Repsol (FRA:REP) Beneish M-Score: -2.42 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


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GF Value €14.36
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What is Repsol Beneish M-Score?

Repsol FRA:REP -0.05% 59 Beneish M-Score is -2.42 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:REP with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of €14.36 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 822 Oil & Gas companies, Repsol ranks worse than 65.21% 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 -2.42 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

FRA:REP' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.88   Med: -2.68   Max: -1.83
Current: -2.42

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Repsol was -1.83. The lowest was -3.88. And the median was -2.68.


Repsol Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Repsol'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.

Repsol Beneish M-Score Chart

Repsol 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 -2.25 -2.34 -2.70 -2.60 -2.82

Repsol 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 -2.66 -2.76 -2.83 -2.82 -2.42

FRA:REP vs XOM, CVX: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Integrated subindustry, Repsol'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.


Repsol Beneish M-Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


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Repsol 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 Repsol 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 * 1.3296+0.528 * 0.7997+0.404 * 1.0679+0.892 * 0.989+0.115 * 1.1633
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0888+4.679 * -0.036082-0.327 * 0.9696
=-2.42

* 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 €9,794 Mil.
Revenue was 15618 + 26923 + 13199 + 13530 = €69,270 Mil.
Gross Profit was 4677 + 5728 + 2771 + 2378 = €15,554 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €25,894 Mil.
Total Assets was €65,046 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €25,697 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €2,367 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €2,677 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €18,125 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €0 Mil.
Net Income was 929 + 1296 + 574 + 237 = €3,036 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = €0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 1042 + 1512 + 1267 + 1562 = €5,383 Mil.
Total Receivables was €7,448 Mil.
Revenue was 14408 + 27199 + 13695 + 14737 = €70,039 Mil.
Gross Profit was 2624 + 4959 + 2162 + 2831 = €12,576 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €23,033 Mil.
Total Assets was €61,591 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €26,628 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €2,897 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €2,486 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €17,701 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €0 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)
=(9794 / 69270) / (7448 / 70039)
=0.141389 / 0.106341
=1.3296

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)
=(12576 / 70039) / (15554 / 69270)
=0.179557 / 0.224542
=0.7997

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 - (25894 + 25697) / 65046) / (1 - (23033 + 26628) / 61591)
=0.206854 / 0.193697
=1.0679

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
=69270 / 70039
=0.989

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))
=(2897 / (2897 + 26628)) / (2367 / (2367 + 25697))
=0.09812 / 0.084343
=1.1633

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)
=(2677 / 69270) / (2486 / 70039)
=0.038646 / 0.035495
=1.0888

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)
=((0 + 18125) / 65046) / ((0 + 17701) / 61591)
=0.278649 / 0.287396
=0.9696

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
=(3036 - 0 - 5383) / 65046
=-0.036082

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.

Repsol has a M-score of -2.42 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 -2.42 mean?
Repsol (FRA:REP) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.42 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Repsol and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Repsol ranks #536 out of 822 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 65.2%.
Is Repsol's Beneish M-Score too high?
Repsol's current Beneish M-Score is -2.42. Based on the distribution chart, Repsol ranks #536 out of 822 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Repsol has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Repsol's Beneish M-Score compare to XOM and CVX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Repsol ranks #536 out of 822 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Repsol 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 Repsol and its competitors. Repsol's current Beneish M-Score is -2.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Repsol stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Repsol (FRA:REP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €14.36, compared to a current price of €21.64 — trading 50.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.42. Repsol's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 2 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 Repsol (FRA:REP), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.42 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 Repsol (FRA:REP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Repsol stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €21.64 is trading 50.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €14.36. GuruFocus considers Repsol to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:REP:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.42
  • GF Value™: €14.36 vs. price of €21.64 (50.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Repsol Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address Calle Mendez Alvaro, 44, Madrid, ESP, 28045
Repsol is a Spanish integrated oil and gas firm. In 2025, production was 548,000 barrels of oil equivalent a day (34% liquids), and proven reserves stood at 1.75 billion barrels of oil equivalent (36% oil). It also operates a downstream segment with refining capacity of 1.0 million barrels a day and holds 6 GW of installed renewable power generation capacity.
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