ALLETE (FRA:AEBA) Beneish M-Score: -2.70 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


FRA:AEBA ALLETE Inc FRA:AEBA
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What is ALLETE Beneish M-Score?

ALLETE FRA:AEBA 26 Beneish M-Score is -2.70 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:AEBA with a GF Score™ of 26/100 and a GF Value™ of €51.55. The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review.

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 -2.7 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

FRA:AEBA' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.03   Med: -2.62   Max: -2.34
Current: -2.7

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of ALLETE was -2.34. The lowest was -3.03. And the median was -2.62.


ALLETE Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ALLETE'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.

ALLETE Beneish M-Score Chart

ALLETE Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.41 -2.41 -2.34 -2.66 -2.70

ALLETE Quarterly Data
Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25
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 0.00 -2.70 0.00 0.00 0.00

FRA:AEBA vs SRE, AES: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Utilities - Diversified subindustry, ALLETE'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.


ALLETE Beneish M-Score vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, ALLETE's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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ALLETE 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 ALLETE 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 * 1.3264+0.528 * 0.8022+0.404 * 0.9542+0.892 * 0.8475+0.115 * 0.9634
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.047644-0.327 * 1.0101
=-2.67

* 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 (Dec24) TTM:Last Year (Dec23) TTM:
Total Receivables was €141 Mil.
Revenue was €1,461 Mil.
Gross Profit was €475 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €416 Mil.
Total Assets was €6,450 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €4,948 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €266 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €386 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €1,628 Mil.
Net Income was €171 Mil.
Gross Profit was €42 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €437 Mil.
Total Receivables was €126 Mil.
Revenue was €1,724 Mil.
Gross Profit was €449 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €429 Mil.
Total Assets was €6,104 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €4,597 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €237 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €346 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €1,540 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)
=(141.436 / 1460.959) / (125.812 / 1723.777)
=0.09681 / 0.072986
=1.3264

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)
=(449.238 / 1723.777) / (474.635 / 1460.959)
=0.260613 / 0.324879
=0.8022

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 - (415.616 + 4948.333) / 6450.357) / (1 - (429.248 + 4597.288) / 6103.919)
=0.168426 / 0.176507
=0.9542

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
=1460.959 / 1723.777
=0.8475

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))
=(237.32 / (237.32 + 4597.288)) / (265.681 / (265.681 + 4948.333))
=0.049088 / 0.050955
=0.9634

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 / 1460.959) / (0 / 1723.777)
=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)
=((1627.989 + 386.011) / 6450.357) / ((1540.468 + 346.259) / 6103.919)
=0.312231 / 0.309101
=1.0101

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
=(171.232 - 42.02 - 436.531) / 6450.357
=-0.047644

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.

ALLETE has a M-score of -2.67 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 -2.70 mean?
ALLETE (FRA:AEBA) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.70 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on ALLETE and its competitors.
Is ALLETE's Beneish M-Score too high?
ALLETE's current Beneish M-Score is -2.70. Overall, ALLETE has a GF Score™ of 26/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ALLETE's Beneish M-Score compare to SRE and AES?
ALLETE's Beneish M-Score of -2.70 can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Utilities - Regulated 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 ALLETE and its competitors. ALLETE's current Beneish M-Score is -2.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ALLETE stock overvalued right now?
ALLETE (FRA:AEBA) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.70. The stock's GF Value™ is €51.55, compared to a current price of €57.50 — trading 11.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.70. ALLETE's overall GF Score™ is 26/100 with 11 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 ALLETE (FRA:AEBA), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.70 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 ALLETE (FRA:AEBA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ALLETE stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €57.50 is trading 11.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €51.55.

Key valuation signals for FRA:AEBA:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.70
  • GF Value™: €51.55 vs. price of €57.50 (11.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 26/100 with 11 warning signs

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


ALLETE Business Description

Address 30 West Superior Street, Duluth, MN, USA, 55802-2093
ALLETE Inc provides competitively-priced energy in America's Upper Midwest region and invests in transmission infrastructure and other energy-centric businesses. The company has two reportable segments. The first segment is Regulated Operations, which includes the company's regulated utilities, Minnesota Power and SWL&P, as well as its investment in ATC. ATC is a regulated utility based in Wisconsin that owns and maintains electric transmission assets in parts of Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, and Illinois. The second segment is ALLETE Clean Energy, which focuses on developing, acquiring, and operating clean and renewable energy projects.
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