CNX Resources (FRA:CGD) Beneish M-Score: -2.88 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


FRA:CGD CNX Resources Corp FRA:CGD
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Price €29.41
GF Value €37.22
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is CNX Resources Beneish M-Score?

CNX Resources FRA:CGD +1.87% 72 Beneish M-Score is -2.88 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:CGD with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €37.22 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 822 Oil & Gas companies, CNX Resources ranks better than 65.21% 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 -2.88 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

FRA:CGD' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.85   Med: -2.52   Max: 1.71
Current: -2.88

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of CNX Resources was 1.71. The lowest was -3.85. And the median was -2.52.


CNX Resources Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CNX 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.

CNX Resources Beneish M-Score Chart

CNX 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 -1.65 -1.56 -3.29 -2.45 -2.49

CNX 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 -2.08 -2.66 -2.80 -2.49 -2.88

FRA:CGD vs MGY, MUR, CRC: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, CNX 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.


CNX Resources Beneish M-Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


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CNX 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 CNX 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 * 0.5805+0.528 * 0.7548+0.404 * 0.9651+0.892 * 1.2822+0.115 * 0.8729
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.6489+4.679 * -0.067648-0.327 * 0.7945
=-2.96

* 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 €205 Mil.
Revenue was 677.012 + 459.81 + 385.228 + 469.308 = €1,991 Mil.
Gross Profit was 434.963 + 219.076 + 138.418 + 213.652 = €1,006 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €396 Mil.
Total Assets was €7,898 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €6,963 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €500 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €125 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €803 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €1,968 Mil.
Net Income was 301.147 + 167.599 + 172.192 + 374.996 = €1,016 Mil.
Non Operating Income was -4.033 + 63.736 + 170.532 + 382.205 = €612 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 240.049 + 253.68 + 199.164 + 244.92 = €938 Mil.
Total Receivables was €276 Mil.
Revenue was 564.812 + 400.689 + 302.059 + 285.526 = €1,553 Mil.
Gross Profit was 319.654 + 153.235 + 60.597 + 58.778 = €592 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €394 Mil.
Total Assets was €8,368 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €7,383 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €459 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €150 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €1,464 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €2,231 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)
=(205.395 / 1991.358) / (275.951 / 1553.086)
=0.103143 / 0.177679
=0.5805

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)
=(592.264 / 1553.086) / (1006.109 / 1991.358)
=0.381347 / 0.505238
=0.7548

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 - (396.457 + 6963.35) / 7898.473) / (1 - (393.523 + 7383.344) / 8368.206)
=0.068199 / 0.070665
=0.9651

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
=1991.358 / 1553.086
=1.2822

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))
=(458.515 / (458.515 + 7383.344)) / (499.907 / (499.907 + 6963.35))
=0.05847 / 0.066982
=0.8729

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)
=(124.571 / 1991.358) / (149.721 / 1553.086)
=0.062556 / 0.096402
=0.6489

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)
=((1968.368 + 802.503) / 7898.473) / ((2230.626 + 1464.176) / 8368.206)
=0.350811 / 0.441529
=0.7945

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
=(1015.934 - 612.44 - 937.813) / 7898.473
=-0.067648

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.

CNX Resources has a M-score of -2.96 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 -2.88 mean?
CNX Resources (FRA:CGD) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.88 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on CNX Resources and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, CNX Resources ranks #286 out of 822 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 34.8%.
Is CNX Resources' Beneish M-Score too high?
CNX Resources' current Beneish M-Score is -2.88. Based on the distribution chart, CNX Resources ranks #286 out of 822 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, CNX Resources has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CNX Resources' Beneish M-Score compare to MGY and MUR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, CNX Resources ranks #286 out of 822 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts CNX 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 CNX Resources and its competitors. CNX Resources's current Beneish M-Score is -2.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CNX Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CNX Resources (FRA:CGD) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €37.22, compared to a current price of €29.41 — trading 21% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.88. CNX Resources' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 CNX Resources (FRA:CGD), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.88 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 CNX Resources (FRA:CGD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CNX Resources stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €29.41 is trading 21% below its estimated GF Value™ of €37.22. GuruFocus considers CNX Resources to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:CGD:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.88
  • GF Value™: €37.22 vs. price of €29.41 (21% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 5 warning signs

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


CNX Resources Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges CNX:USACGD:Germany
Address 1000 Horizon Vue Drive, CNX Center, Canonsburg, PA, USA, 15317-6506
CNX Resources Corp is an independent natural gas development, production, midstream and technology company centered in the Appalachian Basin. It is focused on unconventional shale formations, prominently the Marcellus Shale and Utica Shale, in Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia. Additionally, the company operates and develops Coalbed Methane (CBM) properties in Virginia. the company has two reportable segments: Shale and Coalbed Methane. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Shale segment.
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