Clean Energy Fuels (HAM:WIQ) Beneish M-Score: -3.14 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


HAM:WIQ Clean Energy Fuels Corp HAM:WIQ
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What is Clean Energy Fuels Beneish M-Score?

Clean Energy Fuels HAM:WIQ +4.07% 63 Beneish M-Score is -3.14 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates HAM:WIQ with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.52. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 822 Oil & Gas companies, Clean Energy Fuels ranks better than 76.89% 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 -3.14 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

HAM:WIQ' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.48   Med: -2.94   Max: -1.45
Current: -3.14

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Clean Energy Fuels was -1.45. The lowest was -8.48. And the median was -2.94.


Clean Energy Fuels Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Clean Energy Fuels'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.

Clean Energy Fuels Beneish M-Score Chart

Clean Energy Fuels 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 -8.48 -3.55 -2.56 -3.14 -1.45

Clean Energy Fuels 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 -2.88 -2.85 -1.99 -1.45 -3.14

HAM:WIQ vs SGU, FGPR, CAPL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Clean Energy Fuels'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.


Clean Energy Fuels Beneish M-Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


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Clean Energy Fuels 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 Clean Energy Fuels 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 * 1.0244+0.528 * 0.471+0.404 * 1.0737+0.892 * 0.977+0.115 * 1.8326
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9136+4.679 * -0.125051-0.327 * 0.9576
=-3.19

* 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 €101.2 Mil.
Revenue was 101.686 + 95.92 + 90.429 + 88.965 = €377.0 Mil.
Gross Profit was 18.728 + 17.04 + 10.764 + 15.798 = €62.3 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €287.4 Mil.
Total Assets was €896.9 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €349.4 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €40.7 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €93.6 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €116.8 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €271.0 Mil.
Net Income was -10.736 + -36.72 + -20.294 + -17.548 = €-85.3 Mil.
Non Operating Income was -4.58 + -4.619 + -4.589 + -5.598 = €-19.4 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -7.233 + 11.198 + 11.151 + 31.126 = €46.2 Mil.
Total Receivables was €101.2 Mil.
Revenue was 95.982 + 104.406 + 94.493 + 90.999 = €385.9 Mil.
Gross Profit was -31.918 + 22.509 + 18.324 + 21.135 = €30.1 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €378.0 Mil.
Total Assets was €1,032.8 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €375.9 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €88.7 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €104.9 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €134.1 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €332.3 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)
=(101.246 / 377) / (101.164 / 385.88)
=0.268557 / 0.262164
=1.0244

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)
=(30.05 / 385.88) / (62.33 / 377)
=0.077874 / 0.165332
=0.471

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 - (287.402 + 349.444) / 896.867) / (1 - (378.037 + 375.926) / 1032.848)
=0.289921 / 0.270016
=1.0737

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
=377 / 385.88
=0.977

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))
=(88.736 / (88.736 + 375.926)) / (40.651 / (40.651 + 349.444))
=0.190969 / 0.104208
=1.8326

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)
=(93.592 / 377) / (104.853 / 385.88)
=0.248255 / 0.271724
=0.9136

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)
=((271.015 + 116.8) / 896.867) / ((332.265 + 134.116) / 1032.848)
=0.432411 / 0.451549
=0.9576

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
=(-85.298 - -19.386 - 46.242) / 896.867
=-0.125051

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.

Clean Energy Fuels has a M-score of -3.19 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 -3.14 mean?
Clean Energy Fuels (HAM:WIQ) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.14 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Clean Energy Fuels and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Clean Energy Fuels ranks #190 out of 822 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 23.1%.
Is Clean Energy Fuels' Beneish M-Score too high?
Clean Energy Fuels' current Beneish M-Score is -3.14. Based on the distribution chart, Clean Energy Fuels ranks #190 out of 822 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Clean Energy Fuels has a GF Score™ of 63/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Clean Energy Fuels' Beneish M-Score compare to SGU and FGPR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Clean Energy Fuels ranks #190 out of 822 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Clean Energy Fuels 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 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 Clean Energy Fuels and its competitors. Clean Energy Fuels's current Beneish M-Score is -3.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Clean Energy Fuels stock overvalued right now?
Clean Energy Fuels (HAM:WIQ) has a current Beneish M-Score of -3.14. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.52, compared to a current price of €1.54 — trading 39.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.14. Clean Energy Fuels' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Clean Energy Fuels (HAM:WIQ), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.14 as of Jun. 25, 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 Clean Energy Fuels (HAM:WIQ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clean Energy Fuels stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €1.54 is trading 39.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €2.52.

Key valuation signals for HAM:WIQ:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.14
  • GF Value™: €2.52 vs. price of €1.54 (39.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Clean Energy Fuels Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges CLNE:USA0I04:UKWIQ:Germany
Address 4675 MacArthur Court, Suite 800, Newport Beach, CA, USA, 92660
Clean Energy Fuels Corp is a natural gas marketer and retailer operating in the United States and Canada. The company supplies compressed natural gas and liquefied natural gas for the United States (U.S.) and Canadian transportation markets. The majority of revenue is generated within the U.S. and mostly consists of compressed natural gas. The firm operates by purchasing natural gas from local utilities; compressing, cooling, or liquefying it at company-owned plants; and selling natural gas products through company-owned or customer-owned fueling stations. It also builds, operates, and maintains natural gas fueling stations for customers.
63GF Score

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