Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica (BSE:SNN) Beneish M-Score: -2.68 (As of Jul. 22, 2026)

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What is Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica Beneish M-Score?

Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica BSE:SNN +0.57% 100 Beneish M-Score is -2.68 as of Jul. 22, 2026. GuruFocus rates BSE:SNN with a GF Score™ of 100/100 and a GF Value™ of lei46.51 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 488 Utilities - Regulated companies, Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica ranks better than 61.07% 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 -2.68 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

BSE:SNN' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.4   Med: -1.43   Max: 1.44
Current: -2.68

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica was 1.44. The lowest was -3.40. And the median was -1.43.


Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica'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.

Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica Beneish M-Score Chart

Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica 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 -1.37 0.00 1.16 -2.87 -2.43

Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica Quarterly Data
Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Jun23 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 -1.71 0.00 -2.43 -2.68

BSE:SNN vs NEE, SO, DUK: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica'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.


Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica Beneish M-Score vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica 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 Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica 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 * 0.956+0.528 * 0.9688+0.404 * 1.186+0.892 * 1.1658+0.115 * 1.4861
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.8741+4.679 * -0.055151-0.327 * 1.5711
=-2.68

* 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 (Mar26) TTM:Last Year (Mar25) TTM:
Total Receivables was lei405 Mil.
Revenue was 1583.87 + 1542.965 + 1439.045 + 1199.077 = lei5,765 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1413.243 + 1367.992 + 1327.457 + 942.9 = lei5,052 Mil.
Total Current Assets was lei5,954 Mil.
Total Assets was lei19,979 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was lei12,239 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was lei758 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was lei35 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was lei1,739 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was lei758 Mil.
Net Income was 851.547 + 765.743 + 749.612 + 304.236 = lei2,671 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = lei0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 1327.586 + 1049.23 + 700.556 + 695.648 = lei3,773 Mil.
Total Receivables was lei363 Mil.
Revenue was 1446.039 + 1367.168 + 1271.391 + 860.452 = lei4,945 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1274.396 + 1170.33 + 1047.918 + 705.367 = lei4,198 Mil.
Total Current Assets was lei6,002 Mil.
Total Assets was lei14,340 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was lei7,257 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was lei688 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was lei34 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was lei1,117 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was lei23 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)
=(404.924 / 5764.957) / (363.322 / 4945.05)
=0.070239 / 0.073472
=0.956

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)
=(4198.011 / 4945.05) / (5051.592 / 5764.957)
=0.848932 / 0.876258
=0.9688

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 - (5953.974 + 12239.398) / 19979.327) / (1 - (6002.115 + 7257.064) / 14339.986)
=0.08939 / 0.07537
=1.186

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
=5764.957 / 4945.05
=1.1658

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))
=(688.29 / (688.29 + 7257.064)) / (757.614 / (757.614 + 12239.398))
=0.086628 / 0.058291
=1.4861

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)
=(34.869 / 5764.957) / (34.213 / 4945.05)
=0.006048 / 0.006919
=0.8741

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)
=((758.491 + 1738.817) / 19979.327) / ((23.423 + 1117.469) / 14339.986)
=0.124995 / 0.07956
=1.5711

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
=(2671.138 - 0 - 3773.02) / 19979.327
=-0.055151

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.

Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica has a M-score of -2.68 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.68 mean?
Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica (BSE:SNN) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.68 as of Jul. 22, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica ranks #190 out of 488 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 38.9%.
Is Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica's Beneish M-Score too high?
Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica's current Beneish M-Score is -2.68. Based on the distribution chart, Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica ranks #190 out of 488 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica has a GF Score™ of 100/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica's Beneish M-Score compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica ranks #190 out of 488 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Utilities - Regulated 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 Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica and its competitors. Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica's current Beneish M-Score is -2.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica (BSE:SNN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is lei46.51, compared to a current price of lei70.00 — trading 50.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.68. Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica's overall GF Score™ is 100/100 with 5 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 Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica (BSE:SNN), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.68 as of Jul. 22, 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 Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica (BSE:SNN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of lei70.00 is trading 50.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of lei46.51. GuruFocus considers Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BSE:SNN:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.68
  • GF Value™: lei46.51 vs. price of lei70.00 (50.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 100/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica Business Description

Other Exchanges 0QHP:UK53V:Germany
Address Bulevardul Iancu de Hunedoara, Nr. 48, Sector 1, Bucharest, ROU, 010494
Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica SA is a Romania-based company whose core business is the production and delivery of electricity and heat. The Company acts as an electric and thermal energy producer, with its main activity being electricity generation. It also produces nuclear fuel in the form of CANDU (Canada Deuterium Uranium) fuel bundles used in its nuclear reactors. The Company sells electricity in Romania and abroad.
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