KNTK (Kinetik Holdings) Beneish M-Score: -3.18 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


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Price $49.75
GF Value $45.79
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What is Kinetik Holdings Beneish M-Score?

Kinetik Holdings KNTK +3.60% 79 Beneish M-Score is -3.18 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates KNTK with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $45.79 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 14 warning signs investors should review. Among 822 Oil & Gas companies, Kinetik Holdings ranks better than 78.47% 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 -3.18 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

KNTK' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.37   Med: -3.13   Max: -2.38
Current: -3.18

During the past 8 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Kinetik Holdings was -2.38. The lowest was -3.37. And the median was -3.13.


Kinetik Holdings Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kinetik Holdings'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.

Kinetik Holdings Beneish M-Score Chart

Kinetik Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 -2.68 -2.72 -3.37 -3.10

Kinetik Holdings 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 -3.31 -3.26 -2.80 -3.10 -3.18

KNTK vs SUNC, STNG, INSW: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, Kinetik Holdings'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.


Kinetik Holdings Beneish M-Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


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Kinetik Holdings 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 Kinetik Holdings 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 * 0.6927+0.528 * 1.024+0.404 * 0.925+0.892 * 1.0923+0.115 * 0.946
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9129+4.679 * -0.104207-0.327 * 1.0217
=-3.18

* 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 $93 Mil.
Revenue was 409.976 + 430.419 + 463.969 + 426.738 = $1,731 Mil.
Gross Profit was 119.419 + 159.123 + 133.169 + 176.278 = $588 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $319 Mil.
Total Assets was $7,111 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $3,948 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $392 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $137 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $537 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $3,662 Mil.
Net Income was -5.125 + 416.701 + 15.549 + 74.416 = $502 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 51.207 + 467.265 + 58.239 + 58.095 = $635 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 180.431 + 110.09 + 188.123 + 129.077 = $608 Mil.
Total Receivables was $123 Mil.
Revenue was 443.263 + 385.716 + 396.362 + 359.457 = $1,585 Mil.
Gross Profit was 127.226 + 121.937 + 164.193 + 137.883 = $551 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $315 Mil.
Total Assets was $7,031 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $3,676 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $343 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $138 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $475 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $3,589 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)
=(92.713 / 1731.102) / (122.527 / 1584.798)
=0.053557 / 0.077314
=0.6927

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)
=(551.239 / 1584.798) / (587.989 / 1731.102)
=0.347829 / 0.339662
=1.024

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 - (318.797 + 3948.063) / 7110.743) / (1 - (314.998 + 3675.925) / 7030.683)
=0.399942 / 0.432356
=0.925

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
=1731.102 / 1584.798
=1.0923

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))
=(343.264 / (343.264 + 3675.925)) / (391.805 / (391.805 + 3948.063))
=0.085406 / 0.09028
=0.946

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)
=(137.224 / 1731.102) / (137.613 / 1584.798)
=0.07927 / 0.086833
=0.9129

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)
=((3662.277 + 537.069) / 7110.743) / ((3588.627 + 475.316) / 7030.683)
=0.590564 / 0.57803
=1.0217

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
=(501.541 - 634.806 - 607.721) / 7110.743
=-0.104207

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.

Kinetik Holdings has a M-score of -3.18 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 -3.18 mean?
Kinetik Holdings (KNTK) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.18 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Kinetik Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kinetik Holdings ranks #177 out of 822 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 21.5%.
Is Kinetik Holdings' Beneish M-Score too high?
Kinetik Holdings' current Beneish M-Score is -3.18. Based on the distribution chart, Kinetik Holdings ranks #177 out of 822 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kinetik Holdings has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kinetik Holdings' Beneish M-Score compare to SUNC and STNG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Kinetik Holdings ranks #177 out of 822 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Kinetik Holdings in the top 22% 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 Kinetik Holdings and its competitors. Kinetik Holdings's current Beneish M-Score is -3.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kinetik Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kinetik Holdings (KNTK) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $45.79, compared to a current price of $49.75 — trading 8.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.18. Kinetik Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 14 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 Kinetik Holdings (KNTK), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.18 as of Jun. 26, 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 Kinetik Holdings (KNTK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kinetik Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $49.75 is trading 8.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $45.79. GuruFocus considers Kinetik Holdings to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for KNTK:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.18
  • GF Value™: $45.79 vs. price of $49.75 (8.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 14 warning signs

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


Kinetik Holdings Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 2700 Post Oak Boulevard, Suite 300, Houston, TX, USA, 77056-4400
Kinetik Holdings Inc is a midstream operator that provides comprehensive gathering, transportation, compression, processing and treating services. Its activities also include NGL stabilization and transportation, produced water gathering and disposal, and crude oil gathering, stabilization, storage, and transportation. The company operates in two reportable segments: i) The Midstream Logistics segment operates under three service offerings: 1) gas gathering and processing, 2) crude oil gathering, stabilization, and storage services, and 3) produced water gathering and disposal. ii) The Pipeline Transportation segment consists of two EMI Pipelines originating in the Permian Basin with various access points to the U.S. Gulf Coast, Kinetik NGL Pipelines, and Delaware Link Pipeline.
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