4iG Nyrt (FRA:U1A) Beneish M-Score: -3.07 (As of Jul. 18, 2026)

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FRA:U1A 4iG Nyrt FRA:U1A
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What is 4iG Nyrt Beneish M-Score?

4iG Nyrt FRA:U1A -0.62% 64 Beneish M-Score is -3.07 as of Jul. 18, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:U1A with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.95 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 350 Telecommunication Services companies, 4iG Nyrt ranks better than 76.57% 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 -3.07 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for 4iG Nyrt's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:U1A' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.41   Med: -2.17   Max: -0.21
Current: -3.07

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of 4iG Nyrt was -0.21. The lowest was -6.41. And the median was -2.17.


4iG Nyrt Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for 4iG Nyrt'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.

4iG Nyrt Beneish M-Score Chart

4iG Nyrt 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 -0.21 -1.85 -2.12 -3.45 -3.07

4iG Nyrt 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 -3.07 0.00

FRA:U1A vs TMUS, VZ, T: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, 4iG Nyrt'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.


4iG Nyrt Beneish M-Score vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, 4iG Nyrt's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where 4iG Nyrt's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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4iG Nyrt 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 4iG Nyrt 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 * 0.9788+0.528 * 1.0029+0.404 * 0.9617+0.892 * 1.0846+0.115 * 1.0001
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0012+4.679 * -0.143267-0.327 * 0.8902
=-3.07

* 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 €356 Mil.
Revenue was €2,039 Mil.
Gross Profit was €1,035 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €1,028 Mil.
Total Assets was €4,800 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €1,604 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €534 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €101 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €787 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €2,491 Mil.
Net Income was €-15 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €673 Mil.
Total Receivables was €335 Mil.
Revenue was €1,880 Mil.
Gross Profit was €957 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €616 Mil.
Total Assets was €4,127 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €1,573 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €524 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €93 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €708 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €2,459 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)
=(356.064 / 2039.203) / (335.396 / 1880.178)
=0.174609 / 0.178385
=0.9788

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)
=(956.938 / 1880.178) / (1034.878 / 2039.203)
=0.508961 / 0.507491
=1.0029

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 - (1028.372 + 1603.827) / 4799.558) / (1 - (615.971 + 1573.257) / 4127.081)
=0.451575 / 0.469546
=0.9617

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
=2039.203 / 1880.178
=1.0846

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))
=(523.762 / (523.762 + 1573.257)) / (533.878 / (533.878 + 1603.827))
=0.249765 / 0.249744
=1.0001

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)
=(100.743 / 2039.203) / (92.778 / 1880.178)
=0.049403 / 0.049345
=1.0012

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)
=((2491.063 + 787.467) / 4799.558) / ((2458.821 + 707.918) / 4127.081)
=0.68309 / 0.767307
=0.8902

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
=(-14.622 - 0 - 672.997) / 4799.558
=-0.143267

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.

4iG Nyrt has a M-score of -3.07 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 -3.07 mean?
4iG Nyrt (FRA:U1A) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.07 as of Jul. 18, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on 4iG Nyrt and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, 4iG Nyrt ranks #82 out of 350 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 23.4%.
Is 4iG Nyrt's Beneish M-Score too high?
4iG Nyrt's current Beneish M-Score is -3.07. Based on the distribution chart, 4iG Nyrt ranks #82 out of 350 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, 4iG Nyrt has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does 4iG Nyrt's Beneish M-Score compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, 4iG Nyrt ranks #82 out of 350 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places 4iG Nyrt in the top 23% 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 Telecommunication Services company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Telecommunication Services 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 4iG Nyrt and its competitors. 4iG Nyrt's current Beneish M-Score is -3.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is 4iG Nyrt stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, 4iG Nyrt (FRA:U1A) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.95, compared to a current price of €4.51 — trading 14.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.07. 4iG Nyrt's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 5 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 4iG Nyrt (FRA:U1A), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.07 as of Jul. 18, 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 4iG Nyrt (FRA:U1A) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, 4iG Nyrt stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €4.51 is trading 14.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €3.95. GuruFocus considers 4iG Nyrt to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:U1A:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.07
  • GF Value™: €3.95 vs. price of €4.51 (14.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:U1A stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


4iG Nyrt Business Description

Other Exchanges 4IG:Hungary
Address Krisztina Korut, 39, Budapest, HUN, 1013
4iG Nyrt is a Hungary-based telecommunications and information technology group engaged in the operation of telecommunications networks, provision of telecommunications services, development of IT solutions and system integration, sale of technological devices, and provision of space industry and drone technology solutions. The group operates through Telecommunications, IT, Space and Defence, and Other segments. Its activities include mobile, internet, and fixed-line services, software development, cybersecurity, enterprise IT solutions, satellite communication and data transmission solutions, drone technologies, and the distribution of smartphones, laptops, televisions, and other electronic devices. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Telecommunications segment.
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