Gelsenwasser AG (FRA:WWG) Beneish M-Score: -2.73 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


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What is Gelsenwasser AG Beneish M-Score?

Gelsenwasser AG FRA:WWG 26 Beneish M-Score is -2.73 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:WWG with a GF Score™ of 26/100 and a GF Value™ of €447.91. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 486 Utilities - Regulated companies, Gelsenwasser AG ranks better than 68.93% 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 -2.73 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

FRA:WWG' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.73   Med: -2.46   Max: -0.07
Current: -2.73

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Gelsenwasser AG was -0.07. The lowest was -2.73. And the median was -2.46.


Gelsenwasser AG Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Gelsenwasser AG'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.

Gelsenwasser AG Beneish M-Score Chart

Gelsenwasser AG 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 -0.07 -1.20 -0.21 -2.66 -2.73

Gelsenwasser AG 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 -0.21 0.00 -2.66 0.00 -2.73

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

For the Utilities - Diversified subindustry, Gelsenwasser AG'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.


Gelsenwasser AG Beneish M-Score vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

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

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


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Gelsenwasser AG 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 Gelsenwasser AG 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 * 0.8468+0.528 * 0.9893+0.404 * 1.0872+0.892 * 1.0067+0.115 * 0.7571
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.028279-0.327 * 0.9422
=-2.73

* 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 €339 Mil.
Revenue was €2,978 Mil.
Gross Profit was €371 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €628 Mil.
Total Assets was €2,871 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €1,090 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €65 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €759 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €312 Mil.
Net Income was €103 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €185 Mil.
Total Receivables was €398 Mil.
Revenue was €2,959 Mil.
Gross Profit was €365 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €869 Mil.
Total Assets was €2,997 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €1,021 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €46 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €867 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €320 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)
=(339.1 / 2978.4) / (397.8 / 2958.6)
=0.113853 / 0.134455
=0.8468

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)
=(364.6 / 2958.6) / (371 / 2978.4)
=0.123234 / 0.124564
=0.9893

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 - (628.3 + 1089.9) / 2871.4) / (1 - (868.8 + 1020.8) / 2996.6)
=0.401616 / 0.369419
=1.0872

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
=2978.4 / 2958.6
=1.0067

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))
=(45.5 / (45.5 + 1020.8)) / (65.1 / (65.1 + 1089.9))
=0.042671 / 0.056364
=0.7571

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 / 2978.4) / (0 / 2958.6)
=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)
=((311.9 + 759) / 2871.4) / ((319.5 + 866.7) / 2996.6)
=0.372954 / 0.395849
=0.9422

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
=(103.4 - 0 - 184.6) / 2871.4
=-0.028279

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.

Gelsenwasser AG has a M-score of -2.73 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 -2.73 mean?
Gelsenwasser AG (FRA:WWG) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.73 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Gelsenwasser AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Gelsenwasser AG ranks #151 out of 486 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 31.1%.
Is Gelsenwasser AG's Beneish M-Score too high?
Gelsenwasser AG's current Beneish M-Score is -2.73. Based on the distribution chart, Gelsenwasser AG ranks #151 out of 486 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Gelsenwasser AG has a GF Score™ of 26/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gelsenwasser AG's Beneish M-Score compare to SRE and AES?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Gelsenwasser AG ranks #151 out of 486 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Gelsenwasser AG 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 Gelsenwasser AG and its competitors. Gelsenwasser AG's current Beneish M-Score is -2.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gelsenwasser AG stock overvalued right now?
Gelsenwasser AG (FRA:WWG) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.73. The stock's GF Value™ is €447.91, compared to a current price of €540.00 — trading 20.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.73. Gelsenwasser AG's overall GF Score™ is 26/100 with 8 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 Gelsenwasser AG (FRA:WWG), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.73 as of Jun. 27, 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 Gelsenwasser AG (FRA:WWG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gelsenwasser AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €540.00 is trading 20.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €447.91.

Key valuation signals for FRA:WWG:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.73
  • GF Value™: €447.91 vs. price of €540.00 (20.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 26/100 with 8 warning signs

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


Gelsenwasser AG Business Description

Other Exchanges WWG:Germany
Address Willy-Brandt-Allee 26, Gelsenkirchen, DEU, 45891
Gelsenwasser AG is engaged in supplying their customers with drinking and process water as well as with natural gas and heating to households, businesses, public institutions, and industry. It also performs wastewater disposal and electricity supply functions. The company generates revenue mostly from gas and water.
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