Elvalhalcor (ATH:ELHA) Beneish M-Score: -2.64 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


ATH:ELHA Elvalhalcor SA ATH:ELHA
72 GF Score
Price €5.29
GF Value €2.20
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Elvalhalcor Beneish M-Score?

Elvalhalcor ATH:ELHA -5.54% 72 Beneish M-Score is -2.64 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates ATH:ELHA with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.20 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,926 Industrial Products companies, Elvalhalcor ranks better than 67.33% 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 -2.64 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

ATH:ELHA' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.32   Med: -2.55   Max: 2.9
Current: -2.64

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Elvalhalcor was 2.90. The lowest was -3.32. And the median was -2.55.


Elvalhalcor Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Elvalhalcor'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.

Elvalhalcor Beneish M-Score Chart

Elvalhalcor Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.23 -2.16 -2.75 -2.88 -2.64

Elvalhalcor Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.75 0.00 -2.88 0.00 -2.64

ATH:ELHA vs ATI, CRS, MLI: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Elvalhalcor'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.


Elvalhalcor Beneish M-Score vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Elvalhalcor's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Elvalhalcor 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 Elvalhalcor 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 * 0.9225+0.528 * 1.0411+0.404 * 0.9158+0.892 * 1.0512+0.115 * 0.9714
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.018+4.679 * -0.024204-0.327 * 1.0181
=-2.64

* 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 (Dec25) TTM:Last Year (Dec24) TTM:
Total Receivables was €273 Mil.
Revenue was €3,615 Mil.
Gross Profit was €287 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €1,335 Mil.
Total Assets was €2,601 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €1,085 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €71 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €119 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €900 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €503 Mil.
Net Income was €103 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €166 Mil.
Total Receivables was €281 Mil.
Revenue was €3,438 Mil.
Gross Profit was €284 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €1,189 Mil.
Total Assets was €2,446 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €1,070 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €68 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €112 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €709 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €587 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)
=(272.836 / 3614.517) / (281.35 / 3438.452)
=0.075483 / 0.081825
=0.9225

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)
=(283.893 / 3438.452) / (286.66 / 3614.517)
=0.082564 / 0.079308
=1.0411

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 - (1334.504 + 1084.826) / 2601.063) / (1 - (1189.112 + 1070.19) / 2445.906)
=0.069869 / 0.076292
=0.9158

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
=3614.517 / 3438.452
=1.0512

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))
=(67.593 / (67.593 + 1070.19)) / (70.666 / (70.666 + 1084.826))
=0.059408 / 0.061157
=0.9714

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)
=(119.471 / 3614.517) / (111.645 / 3438.452)
=0.033053 / 0.03247
=1.018

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)
=((503.117 + 899.808) / 2601.063) / ((586.738 + 709.108) / 2445.906)
=0.539366 / 0.529802
=1.0181

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
=(103.437 - 0 - 166.394) / 2601.063
=-0.024204

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.

Elvalhalcor has a M-score of -2.64 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 -2.64 mean?
Elvalhalcor (ATH:ELHA) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.64 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Elvalhalcor and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Elvalhalcor ranks #956 out of 2926 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 32.7%.
Is Elvalhalcor's Beneish M-Score too high?
Elvalhalcor's current Beneish M-Score is -2.64. Based on the distribution chart, Elvalhalcor ranks #956 out of 2926 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Elvalhalcor has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Elvalhalcor's Beneish M-Score compare to ATI and CRS?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Elvalhalcor ranks #956 out of 2926 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Elvalhalcor 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Industrial Products 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 Elvalhalcor and its competitors. Elvalhalcor's current Beneish M-Score is -2.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Elvalhalcor stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elvalhalcor (ATH:ELHA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.20, compared to a current price of €5.29 — trading 140.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.64. Elvalhalcor's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Elvalhalcor (ATH:ELHA), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.64 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 Elvalhalcor (ATH:ELHA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elvalhalcor stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €5.29 is trading 140.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.20. GuruFocus considers Elvalhalcor to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ATH:ELHA:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.64
  • GF Value™: €2.20 vs. price of €5.29 (140.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Elvalhalcor Business Description

Other Exchanges HC6A:Germany
Address 2-4 Mesogeion Avenue, Athens Tower, 2nd Building, Athens, GRC, GR-115 27
Elvalhalcor SA is a Greece-based company, engaged in the production, processing, and marketing of copper and aluminum products. The company's operating segment includes Copper products and Aluminium products. It generates maximum revenue from the Aluminum products segment. The company serves Automotive and shipbuilding; Packaging; Energy and power networks; Renewable energy; Industrial applications; Heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC&R), and Building and construction markets. Some of its products include flat-rolled aluminium products and solutions; Aluminium foil and aluminium flexible-packaging materials; Copper tubes with or without plastic coating or industrial insulation and others.
72GF Score

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