CEZ AS (FRA:CEZ) Beneish M-Score: -2.84 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


FRA:CEZ CEZ AS FRA:CEZ
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Price €49.68
GF Value €44.37
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is CEZ AS Beneish M-Score?

CEZ AS FRA:CEZ -1.04% 76 Beneish M-Score is -2.84 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:CEZ with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €44.37 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 485 Utilities - Regulated companies, CEZ AS ranks better than 79.18% 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 -2.84 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

FRA:CEZ' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.03   Med: -2.74   Max: -1.15
Current: -2.84

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of CEZ AS was -1.15. The lowest was -4.03. And the median was -2.74.


CEZ AS Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CEZ AS'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.

CEZ AS Beneish M-Score Chart

CEZ AS 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 -2.14 -1.15 -4.03 -3.07 -2.84

CEZ AS 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 -2.95 -2.90 -2.74 -2.84 -2.84

FRA:CEZ vs NEE, SO, DUK: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, CEZ AS'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.


CEZ AS Beneish M-Score vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

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

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


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CEZ AS 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 CEZ AS 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 * 1.0334+0.528 * 0.9268+0.404 * 0.9974+0.892 * 0.9511+0.115 * 0.9146
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.054148-0.327 * 1.0728
=-2.82

* 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 €2,416 Mil.
Revenue was 3448.942 + 3784.9 + 2966.323 + 2957.693 = €13,158 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1927.921 + 1979.859 + 1678.192 + 1657.926 = €7,244 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €10,600 Mil.
Total Assets was €38,083 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €23,753 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €2,418 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €9,340 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €8,536 Mil.
Net Income was 552.273 + 245.117 + 226.334 + 160.685 = €1,184 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = €0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 1965.686 + -19.337 + 720.879 + 579.302 = €3,247 Mil.
Total Receivables was €2,458 Mil.
Revenue was 3706.32 + 3951.374 + 3206.514 + 2970.506 = €13,835 Mil.
Gross Profit was 2092.871 + 1892.203 + 1569.367 + 1504.21 = €7,059 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €9,503 Mil.
Total Assets was €35,975 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €22,939 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €2,118 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €7,171 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €8,570 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)
=(2415.507 / 13157.858) / (2457.634 / 13834.714)
=0.183579 / 0.177643
=1.0334

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)
=(7058.651 / 13834.714) / (7243.898 / 13157.858)
=0.510213 / 0.550538
=0.9268

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 - (10599.844 + 23752.712) / 38082.749) / (1 - (9503.273 + 22938.904) / 35975.071)
=0.09795 / 0.098204
=0.9974

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
=13157.858 / 13834.714
=0.9511

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))
=(2117.624 / (2117.624 + 22938.904)) / (2418.215 / (2418.215 + 23752.712))
=0.084514 / 0.092401
=0.9146

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 / 13157.858) / (0 / 13834.714)
=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)
=((8535.717 + 9339.781) / 38082.749) / ((8569.697 + 7170.851) / 35975.071)
=0.469386 / 0.43754
=1.0728

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
=(1184.409 - 0 - 3246.53) / 38082.749
=-0.054148

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.

CEZ AS has a M-score of -2.82 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 -2.84 mean?
CEZ AS (FRA:CEZ) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.84 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on CEZ AS and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, CEZ AS ranks #101 out of 485 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 20.8%.
Is CEZ AS's Beneish M-Score too high?
CEZ AS's current Beneish M-Score is -2.84. Based on the distribution chart, CEZ AS ranks #101 out of 485 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CEZ AS has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CEZ AS's Beneish M-Score compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, CEZ AS ranks #101 out of 485 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places CEZ AS in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 CEZ AS and its competitors. CEZ AS's current Beneish M-Score is -2.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CEZ AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CEZ AS (FRA:CEZ) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €44.37, compared to a current price of €49.68 — trading 12% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.84. CEZ AS's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 CEZ AS (FRA:CEZ), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.84 as of Jun. 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 CEZ AS (FRA:CEZ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CEZ AS stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €49.68 is trading 12% above its estimated GF Value™ of €44.37. GuruFocus considers CEZ AS to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:CEZ:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.84
  • GF Value™: €44.37 vs. price of €49.68 (12% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 6 warning signs

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


CEZ AS Business Description

Address Duhova 2/1444, Praha 4, Prague, CZE, 140 53
CEZ AS is a Czech energy company of which the government of the Czech Republic is the majority shareholder. The core business of the company is the generation, distribution, trade, and sale of electricity and heat, coal mining, trading in commodities and provision of complex energy services, distribution, trade, and sale of natural gas, and the provision of telecommunications services. Total energy production is mainly split between facilities utilizing thermal and nuclear inputs. CEZ segments comprise Generation; Distribution; Sales and Mining. The group operates mainly in Czechia and in Central and Western European markets.
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