IESFY (Interconexion Electrica ESP) Beneish M-Score: -2.42 (As of Jun. 30, 2026)


IESFY Interconexion Electrica SA ESP IESFY
74 GF Score
Price $226.65
GF Value $156.13
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Interconexion Electrica ESP Beneish M-Score?

Interconexion Electrica ESP IESFY 74 Beneish M-Score is -2.42 as of Jun. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates IESFY with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $156.13 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 488 Utilities - Regulated companies, Interconexion Electrica ESP ranks worse than 69.06% 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 -2.42 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

IESFY' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -14.34   Med: -2.41   Max: 39209.26
Current: -2.42

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Interconexion Electrica ESP was 39209.26. The lowest was -14.34. And the median was -2.41.


Interconexion Electrica ESP Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Interconexion Electrica ESP'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.

Interconexion Electrica ESP Beneish M-Score Chart

Interconexion Electrica ESP 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 -4.62 -2.15 -2.94 -2.49 -2.42

Interconexion Electrica ESP 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 -2.42 0.00

IESFY vs NEE, SO, DUK: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Interconexion Electrica ESP'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.


Interconexion Electrica ESP Beneish M-Score vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

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

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


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Interconexion Electrica ESP 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 Interconexion Electrica ESP 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 * 0.954+0.528 * 1.0604+0.404 * 1.0297+0.892 * 1.2634+0.115 * 0.959
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9493+4.679 * -0.001733-0.327 * 0.9895
=-2.24

* 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 $1,565 Mil.
Revenue was $4,256 Mil.
Gross Profit was $2,194 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $3,133 Mil.
Total Assets was $20,353 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $4,165 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $289 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $95 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $1,228 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $8,565 Mil.
Net Income was $647 Mil.
Gross Profit was $0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was $682 Mil.
Total Receivables was $1,299 Mil.
Revenue was $3,368 Mil.
Gross Profit was $1,842 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $3,054 Mil.
Total Assets was $17,365 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $3,495 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $232 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $79 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $1,268 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $7,175 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)
=(1565.492 / 4255.628) / (1298.873 / 3368.326)
=0.367864 / 0.385614
=0.954

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)
=(1841.586 / 3368.326) / (2194.2 / 4255.628)
=0.546736 / 0.5156
=1.0604

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 - (3133.396 + 4165.435) / 20353.182) / (1 - (3054.231 + 3494.562) / 17365.231)
=0.641391 / 0.622879
=1.0297

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
=4255.628 / 3368.326
=1.2634

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))
=(231.677 / (231.677 + 3494.562)) / (288.786 / (288.786 + 4165.435))
=0.062174 / 0.064834
=0.959

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)
=(95.198 / 4255.628) / (79.376 / 3368.326)
=0.02237 / 0.023565
=0.9493

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)
=((8564.516 + 1227.513) / 20353.182) / ((7175.192 + 1267.816) / 17365.231)
=0.481106 / 0.486202
=0.9895

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
=(647.064 - 0 - 682.343) / 20353.182
=-0.001733

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.

Interconexion Electrica ESP has a M-score of -2.24 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 -2.42 mean?
Interconexion Electrica ESP (IESFY) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.42 as of Jun. 30, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Interconexion Electrica ESP and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Interconexion Electrica ESP ranks #337 out of 488 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 69.1%.
Is Interconexion Electrica ESP's Beneish M-Score too high?
Interconexion Electrica ESP's current Beneish M-Score is -2.42. Based on the distribution chart, Interconexion Electrica ESP ranks #337 out of 488 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Interconexion Electrica ESP has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Interconexion Electrica ESP's Beneish M-Score compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Interconexion Electrica ESP ranks #337 out of 488 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Interconexion Electrica ESP in the lower 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 Interconexion Electrica ESP and its competitors. Interconexion Electrica ESP's current Beneish M-Score is -2.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Interconexion Electrica ESP stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Interconexion Electrica ESP (IESFY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $156.13, compared to a current price of $226.65 — trading 45.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.42. Interconexion Electrica ESP's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Interconexion Electrica ESP (IESFY), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.42 as of Jun. 30, 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 Interconexion Electrica ESP (IESFY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Interconexion Electrica ESP stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $226.65 is trading 45.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $156.13. GuruFocus considers Interconexion Electrica ESP to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for IESFY:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.42
  • GF Value™: $156.13 vs. price of $226.65 (45.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 8 warning signs

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


Interconexion Electrica ESP Business Description

Other Exchanges ISA:Colombia
Address Calle 12, Sur No. 18 -168, Bloque 3 - Piso 2, Medellin, COL, 50022
Interconexion Electrica SA ESP, also known as ISA, is a mixed public services company in which the Colombian state is a majority shareholder. Through its subsidiaries, ISA participates in a variety of infrastructure projects across South and Central America. The company segments its operations into Electric Power Transmission, Roads, Telecommunications and ICT. The company generates the majority of its revenue from its Energy Transmission division where it owns, operates, and maintains high-voltage power transmission systems.
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