Genesis Energy (ASX:GNE) Beneish M-Score: -2.43 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


ASX:GNE Genesis Energy Ltd ASX:GNE
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Price A$2.06
GF Value A$1.80
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What is Genesis Energy Beneish M-Score?

Genesis Energy ASX:GNE -3.74% 70 Beneish M-Score is -2.43 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:GNE with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of A$1.80 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 390 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Genesis Energy ranks worse than 63.33% 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 -2.43 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

ASX:GNE' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.2   Med: -2.5   Max: -1.86
Current: -2.43

During the past 12 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Genesis Energy was -1.86. The lowest was -3.20. And the median was -2.50.


Genesis Energy Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Genesis 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.

Genesis Energy Beneish M-Score Chart

Genesis Energy Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.33 -2.90 -1.86 -2.47 -2.43

Genesis Energy Semi-Annual Data
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ASX:GNE vs CEG, VST, NRG: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, Genesis 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.


Genesis Energy Beneish M-Score vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

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

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


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Genesis 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 Genesis 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 * 0.8466+0.528 * 1.0701+0.404 * 1.1249+0.892 * 1.2306+0.115 * 1.0435
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.6314+4.679 * -0.038758-0.327 * 0.9675
=-2.43

* 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$301 Mil.
Revenue was A$3,443 Mil.
Gross Profit was A$917 Mil.
Total Current Assets was A$871 Mil.
Total Assets was A$5,656 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was A$4,046 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was A$222 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was A$153 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was A$774 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was A$1,069 Mil.
Net Income was A$157 Mil.
Gross Profit was A$87 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was A$289 Mil.
Total Receivables was A$289 Mil.
Revenue was A$2,798 Mil.
Gross Profit was A$798 Mil.
Total Current Assets was A$782 Mil.
Total Assets was A$5,212 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was A$3,823 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was A$219 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was A$197 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was A$662 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was A$1,093 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)
=(301.36 / 3443.254) / (289.274 / 2798.072)
=0.087522 / 0.103383
=0.8466

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)
=(797.561 / 2798.072) / (917.151 / 3443.254)
=0.285039 / 0.266362
=1.0701

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 - (870.709 + 4045.511) / 5656.41) / (1 - (781.937 + 3823.428) / 5211.648)
=0.130859 / 0.116332
=1.1249

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
=3443.254 / 2798.072
=1.2306

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))
=(219.105 / (219.105 + 3823.428)) / (221.64 / (221.64 + 4045.511))
=0.0542 / 0.051941
=1.0435

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)
=(153.137 / 3443.254) / (197.102 / 2798.072)
=0.044474 / 0.070442
=0.6314

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)
=((1069.267 + 773.747) / 5656.41) / ((1093.121 + 662.03) / 5211.648)
=0.325828 / 0.336775
=0.9675

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
=(156.752 - 87.043 - 288.939) / 5656.41
=-0.038758

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.

Genesis Energy has a M-score of -2.43 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 -2.43 mean?
Genesis Energy (ASX:GNE) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.43 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Genesis Energy and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Genesis Energy ranks #247 out of 390 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 63.3%.
Is Genesis Energy's Beneish M-Score too high?
Genesis Energy's current Beneish M-Score is -2.43. Based on the distribution chart, Genesis Energy ranks #247 out of 390 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Genesis Energy has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Genesis Energy's Beneish M-Score compare to CEG and VST?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Genesis Energy ranks #247 out of 390 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Genesis 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 Genesis Energy and its competitors. Genesis Energy's current Beneish M-Score is -2.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Genesis Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Genesis Energy (ASX:GNE) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$1.80, compared to a current price of A$2.06 — trading 14.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.43. Genesis Energy's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 10 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 Genesis Energy (ASX:GNE), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.43 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 Genesis Energy (ASX:GNE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Genesis Energy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of A$2.06 is trading 14.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$1.80. GuruFocus considers Genesis Energy to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:GNE:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.43
  • GF Value™: A$1.80 vs. price of A$2.06 (14.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 10 warning signs

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


Genesis Energy Business Description

Other Exchanges GNE:New Zealand1G6:Germany
Address 155 Fanshawe Street, Genesis Energy Level 6, Wynyard Quarter, Auckland, NZL, 1010
Genesis Energy is one of New Zealand's leading producers of electricity, accounting for more than 15% of the country's total generation. The firm enjoys a strong retail presence, with the highest retail market share, at over 25%. The company has a mix of renewable and thermal assets, with the latter accounting for about 55%-60% of the firm's overall production. The company has a 46% interest in the Kupe oil and gas field.
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