Citicore Renewable Energy (PHS:CREC) Beneish M-Score: -2.88 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


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What is Citicore Renewable Energy Beneish M-Score?

Citicore Renewable Energy PHS:CREC +1.32% 3 Beneish M-Score is -2.88 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates PHS:CREC with a GF Score™ of 3/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 390 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Citicore Renewable Energy ranks better than 72.82% 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 -2.88 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

PHS:CREC' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.3   Med: -2.85   Max: -2.74
Current: -2.88

During the past 4 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Citicore Renewable Energy was -2.74. The lowest was -3.30. And the median was -2.85.


Citicore Renewable Energy Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Citicore Renewable Energy'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.

Citicore Renewable Energy Beneish M-Score Chart

Citicore Renewable Energy Annual Data
Trend Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.82

Citicore Renewable Energy Quarterly Data
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 0.00 -3.30 -2.74 -2.82 -2.88

Citicore Renewable Energy Beneish M-Score Competitor Comparison

For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Citicore Renewable Energy'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.


Citicore Renewable Energy Beneish M-Score vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

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

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


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Citicore Renewable Energy 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 Citicore Renewable Energy 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 * 1.0822+0.528 * 0.827+0.404 * 0.6903+0.892 * 0.9105+0.115 * 1.6934
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.3865+4.679 * -0.031136-0.327 * 1.1407
=-2.88

* 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 ₱1,987 Mil.
Revenue was 1142.231 + 1496.706 + 1153.729 + 1262.905 = ₱5,056 Mil.
Gross Profit was 505.52 + 559.063 + 417.7 + 497.112 = ₱1,979 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₱19,929 Mil.
Total Assets was ₱84,940 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₱54,307 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₱174 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₱32 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₱4,949 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₱54,758 Mil.
Net Income was 272.429 + 60.133 + 242.021 + 305.474 = ₱880 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ₱0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 2011.6 + 326.692 + 72.302 + 1114.138 = ₱3,525 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₱2,016 Mil.
Revenue was 1405.421 + 1760.124 + 1298.99 + 1088.02 = ₱5,553 Mil.
Gross Profit was 357.088 + 636.74 + 450.259 + 353.707 = ₱1,798 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₱8,398 Mil.
Total Assets was ₱47,609 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₱30,520 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₱166 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₱26 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₱3,150 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₱26,189 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)
=(1986.888 / 5055.571) / (2016.379 / 5552.555)
=0.39301 / 0.363144
=1.0822

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)
=(1797.794 / 5552.555) / (1979.395 / 5055.571)
=0.323778 / 0.391527
=0.827

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 - (19929.005 + 54307.457) / 84940.241) / (1 - (8398.291 + 30520.024) / 47609.124)
=0.126015 / 0.182545
=0.6903

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
=5055.571 / 5552.555
=0.9105

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))
=(165.758 / (165.758 + 30520.024)) / (173.816 / (173.816 + 54307.457))
=0.005402 / 0.00319
=1.6934

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)
=(32.267 / 5055.571) / (25.559 / 5552.555)
=0.006382 / 0.004603
=1.3865

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)
=((54758.19 + 4949.017) / 84940.241) / ((26188.504 + 3149.925) / 47609.124)
=0.702932 / 0.616235
=1.1407

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
=(880.057 - 0 - 3524.732) / 84940.241
=-0.031136

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.

Citicore Renewable Energy has a M-score of -2.88 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.88 mean?
Citicore Renewable Energy (PHS:CREC) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.88 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Citicore Renewable Energy and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Citicore Renewable Energy ranks #106 out of 390 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 27.2%.
Is Citicore Renewable Energy's Beneish M-Score too high?
Citicore Renewable Energy's current Beneish M-Score is -2.88. Based on the distribution chart, Citicore Renewable Energy ranks #106 out of 390 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Citicore Renewable Energy has a GF Score™ of 3/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Citicore Renewable Energy's Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Citicore Renewable Energy ranks #106 out of 390 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Citicore Renewable Energy 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 Citicore Renewable Energy and its competitors. Citicore Renewable Energy's current Beneish M-Score is -2.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Citicore Renewable Energy stock overvalued right now?
Citicore Renewable Energy (PHS:CREC) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.88. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.88. Citicore Renewable Energy's overall GF Score™ is 3/100 with 7 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 Citicore Renewable Energy (PHS:CREC), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.88 as of Jun. 24, 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.

Citicore Renewable Energy Business Description

Address Santolan Road, Little Baguio, 11th Floor, Rockwell Santolan Town Plaza, 276 Col. Bonny Serrano Avenue, Metro Manila, San Juan, LUN, PHL, 1500
Citicore Renewable Energy Corp is a company that manages a diversified portfolio of renewable energy generation projects, power project development operations, and retail electricity supply. Its renewable energy portfolio consists entirely of operating solar power plants. It also has over five Gigawatts of project pipelines in varying stages of development. The company also integrates solar power generation with agricultural crop production to provide positive energy, sustainable livelihood to small farmers, and assists with the country's food production needs.
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