Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel (MEX:ELP1) Beneish M-Score: -2.32 (As of Jul. 07, 2026)


MEX:ELP1 Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel MEX:ELP1
55 GF Score
Price MXN116.00
GF Value MXN83.19
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What is Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel Beneish M-Score?

Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel MEX:ELP1 55 Beneish M-Score is -2.32 as of Jul. 07, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:ELP1 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN83.19. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 488 Utilities - Regulated companies, Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel ranks worse than 76.64% 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 -2.32 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:ELP1' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.36   Med: -2.42   Max: -1.75
Current: -2.32

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel was -1.75. The lowest was -3.36. And the median was -2.42.


Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel'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.

Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel Beneish M-Score Chart

Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel 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 -2.54 -2.19 -2.43

Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel 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 -2.51 -2.34 -2.66 -2.43 -2.32

MEX:ELP1 vs NEE, SO, DUK: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel'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.


Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel Beneish M-Score vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel 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 Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel 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 * 0.8152+0.528 * 1.0168+0.404 * 1.1045+0.892 * 1.1488+0.115 * 0.9761
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.709+4.679 * 0.019569-0.327 * 1.0986
=-2.36

* 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 MXN22,639 Mil.
Revenue was 24370.838 + 23724.339 + 23297.705 + 21135.755 = MXN92,529 Mil.
Gross Profit was 8718.446 + -2630.363 + 7084.61 + 7090.108 = MXN20,263 Mil.
Total Current Assets was MXN45,168 Mil.
Total Assets was MXN216,984 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was MXN28,769 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was MXN5,188 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was MXN2,601 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was MXN32,930 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN73,822 Mil.
Net Income was 2386.288 + 3520.661 + 1314.236 + 1942.54 = MXN9,164 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 240.633 + -1250.924 + -1654.351 + -1294.525 = MXN-3,959 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 1994.714 + 1713.537 + 2636.191 + 2532.401 = MXN8,877 Mil.
Total Receivables was MXN24,173 Mil.
Revenue was 20934.245 + 20575.951 + 20393.63 + 18636.995 = MXN80,541 Mil.
Gross Profit was 8168.667 + -4234.073 + 7157.732 + 6842.299 = MXN17,935 Mil.
Total Current Assets was MXN57,367 Mil.
Total Assets was MXN214,032 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was MXN28,918 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was MXN5,069 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was MXN3,193 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was MXN38,656 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN57,192 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)
=(22638.662 / 92528.637) / (24172.5 / 80540.821)
=0.244667 / 0.300127
=0.8152

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)
=(17934.625 / 80540.821) / (20262.801 / 92528.637)
=0.222677 / 0.21899
=1.0168

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 - (45167.734 + 28768.887) / 216983.635) / (1 - (57367.062 + 28918.35) / 214031.95)
=0.659253 / 0.596857
=1.1045

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
=92528.637 / 80540.821
=1.1488

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))
=(5069.001 / (5069.001 + 28918.35)) / (5188.354 / (5188.354 + 28768.887))
=0.149144 / 0.152791
=0.9761

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)
=(2600.576 / 92528.637) / (3192.695 / 80540.821)
=0.028106 / 0.039641
=0.709

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)
=((73822.3 + 32929.784) / 216983.635) / ((57191.98 + 38655.506) / 214031.95)
=0.491982 / 0.447819
=1.0986

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
=(9163.725 - -3959.167 - 8876.843) / 216983.635
=0.019569

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.

Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel has a M-score of -2.36 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 -2.32 mean?
Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel (MEX:ELP1) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.32 as of Jul. 07, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel ranks #374 out of 488 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 76.6%.
Is Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's Beneish M-Score too high?
Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's current Beneish M-Score is -2.32. Based on the distribution chart, Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel ranks #374 out of 488 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel has a GF Score™ of 55/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's Beneish M-Score compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel ranks #374 out of 488 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel in the lower 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 Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel and its competitors. Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's current Beneish M-Score is -2.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel stock overvalued right now?
Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel (MEX:ELP1) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.32. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN83.19, compared to a current price of MXN116.00 — trading 39.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.32. Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 8 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 Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel (MEX:ELP1), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.32 as of Jul. 07, 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 Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel (MEX:ELP1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN116.00 is trading 39.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN83.19.

Key valuation signals for MEX:ELP1:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.32
  • GF Value™: MXN83.19 vs. price of MXN116.00 (39.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:ELP1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel Business Description

Address Rua Jose Izidoro Biazetto, 158, Bloco A, Mossungue, Curitiba, PR, BRA, 81200-240
Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel is engaged in the areas of generation, transmission, commercialization and distribution of energy. It operates a comprehensive and effective electrical system with its own generating plants, transmission lines, substations, electrical lines and grids of the distribution system. The company's reportable segments include Power generation and transmission, Power distribution, GAS, Power Sale, Services, and Holding. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Power distribution segment under which it provides public electricity distribution services, being responsible for the operation and maintenance of the distribution infrastructure, as well as providing related services.
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