Orygen PeruA (LIM:ORYGENC1) Beneish M-Score: -2.73 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


LIM:ORYGENC1 Orygen Peru SAA LIM:ORYGENC1
68 GF Score
Price S/.2.81
GF Value S/.2.49
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Orygen PeruA Beneish M-Score?

Orygen PeruA LIM:ORYGENC1 -0.46% 68 Beneish M-Score is -2.73 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates LIM:ORYGENC1 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of S/.2.49 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 390 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Orygen PeruA ranks better than 63.08% 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 Orygen PeruA's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

LIM:ORYGENC1' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.29   Med: -2.73   Max: -2.03
Current: -2.73

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Orygen PeruA was -2.03. The lowest was -3.29. And the median was -2.73.


Orygen PeruA Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Orygen PeruA'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.

Orygen PeruA Beneish M-Score Chart

Orygen PeruA Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.73 -2.72 -2.86 -2.78 -2.40

Orygen PeruA Quarterly Data
Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25
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 -2.55 -2.40 -2.56 -2.83 -2.73

LIM:ORYGENC1 vs CEG, VST, NRG: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, Orygen PeruA'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.


Orygen PeruA Beneish M-Score vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Orygen PeruA's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Orygen PeruA 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 Orygen PeruA 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 * 0.9906+0.528 * 0.9426+0.404 * 1.0159+0.892 * 0.9927+0.115 * 0.5768
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0281+4.679 * -0.058625-0.327 * 0.6363
=-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 (Sep25) TTM:Last Year (Sep24) TTM:
Total Receivables was S/.437 Mil.
Revenue was 626.936 + 671.077 + 680.211 + 738.461 = S/.2,717 Mil.
Gross Profit was 334.938 + 369.489 + 383.447 + 402.015 = S/.1,490 Mil.
Total Current Assets was S/.847 Mil.
Total Assets was S/.6,298 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was S/.5,116 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was S/.15 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was S/.32 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was S/.367 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was S/.12 Mil.
Net Income was 190.232 + 218.703 + 213.971 + 282.736 = S/.906 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = S/.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 208.817 + 460.643 + 280.58 + 324.848 = S/.1,275 Mil.
Total Receivables was S/.444 Mil.
Revenue was 679.21 + 650.719 + 729.963 + 676.695 = S/.2,737 Mil.
Gross Profit was 336.206 + 325.431 + 397.9 + 355.154 = S/.1,415 Mil.
Total Current Assets was S/.1,021 Mil.
Total Assets was S/.6,554 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was S/.5,189 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was S/.9 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was S/.31 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was S/.567 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was S/.52 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)
=(436.617 / 2716.685) / (443.99 / 2736.587)
=0.160717 / 0.162242
=0.9906

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)
=(1414.691 / 2736.587) / (1489.889 / 2716.685)
=0.516955 / 0.548422
=0.9426

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 - (847.275 + 5116.133) / 6298.445) / (1 - (1021.413 + 5189.105) / 6553.692)
=0.053194 / 0.052363
=1.0159

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
=2716.685 / 2736.587
=0.9927

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))
=(8.919 / (8.919 + 5189.105)) / (15.267 / (15.267 + 5116.133))
=0.001716 / 0.002975
=0.5768

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)
=(31.956 / 2716.685) / (31.313 / 2736.587)
=0.011763 / 0.011442
=1.0281

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)
=((11.553 + 366.762) / 6298.445) / ((51.793 + 566.812) / 6553.692)
=0.060065 / 0.09439
=0.6363

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
=(905.642 - 0 - 1274.888) / 6298.445
=-0.058625

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.

Orygen PeruA 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?
Orygen PeruA (LIM:ORYGENC1) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.73 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Orygen PeruA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Orygen PeruA ranks #144 out of 390 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 36.9%.
Is Orygen PeruA's Beneish M-Score too high?
Orygen PeruA's current Beneish M-Score is -2.73. Based on the distribution chart, Orygen PeruA ranks #144 out of 390 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Orygen PeruA has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Orygen PeruA's Beneish M-Score compare to CEG and VST?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Orygen PeruA ranks #144 out of 390 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Orygen PeruA 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 - Independent Power Producers company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers 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 Orygen PeruA and its competitors. Orygen PeruA'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 Orygen PeruA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orygen PeruA (LIM:ORYGENC1) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S/.2.49, compared to a current price of S/.2.81 — trading 12.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.73. Orygen PeruA's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 3 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 Orygen PeruA (LIM:ORYGENC1), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.73 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 Orygen PeruA (LIM:ORYGENC1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orygen PeruA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of S/.2.81 is trading 12.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of S/.2.49. GuruFocus considers Orygen PeruA to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LIM:ORYGENC1:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.73
  • GF Value™: S/.2.49 vs. price of S/.2.81 (12.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LIM:ORYGENC1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Orygen PeruA Business Description

Address Av. Victor Andres Belaunde 147, Torre Real 4, San Isidro, Lima, PER
Orygen Peru SAA formerly Enel Generacion Peru SAA operates in energy distribution and generation. The company distributes electrical energy in over 50 districts of the Lima region as well as the constitutional province of El Callao and the provinces of Huaura, Huaral, Barranca, and Oyon. The company obtains majority of its revenue from the sale of capacity and energy. The company has a total effective capacity of 1,652.18 MW, of which 754.6 MW comes from hydroelectric power and 897.58 MW from thermoelectric power.
68GF Score

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