CTRI (Centuri Holdings) Beneish M-Score: -2.09 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


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What is Centuri Holdings Beneish M-Score?

Centuri Holdings CTRI +4.04% 37 Beneish M-Score is -2.09 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates CTRI with a GF Score™ of 37/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 485 Utilities - Regulated companies, Centuri Holdings ranks worse than 86.6% 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 -2.09 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

CTRI' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.09   Med: -2.66   Max: -2.09
Current: -2.09

During the past 6 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Centuri Holdings was -2.09. The lowest was -3.09. And the median was -2.66.


Centuri Holdings Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Centuri Holdings'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.

Centuri Holdings Beneish M-Score Chart

Centuri Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
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Centuri Holdings Quarterly Data
Dec21 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 -2.95 -3.09 -2.45 -2.29 -2.09

CTRI vs CPK, NWN, MDU: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Centuri Holdings'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.


Centuri Holdings Beneish M-Score vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

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

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


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Centuri Holdings 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 Centuri Holdings 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 * 1.2312+0.528 * 1.0315+0.404 * 0.8962+0.892 * 1.1867+0.115 * 0.9829
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0649+4.679 * 0.001639-0.327 * 0.8704
=-2.09

* 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 $701 Mil.
Revenue was 723.174 + 858.604 + 850.044 + 724.052 = $3,156 Mil.
Gross Profit was 35.758 + 80.477 + 77.96 + 67.801 = $262 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $806 Mil.
Total Assets was $2,322 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $664 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $165 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $133 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $429 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $860 Mil.
Net Income was -9.527 + 30.18 + 2.099 + 8.053 = $31 Mil.
Non Operating Income was -0.08 + 0.399 + -0.078 + 0.353 = $1 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -35.038 + 83.89 + 5.214 + -27.659 = $26 Mil.
Total Receivables was $480 Mil.
Revenue was 550.081 + 717.078 + 720.053 + 672.075 = $2,659 Mil.
Gross Profit was 20.328 + 71.096 + 75.793 + 60.504 = $228 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $536 Mil.
Total Assets was $1,993 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $641 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $156 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $105 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $340 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $930 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)
=(700.877 / 3155.874) / (479.699 / 2659.287)
=0.222086 / 0.180386
=1.2312

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)
=(227.721 / 2659.287) / (261.996 / 3155.874)
=0.085632 / 0.083019
=1.0315

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 - (805.551 + 664.158) / 2321.63) / (1 - (536.08 + 640.621) / 1992.617)
=0.36695 / 0.40947
=0.8962

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
=3155.874 / 2659.287
=1.1867

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))
=(155.876 / (155.876 + 640.621)) / (165.117 / (165.117 + 664.158))
=0.195702 / 0.19911
=0.9829

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)
=(132.787 / 3155.874) / (105.072 / 2659.287)
=0.042076 / 0.039511
=1.0649

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)
=((860.151 + 428.646) / 2321.63) / ((930.342 + 340.479) / 1992.617)
=0.555126 / 0.637765
=0.8704

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
=(30.805 - 0.594 - 26.407) / 2321.63
=0.001639

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.

Centuri Holdings has a M-score of -2.09 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 -2.09 mean?
Centuri Holdings (CTRI) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.09 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Centuri Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Centuri Holdings ranks #420 out of 485 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 86.6%.
Is Centuri Holdings' Beneish M-Score too high?
Centuri Holdings' current Beneish M-Score is -2.09. Based on the distribution chart, Centuri Holdings ranks #420 out of 485 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Centuri Holdings has a GF Score™ of 37/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Centuri Holdings' Beneish M-Score compare to CPK and NWN?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Centuri Holdings ranks #420 out of 485 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Centuri Holdings 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 Centuri Holdings and its competitors. Centuri Holdings's current Beneish M-Score is -2.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Centuri Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Centuri Holdings (CTRI) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.09. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.09. Centuri Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 37/100 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 Centuri Holdings (CTRI), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.09 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.

Centuri Holdings Business Description

Address 19820 North 7th Avenue, Suite 120, Phoenix, AZ, USA, 85027
Centuri Holdings Inc is a pure-play North American utility infrastructure services company that partners with regulated utilities to maintain, upgrade and expand the energy network that powers millions of homes and businesses. Its service offerings consist of the modernization of utility infrastructure through the maintenance, retrofitting and installation of electric and natural gas distribution networks to meet current and future demands while also preparing systems for the transition to clean energy sources. Its reportable segments are: (i) U.S. Gas Utility Services (U.S. Gas); (ii) Canadian Utility Services (Canadian Operations); (iii) Union Electric Utility Services (Union Electric); and (iv) Non-Union Electric Utility Services (Non-Union Electric).
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