TELUS (FRA:BCZ) Beneish M-Score: -2.75 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


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What is TELUS Beneish M-Score?

TELUS FRA:BCZ -1.98% 60 Beneish M-Score is -2.75 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:BCZ with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of €13.25 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 355 Telecommunication Services companies, TELUS ranks worse than 55.77% 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 -2.75 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

FRA:BCZ' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.97   Med: -2.74   Max: -2.38
Current: -2.75

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of TELUS was -2.38. The lowest was -2.97. And the median was -2.74.


TELUS Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for TELUS'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.

TELUS Beneish M-Score Chart

TELUS 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 -2.66 -2.67 -2.76 -2.78 -2.76

TELUS 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 -2.74 -2.74 -2.74 -2.76 -2.75

FRA:BCZ vs TMUS, VZ, T: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, TELUS'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.


TELUS Beneish M-Score vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, TELUS's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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TELUS 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 TELUS 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 * 1.1006+0.528 * 1.002+0.404 * 0.9901+0.892 * 0.9416+0.115 * 1.0133
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0262+4.679 * -0.065439-0.327 * 1.0218
=-2.76

* 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 €2,799 Mil.
Revenue was 3145.397 + 3237.709 + 3120.633 + 3191.306 = €12,695 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1975.251 + 1963.055 + 1924.606 + 2012.724 = €7,876 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €4,519 Mil.
Total Assets was €37,105 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €11,070 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €2,523 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €3,781 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €6,754 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €16,417 Mil.
Net Income was 85.743 + 180.767 + 303.626 + 4.44 = €575 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 38.458 + 38.382 + 199.543 + -294.328 = €-18 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 661.99 + 699.543 + 919.5 + 739.627 = €3,021 Mil.
Total Receivables was €2,700 Mil.
Revenue was 3233.247 + 3573.458 + 3353.641 + 3321.489 = €13,482 Mil.
Gross Profit was 2043.17 + 2141.661 + 2111.158 + 2084.404 = €8,380 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €4,332 Mil.
Total Assets was €37,361 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €11,146 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €2,582 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €3,913 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €6,758 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €16,075 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)
=(2798.641 / 12695.045) / (2700.387 / 13481.835)
=0.220451 / 0.200298
=1.1006

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)
=(8380.393 / 13481.835) / (7875.636 / 12695.045)
=0.621606 / 0.620371
=1.002

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 - (4518.553 + 11069.73) / 37105.474) / (1 - (4332.474 + 11145.619) / 37361.469)
=0.579893 / 0.58572
=0.9901

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
=12695.045 / 13481.835
=0.9416

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))
=(2581.554 / (2581.554 + 11145.619)) / (2522.529 / (2522.529 + 11069.73))
=0.188062 / 0.185586
=1.0133

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)
=(3781.206 / 12695.045) / (3912.868 / 13481.835)
=0.297849 / 0.290233
=1.0262

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)
=((16416.716 + 6753.557) / 37105.474) / ((16074.742 + 6757.732) / 37361.469)
=0.624444 / 0.611124
=1.0218

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
=(574.576 - -17.945 - 3020.66) / 37105.474
=-0.065439

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.

TELUS has a M-score of -2.76 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 -2.75 mean?
TELUS (FRA:BCZ) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.75 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on TELUS and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, TELUS ranks #198 out of 355 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 55.8%.
Is TELUS's Beneish M-Score too high?
TELUS's current Beneish M-Score is -2.75. Based on the distribution chart, TELUS ranks #198 out of 355 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, TELUS has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does TELUS's Beneish M-Score compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, TELUS ranks #198 out of 355 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places TELUS 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 a Telecommunication Services company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Telecommunication Services 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 TELUS and its competitors. TELUS's current Beneish M-Score is -2.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is TELUS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TELUS (FRA:BCZ) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €13.25, compared to a current price of €9.90 — trading 25.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.75. TELUS's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 8 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 TELUS (FRA:BCZ), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.75 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 TELUS (FRA:BCZ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TELUS stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €9.90 is trading 25.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €13.25. GuruFocus considers TELUS to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:BCZ:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.75
  • GF Value™: €13.25 vs. price of €9.90 (25.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 8 warning signs

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


TELUS Business Description

Other Exchanges TU:USAT:Canada
Address 510 West Georgia Street, 23rd Floor, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V6B 0M3
Telus is one of the Big Three wireless service providers in Canada, with over 10 million mobile phone subscribers nationwide constituting almost 30% of the total market. It is the incumbent local exchange carrier in the western Canadian provinces of British Columbia and Alberta, where it provides internet, television, and landline phone services. It also has a small wireline presence in eastern Quebec. Mostly because of recent acquisitions, more than 20% of Telus' sales now come from nontelecom businesses, most notably in the international business services, health, security, and agriculture industries. The firm has a 55% economic stake in Telus International.
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