Baker Hughes Co (FRA:68V) Beneish M-Score: -2.69 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


FRA:68V Baker Hughes Co FRA:68V
71 GF Score
Price €48.90
GF Value €36.61
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Baker Hughes Co Beneish M-Score?

Baker Hughes Co FRA:68V -4.99% 71 Beneish M-Score is -2.69 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:68V with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €36.61 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 822 Oil & Gas companies, Baker Hughes Co ranks better than 51.58% 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 -2.69 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

FRA:68V' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.84   Med: -2.58   Max: -2.2
Current: -2.69

During the past 11 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Baker Hughes Co was -2.20. The lowest was -2.84. And the median was -2.58.


Baker Hughes Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Baker Hughes 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.

Baker Hughes Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Baker Hughes 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 -2.81 -2.61 -2.53 -2.50 -2.63

Baker Hughes Co 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 -2.49 -2.57 -2.49 -2.63 -2.69

FRA:68V vs SLB, HAL, FTI: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Baker Hughes 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.


Baker Hughes Co Beneish M-Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


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Baker Hughes 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 Baker Hughes 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 * 1.0058+0.528 * 0.9931+0.404 * 0.7797+0.892 * 0.9278+0.115 * 0.9832
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9801+4.679 * -0.01393-0.327 * 1.1627
=-2.75

* 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 €5,792 Mil.
Revenue was 5697.755 + 6307.644 + 5972.52 + 5990.97 = €23,969 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1300.96 + 1497.062 + 1449.252 + 1400.205 = €5,647 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €24,731 Mil.
Total Assets was €44,025 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €4,792 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €1,081 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €2,038 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €11,602 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €13,331 Mil.
Net Income was 804.45 + 748.104 + 518.868 + 607.767 = €2,679 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 476.615 + -325.374 + -60.492 + 116.178 = €207 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 432.5 + 1419.348 + 791.508 + 442.17 = €3,086 Mil.
Total Receivables was €6,207 Mil.
Revenue was 5944.975 + 7032.62 + 6224.108 + 6632.131 = €25,834 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1364.375 + 1619.68 + 1531.7 + 1529.134 = €6,045 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €15,578 Mil.
Total Assets was €35,252 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €4,780 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €1,056 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €2,241 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €11,649 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €5,521 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)
=(5792.04 / 23968.889) / (6206.75 / 25833.834)
=0.241648 / 0.240257
=1.0058

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)
=(6044.889 / 25833.834) / (5647.479 / 23968.889)
=0.233991 / 0.235617
=0.9931

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 - (24731.215 + 4792.1) / 44025.04) / (1 - (15577.925 + 4780.4) / 35251.75)
=0.329397 / 0.422488
=0.7797

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
=23968.889 / 25833.834
=0.9278

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))
=(1055.87 / (1055.87 + 4780.4)) / (1080.63 / (1080.63 + 4792.1))
=0.180915 / 0.184008
=0.9832

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)
=(2038.027 / 23968.889) / (2241.159 / 25833.834)
=0.085028 / 0.086753
=0.9801

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)
=((13330.515 + 11602.245) / 44025.04) / ((5521.325 + 11649.45) / 35251.75)
=0.566331 / 0.48709
=1.1627

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
=(2679.189 - 206.927 - 3085.526) / 44025.04
=-0.01393

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.

Baker Hughes Co has a M-score of -2.75 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 -2.69 mean?
Baker Hughes Co (FRA:68V) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.69 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Baker Hughes Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Baker Hughes Co ranks #398 out of 822 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 48.4%.
Is Baker Hughes Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Baker Hughes Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.69. Based on the distribution chart, Baker Hughes Co ranks #398 out of 822 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Baker Hughes Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Baker Hughes Co's Beneish M-Score compare to SLB and HAL?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Baker Hughes Co ranks #398 out of 822 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Baker Hughes Co in the upper 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 Baker Hughes Co and its competitors. Baker Hughes Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Baker Hughes Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Baker Hughes Co (FRA:68V) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €36.61, compared to a current price of €48.90 — trading 33.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.69. Baker Hughes Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 3 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 Baker Hughes Co (FRA:68V), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.69 as of Jun. 25, 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 Baker Hughes Co (FRA:68V) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Baker Hughes Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €48.90 is trading 33.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €36.61. GuruFocus considers Baker Hughes Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:68V:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.69
  • GF Value™: €36.61 vs. price of €48.90 (33.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:68V stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Baker Hughes Co Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 575 North Dairy Ashford Road, Suite 100, Houston, TX, USA, 77079-1121
Following a 2022 reorganization, Baker Hughes operates in two segments: oilfield services and equipment, and industrial and energy technology. The firm's oilfield services and equipment segment is one of the Big Three oilfield-services players, along with SLB and Halliburton, and mostly supplies to hydrocarbon developers and producers, including national oil companies, major integrated firms, and independents. Markets outside of North America buy roughly three-fourths of the segment's offerings. Baker Hughes' industrial and energy technology segment manufactures and sells turbines, compressors, pumps, valves, and related testing and monitoring services for various energy and industrial applications.
71GF Score

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