KYIV (Kyivstar Group) Beneish M-Score: -3.11 (As of Jul. 28, 2026)

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What is Kyivstar Group Beneish M-Score?

Kyivstar Group KYIV -0.70% 21 Beneish M-Score is -3.11 as of Jul. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates KYIV with a GF Score™ of 21/100. Among 350 Telecommunication Services companies, Kyivstar Group ranks better than 81.14% 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 -3.11 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

KYIV' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.21   Med: -3.16   Max: -3.11
Current: -3.11

During the past 3 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Kyivstar Group was -3.11. The lowest was -3.21. And the median was -3.16.


Kyivstar Group Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kyivstar Group'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.

Kyivstar Group Beneish M-Score Chart

Kyivstar Group Annual Data
Trend Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
0.00 0.00 -3.21

Kyivstar Group Quarterly Data
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 0.00 0.00 0.00 -3.21 -3.11

KYIV vs AD, LBTYA, TDS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Kyivstar Group'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.


Kyivstar Group Beneish M-Score vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Kyivstar Group's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Kyivstar Group 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 Kyivstar Group 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 * 0.1341+0.528 * 1.0163+0.404 * 2.1457+0.892 * 1.2399+0.115 * 0.9412
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.1217+4.679 * -0.123394-0.327 * 0.7232
=-3.11

* 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 $73 Mil.
Revenue was 323 + 321 + 297 + 284 = $1,225 Mil.
Gross Profit was 290 + -10 + 267 + 257 = $804 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $582 Mil.
Total Assets was $2,180 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $886 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $227 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $121 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $501 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $298 Mil.
Net Income was 85 + 90 + -89 + 82 = $168 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 3 + 13 + -172 + 2 = $-154 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 161 + 152 + 141 + 137 = $591 Mil.
Total Receivables was $439 Mil.
Revenue was 255 + 250 + 248 + 235 = $988 Mil.
Gross Profit was 231 + -5 + 221 + 212 = $659 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $1,291 Mil.
Total Assets was $2,352 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $703 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $167 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $87 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $940 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $252 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)
=(73 / 1225) / (439 / 988)
=0.059592 / 0.444332
=0.1341

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)
=(659 / 988) / (804 / 1225)
=0.667004 / 0.656327
=1.0163

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 - (582 + 886) / 2180) / (1 - (1291 + 703) / 2352)
=0.326606 / 0.152211
=2.1457

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
=1225 / 988
=1.2399

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))
=(167 / (167 + 703)) / (227 / (227 + 886))
=0.191954 / 0.203953
=0.9412

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)
=(121 / 1225) / (87 / 988)
=0.098776 / 0.088057
=1.1217

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)
=((298 + 501) / 2180) / ((252 + 940) / 2352)
=0.366514 / 0.506803
=0.7232

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
=(168 - -154 - 591) / 2180
=-0.123394

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.

Kyivstar Group has a M-score of -3.11 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 -3.11 mean?
Kyivstar Group (KYIV) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.11 as of Jul. 28, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Kyivstar Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kyivstar Group ranks #66 out of 350 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 18.9%.
Is Kyivstar Group's Beneish M-Score too high?
Kyivstar Group's current Beneish M-Score is -3.11. Based on the distribution chart, Kyivstar Group ranks #66 out of 350 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kyivstar Group has a GF Score™ of 21/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kyivstar Group's Beneish M-Score compare to AD and LBTYA?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Kyivstar Group ranks #66 out of 350 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Kyivstar Group in the top 19% 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 Telecommunication Services company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Telecommunication Services 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 Kyivstar Group and its competitors. Kyivstar Group's current Beneish M-Score is -3.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kyivstar Group stock overvalued right now?
Kyivstar Group (KYIV) has a current Beneish M-Score of -3.11. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.11. Kyivstar Group's overall GF Score™ is 21/100. 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 Kyivstar Group (KYIV), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.11 as of Jul. 28, 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.

Kyivstar Group Business Description

Address Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC, Unit 517, Level 5, Index Tower, Dubai, ARE
Kyivstar Group Ltd is a telecommunications and digital holding company that operates Ukraine provider of mobile communication and broadband services. The company offers a wide range of connectivity and digital services, including mobile and fixed-line voice and data, ride-hailing, e-health, digital TV, and enterprise solutions such as big data, cloud, and cybersecurity. It operates through two main segments: Telecommunications and Digital. The Telecommunications segment, which generates the majority of revenue, includes service revenue from mobile and fixed connectivity services provided to both individual and corporate customers. The Digital segment comprises revenue from proprietary digital platforms and services.
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