Kogeneracja (LTS:0LV4) Beneish M-Score: -2.88 (As of Jul. 05, 2026)


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What is Kogeneracja Beneish M-Score?

Kogeneracja LTS:0LV4 81 Beneish M-Score is -2.88 as of Jul. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0LV4 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of zł66.52. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 488 Utilities - Regulated companies, Kogeneracja ranks better than 82.58% 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 -2.88 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

LTS:0LV4' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.81   Med: -2.88   Max: 4.37
Current: -2.88

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Kogeneracja was 4.37. The lowest was -10.81. And the median was -2.88.


Kogeneracja Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kogeneracja'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.

Kogeneracja Beneish M-Score Chart

Kogeneracja 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 -2.70 -3.17 -2.88 -2.30 -3.11

Kogeneracja 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 -2.92 -2.69 -2.92 -3.11 -2.88

LTS:0LV4 vs NEE, SO, DUK: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Kogeneracja'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.


Kogeneracja Beneish M-Score vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

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

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


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Kogeneracja 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 Kogeneracja 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 * 1.4492+0.528 * 0.5969+0.404 * 0.7902+0.892 * 1.0936+0.115 * 0.93
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.1508+4.679 * -0.115066-0.327 * 1.0828
=-2.88

* 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 zł1,728 Mil.
Revenue was 1070.359 + 892.529 + 407.201 + 446.043 = zł2,816 Mil.
Gross Profit was 299.682 + 227.027 + 11.092 + 57.321 = zł595 Mil.
Total Current Assets was zł2,096 Mil.
Total Assets was zł5,021 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was zł2,761 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was zł244 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was zł151 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was zł1,696 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was zł353 Mil.
Net Income was 213.056 + 142.424 + -14.979 + 22.383 = zł363 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = zł0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 337.298 + 407.072 + -68.99 + 265.221 = zł941 Mil.
Total Receivables was zł1,091 Mil.
Revenue was 884.512 + 827.184 + 420.384 + 443.037 = zł2,575 Mil.
Gross Profit was 191.81 + 84.985 + 9.45 + 38.6 = zł325 Mil.
Total Current Assets was zł1,310 Mil.
Total Assets was zł4,226 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was zł2,741 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was zł224 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was zł120 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was zł1,204 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was zł389 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)
=(1728.262 / 2816.132) / (1090.519 / 2575.117)
=0.613701 / 0.423483
=1.4492

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)
=(324.845 / 2575.117) / (595.122 / 2816.132)
=0.126148 / 0.211326
=0.5969

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 - (2096.03 + 2760.587) / 5020.733) / (1 - (1309.728 + 2741.022) / 4225.547)
=0.032688 / 0.041367
=0.7902

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
=2816.132 / 2575.117
=1.0936

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))
=(223.992 / (223.992 + 2741.022)) / (244.07 / (244.07 + 2760.587))
=0.075545 / 0.081231
=0.93

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)
=(150.946 / 2816.132) / (119.939 / 2575.117)
=0.0536 / 0.046576
=1.1508

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)
=((353.445 + 1695.745) / 5020.733) / ((389.312 + 1203.517) / 4225.547)
=0.408146 / 0.376952
=1.0828

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
=(362.884 - 0 - 940.601) / 5020.733
=-0.115066

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.

Kogeneracja has a M-score of -2.88 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 -2.88 mean?
Kogeneracja (LTS:0LV4) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.88 as of Jul. 05, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Kogeneracja and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kogeneracja ranks #85 out of 488 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 17.4%.
Is Kogeneracja's Beneish M-Score too high?
Kogeneracja's current Beneish M-Score is -2.88. Based on the distribution chart, Kogeneracja ranks #85 out of 488 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kogeneracja has a GF Score™ of 81/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kogeneracja's Beneish M-Score compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Kogeneracja ranks #85 out of 488 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Kogeneracja in the top 17% 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 Kogeneracja and its competitors. Kogeneracja's current Beneish M-Score is -2.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kogeneracja stock overvalued right now?
Kogeneracja (LTS:0LV4) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.88. The stock's GF Value™ is zł66.52, compared to a current price of zł83.10 — trading 24.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.88. Kogeneracja's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Kogeneracja (LTS:0LV4), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.88 as of Jul. 05, 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 Kogeneracja (LTS:0LV4) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kogeneracja stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of zł83.10 is trading 24.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of zł66.52.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0LV4:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.88
  • GF Value™: zł66.52 vs. price of zł83.10 (24.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0LV4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kogeneracja Business Description

Other Exchanges KGN:Poland2ZO:Germany
Address ul. Lowiecka 24, Wroclaw, POL, 50-220
Kogeneracja SA through its subsidiaries is engaged in the production of electricity and heating. The products and services of the company include District heating, New-generation network heat, Electricity, and Energy Services. Its production plants include Elektrocieplownia Wroclaw, Elektrocieplownia Czechnica and Elektrocieplownia Zawidawie.
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