Engie (MEX:ENGIN) Beneish M-Score: -2.58 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


MEX:ENGIN Engie SA MEX:ENGIN
69 GF Score
Price MXN274.93
GF Value MXN162.16
! 11 Warning Signs
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What is Engie Beneish M-Score?

Engie MEX:ENGIN 69 Beneish M-Score is -2.58 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:ENGIN with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN162.16. The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 485 Utilities - Regulated companies, Engie ranks worse than 50.72% 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 -2.58 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

MEX:ENGIN' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.31   Med: -2.64   Max: -1.82
Current: -2.58

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Engie was -1.82. The lowest was -3.31. And the median was -2.64.


Engie Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Engie'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.

Engie Beneish M-Score Chart

Engie 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 -1.82 -2.06 -3.31 -2.54 -2.58

Engie Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 -3.31 0.00 -2.54 0.00 -2.58

MEX:ENGIN vs SRE, AES: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Utilities - Diversified subindustry, Engie'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.


Engie Beneish M-Score vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

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

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


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Engie 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 Engie 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 * 0.6565+0.528 * 1.0364+0.404 * 1.1091+0.892 * 0.941+0.115 * 1.096
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * 0.031333-0.327 * 0.939
=-2.61

* 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 (Dec25) TTM:Last Year (Dec24) TTM:
Total Receivables was MXN494,883 Mil.
Revenue was MXN1,516,864 Mil.
Gross Profit was MXN482,759 Mil.
Total Current Assets was MXN1,231,177 Mil.
Total Assets was MXN3,568,439 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was MXN1,380,999 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was MXN116,299 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was MXN0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was MXN1,134,949 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN911,565 Mil.
Net Income was MXN80,688 Mil.
Gross Profit was MXN0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was MXN-31,120 Mil.
Total Receivables was MXN801,055 Mil.
Revenue was MXN1,611,938 Mil.
Gross Profit was MXN531,700 Mil.
Total Current Assets was MXN1,733,076 Mil.
Total Assets was MXN4,139,343 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was MXN1,406,089 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was MXN130,834 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was MXN0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was MXN1,591,672 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN936,432 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)
=(494882.659 / 1516864.263) / (801055.426 / 1611938.145)
=0.326254 / 0.496952
=0.6565

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)
=(531700.239 / 1611938.145) / (482759.383 / 1516864.263)
=0.329852 / 0.318261
=1.0364

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 - (1231176.634 + 1380999.239) / 3568438.781) / (1 - (1733075.912 + 1406089.11) / 4139343.247)
=0.267978 / 0.241627
=1.1091

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
=1516864.263 / 1611938.145
=0.941

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))
=(130834.03 / (130834.03 + 1406089.11)) / (116299.111 / (116299.111 + 1380999.239))
=0.085127 / 0.077673
=1.096

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)
=(0 / 1516864.263) / (0 / 1611938.145)
=0 / 0
=1

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)
=((911564.917 + 1134949.451) / 3568438.781) / ((936431.849 + 1591672.083) / 4139343.247)
=0.573504 / 0.61075
=0.939

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
=(80688.307 - 0 - -31119.922) / 3568438.781
=0.031333

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.

Engie has a M-score of -2.61 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 -2.58 mean?
Engie (MEX:ENGIN) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.58 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Engie and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Engie ranks #246 out of 485 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 50.7%.
Is Engie's Beneish M-Score too high?
Engie's current Beneish M-Score is -2.58. Based on the distribution chart, Engie ranks #246 out of 485 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Engie has a GF Score™ of 69/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Engie's Beneish M-Score compare to SRE and AES?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Engie ranks #246 out of 485 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Engie 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 Engie and its competitors. Engie's current Beneish M-Score is -2.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Engie stock overvalued right now?
Engie (MEX:ENGIN) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.58. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN162.16, compared to a current price of MXN274.93 — trading 69.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.58. Engie's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 11 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 Engie (MEX:ENGIN), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.58 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 Engie (MEX:ENGIN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Engie stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN274.93 is trading 69.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN162.16.

Key valuation signals for MEX:ENGIN:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.58
  • GF Value™: MXN162.16 vs. price of MXN274.93 (69.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 11 warning signs

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


Engie Business Description

Address 1, Place Samuel de Champlain, Courbevoie, FRA, 92400
Engie is a global energy firm formed by the 2008 merger of Gaz de France and Suez and the acquisition of International Power in 2012. It changed its name to Engie from GDF Suez in 2015. The company operates Europe's largest gas pipeline network in France and a global fleet of conventional and renewable power plants with 73 GW of capacity on a consolidated basis. Engie also operates a diverse suite of other energy businesses.
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