Brookfield RenewableBEPC +1.31%66 Beneish M-Score is -2.45 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates BEPC with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $32.02 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 390 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Brookfield Renewable ranks worse than 62.31% 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 -2.45 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
The historical rank and industry rank for Brookfield Renewable's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:
BEPC'
s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.09 Med: -2.45 Max: -1.87
Current: -2.45
During the past 9 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Brookfield Renewable was -1.87. The lowest was -3.09. And the median was -2.45.
Brookfield Renewable Beneish M-Score Related Terms
Brookfield Renewable Beneish M-Score Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Brookfield Renewable'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.
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Brookfield Renewable'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.
Brookfield Renewable Beneish M-Score vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Brookfield Renewable's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Brookfield Renewable's Beneish M-Score falls into.
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 Brookfield Renewable 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 * 1.3092
+
0.528 * 0.9573
+
0.404 * 1.0797
+
0.892 * 0.9
+
0.115 * 1.0427
-
0.172 * SGAI
+
4.679 * TATA
-
0.327 * LVGI
-
0.172 * 1
+
4.679 * -0.024683
-
0.327 * 1.1195
=
-2.42
* 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.
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.
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))
=
(1262 / (1262 + 38696))
/
(1240 / (1240 + 39699))
=
0.031583
/
0.030289
=
1.0427
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
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
=
(-2344 - -1704
-
502)
/
46267
=
-0.024683
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.
Brookfield Renewable has a M-score of -2.42 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
Brookfield Renewable (BEPC) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.45 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Brookfield Renewable and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Brookfield Renewable ranks #243 out of 390 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 62.3%.
Is Brookfield Renewable's Beneish M-Score too high?
Brookfield Renewable's current Beneish M-Score is -2.45. Based on the distribution chart, Brookfield Renewable ranks #243 out of 390 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Brookfield Renewable has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Brookfield Renewable's Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Brookfield Renewable ranks #243 out of 390 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Brookfield Renewable 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 Brookfield Renewable and its competitors. Brookfield Renewable's current Beneish M-Score is -2.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Brookfield Renewable stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brookfield Renewable (BEPC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $32.02, compared to a current price of $38.15 — trading 19.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.45. Brookfield Renewable's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 9 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 Brookfield Renewable (BEPC), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.45 as of Jun. 25, 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 Brookfield Renewable (BEPC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brookfield Renewable stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $38.15 is trading 19.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $32.02.
GuruFocus considers Brookfield Renewable to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BEPC:
Beneish M-Score: -2.45
GF Value™: $32.02 vs. price of $38.15 (19.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BEPC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Brookfield Renewable is a globally diversified, multitechnology owner and operator of clean energy assets. The company's portfolio consists of hydroelectric, wind, solar, and storage facilities in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia, and totals over 40 gigawatts of installed capacity. Brookfield Renewable invests in assets directly, as well as with institutional partners, joint venture partners, and through other arrangements. The company offers two separate listings for investors: Brookfield Renewable Partners LP and Brookfield Renewable Corp.
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