Cellnex Telecom (FRA:4720) Beneish M-Score: -3.01 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


FRA:4720 Cellnex Telecom SA FRA:4720
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What is Cellnex Telecom Beneish M-Score?

Cellnex Telecom FRA:4720 81 Beneish M-Score is -3.01 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:4720 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €15.59. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,682 Real Estate companies, Cellnex Telecom ranks better than 84.84% 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 -3.01 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

FRA:4720' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.08   Med: -2.35   Max: -1.38
Current: -3.01

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Cellnex Telecom was -1.38. The lowest was -3.08. And the median was -2.35.


Cellnex Telecom Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cellnex Telecom'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.

Cellnex Telecom Beneish M-Score Chart

Cellnex Telecom 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 -1.58 -2.65 -2.72 -2.67 -3.01

Cellnex Telecom Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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FRA:4720 vs CBRE, BEKE, CSGP: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Cellnex Telecom'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.


Cellnex Telecom Beneish M-Score vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Cellnex Telecom's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Cellnex Telecom 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 Cellnex Telecom 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 * 0.7844+0.528 * 1+0.404 * 0.9572+0.892 * 1.0123+0.115 * 0.9858
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.062924-0.327 * 1.0833
=-3.01

* 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 €773 Mil.
Revenue was €4,120 Mil.
Gross Profit was €4,120 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €2,501 Mil.
Total Assets was €42,064 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €16,032 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €2,673 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €4,902 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €19,180 Mil.
Net Income was €-361 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €2,286 Mil.
Total Receivables was €974 Mil.
Revenue was €4,070 Mil.
Gross Profit was €4,070 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €2,241 Mil.
Total Assets was €43,668 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €15,907 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €2,608 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €3,555 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €19,523 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)
=(773.355 / 4120.257) / (973.916 / 4070.205)
=0.187696 / 0.239279
=0.7844

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)
=(4070.205 / 4070.205) / (4120.257 / 4120.257)
=1 / 1
=1

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 - (2501.032 + 16032.497) / 42063.557) / (1 - (2240.62 + 15907.309) / 43668.415)
=0.559392 / 0.584415
=0.9572

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
=4120.257 / 4070.205
=1.0123

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))
=(2608.337 / (2608.337 + 15907.309)) / (2672.886 / (2672.886 + 16032.497))
=0.140872 / 0.142894
=0.9858

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 / 4120.257) / (0 / 4070.205)
=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)
=((19180.132 + 4902.252) / 42063.557) / ((19523.107 + 3555.201) / 43668.415)
=0.572524 / 0.52849
=1.0833

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
=(-360.776 - 0 - 2286.046) / 42063.557
=-0.062924

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.

Cellnex Telecom has a M-score of -3.01 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 -3.01 mean?
Cellnex Telecom (FRA:4720) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.01 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Cellnex Telecom and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Cellnex Telecom ranks #255 out of 1682 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 15.2%.
Is Cellnex Telecom's Beneish M-Score too high?
Cellnex Telecom's current Beneish M-Score is -3.01. Based on the distribution chart, Cellnex Telecom ranks #255 out of 1682 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cellnex Telecom has a GF Score™ of 81/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cellnex Telecom's Beneish M-Score compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Cellnex Telecom ranks #255 out of 1682 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Cellnex Telecom in the top 15% 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 a Real Estate company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Real Estate 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 Cellnex Telecom and its competitors. Cellnex Telecom's current Beneish M-Score is -3.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cellnex Telecom stock overvalued right now?
Cellnex Telecom (FRA:4720) has a current Beneish M-Score of -3.01. The stock's GF Value™ is €15.59, compared to a current price of €13.90 — trading 10.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.01. Cellnex Telecom's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 6 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 Cellnex Telecom (FRA:4720), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.01 as of Jun. 26, 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 Cellnex Telecom (FRA:4720) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cellnex Telecom stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €13.90 is trading 10.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €15.59.

Key valuation signals for FRA:4720:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.01
  • GF Value™: €15.59 vs. price of €13.90 (10.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:4720 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Cellnex Telecom Business Description

Address Paseo Zona Franca, 105, Barcelona, ESP, 08038
Cellnex owns and operates more than 100,000 wireless towers in Europe, the result of continued merger and acquisition activity since its initial public offering in 2015. It has acquired towers from several European mobile network operators, including Telefonica, Iliad, CK Hutchison, Bouygues, and Altice. Cellnex is present in France, Italy, Spain, Poland, and the United Kingdom, among others.
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