OGE Energy (FRA:OG5) Beneish M-Score: -2.60 (As of Jul. 29, 2026)

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FRA:OG5 OGE Energy Corp FRA:OG5
77 GF Score
Price €41.20
GF Value €37.66
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What is OGE Energy Beneish M-Score?

OGE Energy FRA:OG5 -1.90% 77 Beneish M-Score is -2.60 as of Jul. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:OG5 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €37.66. The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 486 Utilities - Regulated companies, OGE Energy ranks worse than 50.41% 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 -2.6 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

FRA:OG5' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.97   Med: -2.8   Max: -0.95
Current: -2.6

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of OGE Energy was -0.95. The lowest was -3.97. And the median was -2.80.


OGE Energy Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for OGE Energy'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.

OGE Energy Beneish M-Score Chart

OGE Energy 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 -0.95 -1.83 -3.60 -2.29 -2.60

OGE Energy 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 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.60 0.00

FRA:OG5 vs IDA, PNW, TXNM: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, OGE Energy'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.


OGE Energy Beneish M-Score vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

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

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


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OGE Energy 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 OGE Energy 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 * 0.9872+0.528 * 1.0369+0.404 * 1.0212+0.892 * 0.9766+0.115 * 1.0143
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.048558-0.327 * 0.9869
=-2.71

* 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 €394 Mil.
Revenue was €2,784 Mil.
Gross Profit was €1,254 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €733 Mil.
Total Assets was €12,272 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €10,982 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €478 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €934 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €4,585 Mil.
Net Income was €402 Mil.
Gross Profit was €27 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €971 Mil.
Total Receivables was €409 Mil.
Revenue was €2,851 Mil.
Gross Profit was €1,332 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €855 Mil.
Total Assets was €13,099 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €11,661 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €515 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €1,174 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €4,795 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)
=(393.95 / 2784.125) / (408.645 / 2850.962)
=0.141499 / 0.143336
=0.9872

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)
=(1331.748 / 2850.962) / (1254.184 / 2784.125)
=0.467122 / 0.450477
=1.0369

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 - (732.647 + 10982.269) / 12272.407) / (1 - (854.821 + 11661.314) / 13098.78)
=0.045426 / 0.044481
=1.0212

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
=2784.125 / 2850.962
=0.9766

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))
=(515.223 / (515.223 + 11661.314)) / (478.069 / (478.069 + 10982.269))
=0.042313 / 0.041715
=1.0143

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 / 2784.125) / (0 / 2850.962)
=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)
=((4585.297 + 934.361) / 12272.407) / ((4794.96 + 1174.459) / 13098.78)
=0.449762 / 0.455723
=0.9869

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
=(401.978 - 26.816 - 971.083) / 12272.407
=-0.048558

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.

OGE Energy has a M-score of -2.71 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 -2.60 mean?
OGE Energy (FRA:OG5) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.60 as of Jul. 29, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on OGE Energy and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, OGE Energy ranks #245 out of 486 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 50.4%.
Is OGE Energy's Beneish M-Score too high?
OGE Energy's current Beneish M-Score is -2.60. Based on the distribution chart, OGE Energy ranks #245 out of 486 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, OGE Energy has a GF Score™ of 77/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does OGE Energy's Beneish M-Score compare to IDA and PNW?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, OGE Energy ranks #245 out of 486 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places OGE Energy 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 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 OGE Energy and its competitors. OGE Energy's current Beneish M-Score is -2.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is OGE Energy stock overvalued right now?
OGE Energy (FRA:OG5) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.60. The stock's GF Value™ is €37.66, compared to a current price of €41.20 — trading 9.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.60. OGE Energy's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 11 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 OGE Energy (FRA:OG5), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.60 as of Jul. 29, 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 OGE Energy (FRA:OG5) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OGE Energy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €41.20 is trading 9.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €37.66.

Key valuation signals for FRA:OG5:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.60
  • GF Value™: €37.66 vs. price of €41.20 (9.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 11 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:OG5 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


OGE Energy Business Description

Other Exchanges OGE:USAOG5:Germany
Address 321 North Harvey, P.O. Box 321, Oklahoma, OK, USA, 73101-0321
OGE Energy is a holding company for Oklahoma Gas & Electric, a regulated utility with electricity generation, transmission, and distribution service for 900,000 customers in Oklahoma and western Arkansas. In December 2021, OGE divested its 25.5% stake in Enable Midstream Partners, an oil and gas services company it created in 2013 through a unit exchange merger with Energy Transfer. OGE sold its 95.4 million limited partner units of Energy Transfer throughout 2022. OGE sold its retail gas business in 1928 and no longer has any gas operations.
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