Orion Energy Systems (FRA:5A40) Beneish M-Score: -2.31 (As of Aug. 30, 2026)

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FRA:5A40 Orion Energy Systems Inc FRA:5A40
61 GF Score
Price €23.20
GF Value €7.66
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Orion Energy Systems Beneish M-Score?

Orion Energy Systems FRA:5A40 +9.43% 61 Beneish M-Score is -2.31 as of Aug. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:5A40 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.66 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,930 Industrial Products companies, Orion Energy Systems ranks worse than 60.72% 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 -2.31 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

FRA:5A40' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.46   Med: -3.11   Max: 2.13
Current: -2.31

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Orion Energy Systems was 2.13. The lowest was -5.46. And the median was -3.11.


Orion Energy Systems Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Orion Energy Systems'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.

Orion Energy Systems Beneish M-Score Chart

Orion Energy Systems Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.06 -5.01 -2.48 -3.64 -2.38

Orion Energy Systems Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 -3.59 -3.55 -2.61 -2.38 -2.31

FRA:5A40 vs CBAT, PPSI, STI: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Orion Energy Systems'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.


Orion Energy Systems Beneish M-Score vs Industrial Products Industry

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

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


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Orion Energy Systems 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 Orion Energy Systems 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 * 1.168+0.528 * 0.8184+0.404 * 0.8695+0.892 * 1.0988+0.115 * 1.2527
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.8892+4.679 * -0.003177-0.327 * 0.8437
=-2.30

* 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 (Jun26) TTM:Last Year (Jun25) TTM:
Total Receivables was €18.92 Mil.
Revenue was 22.345 + 22.25 + 18.01 + 16.971 = €79.58 Mil.
Gross Profit was 7.735 + 8.224 + 5.557 + 5.263 = €26.78 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €34.06 Mil.
Total Assets was €46.27 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €5.22 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €1.32 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €24.63 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €22.19 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €5.44 Mil.
Net Income was 1.7 + -1.296 + 0.137 + -0.495 = €0.05 Mil.
Non Operating Income was -0.036 + -0.484 + 0.039 + 0.001 = €-0.48 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 1.174 + -1.285 + -0.766 + 1.55 = €0.67 Mil.
Total Receivables was €14.74 Mil.
Revenue was 16.972 + 19.304 + 18.703 + 17.444 = €72.42 Mil.
Gross Profit was 5.116 + 5.305 + 5.495 + 4.029 = €19.95 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €28.32 Mil.
Total Assets was €42.50 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €6.79 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €2.29 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €25.21 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €23.02 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €7.05 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)
=(18.92 / 79.576) / (14.742 / 72.423)
=0.23776 / 0.203554
=1.168

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)
=(19.945 / 72.423) / (26.779 / 79.576)
=0.275396 / 0.336521
=0.8184

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 - (34.059 + 5.217) / 46.267) / (1 - (28.322 + 6.791) / 42.498)
=0.151101 / 0.173773
=0.8695

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
=79.576 / 72.423
=1.0988

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))
=(2.294 / (2.294 + 6.791)) / (1.317 / (1.317 + 5.217))
=0.252504 / 0.201561
=1.2527

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)
=(24.627 / 79.576) / (25.207 / 72.423)
=0.309478 / 0.348052
=0.8892

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)
=((5.435 + 22.186) / 46.267) / ((7.051 + 23.021) / 42.498)
=0.596991 / 0.70761
=0.8437

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
=(0.046 - -0.48 - 0.673) / 46.267
=-0.003177

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.

Orion Energy Systems has a M-score of -2.30 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 -2.31 mean?
Orion Energy Systems (FRA:5A40) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.31 as of Aug. 30, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Orion Energy Systems and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Orion Energy Systems ranks #1779 out of 2930 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 60.7%.
Is Orion Energy Systems' Beneish M-Score too high?
Orion Energy Systems' current Beneish M-Score is -2.31. Based on the distribution chart, Orion Energy Systems ranks #1779 out of 2930 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Orion Energy Systems has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Orion Energy Systems' Beneish M-Score compare to CBAT and PPSI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Orion Energy Systems ranks #1779 out of 2930 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Orion Energy Systems 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 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 Orion Energy Systems and its competitors. Orion Energy Systems's current Beneish M-Score is -2.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Orion Energy Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orion Energy Systems (FRA:5A40) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.66, compared to a current price of €23.20 — trading 202.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.31. Orion Energy Systems' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Orion Energy Systems (FRA:5A40), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.31 as of Aug. 30, 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 Orion Energy Systems (FRA:5A40) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orion Energy Systems stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €23.20 is trading 202.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €7.66. GuruFocus considers Orion Energy Systems to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:5A40:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.31
  • GF Value™: €7.66 vs. price of €23.20 (202.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:5A40 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Orion Energy Systems Business Description

Other Exchanges OESX:USA
Address 2210 Woodland Drive, Manitowoc, WI, USA, 54220
Orion Energy Systems Inc provide light emitting diode (LED) lighting systems, wireless Internet of Things (IoT) enabled control solutions, commercial and industrial electric vehicle charging infrastructure solutions and lighting and electrical maintenance services. It help its customers achieve their sustainability, energy savings and carbon footprint reduction goals through technology and exceptional service. It sell its products and services into many vertical markets within the broader commercial and industrial market segment. Primary verticals include box retail, manufacturing, warehousing/logistics, federal and municipal government, healthcare and schools. It has three segments Lighting, Maintenance, and EV segment. It generates majority of revenue from Lighting segment.
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