Summit Midstream (FRA:D27) Beneish M-Score: -2.83 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


FRA:D27 Summit Midstream Corp FRA:D27
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What is Summit Midstream Beneish M-Score?

Summit Midstream FRA:D27 -0.59% 64 Beneish M-Score is -2.83 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:D27 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of €25.03. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 825 Oil & Gas companies, Summit Midstream ranks better than 61.45% 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 -2.83 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

FRA:D27' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.4   Med: -2.77   Max: -2.23
Current: -2.83

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Summit Midstream was -2.23. The lowest was -3.40. And the median was -2.77.


Summit Midstream Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Summit Midstream'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.

Summit Midstream Beneish M-Score Chart

Summit Midstream 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 -2.57 -2.35 -2.80 -3.07 -2.77

Summit Midstream 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 -2.57 0.00 -2.42 -2.77 -2.83

FRA:D27 vs KNOP, IMPP, NFE: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, Summit Midstream'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.


Summit Midstream Beneish M-Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


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Summit Midstream 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 Summit Midstream 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 * 0.696+0.528 * 0.9656+0.404 * 0.9636+0.892 * 1.1878+0.115 * 0.9081
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.8468+4.679 * -0.053991-0.327 * 1.1406
=-2.91

* 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 €64.2 Mil.
Revenue was 120.358 + 121.519 + 125.144 + 121.568 = €488.6 Mil.
Gross Profit was 30.141 + 32.366 + 35.385 + 30.351 = €128.2 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €112.4 Mil.
Total Assets was €2,081.5 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €1,588.5 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €97.4 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €53.6 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €93.6 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €1,094.2 Mil.
Net Income was -0.218 + -10.109 + 4.734 + -1.082 = €-6.7 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 3.35 + -5.043 + 1.154 + -0.526 = €-1.1 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 5.943 + 45.838 + 22.729 + 32.264 = €106.8 Mil.
Total Receivables was €77.6 Mil.
Revenue was 122.745 + 102.202 + 92.276 + 94.122 = €411.3 Mil.
Gross Profit was 32.575 + 25.501 + 23.567 + 22.611 = €104.3 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €110.8 Mil.
Total Assets was €2,251.6 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €1,713.5 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €94.9 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €53.3 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €139.3 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €987.1 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)
=(64.173 / 488.589) / (77.624 / 411.345)
=0.131344 / 0.188708
=0.696

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)
=(104.254 / 411.345) / (128.243 / 488.589)
=0.253447 / 0.262476
=0.9656

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 - (112.422 + 1588.45) / 2081.53) / (1 - (110.781 + 1713.524) / 2251.612)
=0.182874 / 0.189778
=0.9636

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
=488.589 / 411.345
=1.1878

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))
=(94.861 / (94.861 + 1713.524)) / (97.382 / (97.382 + 1588.45))
=0.052456 / 0.057765
=0.9081

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)
=(53.568 / 488.589) / (53.258 / 411.345)
=0.109638 / 0.129473
=0.8468

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)
=((1094.151 + 93.596) / 2081.53) / ((987.134 + 139.311) / 2251.612)
=0.570612 / 0.500284
=1.1406

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
=(-6.675 - -1.065 - 106.774) / 2081.53
=-0.053991

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.

Summit Midstream has a M-score of -2.91 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 -2.83 mean?
Summit Midstream (FRA:D27) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.83 as of Jun. 28, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Summit Midstream and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Summit Midstream ranks #318 out of 825 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 38.5%.
Is Summit Midstream's Beneish M-Score too high?
Summit Midstream's current Beneish M-Score is -2.83. Based on the distribution chart, Summit Midstream ranks #318 out of 825 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Summit Midstream has a GF Score™ of 64/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Summit Midstream's Beneish M-Score compare to KNOP and IMPP?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Summit Midstream ranks #318 out of 825 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Summit Midstream 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 Summit Midstream and its competitors. Summit Midstream's current Beneish M-Score is -2.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Summit Midstream stock overvalued right now?
Summit Midstream (FRA:D27) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.83. The stock's GF Value™ is €25.03, compared to a current price of €25.15 — trading 0.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.83. Summit Midstream's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 9 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 Summit Midstream (FRA:D27), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.83 as of Jun. 28, 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 Summit Midstream (FRA:D27) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Summit Midstream stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €25.15 is trading 0.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €25.03.

Key valuation signals for FRA:D27:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.83
  • GF Value™: €25.03 vs. price of €25.15 (0.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:D27 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Summit Midstream Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges SMC:USA
Address 910 Louisiana Street, Suite 4200, Houston, TX, USA, 77002
Summit Midstream Corp is a value-driven corporation focused on developing, owning and operating midstream energy infrastructure assets strategically located in unconventional resource basins, shale formations, in the continental U.S. It currently operates natural gas, crude oil and produced water gathering systems in various unconventional resource basins including the Williston Basin, DJ Basin, Barnett Shale, Piceance Basin, Permian Basin, and the Arkoma Basin. The company's reportable segments are: Rockies, Permian, Mid-Con, Piceance, and Northeast. Maximum revenue is generated from the Mid-Con segment. Summit generates revenue mainly from natural gas, NGLs, and condensate sales, and the provision of gathering and related services.
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