Elastron (ATH:ELSTR) Beneish M-Score: -2.02 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


ATH:ELSTR Elastron SA ATH:ELSTR
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What is Elastron Beneish M-Score?

Elastron ATH:ELSTR 60 Beneish M-Score is -2.02 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates ATH:ELSTR with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.38 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 593 Steel companies, Elastron ranks worse than 73.52% 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 -2.02 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

ATH:ELSTR' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.36   Med: -2.24   Max: -1.41
Current: -2.02

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Elastron was -1.41. The lowest was -3.36. And the median was -2.24.


Elastron Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Elastron'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.

Elastron Beneish M-Score Chart

Elastron 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 -2.19 -2.20 -1.41 -3.25 -2.02

Elastron 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 -1.41 0.00 -3.25 0.00 -2.02

ATH:ELSTR vs NUE, STLD, RS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Elastron'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.


Elastron Beneish M-Score vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Elastron's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Elastron 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 Elastron 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 * 1.0154+0.528 * 0.76+0.404 * 2.3761+0.892 * 0.9478+0.115 * 0.8235
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9446+4.679 * 0.010264-0.327 * 0.9346
=-2.02

* 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 €33.5 Mil.
Revenue was €167.6 Mil.
Gross Profit was €22.5 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €123.8 Mil.
Total Assets was €193.0 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €55.6 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €3.3 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €9.6 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €50.2 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €49.5 Mil.
Net Income was €5.6 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €3.6 Mil.
Total Receivables was €34.8 Mil.
Revenue was €176.8 Mil.
Gross Profit was €18.1 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €126.5 Mil.
Total Assets was €196.8 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €64.5 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €3.1 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €10.7 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €80.2 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €28.5 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)
=(33.531 / 167.609) / (34.842 / 176.836)
=0.200055 / 0.19703
=1.0154

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)
=(18.08 / 176.836) / (22.548 / 167.609)
=0.102242 / 0.134527
=0.76

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 - (123.779 + 55.582) / 193.007) / (1 - (126.453 + 64.459) / 196.767)
=0.070702 / 0.029756
=2.3761

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
=167.609 / 176.836
=0.9478

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))
=(3.076 / (3.076 + 64.459)) / (3.254 / (3.254 + 55.582))
=0.045547 / 0.055306
=0.8235

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)
=(9.555 / 167.609) / (10.672 / 176.836)
=0.057008 / 0.06035
=0.9446

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)
=((49.492 + 50.212) / 193.007) / ((28.529 + 80.236) / 196.767)
=0.516582 / 0.55276
=0.9346

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
=(5.556 - 0 - 3.575) / 193.007
=0.010264

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.

Elastron has a M-score of -2.02 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 -2.02 mean?
Elastron (ATH:ELSTR) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.02 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Elastron and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Elastron ranks #436 out of 593 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 73.5%.
Is Elastron's Beneish M-Score too high?
Elastron's current Beneish M-Score is -2.02. Based on the distribution chart, Elastron ranks #436 out of 593 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Elastron has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Elastron's Beneish M-Score compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Elastron ranks #436 out of 593 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Elastron 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 Steel company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Steel 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 Elastron and its competitors. Elastron's current Beneish M-Score is -2.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Elastron stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elastron (ATH:ELSTR) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.38, compared to a current price of €2.80 — trading 17.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.02. Elastron's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Elastron (ATH:ELSTR), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.02 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 Elastron (ATH:ELSTR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elastron stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €2.80 is trading 17.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.38. GuruFocus considers Elastron to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ATH:ELSTR:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.02
  • GF Value™: €2.38 vs. price of €2.80 (17.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 10 warning signs

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


Elastron Business Description

Address Agios Loannis Avenue, Aspropyrgos, GRC, 193 00
Elastron SA is a Greece based company engaged in importing, processing, and trading of steel, steel plates, iron and metal goods, and related goods. The business segments are Steel products, Energy segment, and Agricultural products. The company processes, produces and resells steel products and insulated composite panels in Steel products segment. Electrical energy segment includes production of electric energy from photovoltaic stations. Agricultural products segment consists production of agricultural products from glasshouse cultivations. The group generates majority of the revenue from the Steel products segment. It makes sales in Greece, and internationally, of which sales in Greece constitutes mainly to the revenue.
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