Public Service Enterprise Group (FRA:PSE) Beneish M-Score: -2.49 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


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What is Public Service Enterprise Group Beneish M-Score?

Public Service Enterprise Group FRA:PSE +0.62% 69 Beneish M-Score is -2.49 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:PSE with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €79.12 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 486 Utilities - Regulated companies, Public Service Enterprise Group ranks worse than 61.73% 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 -2.49 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Public Service Enterprise Group's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:PSE' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.89   Med: -2.51   Max: 0.06
Current: -2.49

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Public Service Enterprise Group was 0.06. The lowest was -2.89. And the median was -2.51.


Public Service Enterprise Group Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Public Service Enterprise Group'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.

Public Service Enterprise Group Beneish M-Score Chart

Public Service Enterprise Group 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 -2.24 -2.31 -0.95 0.06 -2.46

Public Service Enterprise Group 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 -2.19 -2.17 -2.35 -2.46 -2.49

FRA:PSE vs ED, WEC, PCG: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Public Service Enterprise Group'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.


Public Service Enterprise Group Beneish M-Score vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Public Service Enterprise Group's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Public Service Enterprise Group's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Public Service Enterprise Group 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 Public Service Enterprise Group 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 * 0.9515+0.528 * 0.9644+0.404 * 1.0158+0.892 * 1.1036+0.115 * 1.0125
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.025131-0.327 * 0.9952
=-2.56

* 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 €2,252 Mil.
Revenue was 3328.52 + 2489.41 + 2748.552 + 2431.935 = €10,998 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1214.46 + 707.966 + 993.432 + 975.375 = €3,891 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €3,814 Mil.
Total Assets was €50,122 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €36,836 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €1,263 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €3,936 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €19,730 Mil.
Net Income was 640.965 + 269.01 + 529.944 + 507.195 = €1,947 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 10.38 + -6.832 + 75.828 + 103.173 = €183 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 1099.415 + 615.734 + 894.6 + 414.426 = €3,024 Mil.
Total Receivables was €2,144 Mil.
Revenue was 2980.35 + 2354.075 + 2380.442 + 2250.967 = €9,966 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1033.225 + 719.115 + 842.435 + 805.443 = €3,400 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €4,439 Mil.
Total Assets was €51,407 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €37,403 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €1,299 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €5,383 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €19,007 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)
=(2251.595 / 10998.417) / (2144.15 / 9965.834)
=0.20472 / 0.21515
=0.9515

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)
=(3400.218 / 9965.834) / (3891.233 / 10998.417)
=0.341188 / 0.353799
=0.9644

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 - (3813.785 + 36836.025) / 50122.425) / (1 - (4439.075 + 37403.3) / 51406.875)
=0.18899 / 0.186055
=1.0158

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
=10998.417 / 9965.834
=1.1036

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))
=(1298.624 / (1298.624 + 37403.3)) / (1262.639 / (1262.639 + 36836.025))
=0.033555 / 0.033141
=1.0125

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 / 10998.417) / (0 / 9965.834)
=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)
=((19729.785 + 3935.75) / 50122.425) / ((19006.9 + 5382.575) / 51406.875)
=0.472155 / 0.47444
=0.9952

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
=(1947.114 - 182.549 - 3024.175) / 50122.425
=-0.025131

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.

Public Service Enterprise Group has a M-score of -2.56 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 -2.49 mean?
Public Service Enterprise Group (FRA:PSE) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.49 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Public Service Enterprise Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Public Service Enterprise Group ranks #300 out of 486 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 61.7%.
Is Public Service Enterprise Group's Beneish M-Score too high?
Public Service Enterprise Group's current Beneish M-Score is -2.49. Based on the distribution chart, Public Service Enterprise Group ranks #300 out of 486 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Public Service Enterprise Group has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Public Service Enterprise Group's Beneish M-Score compare to ED and WEC?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Public Service Enterprise Group ranks #300 out of 486 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Public Service Enterprise Group 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 Public Service Enterprise Group and its competitors. Public Service Enterprise Group's current Beneish M-Score is -2.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Public Service Enterprise Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Public Service Enterprise Group (FRA:PSE) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €79.12, compared to a current price of €71.64 — trading 9.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.49. Public Service Enterprise Group's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Public Service Enterprise Group (FRA:PSE), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.49 as of Jun. 26, 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 Public Service Enterprise Group (FRA:PSE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Public Service Enterprise Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €71.64 is trading 9.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €79.12. GuruFocus considers Public Service Enterprise Group to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:PSE:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.49
  • GF Value™: €79.12 vs. price of €71.64 (9.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Public Service Enterprise Group Business Description

Address 80 Park Plaza, Newark, NJ, USA, 07102
Public Service Enterprise Group is the holding company for a regulated utility (PSE&G) and PSEG Power, which owns all or a share of three nuclear plants and clean energy projects. PSE&G provides regulated gas and electricity delivery services in New Jersey to a combined 4.3 million customers. Public Service Enterprise Group also operates the Long Island Power Authority system under a contract extension through 2030. In 2022, the company sold its gas and oil power plants in the mid-Atlantic, New York, and the Northeast.
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