Diversified Energy Co (CHIX:DECL) Beneish M-Score: -2.14 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


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What is Diversified Energy Co Beneish M-Score?

Diversified Energy Co CHIX:DECL +3.20% 61 Beneish M-Score is -2.14 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:DECL with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of £13.10 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 822 Oil & Gas companies, Diversified Energy Co ranks worse than 79.2% 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 -2.14 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

CHIX:DECl' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.55   Med: -1.88   Max: 4.24
Current: -2.14

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Diversified Energy Co was 4.24. The lowest was -3.55. And the median was -1.88.


Diversified Energy Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Diversified Energy Co'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.

Diversified Energy Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Diversified Energy Co 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 -1.13 -3.55 -1.22 -2.03 -2.14

Diversified Energy Co 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 -1.22 0.00 -2.03 0.00 -2.14

CHIX:DECL vs UNTC, SLNG, SKYQ: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Integrated subindustry, Diversified Energy Co'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.


Diversified Energy Co Beneish M-Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Diversified Energy Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Diversified Energy Co 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 Diversified Energy Co 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 * 0.8593+0.528 * 0.3198+0.404 * 0.8921+0.892 * 1.9146+0.115 * 1.0723
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.6373+4.679 * -0.02002-0.327 * 1.07
=-2.24

* 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 £305 Mil.
Revenue was £1,204 Mil.
Gross Profit was £344 Mil.
Total Current Assets was £486 Mil.
Total Assets was £4,608 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was £3,751 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was £308 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was £125 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was £804 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was £2,067 Mil.
Net Income was £255 Mil.
Gross Profit was £0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was £347 Mil.
Total Receivables was £185 Mil.
Revenue was £629 Mil.
Gross Profit was £57 Mil.
Total Current Assets was £241 Mil.
Total Assets was £3,130 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was £2,606 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was £231 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was £103 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was £615 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was £1,207 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)
=(305.074 / 1203.757) / (185.427 / 628.719)
=0.253435 / 0.294928
=0.8593

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)
=(57.421 / 628.719) / (343.766 / 1203.757)
=0.09133 / 0.285578
=0.3198

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 - (485.671 + 3751.099) / 4608.212) / (1 - (240.673 + 2606.377) / 3129.837)
=0.080604 / 0.090352
=0.8921

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
=1203.757 / 628.719
=1.9146

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))
=(230.968 / (230.968 + 2606.377)) / (308.142 / (308.142 + 3751.099))
=0.081403 / 0.075911
=1.0723

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)
=(125.217 / 1203.757) / (102.628 / 628.719)
=0.104022 / 0.163233
=0.6373

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)
=((2066.948 + 803.543) / 4608.212) / ((1207.297 + 614.696) / 3129.837)
=0.622908 / 0.582137
=1.07

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
=(254.813 - 0 - 347.07) / 4608.212
=-0.02002

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.

Diversified Energy Co has a M-score of -2.24 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 -2.14 mean?
Diversified Energy Co (CHIX:DECL) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.14 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Diversified Energy Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Diversified Energy Co ranks #651 out of 822 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 79.2%.
Is Diversified Energy Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Diversified Energy Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.14. Based on the distribution chart, Diversified Energy Co ranks #651 out of 822 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Diversified Energy Co has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Diversified Energy Co's Beneish M-Score compare to UNTC and SLNG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Diversified Energy Co ranks #651 out of 822 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Diversified Energy Co 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 Oil & Gas company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Oil & Gas 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 Diversified Energy Co and its competitors. Diversified Energy Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Diversified Energy Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Diversified Energy Co (CHIX:DECL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £13.10, compared to a current price of £10.00 — trading 23.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.14. Diversified Energy Co's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 10 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 Diversified Energy Co (CHIX:DECL), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.14 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 Diversified Energy Co (CHIX:DECL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Diversified Energy Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £10.00 is trading 23.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of £13.10. GuruFocus considers Diversified Energy Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:DECL:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.14
  • GF Value™: £13.10 vs. price of £10.00 (23.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 10 warning signs

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


Diversified Energy Co Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges DEC:USADEC:UKQI7:Germany
Address 1600 Corporate Drive, Birmingham, AL, USA, 35242
Diversified Energy Co engaged in the production, transportation, and marketing of natural gas, NGLs, and oil, managing a diversified portfolio of mature, long-life assets located across the United States. The company derives revenues from the sale of oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids.
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