Equatorial Para Distribuidora De Energia (BSP:EQPA3) Beneish M-Score: -2.38 (As of Sep. 06, 2026)

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BSP:EQPA3 Equatorial Para Distribuidora De Energia SA BSP:EQPA3
79 GF Score
Price R$5.52
GF Value R$6.98
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Equatorial Para Distribuidora De Energia Beneish M-Score?

Equatorial Para Distribuidora De Energia BSP:EQPA3 +0.18% 79 Beneish M-Score is -2.38 as of Sep. 06, 2026. GuruFocus rates BSP:EQPA3 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of R$6.98 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 487 Utilities - Regulated companies, Equatorial Para Distribuidora De Energia ranks worse than 73.1% 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 -2.38 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Equatorial Para Distribuidora De Energia's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

BSP:EQPA3' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.91   Med: -2.47   Max: -2.06
Current: -2.38

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Equatorial Para Distribuidora De Energia was -2.06. The lowest was -2.91. And the median was -2.47.


Equatorial Para Distribuidora De Energia Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Equatorial Para Distribuidora De Energia'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.

Equatorial Para Distribuidora De Energia Beneish M-Score Chart

Equatorial Para Distribuidora De Energia 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 -2.14 -2.66 -2.08 -2.67 -2.17

Equatorial Para Distribuidora De Energia Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 -2.44 -2.31 -2.17 -2.34 -2.38

BSP:EQPA3 vs NEE, SO, DUK: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Equatorial Para Distribuidora De Energia'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.


Equatorial Para Distribuidora De Energia Beneish M-Score vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Equatorial Para Distribuidora De Energia's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Equatorial Para Distribuidora De Energia's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Equatorial Para Distribuidora De Energia 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 Equatorial Para Distribuidora De Energia 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 * 0.9248+0.528 * 1.0339+0.404 * 1.0044+0.892 * 1.0958+0.115 * 0.9897
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0074+4.679 * 0.013974-0.327 * 0.9907
=-2.38

* 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 (Jun26) TTM:Last Year (Jun25) TTM:
Total Receivables was R$2,694 Mil.
Revenue was 2990.808 + 2776.248 + 3043.198 + 2954.759 = R$11,765 Mil.
Gross Profit was 721.851 + 734.449 + 652.01 + 647.742 = R$2,756 Mil.
Total Current Assets was R$6,292 Mil.
Total Assets was R$19,994 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was R$9 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was R$625 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was R$323 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was R$3,673 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was R$8,344 Mil.
Net Income was 386.398 + 384.415 + 410.145 + 388.685 = R$1,570 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = R$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 154.312 + 264.644 + 81.172 + 790.113 = R$1,290 Mil.
Total Receivables was R$2,659 Mil.
Revenue was 2782.872 + 2489.244 + 2773.497 + 2690.519 = R$10,736 Mil.
Gross Profit was 560.885 + 639.724 + 651.597 + 748.1 = R$2,600 Mil.
Total Current Assets was R$5,693 Mil.
Total Assets was R$17,936 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was R$13 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was R$519 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was R$293 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was R$5,795 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was R$5,086 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)
=(2694.478 / 11765.013) / (2658.721 / 10736.132)
=0.229025 / 0.247642
=0.9248

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)
=(2600.306 / 10736.132) / (2756.052 / 11765.013)
=0.242201 / 0.234258
=1.0339

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 - (6291.818 + 9.491) / 19993.964) / (1 - (5693.219 + 13.338) / 17935.501)
=0.684839 / 0.681829
=1.0044

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
=11765.013 / 10736.132
=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))
=(518.854 / (518.854 + 13.338)) / (625.431 / (625.431 + 9.491))
=0.974938 / 0.985052
=0.9897

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)
=(323.484 / 11765.013) / (293.025 / 10736.132)
=0.027495 / 0.027293
=1.0074

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)
=((8344.461 + 3672.811) / 19993.964) / ((5085.703 + 5795.026) / 17935.501)
=0.601045 / 0.606659
=0.9907

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
=(1569.643 - 0 - 1290.241) / 19993.964
=0.013974

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.

Equatorial Para Distribuidora De Energia has a M-score of -2.38 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.38 mean?
Equatorial Para Distribuidora De Energia (BSP:EQPA3) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.38 as of Sep. 06, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Equatorial Para Distribuidora De Energia and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Equatorial Para Distribuidora De Energia ranks #356 out of 487 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 73.1%.
Is Equatorial Para Distribuidora De Energia's Beneish M-Score too high?
Equatorial Para Distribuidora De Energia's current Beneish M-Score is -2.38. Based on the distribution chart, Equatorial Para Distribuidora De Energia ranks #356 out of 487 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Equatorial Para Distribuidora De Energia has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Equatorial Para Distribuidora De Energia's Beneish M-Score compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Equatorial Para Distribuidora De Energia ranks #356 out of 487 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Equatorial Para Distribuidora De Energia 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 - 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 Equatorial Para Distribuidora De Energia and its competitors. Equatorial Para Distribuidora De Energia's current Beneish M-Score is -2.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Equatorial Para Distribuidora De Energia stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Equatorial Para Distribuidora De Energia (BSP:EQPA3) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$6.98, compared to a current price of R$5.52 — trading 20.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.38. Equatorial Para Distribuidora De Energia's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 2 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 Equatorial Para Distribuidora De Energia (BSP:EQPA3), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.38 as of Sep. 06, 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 Equatorial Para Distribuidora De Energia (BSP:EQPA3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Equatorial Para Distribuidora De Energia stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$5.52 is trading 20.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$6.98. GuruFocus considers Equatorial Para Distribuidora De Energia to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:EQPA3:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.38
  • GF Value™: R$6.98 vs. price of R$5.52 (20.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:EQPA3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Equatorial Para Distribuidora De Energia Business Description

Other Exchanges EQPA5:Brazil
Address Rodovia Augusto Montenegro Km 8.5, Coqueiro, BRA
Equatorial Para Distribuidora De Energia SA engages in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity in Brazil. The company supplies electricity for residential, commercial, industrial, and rural consumption. It operates through various power generation sources, including thermal, hydroelectric, nuclear, and wind plants.
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