BGAOF (Proximus) Beneish M-Score: -2.94 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


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GF Value $6.01
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What is Proximus Beneish M-Score?

Proximus BGAOF 69 Beneish M-Score is -2.94 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates BGAOF with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.01 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 355 Telecommunication Services companies, Proximus ranks better than 63.1% 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 -2.94 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

BGAOF' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.2   Med: -3.06   Max: -2.63
Current: -2.94

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Proximus was -2.63. The lowest was -3.20. And the median was -3.06.


Proximus Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Proximus'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.

Proximus Beneish M-Score Chart

Proximus 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 -3.04 -2.93 -3.08 -2.63 -2.94

Proximus Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.94 0.00

BGAOF vs TMUS, VZ, T: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Proximus'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.


Proximus Beneish M-Score vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Proximus's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Proximus 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 Proximus 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 * 0.9963+0.528 * 0.977+0.404 * 0.9416+0.892 * 1.0958+0.115 * 0.9958
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.8285+4.679 * -0.093854-0.327 * 0.9719
=-2.83

* 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 $1,498 Mil.
Revenue was $7,316 Mil.
Gross Profit was $4,712 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $2,643 Mil.
Total Assets was $15,184 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $6,194 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $1,552 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $273 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $2,906 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $5,249 Mil.
Net Income was $466 Mil.
Gross Profit was $0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was $1,891 Mil.
Total Receivables was $1,372 Mil.
Revenue was $6,676 Mil.
Gross Profit was $4,201 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $2,469 Mil.
Total Assets was $13,955 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $5,291 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $1,318 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $301 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $3,336 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $4,376 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)
=(1497.658 / 7316.159) / (1371.728 / 6676.44)
=0.204706 / 0.205458
=0.9963

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)
=(4201.047 / 6676.44) / (4711.944 / 7316.159)
=0.629235 / 0.644046
=0.977

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 - (2642.857 + 6194.379) / 15183.841) / (1 - (2469.11 + 5291.099) / 13954.974)
=0.417984 / 0.443911
=0.9416

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
=7316.159 / 6676.44
=1.0958

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))
=(1318.325 / (1318.325 + 5291.099)) / (1551.522 / (1551.522 + 6194.379))
=0.199461 / 0.200302
=0.9958

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)
=(272.834 / 7316.159) / (300.524 / 6676.44)
=0.037292 / 0.045013
=0.8285

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)
=((5249.415 + 2906.323) / 15183.841) / ((4375.916 + 3336.126) / 13954.974)
=0.537133 / 0.552638
=0.9719

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
=(466.042 - 0 - 1891.101) / 15183.841
=-0.093854

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.

Proximus has a M-score of -2.83 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 -2.94 mean?
Proximus (BGAOF) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.94 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Proximus and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Proximus ranks #131 out of 355 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 36.9%.
Is Proximus' Beneish M-Score too high?
Proximus' current Beneish M-Score is -2.94. Based on the distribution chart, Proximus ranks #131 out of 355 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Proximus has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Proximus' Beneish M-Score compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Proximus ranks #131 out of 355 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Proximus 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 a Telecommunication Services company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Telecommunication Services 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 Proximus and its competitors. Proximus's current Beneish M-Score is -2.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Proximus stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Proximus (BGAOF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.01, compared to a current price of $7.31 — trading 21.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.94. Proximus' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 7 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 Proximus (BGAOF), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.94 as of Jun. 24, 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 Proximus (BGAOF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Proximus stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $7.31 is trading 21.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $6.01. GuruFocus considers Proximus to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BGAOF:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.94
  • GF Value™: $6.01 vs. price of $7.31 (21.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Proximus Business Description

Address Boulevard du Roi Albert II, 27 B, Proximus Towers, Brussels, BEL, B-1030
Proximus is the incumbent telecom operator in Belgium. The firm has around 45% share of the broadband market and 30% of the postpaid mobile market, competing with Telenet and Orange. Proximus is rolling out fiber to the home in Belgium and expects to have 95% of the country covered by 2032. Its international carrier services division, BICS, is one of the four largest in the world, serving more than 250 operators, which was strengthened with the acquisition of Telesign.
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