Downer EDI (FRA:DNE) Beneish M-Score: -2.84 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


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What is Downer EDI Beneish M-Score?

Downer EDI FRA:DNE -0.41% 65 Beneish M-Score is -2.84 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:DNE with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.72. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,704 Construction companies, Downer EDI ranks better than 76.06% 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 Downer EDI's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:DNE' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.91   Med: -2.82   Max: -1.91
Current: -2.84

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Downer EDI was -1.91. The lowest was -2.91. And the median was -2.82.


Downer EDI Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Downer EDI'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.

Downer EDI Beneish M-Score Chart

Downer EDI Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.91 -2.83 -2.69 -2.91 -2.84

Downer EDI 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 0.00 -2.91 0.00 -2.84 0.00

FRA:DNE vs PWR, FIX, EME: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Downer EDI'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.


Downer EDI Beneish M-Score vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Downer EDI's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Downer EDI 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 Downer EDI 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 * 1.0137+0.528 * 1.0218+0.404 * 0.9511+0.892 * 0.8736+0.115 * 0.9418
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9574+4.679 * -0.070181-0.327 * 0.987
=-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 (Jun25) TTM:Last Year (Jun24) TTM:
Total Receivables was €1,018 Mil.
Revenue was €5,911 Mil.
Gross Profit was €5,099 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €1,729 Mil.
Total Assets was €3,657 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €649 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €193 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €1,770 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €1,898 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €418 Mil.
Net Income was €77 Mil.
Gross Profit was €16 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €318 Mil.
Total Receivables was €1,149 Mil.
Revenue was €6,766 Mil.
Gross Profit was €5,965 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €1,858 Mil.
Total Assets was €4,163 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €774 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €213 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €2,116 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €1,635 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €1,036 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)
=(1017.54 / 5911.01) / (1149.036 / 6766.402)
=0.172143 / 0.169815
=1.0137

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)
=(5964.908 / 6766.402) / (5099.495 / 5911.01)
=0.881548 / 0.862711
=1.0218

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 - (1728.694 + 648.726) / 3657.092) / (1 - (1857.692 + 773.611) / 4162.734)
=0.349915 / 0.367891
=0.9511

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
=5911.01 / 6766.402
=0.8736

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))
=(213.436 / (213.436 + 773.611)) / (193.325 / (193.325 + 648.726))
=0.216237 / 0.229588
=0.9418

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)
=(1770.125 / 5911.01) / (2116.343 / 6766.402)
=0.299462 / 0.312772
=0.9574

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)
=((418.26 + 1897.917) / 3657.092) / ((1035.718 + 1635.435) / 4162.734)
=0.633338 / 0.641682
=0.987

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
=(77.161 - 16.313 - 317.505) / 3657.092
=-0.070181

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.

Downer EDI 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 -2.84 mean?
Downer EDI (FRA:DNE) 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 Downer EDI and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Downer EDI ranks #408 out of 1704 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 23.9%.
Is Downer EDI's Beneish M-Score too high?
Downer EDI's current Beneish M-Score is -2.84. Based on the distribution chart, Downer EDI ranks #408 out of 1704 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Downer EDI has a GF Score™ of 65/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Downer EDI's Beneish M-Score compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Downer EDI ranks #408 out of 1704 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Downer EDI in the top 24% 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 a Construction company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Construction 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 Downer EDI and its competitors. Downer EDI'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 Downer EDI stock overvalued right now?
Downer EDI (FRA:DNE) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.84. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.72, compared to a current price of €4.82 — trading 77.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.84. Downer EDI's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 7 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 Downer EDI (FRA:DNE), 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 Downer EDI (FRA:DNE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Downer EDI stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €4.82 is trading 77.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.72.

Key valuation signals for FRA:DNE:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.84
  • GF Value™: €2.72 vs. price of €4.82 (77.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Downer EDI Business Description

Other Exchanges DNE:GermanyDOW:Australia
Address 39 Delhi Road, Level 2, Triniti III, Triniti Business Campus, North Ryde, Sydney, NSW, AUS, 2113
Downer conducts construction and maintenance in the transport, technology and communications, utilities, rail, and defense segments. The future of Downer is focused on urban services, with mining and higher-risk construction businesses exited. Downer has strong relationships with local and state governments that outsource operational and management activities, ensuring a relatively consistent stream of recurring contract work. The transport segment contributes the majority of earnings.
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