Antero Resources (FRA:7A6) Beneish M-Score: -3.08 (As of Jul. 24, 2026)

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FRA:7A6 Antero Resources Corp FRA:7A6
74 GF Score
Price €30.22
GF Value €37.39
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Antero Resources Beneish M-Score?

Antero Resources FRA:7A6 +0.30% 74 Beneish M-Score is -3.08 as of Jul. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:7A6 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €37.39 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 822 Oil & Gas companies, Antero Resources ranks better than 74.7% 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 -3.08 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

FRA:7A6' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.88   Med: -2.72   Max: -0.3
Current: -3.08

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Antero Resources was -0.30. The lowest was -8.88. And the median was -2.72.


Antero Resources Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Antero Resources'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.

Antero Resources Beneish M-Score Chart

Antero Resources 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 -2.62 -2.14 -1.62 -2.21 -1.88

Antero Resources 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 -2.42 -2.88 -2.90 -1.88 -3.08

FRA:7A6 vs APA, RRC, OVV: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Antero Resources'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.


Antero Resources Beneish M-Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


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Antero Resources 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 Antero Resources 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 * 0.7203+0.528 * 0.5548+0.404 * 1.1463+0.892 * 1.1409+0.115 * 1.1553
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.777+4.679 * -0.086469-0.327 * 1.0514
=-3.15

* 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 €421 Mil.
Revenue was 1611.19 + 1096.106 + 965.726 + 1043.905 = €4,717 Mil.
Gross Profit was 641.636 + 231.652 + 146.886 + 210.384 = €1,231 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €586 Mil.
Total Assets was €13,277 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €12,369 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €665 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €381 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €1,465 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €3,645 Mil.
Net Income was 462.962 + 165.405 + 64.905 + 135.759 = €829 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 59.877 + 75.09 + 36.915 + 54.451 = €226 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 743.085 + 316.615 + 264.197 + 426.874 = €1,751 Mil.
Total Receivables was €512 Mil.
Revenue was 1288.146 + 1097.74 + 886.206 + 862.188 = €4,134 Mil.
Gross Profit was 390.291 + 175.133 + 28.932 + 4.009 = €598 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €532 Mil.
Total Assets was €12,071 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €11,284 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €707 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €430 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €1,374 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €3,044 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)
=(420.951 / 4716.927) / (512.234 / 4134.28)
=0.089243 / 0.123899
=0.7203

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)
=(598.365 / 4134.28) / (1230.558 / 4716.927)
=0.144733 / 0.260881
=0.5548

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 - (586.408 + 12369.057) / 13277.271) / (1 - (531.676 + 11283.719) / 12070.622)
=0.024237 / 0.021144
=1.1463

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
=4716.927 / 4134.28
=1.1409

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))
=(706.766 / (706.766 + 11283.719)) / (664.987 / (664.987 + 12369.057))
=0.058944 / 0.051019
=1.1553

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)
=(381.259 / 4716.927) / (430.066 / 4134.28)
=0.080828 / 0.104024
=0.777

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)
=((3645.422 + 1464.602) / 13277.271) / ((3044.368 + 1373.945) / 12070.622)
=0.38487 / 0.366039
=1.0514

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
=(829.031 - 226.333 - 1750.771) / 13277.271
=-0.086469

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.

Antero Resources has a M-score of -3.15 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 -3.08 mean?
Antero Resources (FRA:7A6) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.08 as of Jul. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Antero Resources and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Antero Resources ranks #208 out of 822 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 25.3%.
Is Antero Resources' Beneish M-Score too high?
Antero Resources' current Beneish M-Score is -3.08. Based on the distribution chart, Antero Resources ranks #208 out of 822 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Antero Resources has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Antero Resources' Beneish M-Score compare to APA and RRC?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Antero Resources ranks #208 out of 822 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Antero Resources 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 Antero Resources and its competitors. Antero Resources's current Beneish M-Score is -3.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Antero Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Antero Resources (FRA:7A6) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €37.39, compared to a current price of €30.22 — trading 19.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.08. Antero Resources' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Antero Resources (FRA:7A6), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.08 as of Jul. 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.

Is Antero Resources (FRA:7A6) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Antero Resources stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €30.22 is trading 19.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €37.39. GuruFocus considers Antero Resources to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:7A6:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.08
  • GF Value™: €37.39 vs. price of €30.22 (19.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:7A6 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Antero Resources Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges AR:USA0A71:UK7A6:Germany
Address 1615 Wynkoop Street, Denver, CO, USA, 80202
Antero Resources is an exploration and production firm whose operations represent a pure play in the Marcellus Shale, located in northern West Virginia. The company started in 2002 as an E&P focused on the Barnett Shale (Fort Worth, Texas). Antero redefined itself in Appalachia's Marcellus Shale in 2005. In 2012, shortly before Antero's 2013 IPO, Antero Midstream Partners was formed to handle the company's rapidly growing gas volumes. In 2026, the firm narrowed its focus further by selling its Ohio Utica assets and using the proceeds to acquire additional Marcellus acreage from HG Energy. Just over half of its production and earning power is tied to natural gas, with the remainder mostly NGLs, where it holds a leading position, and some crude oil.
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