ALTEO Energy Services (BUD:ALTEO) Beneish M-Score: -2.59 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


BUD:ALTEO ALTEO Energy Services PLC BUD:ALTEO
76 GF Score
Price Ft3,270.00
GF Value Ft5,209.48
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! 7 Warning Signs
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What is ALTEO Energy Services Beneish M-Score?

ALTEO Energy Services BUD:ALTEO -1.21% 76 Beneish M-Score is -2.59 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates BUD:ALTEO with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of Ft5,209.48 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 390 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, ALTEO Energy Services ranks worse than 50.77% 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 -2.59 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

BUD:ALTEO' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.32   Med: -2.51   Max: -1.37
Current: -2.59

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of ALTEO Energy Services was -1.37. The lowest was -3.32. And the median was -2.51.


ALTEO Energy Services Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ALTEO Energy Services'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.

ALTEO Energy Services Beneish M-Score Chart

ALTEO Energy Services 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 -2.16 -1.37 -3.32 -2.33 -2.59

ALTEO Energy Services 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 -3.32 0.00 -2.33 0.00 -2.59

ALTEO Energy Services Beneish M-Score Competitor Comparison

For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, ALTEO Energy Services'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.


ALTEO Energy Services Beneish M-Score vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, ALTEO Energy Services's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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ALTEO Energy Services 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 ALTEO Energy Services 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 * 0.8652+0.528 * 1.139+0.404 * 1.9149+0.892 * 1.1715+0.115 * 0.9819
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.104564-0.327 * 1.2765
=-2.59

* 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 Ft20,915 Mil.
Revenue was Ft123,463 Mil.
Gross Profit was Ft37,473 Mil.
Total Current Assets was Ft44,783 Mil.
Total Assets was Ft149,556 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was Ft77,950 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was Ft8,641 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was Ft0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was Ft47,299 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was Ft57,231 Mil.
Net Income was Ft2,526 Mil.
Gross Profit was Ft0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was Ft18,164 Mil.
Total Receivables was Ft20,635 Mil.
Revenue was Ft105,389 Mil.
Gross Profit was Ft36,432 Mil.
Total Current Assets was Ft37,858 Mil.
Total Assets was Ft98,064 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was Ft51,020 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was Ft5,542 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was Ft0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was Ft30,714 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was Ft22,978 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)
=(20914.588 / 123463.197) / (20635.398 / 105388.839)
=0.169399 / 0.195802
=0.8652

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)
=(36432.046 / 105388.839) / (37472.661 / 123463.197)
=0.345692 / 0.303513
=1.139

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 - (44783.204 + 77949.547) / 149556.182) / (1 - (37858.398 + 51020.415) / 98063.528)
=0.179354 / 0.093661
=1.9149

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
=123463.197 / 105388.839
=1.1715

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))
=(5542.189 / (5542.189 + 51020.415)) / (8641.256 / (8641.256 + 77949.547))
=0.097983 / 0.099794
=0.9819

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)
=(0 / 123463.197) / (0 / 105388.839)
=0 / 0
=1

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)
=((57230.825 + 47299.289) / 149556.182) / ((22978.072 + 30714.018) / 98063.528)
=0.698935 / 0.547524
=1.2765

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
=(2526.084 - 0 - 18164.296) / 149556.182
=-0.104564

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.

ALTEO Energy Services has a M-score of -2.59 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 -2.59 mean?
ALTEO Energy Services (BUD:ALTEO) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.59 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on ALTEO Energy Services and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, ALTEO Energy Services ranks #198 out of 390 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 50.8%.
Is ALTEO Energy Services' Beneish M-Score too high?
ALTEO Energy Services' current Beneish M-Score is -2.59. Based on the distribution chart, ALTEO Energy Services ranks #198 out of 390 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, ALTEO Energy Services has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ALTEO Energy Services' Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, ALTEO Energy Services ranks #198 out of 390 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places ALTEO Energy Services 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 ALTEO Energy Services and its competitors. ALTEO Energy Services's current Beneish M-Score is -2.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ALTEO Energy Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ALTEO Energy Services (BUD:ALTEO) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is Ft5,209.48, compared to a current price of Ft3,270.00 — trading 37.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.59. ALTEO Energy Services' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 ALTEO Energy Services (BUD:ALTEO), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.59 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 ALTEO Energy Services (BUD:ALTEO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ALTEO Energy Services stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of Ft3,270.00 is trading 37.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of Ft5,209.48. GuruFocus considers ALTEO Energy Services to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for BUD:ALTEO:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.59
  • GF Value™: Ft5,209.48 vs. price of Ft3,270.00 (37.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 7 warning signs

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


ALTEO Energy Services Business Description

Other Exchanges 54O:Germany
Address Dombovari ut 25, Budapest, HUN, 1117
ALTEO Energy Services PLC operates in the utility industry in Hungary. Its segments includes, Retail energy trade, Renewables-based energy production, Heat and electricity production and management, Circular economy, Energy services, and Other. It derives maximum revenue from Heat and electricity production and management segment. The Heat and electricity production and management segment includes Heat and Non-renewable Electricity Production, Ancillary Services, Renewable Production Management. Geographically, all the operations of the company are conducted in Hungary.
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