Ignitis Group AB (LSE:IGN) Beneish M-Score: -2.84 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


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What is Ignitis Group AB Beneish M-Score?

Ignitis Group AB LSE:IGN -2.80% 75 Beneish M-Score is -2.84 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:IGN with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €21.58 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 485 Utilities - Regulated companies, Ignitis Group AB ranks better than 79.18% 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 -2.84 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

LSE:IGN' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.96   Med: -2.7   Max: -0.17
Current: -2.84

During the past 9 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Ignitis Group AB was -0.17. The lowest was -3.96. And the median was -2.70.


Ignitis Group AB Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ignitis Group AB'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.

Ignitis Group AB Beneish M-Score Chart

Ignitis Group AB Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -0.91 -1.76 -3.15 -2.82 -2.94

Ignitis Group AB 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 -2.57 -2.89 -2.92 -2.94 -2.84

LSE:IGN vs SRE, AES: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Utilities - Diversified subindustry, Ignitis Group AB'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.


Ignitis Group AB Beneish M-Score vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Ignitis Group AB's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Ignitis Group AB 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 Ignitis Group AB 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 * 0.9521+0.528 * 1.045+0.404 * 0.6364+0.892 * 1.0937+0.115 * 0.9457
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0036+4.679 * -0.055592-0.327 * 1.0411
=-2.84

* 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 €489 Mil.
Revenue was 934 + 679.4 + 499.1 + 526.5 = €2,639 Mil.
Gross Profit was 256 + 195.7 + 161.7 + 188 = €801 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €1,116 Mil.
Total Assets was €6,488 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €4,911 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €251 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €55 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €889 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €2,090 Mil.
Net Income was 72.8 + 31.1 + 21 + 27.5 = €152 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = €0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 116.1 + 118.7 + 30 + 248.3 = €513 Mil.
Total Receivables was €470 Mil.
Revenue was 768 + 685.6 + 521.4 + 437.9 = €2,413 Mil.
Gross Profit was 224.9 + 211.4 + 161.3 + 168.1 = €766 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €1,024 Mil.
Total Assets was €5,911 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €4,227 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €204 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €50 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €809 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €1,797 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)
=(489.1 / 2639) / (469.7 / 2412.9)
=0.185335 / 0.194662
=0.9521

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)
=(765.7 / 2412.9) / (801.4 / 2639)
=0.317336 / 0.303676
=1.045

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 - (1116.2 + 4911.2) / 6488.4) / (1 - (1023.8 + 4226.8) / 5910.5)
=0.07105 / 0.111649
=0.6364

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
=2639 / 2412.9
=1.0937

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))
=(203.9 / (203.9 + 4226.8)) / (251.2 / (251.2 + 4911.2))
=0.04602 / 0.04866
=0.9457

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)
=(55.1 / 2639) / (50.2 / 2412.9)
=0.020879 / 0.020805
=1.0036

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)
=((2089.5 + 888.8) / 6488.4) / ((1797.4 + 808.5) / 5910.5)
=0.459019 / 0.440893
=1.0411

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
=(152.4 - 0 - 513.1) / 6488.4
=-0.055592

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.

Ignitis Group AB has a M-score of -2.84 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 -2.84 mean?
Ignitis Group AB (LSE:IGN) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.84 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Ignitis Group AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ignitis Group AB ranks #101 out of 485 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 20.8%.
Is Ignitis Group AB's Beneish M-Score too high?
Ignitis Group AB's current Beneish M-Score is -2.84. Based on the distribution chart, Ignitis Group AB ranks #101 out of 485 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ignitis Group AB has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ignitis Group AB's Beneish M-Score compare to SRE and AES?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Ignitis Group AB ranks #101 out of 485 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Ignitis Group AB in the top 21% 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 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 Ignitis Group AB and its competitors. Ignitis Group AB's current Beneish M-Score is -2.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ignitis Group AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ignitis Group AB (LSE:IGN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €21.58, compared to a current price of €20.80 — trading 3.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.84. Ignitis Group AB's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 10 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 Ignitis Group AB (LSE:IGN), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.84 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 Ignitis Group AB (LSE:IGN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ignitis Group AB stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €20.80 is trading 3.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €21.58. GuruFocus considers Ignitis Group AB to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:IGN:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.84
  • GF Value™: €21.58 vs. price of €20.80 (3.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 10 warning signs

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


Ignitis Group AB Business Description

Other Exchanges IGN1L:LithuaniaIGV0:Germany
Address Laisves Avenue 10, Vilnius, LTU, LT-04215
Ignitis Group AB is engaged in green electricity generation and development of green and flexible technologies, energy distribution and supply, development of energy-smart solutions and other related activities. The company is focusing on green generation and green flexibility technologies: onshore and offshore wind, batteries, pumped-storage hydro and power-to-X (P2X). Its business segments include Green Capacities, Networks, Reserve Capacities, Customers & Solutions, and Others. The company derives maximum revenue from Customers & Solutions segment. Geographically, it operates in Lithuania, Poland, Latvia, Finland, Estonia and Other Countries, out of which Lithuania generates majority revenue.
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