Aveng (FRA:UG8) Beneish M-Score: -3.19 (As of Jul. 16, 2026)

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FRA:UG8 Aveng Ltd FRA:UG8
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What is Aveng Beneish M-Score?

Aveng FRA:UG8 50 Beneish M-Score is -3.19 as of Jul. 16, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:UG8 with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.34 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,699 Construction companies, Aveng ranks better than 87.52% 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 -3.19 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

FRA:UG8' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.93   Med: -2.91   Max: -0.2
Current: -3.19

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Aveng was -0.20. The lowest was -5.93. And the median was -2.91.


Aveng Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Aveng'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.

Aveng Beneish M-Score Chart

Aveng Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.82 -2.66 -0.20 -3.07 -3.19

Aveng Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 -3.07 0.00 -3.19 0.00

FRA:UG8 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Aveng'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.


Aveng Beneish M-Score vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Aveng's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Aveng 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 Aveng 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 * 0.7625+0.528 * 1.9066+0.404 * 0.906+0.892 * 0.7876+0.115 * 1.0199
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.971+4.679 * -0.164037-0.327 * 1.0347
=-3.22

* 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 (Jun25) TTM:Last Year (Jun24) TTM:
Total Receivables was €206 Mil.
Revenue was €1,484 Mil.
Gross Profit was €45 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €369 Mil.
Total Assets was €586 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €154 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €36 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €10 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €384 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €55 Mil.
Net Income was €-52 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €44 Mil.
Total Receivables was €342 Mil.
Revenue was €1,885 Mil.
Gross Profit was €108 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €504 Mil.
Total Assets was €779 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €181 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €43 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €14 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €477 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €85 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)
=(205.507 / 1484.477) / (342.188 / 1884.745)
=0.138437 / 0.181557
=0.7625

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)
=(108.299 / 1884.745) / (44.739 / 1484.477)
=0.057461 / 0.030138
=1.9066

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 - (368.915 + 153.917) / 586.433) / (1 - (504.161 + 181.496) / 778.899)
=0.108454 / 0.11971
=0.906

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
=1484.477 / 1884.745
=0.7876

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))
=(43.116 / (43.116 + 181.496)) / (35.684 / (35.684 + 153.917))
=0.191958 / 0.188206
=1.0199

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)
=(10.328 / 1484.477) / (13.505 / 1884.745)
=0.006957 / 0.007165
=0.971

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)
=((54.512 + 383.929) / 586.433) / ((85.399 + 477.391) / 778.899)
=0.74764 / 0.722546
=1.0347

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
=(-52.215 - 0 - 43.982) / 586.433
=-0.164037

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.

Aveng has a M-score of -3.22 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 -3.19 mean?
Aveng (FRA:UG8) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.19 as of Jul. 16, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Aveng and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Aveng ranks #212 out of 1699 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 12.5%.
Is Aveng's Beneish M-Score too high?
Aveng's current Beneish M-Score is -3.19. Based on the distribution chart, Aveng ranks #212 out of 1699 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Aveng has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aveng's Beneish M-Score compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Aveng ranks #212 out of 1699 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Aveng in the top 13% 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 Construction company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Construction 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 Aveng and its competitors. Aveng's current Beneish M-Score is -3.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aveng stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aveng (FRA:UG8) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.34, compared to a current price of €0.19 — trading 44.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.19. Aveng's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 4 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 Aveng (FRA:UG8), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.19 as of Jul. 16, 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 Aveng (FRA:UG8) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aveng stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.19 is trading 44.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.34. GuruFocus considers Aveng to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:UG8:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.19
  • GF Value™: €0.34 vs. price of €0.19 (44.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:UG8 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Aveng Business Description

Address 2 Merlin Rose Avenue, Parkhaven, Boksburg, GT, ZAF, 1459
Aveng Ltd is in the construction and engineering business. It has the following segments; the Infrastructure segment comprises McConnell Dowell and is divided into Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands, and Southeast Asia; the Building segment comprises Built Environs, an infrastructure-led specialist with experience in sport, health and science, defence, education, residential, commercial, retail, industrial, and infrastructure sectors; the Mining segment comprises Moolmans, a tier-one contract mining business operating in Africa with a primary focus on open cast mining; and Aveng Legacy; and the Aveng Corporate segment. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Infrastructure segment.
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