CNTEE Transelectrica (LTS:0IUL) Beneish M-Score: -2.78 (As of Sep. 13, 2026)

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LTS:0IUL CNTEE Transelectrica LTS:0IUL
63 GF Score
Price lei100.11
GF Value lei12.73
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is CNTEE Transelectrica Beneish M-Score?

CNTEE Transelectrica LTS:0IUL 63 Beneish M-Score is -2.78 as of Sep. 13, 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0IUL with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of lei12.73 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 488 Utilities - Regulated companies, CNTEE Transelectrica ranks better than 73.36% 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 -2.78 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

LTS:0IUL' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.48   Med: -2.26   Max: -0.81
Current: -2.78

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of CNTEE Transelectrica was -0.81. The lowest was -3.48. And the median was -2.26.


CNTEE Transelectrica Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CNTEE Transelectrica'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.

CNTEE Transelectrica Beneish M-Score Chart

CNTEE Transelectrica 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 0.00 0.00 -1.12 -0.81 -2.89

CNTEE Transelectrica Quarterly Data
Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 -3.48 0.00 -2.89 -2.63 -2.78

LTS:0IUL vs NEE, SO, DUK: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, CNTEE Transelectrica'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.


CNTEE Transelectrica Beneish M-Score vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

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

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


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CNTEE Transelectrica 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 CNTEE Transelectrica 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 * 1.2819+0.528 * 0.9068+0.404 * 0.7916+0.892 * 0.9866+0.115 * 1.0013
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9519+4.679 * -0.083706-0.327 * 1.0859
=-2.78

* 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 (Jun26) TTM:Last Year (Jun25) TTM:
Total Receivables was lei2,826 Mil.
Revenue was 1657.126 + 1639.492 + 1412.969 + 1170.83 = lei5,880 Mil.
Gross Profit was 502.783 + 530.725 + 413.578 + 140.803 = lei1,588 Mil.
Total Current Assets was lei5,294 Mil.
Total Assets was lei11,968 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was lei6,590 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was lei416 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was lei1 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was lei4,155 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was lei4 Mil.
Net Income was 180.231 + 224.782 + 177.164 + -107.652 = lei475 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = lei0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 749.412 + 328.928 + -23.913 + 421.896 = lei1,476 Mil.
Total Receivables was lei2,235 Mil.
Revenue was 1518.371 + 1412.006 + 1695.664 + 1334.483 = lei5,961 Mil.
Gross Profit was 368.858 + 438.149 + 380.982 + 271.497 = lei1,459 Mil.
Total Current Assets was lei3,792 Mil.
Total Assets was lei9,885 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was lei6,005 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was lei380 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was lei1 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was lei3,159 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was lei4 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)
=(2826.202 / 5880.417) / (2234.687 / 5960.524)
=0.480613 / 0.374915
=1.2819

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)
=(1459.486 / 5960.524) / (1587.889 / 5880.417)
=0.244859 / 0.27003
=0.9068

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 - (5293.704 + 6589.781) / 11968.093) / (1 - (3791.662 + 6004.708) / 9884.637)
=0.007069 / 0.00893
=0.7916

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
=5880.417 / 5960.524
=0.9866

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))
=(379.778 / (379.778 + 6004.708)) / (416.198 / (416.198 + 6589.781))
=0.059485 / 0.059406
=1.0013

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)
=(1.165 / 5880.417) / (1.237 / 5960.524)
=0.000198 / 0.000208
=0.9519

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)
=((3.558 + 4155.08) / 11968.093) / ((3.517 + 3159.422) / 9884.637)
=0.347477 / 0.319985
=1.0859

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
=(474.525 - 0 - 1476.323) / 11968.093
=-0.083706

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.

CNTEE Transelectrica has a M-score of -2.78 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 -2.78 mean?
CNTEE Transelectrica (LTS:0IUL) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.78 as of Sep. 13, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on CNTEE Transelectrica and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, CNTEE Transelectrica ranks #130 out of 488 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 26.6%.
Is CNTEE Transelectrica's Beneish M-Score too high?
CNTEE Transelectrica's current Beneish M-Score is -2.78. Based on the distribution chart, CNTEE Transelectrica ranks #130 out of 488 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, CNTEE Transelectrica has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CNTEE Transelectrica's Beneish M-Score compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, CNTEE Transelectrica ranks #130 out of 488 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts CNTEE Transelectrica 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 - 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 CNTEE Transelectrica and its competitors. CNTEE Transelectrica's current Beneish M-Score is -2.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CNTEE Transelectrica stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CNTEE Transelectrica (LTS:0IUL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is lei12.73, compared to a current price of lei100.11 — trading 686.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.78. CNTEE Transelectrica's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 4 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 CNTEE Transelectrica (LTS:0IUL), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.78 as of Sep. 13, 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 CNTEE Transelectrica (LTS:0IUL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CNTEE Transelectrica stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of lei100.11 is trading 686.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of lei12.73. GuruFocus considers CNTEE Transelectrica to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0IUL:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.78
  • GF Value™: lei12.73 vs. price of lei100.11 (686.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0IUL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


CNTEE Transelectrica Business Description

Other Exchanges TEL:RomaniaJX6:Germany
Address Olteni Street No. 2 - 4, Sector 3, Bucharest, ROU, 030786
CNTEE Transelectrica is engaged in the transmission of electricity and operation of the national power system in Romania. The company acts as the transmission and system operator, ensuring grid stability, balancing electricity supply and demand, and developing transmission infrastructure. It also performs metering services for the wholesale electricity market and provides telecommunications and IT-related services.
63GF Score

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