Kunlun Energy Co (FRA:CTJ1) Beneish M-Score: -2.37 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


FRA:CTJ1 Kunlun Energy Co Ltd FRA:CTJ1
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What is Kunlun Energy Co Beneish M-Score?

Kunlun Energy Co FRA:CTJ1 93 Beneish M-Score is -2.37 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:CTJ1 with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.92. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 822 Oil & Gas companies, Kunlun Energy Co ranks worse than 69.22% 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 -2.37 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

FRA:CTJ1' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.6   Med: -2.54   Max: -1.46
Current: -2.37

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Kunlun Energy Co was -1.46. The lowest was -3.60. And the median was -2.54.


Kunlun Energy Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kunlun Energy Co'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.

Kunlun Energy Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Kunlun Energy Co 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 -1.46 -3.15 -2.90 -2.47 -2.37

Kunlun Energy Co Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 -2.90 0.00 -2.47 0.00 -2.37

FRA:CTJ1 vs VLO, MPC, PSX: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Kunlun Energy Co'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.


Kunlun Energy Co Beneish M-Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


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Kunlun Energy Co 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 Kunlun Energy Co 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 * 1.2156+0.528 * 1.0746+0.404 * 1.0164+0.892 * 0.9587+0.115 * 0.9654
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.914+4.679 * -0.049154-0.327 * 0.9424
=-2.47

* 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 (Dec25) TTM:Last Year (Dec24) TTM:
Total Receivables was €811 Mil.
Revenue was €23,520 Mil.
Gross Profit was €2,366 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €7,109 Mil.
Total Assets was €17,475 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €7,968 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €639 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €401 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €4,100 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €1,708 Mil.
Net Income was €648 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €1,507 Mil.
Total Receivables was €696 Mil.
Revenue was €24,535 Mil.
Gross Profit was €2,653 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €7,508 Mil.
Total Assets was €18,808 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €8,762 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €677 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €458 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €4,680 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €1,953 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)
=(811.053 / 23520.284) / (695.981 / 24534.582)
=0.034483 / 0.028367
=1.2156

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)
=(2652.756 / 24534.582) / (2366.47 / 23520.284)
=0.108123 / 0.100614
=1.0746

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 - (7108.624 + 7968.419) / 17474.674) / (1 - (7507.703 + 8761.676) / 18808.281)
=0.137206 / 0.134989
=1.0164

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
=23520.284 / 24534.582
=0.9587

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))
=(676.831 / (676.831 + 8761.676)) / (639.36 / (639.36 + 7968.419))
=0.07171 / 0.074277
=0.9654

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)
=(401.222 / 23520.284) / (457.91 / 24534.582)
=0.017059 / 0.018664
=0.914

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)
=((1707.709 + 4099.763) / 17474.674) / ((1952.84 + 4679.575) / 18808.281)
=0.332337 / 0.352633
=0.9424

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
=(648.212 - 0 - 1507.159) / 17474.674
=-0.049154

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.

Kunlun Energy Co has a M-score of -2.47 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 -2.37 mean?
Kunlun Energy Co (FRA:CTJ1) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.37 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Kunlun Energy Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kunlun Energy Co ranks #569 out of 822 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 69.2%.
Is Kunlun Energy Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Kunlun Energy Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.37. Based on the distribution chart, Kunlun Energy Co ranks #569 out of 822 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kunlun Energy Co has a GF Score™ of 93/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kunlun Energy Co's Beneish M-Score compare to VLO and MPC?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Kunlun Energy Co ranks #569 out of 822 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Kunlun Energy Co 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 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 Kunlun Energy Co and its competitors. Kunlun Energy Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kunlun Energy Co stock overvalued right now?
Kunlun Energy Co (FRA:CTJ1) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.37. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.92, compared to a current price of €0.72 — trading 22.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.37. Kunlun Energy Co's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 3 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 Kunlun Energy Co (FRA:CTJ1), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.37 as of Jun. 27, 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 Kunlun Energy Co (FRA:CTJ1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kunlun Energy Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.72 is trading 22.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.92.

Key valuation signals for FRA:CTJ1:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.37
  • GF Value™: €0.92 vs. price of €0.72 (22.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CTJ1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kunlun Energy Co Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 118 Connaught Road West, 39th Floor, Hong Kong, HKG
Kunlun Energy Co Ltd is an integrated oil and gas service company. The firm is engaged in multiple activities which include exploration and production operations at its oils fields located internationally, operating natural gas pipelines mainly providing support services to the oil and gas industry, and offering processing and storage facilities of liquified natural gas(LNG), and sale of LNG and liquified petroleum gas across China. The group is engaged in a broad range of oil and gas related activities and derives its revenue from its four operating divisions: Natural Gas Sales, Sales of LPG, LNG Processing and Terminal, and Exploration and Production.
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