Carnegie Clean Energy (ASX:CCE) Beneish M-Score: 4.28 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


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What is Carnegie Clean Energy Beneish M-Score?

Carnegie Clean Energy ASX:CCE -7.41% 16 Beneish M-Score is 4.28 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:CCE with a GF Score™ of 16/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.06 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 390 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Carnegie Clean Energy ranks worse than 96.15% 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.

Warning Sign:

Beneish M-Score 4.28 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

ASX:CCE' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.59   Med: -0.19   Max: 13.95
Current: 4.28

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Carnegie Clean Energy was 13.95. The lowest was -7.59. And the median was -0.19.


Carnegie Clean Energy Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Carnegie Clean Energy'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.

Carnegie Clean Energy Beneish M-Score Chart

Carnegie Clean Energy Annual Data
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Beneish M-Score
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Carnegie Clean Energy Semi-Annual Data
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Carnegie Clean Energy Beneish M-Score Competitor Comparison

For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Carnegie Clean Energy'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.


Carnegie Clean Energy Beneish M-Score vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Carnegie Clean Energy's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Carnegie Clean Energy's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Carnegie Clean Energy 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 Carnegie Clean Energy 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 * 9.7052+0.528 * 1.1876+0.404 * 1.074+0.892 * 0.9135+0.115 * 0.9829
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.4146+4.679 * 0.040971-0.327 * 5.335
=4.28

* 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$1.13 Mil.
Revenue was A$0.32 Mil.
Gross Profit was A$0.15 Mil.
Total Current Assets was A$4.11 Mil.
Total Assets was A$27.53 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was A$1.81 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was A$0.28 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was A$2.53 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was A$5.35 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was A$2.91 Mil.
Net Income was A$-2.33 Mil.
Gross Profit was A$0.02 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was A$-3.47 Mil.
Total Receivables was A$0.13 Mil.
Revenue was A$0.35 Mil.
Gross Profit was A$0.20 Mil.
Total Current Assets was A$3.94 Mil.
Total Assets was A$22.40 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was A$2.09 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was A$0.32 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was A$1.96 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was A$1.26 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was A$0.00 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)
=(1.126 / 0.317) / (0.127 / 0.347)
=3.55205 / 0.365994
=9.7052

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)
=(0.195 / 0.347) / (0.15 / 0.317)
=0.56196 / 0.473186
=1.1876

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 - (4.114 + 1.812) / 27.532) / (1 - (3.941 + 2.091) / 22.398)
=0.78476 / 0.73069
=1.074

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
=0.317 / 0.347
=0.9135

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))
=(0.319 / (0.319 + 2.091)) / (0.282 / (0.282 + 1.812))
=0.132365 / 0.13467
=0.9829

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)
=(2.529 / 0.317) / (1.957 / 0.347)
=7.977918 / 5.639769
=1.4146

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)
=((2.912 + 5.351) / 27.532) / ((0 + 1.26) / 22.398)
=0.300123 / 0.056255
=5.335

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
=(-2.328 - 0.018 - -3.474) / 27.532
=0.040971

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.

Carnegie Clean Energy has a M-score of 4.28 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of 4.28 mean?
Carnegie Clean Energy (ASX:CCE) has a Beneish M-Score of 4.28 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Carnegie Clean Energy and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Carnegie Clean Energy ranks #375 out of 390 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 96.2%.
Is Carnegie Clean Energy's Beneish M-Score too high?
Carnegie Clean Energy's current Beneish M-Score is 4.28. Based on the distribution chart, Carnegie Clean Energy ranks #375 out of 390 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Carnegie Clean Energy has a GF Score™ of 16/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Carnegie Clean Energy's Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Carnegie Clean Energy ranks #375 out of 390 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Carnegie Clean Energy 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers 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 Carnegie Clean Energy and its competitors. Carnegie Clean Energy's current Beneish M-Score is 4.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Carnegie Clean Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carnegie Clean Energy (ASX:CCE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.06, compared to a current price of A$0.13 — trading 108.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is 4.28. Carnegie Clean Energy's overall GF Score™ is 16/100 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 Carnegie Clean Energy (ASX:CCE), the current Beneish M-Score is 4.28 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 Carnegie Clean Energy (ASX:CCE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carnegie Clean Energy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of A$0.13 is trading 108.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.06. GuruFocus considers Carnegie Clean Energy to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:CCE:

  • Beneish M-Score: 4.28
  • GF Value™: A$0.06 vs. price of A$0.13 (108.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 16/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Carnegie Clean Energy Business Description

Other Exchanges CWGYF:USACNM1:Germany
Address 21 North Mole Drive, North Fremantle, Fremantle, WA, AUS, 6159
Carnegie Clean Energy Ltd is the developer of utility-scale solar, battery, wave, and hybrid energy projects. The firm is mainly engaged in CETO wave energy technology/microgrid build, own, operator, which is developing and commercializing technology for zero-emission electricity generation from ocean swell, and the production and selling of energy through the ownership of microgrids; and Solar and Battery engineering and procurement. The firm realizes a majority of its revenue from Garden Island Microgrid through electricity sales.
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