Telecom Plus (FRA:T8T) Beneish M-Score: -2.64 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


FRA:T8T Telecom Plus PLC FRA:T8T
66 GF Score
Price €8.75
GF Value €18.68
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Telecom Plus Beneish M-Score?

Telecom Plus FRA:T8T +5.42% 66 Beneish M-Score is -2.64 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:T8T with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of €18.68 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 486 Utilities - Regulated companies, Telecom Plus ranks better than 57.82% 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 -2.64 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

FRA:T8T' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.69   Med: -2.48   Max: -1.07
Current: -2.64

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Telecom Plus was -1.07. The lowest was -2.69. And the median was -2.48.


Telecom Plus Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Telecom Plus'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.

Telecom Plus Beneish M-Score Chart

Telecom Plus Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.59 -2.25 -1.07 -2.69 -2.64

Telecom Plus Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 -1.07 0.00 -2.69 0.00 -2.64

FRA:T8T vs SRE, AES: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Utilities - Diversified subindustry, Telecom Plus'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.


Telecom Plus Beneish M-Score vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

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

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


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Telecom Plus 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 Telecom Plus 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 * 0.9723+0.528 * 0.9716+0.404 * 1.1802+0.892 * 1.0191+0.115 * 0.8584
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0323+4.679 * -0.046519-0.327 * 1.0124
=-2.67

* 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 €419 Mil.
Revenue was €2,239 Mil.
Gross Profit was €449 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €582 Mil.
Total Assets was €922 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €24 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €33 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €239 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €342 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €270 Mil.
Net Income was €93 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €136 Mil.
Total Receivables was €423 Mil.
Revenue was €2,197 Mil.
Gross Profit was €428 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €597 Mil.
Total Assets was €880 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €28 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €28 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €227 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €345 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €233 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)
=(419.308 / 2238.686) / (423.186 / 2196.763)
=0.187301 / 0.192641
=0.9723

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)
=(427.924 / 2196.763) / (448.836 / 2238.686)
=0.194798 / 0.200491
=0.9716

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 - (582.443 + 24.071) / 921.747) / (1 - (596.929 + 28.112) / 880.057)
=0.341995 / 0.289772
=1.1802

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
=2238.686 / 2196.763
=1.0191

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))
=(27.58 / (27.58 + 28.112)) / (32.825 / (32.825 + 24.071))
=0.495224 / 0.57693
=0.8584

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)
=(238.9 / 2238.686) / (227.083 / 2196.763)
=0.106714 / 0.103372
=1.0323

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)
=((270.484 + 342.119) / 921.747) / ((232.905 + 344.824) / 880.057)
=0.664611 / 0.656468
=1.0124

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
=(93.039 - 0 - 135.918) / 921.747
=-0.046519

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.

Telecom Plus has a M-score of -2.67 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 -2.64 mean?
Telecom Plus (FRA:T8T) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.64 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Telecom Plus and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Telecom Plus ranks #205 out of 486 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 42.2%.
Is Telecom Plus' Beneish M-Score too high?
Telecom Plus' current Beneish M-Score is -2.64. Based on the distribution chart, Telecom Plus ranks #205 out of 486 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Telecom Plus has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telecom Plus' Beneish M-Score compare to SRE and AES?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Telecom Plus ranks #205 out of 486 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Telecom Plus 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 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 Telecom Plus and its competitors. Telecom Plus's current Beneish M-Score is -2.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Telecom Plus stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telecom Plus (FRA:T8T) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €18.68, compared to a current price of €8.75 — trading 53.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.64. Telecom Plus' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Telecom Plus (FRA:T8T), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.64 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 Telecom Plus (FRA:T8T) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telecom Plus stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €8.75 is trading 53.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €18.68. GuruFocus considers Telecom Plus to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:T8T:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.64
  • GF Value™: €18.68 vs. price of €8.75 (53.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:T8T stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Telecom Plus Business Description

Other Exchanges TEPl:UKTEP:UK
Address 508 Edgware Road, The Hyde, Network HQ, London, GBR, NW9 5AB
Telecom Plus PLC is a UK Based telecommunications and utilities company that provides mobile services, fixed-line services, Internet services, and gas and electricity services. The company generates maximum revenue from Electricity services. Its main income streams from the provision of fixed-line telephony, broadband, mobile telephony, gas and electricity services, and transactions.
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