Exelon (MEX:EXC) Beneish M-Score: -2.35 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


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69 GF Score
Price MXN865.00
GF Value MXN831.25
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What is Exelon Beneish M-Score?

Exelon MEX:EXC 69 Beneish M-Score is -2.35 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:EXC with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN831.25. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 485 Utilities - Regulated companies, Exelon ranks worse than 73.61% 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 -2.35 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

MEX:EXC' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.84   Med: -2.64   Max: -2.35
Current: -2.35

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Exelon was -2.35. The lowest was -2.84. And the median was -2.64.


Exelon Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Exelon'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.

Exelon Beneish M-Score Chart

Exelon 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 -2.74 -2.64 -2.63 -2.52 -2.35

Exelon 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 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.35 0.00

MEX:EXC vs XEL, ETR, PEG: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Exelon'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.


Exelon Beneish M-Score vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

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

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


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Exelon 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 Exelon 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 * 1.2851+0.528 * 0.9513+0.404 * 0.9895+0.892 * 0.9095+0.115 * 1.032
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.032247-0.327 * 1.0152
=-2.48

* 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 MXN91,505 Mil.
Revenue was MXN436,782 Mil.
Gross Profit was MXN187,511 Mil.
Total Current Assets was MXN171,882 Mil.
Total Assets was MXN2,098,924 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was MXN1,518,205 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was MXN54,845 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was MXN0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was MXN186,017 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN860,726 Mil.
Net Income was MXN49,840 Mil.
Gross Profit was MXN4,916 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was MXN112,608 Mil.
Total Receivables was MXN78,292 Mil.
Revenue was MXN480,265 Mil.
Gross Profit was MXN196,148 Mil.
Total Current Assets was MXN174,854 Mil.
Total Assets was MXN2,247,911 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was MXN1,630,540 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was MXN60,857 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was MXN0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was MXN200,444 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN903,823 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)
=(91504.967 / 436782.271) / (78292.298 / 480265.059)
=0.209498 / 0.163019
=1.2851

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)
=(196147.858 / 480265.059) / (187511.36 / 436782.271)
=0.408416 / 0.429302
=0.9513

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 - (171882.412 + 1518204.613) / 2098924.45) / (1 - (174854.189 + 1630540.336) / 2247910.767)
=0.194784 / 0.196857
=0.9895

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
=436782.271 / 480265.059
=0.9095

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))
=(60856.933 / (60856.933 + 1630540.336)) / (54845.362 / (54845.362 + 1518204.613))
=0.03598 / 0.034866
=1.032

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 / 436782.271) / (0 / 480265.059)
=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)
=((860726.478 + 186016.887) / 2098924.45) / ((903823.47 + 200444.133) / 2247910.767)
=0.498705 / 0.491242
=1.0152

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
=(49839.778 - 4915.556 - 112607.648) / 2098924.45
=-0.032247

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.

Exelon has a M-score of -2.48 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 -2.35 mean?
Exelon (MEX:EXC) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.35 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Exelon and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Exelon ranks #357 out of 485 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 73.6%.
Is Exelon's Beneish M-Score too high?
Exelon's current Beneish M-Score is -2.35. Based on the distribution chart, Exelon ranks #357 out of 485 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Exelon has a GF Score™ of 69/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Exelon's Beneish M-Score compare to XEL and ETR?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Exelon ranks #357 out of 485 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Exelon 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 Exelon and its competitors. Exelon's current Beneish M-Score is -2.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Exelon stock overvalued right now?
Exelon (MEX:EXC) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.35. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN831.25, compared to a current price of MXN865.00 — trading 4.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.35. Exelon's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 9 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 Exelon (MEX:EXC), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.35 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 Exelon (MEX:EXC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Exelon stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN865.00 is trading 4.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN831.25.

Key valuation signals for MEX:EXC:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.35
  • GF Value™: MXN831.25 vs. price of MXN865.00 (4.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 9 warning signs

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


Exelon Business Description

Address 10 South Dearborn Street, 54th Floor, P.O. Box 805379, Chicago, IL, USA, 60680-5379
Exelon serves approximately 10 million power and gas customers at its six regulated utilities in Illinois, Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, Delaware, and Washington, D.C.
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