EAF (GrafTech International) Beneish M-Score: -3.83 (As of Jul. 08, 2026)


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What is GrafTech International Beneish M-Score?

GrafTech International EAF -7.40% 50 Beneish M-Score is -3.83 as of Jul. 08, 2026. GuruFocus rates EAF with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.33 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,916 Industrial Products companies, GrafTech International ranks better than 96.06% 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 -3.83 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

EAF' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -13.44   Med: -2.88   Max: 10.76
Current: -3.83

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of GrafTech International was 10.76. The lowest was -13.44. And the median was -2.88.


GrafTech International Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for GrafTech International'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.

GrafTech International Beneish M-Score Chart

GrafTech International 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 -2.49 -2.48 -0.19 -4.18 -3.46

GrafTech International Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -3.31 -3.38 4.65 -3.46 -3.83

EAF vs ESP, TGEN, UTKN: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, GrafTech International'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.


GrafTech International Beneish M-Score vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, GrafTech International's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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GrafTech International 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 GrafTech International 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 * 0.8861+0.528 * 0.7039+0.404 * 0.595+0.892 * 1.0065+0.115 * 0.9831
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.1812+4.679 * -0.176315-0.327 * 1.2105
=-3.83

* 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 $79.9 Mil.
Revenue was 125.101 + 116.457 + 143.998 + 131.84 = $517.4 Mil.
Gross Profit was -14.99 + -24.337 + 10.307 + 0.062 = $-29.0 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $466.2 Mil.
Total Assets was $997.2 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $478.0 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $62.9 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $54.5 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $140.1 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $1,096.7 Mil.
Net Income was -43.277 + -65.116 + -28.482 + -86.886 = $-223.8 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 12.048 + 3.023 + -0.142 + 1.495 = $16.4 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -14.934 + -20.894 + 24.7 + -53.236 = $-64.4 Mil.
Total Receivables was $89.6 Mil.
Revenue was 111.839 + 134.217 + 130.654 + 137.327 = $514.0 Mil.
Gross Profit was -1.709 + -10.443 + -12.074 + 3.976 = $-20.3 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $618.5 Mil.
Total Assets was $1,207.8 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $481.4 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $62.1 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $45.9 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $148.6 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $1,088.9 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)
=(79.912 / 517.396) / (89.596 / 514.037)
=0.15445 / 0.174299
=0.8861

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)
=(-20.25 / 514.037) / (-28.958 / 517.396)
=-0.039394 / -0.055969
=0.7039

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 - (466.197 + 478.049) / 997.201) / (1 - (618.543 + 481.42) / 1207.753)
=0.053104 / 0.089248
=0.595

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
=517.396 / 514.037
=1.0065

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))
=(62.145 / (62.145 + 481.42)) / (62.908 / (62.908 + 478.049))
=0.114329 / 0.11629
=0.9831

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)
=(54.52 / 517.396) / (45.855 / 514.037)
=0.105374 / 0.089206
=1.1812

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)
=((1096.654 + 140.085) / 997.201) / ((1088.863 + 148.58) / 1207.753)
=1.24021 / 1.024583
=1.2105

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
=(-223.761 - 16.424 - -64.364) / 997.201
=-0.176315

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.

GrafTech International has a M-score of -3.83 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 -3.83 mean?
GrafTech International (EAF) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.83 as of Jul. 08, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on GrafTech International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, GrafTech International ranks #115 out of 2916 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 3.9%.
Is GrafTech International's Beneish M-Score too high?
GrafTech International's current Beneish M-Score is -3.83. Based on the distribution chart, GrafTech International ranks #115 out of 2916 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, GrafTech International has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GrafTech International's Beneish M-Score compare to ESP and TGEN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, GrafTech International ranks #115 out of 2916 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places GrafTech International in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Industrial Products company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Industrial Products 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 GrafTech International and its competitors. GrafTech International's current Beneish M-Score is -3.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GrafTech International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GrafTech International (EAF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.33, compared to a current price of $5.38 — trading 59.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.83. GrafTech International's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 4 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 GrafTech International (EAF), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.83 as of Jul. 08, 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 GrafTech International (EAF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GrafTech International stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $5.38 is trading 59.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.33. GuruFocus considers GrafTech International to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for EAF:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.83
  • GF Value™: $13.33 vs. price of $5.38 (59.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 4 warning signs

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


GrafTech International Business Description

Other Exchanges EAF:MexicoG6G0:Germany
Address 982 Keynote Circle, Brooklyn Heights, Independence, OH, USA, 44131
GrafTech International Ltd is a manufacturer of high-quality graphite electrode products essential to the production of EAF steel and other ferrous and non-ferrous metals. The company has only reportable segment, Industrial Materials, is comprised of its two product categories: graphite electrodes and petroleum needle coke products used as raw material in the production of graphite electrodes.
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