Orsted AS (MEX:ORSTEDN) Beneish M-Score: -2.87 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


MEX:ORSTEDN Orsted AS MEX:ORSTEDN
61 GF Score
Price MXN479.15
GF Value MXN481.09
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What is Orsted AS Beneish M-Score?

Orsted AS MEX:ORSTEDN 61 Beneish M-Score is -2.87 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:ORSTEDN with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN481.09. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 390 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Orsted AS ranks better than 72.31% 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 -2.87 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

MEX:ORSTEDN' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.78   Med: -2.46   Max: -0.27
Current: -2.87

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Orsted AS was -0.27. The lowest was -3.78. And the median was -2.46.


Orsted AS Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Orsted AS'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.

Orsted AS Beneish M-Score Chart

Orsted AS 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 -1.27 -2.17 -3.78 -2.73 -2.87

Orsted AS 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 -2.87 0.00

Orsted AS Beneish M-Score Competitor Comparison

For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Orsted AS'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.


Orsted AS Beneish M-Score vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Orsted AS's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Orsted AS 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 Orsted AS 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 * 0.7915+0.528 * 1.0042+0.404 * 0.9095+0.892 * 1.0422+0.115 * 1.0462
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.057895-0.327 * 0.9072
=-2.90

* 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 MXN58,974 Mil.
Revenue was MXN179,555 Mil.
Gross Profit was MXN69,506 Mil.
Total Current Assets was MXN388,179 Mil.
Total Assets was MXN1,038,614 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was MXN595,257 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was MXN28,780 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was MXN0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was MXN189,553 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN269,092 Mil.
Net Income was MXN6,888 Mil.
Gross Profit was MXN0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was MXN67,019 Mil.
Total Receivables was MXN71,495 Mil.
Revenue was MXN172,281 Mil.
Gross Profit was MXN66,970 Mil.
Total Current Assets was MXN233,207 Mil.
Total Assets was MXN874,937 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was MXN590,622 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was MXN29,942 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was MXN0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was MXN157,402 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN268,476 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)
=(58973.579 / 179554.521) / (71494.632 / 172281.125)
=0.328444 / 0.414988
=0.7915

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)
=(66970.396 / 172281.125) / (69505.886 / 179554.521)
=0.388727 / 0.387102
=1.0042

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 - (388179.45 + 595257.421) / 1038613.627) / (1 - (233207.494 + 590622.086) / 874937.333)
=0.053125 / 0.058413
=0.9095

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
=179554.521 / 172281.125
=1.0422

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))
=(29941.946 / (29941.946 + 590622.086)) / (28779.649 / (28779.649 + 595257.421))
=0.04825 / 0.046118
=1.0462

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 / 179554.521) / (0 / 172281.125)
=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)
=((269091.833 + 189553.296) / 1038613.627) / ((268476.031 + 157402.393) / 874937.333)
=0.441594 / 0.486753
=0.9072

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
=(6887.92 - 0 - 67018.896) / 1038613.627
=-0.057895

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.

Orsted AS has a M-score of -2.90 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 -2.87 mean?
Orsted AS (MEX:ORSTEDN) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.87 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Orsted AS and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Orsted AS ranks #108 out of 390 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 27.7%.
Is Orsted AS's Beneish M-Score too high?
Orsted AS's current Beneish M-Score is -2.87. Based on the distribution chart, Orsted AS ranks #108 out of 390 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Orsted AS has a GF Score™ of 61/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Orsted AS's Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Orsted AS ranks #108 out of 390 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Orsted AS 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers 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 Orsted AS and its competitors. Orsted AS's current Beneish M-Score is -2.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Orsted AS stock overvalued right now?
Orsted AS (MEX:ORSTEDN) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.87. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN481.09, compared to a current price of MXN479.15 — trading 0.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.87. Orsted AS's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 6 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 Orsted AS (MEX:ORSTEDN), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.87 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 Orsted AS (MEX:ORSTEDN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orsted AS stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN479.15 is trading 0.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN481.09.

Key valuation signals for MEX:ORSTEDN:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.87
  • GF Value™: MXN481.09 vs. price of MXN479.15 (0.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Orsted AS Business Description

Address Kraftvaerksvej 53, Skaerbaek, Fredericia, DNK, DK-7000
Danish company Orsted was named Dong Energy until the sale of all its oil and gas fields to Ineos in 2017, soon after the May 2016 initial public offering. Orsted is now focused on renewable assets, especially offshore wind farms. It operated 9.9 gigawatts of offshore wind farms at the end of 2024. The United Kingdom is the biggest country of operation, ahead of Germany and Denmark. The group intends to develop its footprint outside Europe with projects in Taiwan and in the US. Orsted also operates 4.8 GW of onshore wind and solar assets concentrated in the United States. The company is involved in more traditional utilities business like conventional power plants and gas supply, but these activities are noncore.
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