Koninklijke KPN NV (MEX:KPNN) Beneish M-Score: -2.94 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


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73 GF Score
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What is Koninklijke KPN NV Beneish M-Score?

Koninklijke KPN NV MEX:KPNN 73 Beneish M-Score is -2.94 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:KPNN with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN76.96. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 355 Telecommunication Services companies, Koninklijke KPN NV ranks better than 63.1% 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 -2.94 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

MEX:KPNN' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.3   Med: -3.06   Max: -2.25
Current: -2.94

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Koninklijke KPN NV was -2.25. The lowest was -3.30. And the median was -3.06.


Koninklijke KPN NV Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Koninklijke KPN NV'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.

Koninklijke KPN NV Beneish M-Score Chart

Koninklijke KPN NV 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 -2.69 -3.02 -3.14 -3.04 -2.94

Koninklijke KPN NV Quarterly Data
Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 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 -2.94 0.00

MEX:KPNN vs TMUS, VZ, T: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Koninklijke KPN NV'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.


Koninklijke KPN NV Beneish M-Score vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Koninklijke KPN NV's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Koninklijke KPN NV 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 Koninklijke KPN NV 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 * 1.0303+0.528 * 1.0085+0.404 * 1.0021+0.892 * 0.9989+0.115 * 0.9628
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9507+4.679 * -0.114445-0.327 * 0.9886
=-2.98

* 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 MXN12,271 Mil.
Revenue was MXN122,224 Mil.
Gross Profit was MXN88,447 Mil.
Total Current Assets was MXN28,442 Mil.
Total Assets was MXN267,682 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was MXN152,458 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was MXN28,379 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was MXN2,530 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was MXN44,719 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN136,118 Mil.
Net Income was MXN18,027 Mil.
Gross Profit was MXN0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was MXN48,662 Mil.
Total Receivables was MXN11,924 Mil.
Revenue was MXN122,361 Mil.
Gross Profit was MXN89,297 Mil.
Total Current Assets was MXN33,216 Mil.
Total Assets was MXN274,007 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was MXN152,148 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was MXN27,080 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was MXN2,664 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was MXN55,448 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN131,795 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)
=(12270.863 / 122223.704) / (11923.782 / 122360.719)
=0.100397 / 0.097448
=1.0303

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)
=(89297.337 / 122360.719) / (88447.203 / 122223.704)
=0.729788 / 0.72365
=1.0085

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 - (28442.259 + 152458.099) / 267681.929) / (1 - (33216.251 + 152148.337) / 274006.773)
=0.324197 / 0.323504
=1.0021

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
=122223.704 / 122360.719
=0.9989

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))
=(27079.652 / (27079.652 + 152148.337)) / (28379.007 / (28379.007 + 152458.099))
=0.151091 / 0.156931
=0.9628

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)
=(2530.075 / 122223.704) / (2664.288 / 122360.719)
=0.0207 / 0.021774
=0.9507

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)
=((136118.032 + 44719.075) / 267681.929) / ((131794.921 + 55447.772) / 274006.773)
=0.675567 / 0.683351
=0.9886

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
=(18026.784 - 0 - 48661.775) / 267681.929
=-0.114445

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.

Koninklijke KPN NV has a M-score of -2.98 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 -2.94 mean?
Koninklijke KPN NV (MEX:KPNN) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.94 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Koninklijke KPN NV and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Koninklijke KPN NV ranks #131 out of 355 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 36.9%.
Is Koninklijke KPN NV's Beneish M-Score too high?
Koninklijke KPN NV's current Beneish M-Score is -2.94. Based on the distribution chart, Koninklijke KPN NV ranks #131 out of 355 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Koninklijke KPN NV has a GF Score™ of 73/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Koninklijke KPN NV's Beneish M-Score compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Koninklijke KPN NV ranks #131 out of 355 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Koninklijke KPN NV 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 a Telecommunication Services company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Telecommunication Services 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 Koninklijke KPN NV and its competitors. Koninklijke KPN NV's current Beneish M-Score is -2.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Koninklijke KPN NV stock overvalued right now?
Koninklijke KPN NV (MEX:KPNN) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.94. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN76.96, compared to a current price of MXN84.19 — trading 9.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.94. Koninklijke KPN NV's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Koninklijke KPN NV (MEX:KPNN), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.94 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 Koninklijke KPN NV (MEX:KPNN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Koninklijke KPN NV stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN84.19 is trading 9.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN76.96.

Key valuation signals for MEX:KPNN:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.94
  • GF Value™: MXN76.96 vs. price of MXN84.19 (9.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Koninklijke KPN NV Business Description

Address Wilhelminakade 123, Rotterdam, NLD, 3072 AP
KPN is the incumbent telecommunications operator in the Netherlands. It has 40% share of the broadband market and 20% of the postpaid mobile market, with VodafoneZiggo (mobile and fixed) and Odido (mobile) as main competitors. KPN is rolling out fiber to the home in the Netherlands and expects to have most of the country covered by 2026. KPN's management has a cost-conscious mentality, something that has allowed it to grow dividends at midsingle digits over many years.
73GF Score

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