Gesco SE (STU:GSC1) Beneish M-Score: -2.50 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


STU:GSC1 Gesco SE STU:GSC1
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Price €13.35
GF Value €15.98
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Gesco SE Beneish M-Score?

Gesco SE STU:GSC1 -2.20% 78 Beneish M-Score is -2.50 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:GSC1 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €15.98 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,926 Industrial Products companies, Gesco SE ranks better than 54.17% 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 -2.5 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

STU:GSC1' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.46   Med: -2.59   Max: -2.11
Current: -2.5

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Gesco SE was -2.11. The lowest was -3.46. And the median was -2.59.


Gesco SE Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Gesco SE'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.

Gesco SE Beneish M-Score Chart

Gesco SE Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.40 -2.11 -2.74 -3.04 -2.50

Gesco SE 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 -2.50 0.00

STU:GSC1 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Gesco SE'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.


Gesco SE Beneish M-Score vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Gesco SE's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Gesco SE 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 Gesco SE 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 * 1.0747+0.528 * 0.954+0.404 * 0.846+0.892 * 0.9633+0.115 * 1.1361
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0685+4.679 * 0.008092-0.327 * 1.0477
=-2.50

* 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 €69.0 Mil.
Revenue was €495.0 Mil.
Gross Profit was €224.2 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €280.3 Mil.
Total Assets was €447.4 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €96.7 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €18.3 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €41.5 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €131.2 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €29.7 Mil.
Net Income was €9.9 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €6.3 Mil.
Total Receivables was €66.7 Mil.
Revenue was €513.8 Mil.
Gross Profit was €222.0 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €255.3 Mil.
Total Assets was €433.3 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €97.5 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €21.5 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €40.3 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €108.7 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €40.1 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)
=(69.023 / 494.973) / (66.667 / 513.809)
=0.139448 / 0.129751
=1.0747

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)
=(222.016 / 513.809) / (224.195 / 494.973)
=0.432098 / 0.452944
=0.954

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 - (280.273 + 96.716) / 447.35) / (1 - (255.273 + 97.486) / 433.316)
=0.157284 / 0.185908
=0.846

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
=494.973 / 513.809
=0.9633

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))
=(21.491 / (21.491 + 97.486)) / (18.285 / (18.285 + 96.716))
=0.180632 / 0.158999
=1.1361

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)
=(41.512 / 494.973) / (40.33 / 513.809)
=0.083867 / 0.078492
=1.0685

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)
=((29.708 + 131.231) / 447.35) / ((40.05 + 108.736) / 433.316)
=0.359761 / 0.343366
=1.0477

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
=(9.928 - 0 - 6.308) / 447.35
=0.008092

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.

Gesco SE has a M-score of -2.50 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 -2.50 mean?
Gesco SE (STU:GSC1) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.50 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Gesco SE and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Gesco SE ranks #1341 out of 2926 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 45.8%.
Is Gesco SE's Beneish M-Score too high?
Gesco SE's current Beneish M-Score is -2.50. Based on the distribution chart, Gesco SE ranks #1341 out of 2926 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Gesco SE has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gesco SE's Beneish M-Score compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Gesco SE ranks #1341 out of 2926 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Gesco SE 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 Industrial Products company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Industrial Products 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 Gesco SE and its competitors. Gesco SE's current Beneish M-Score is -2.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gesco SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gesco SE (STU:GSC1) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €15.98, compared to a current price of €13.35 — trading 16.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.50. Gesco SE's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 3 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 Gesco SE (STU:GSC1), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.50 as of Jun. 26, 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 Gesco SE (STU:GSC1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gesco SE stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €13.35 is trading 16.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €15.98. GuruFocus considers Gesco SE to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:GSC1:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.50
  • GF Value™: €15.98 vs. price of €13.35 (16.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:GSC1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Gesco SE Business Description

Other Exchanges 0Q4C:UKGSC1:Germany
Address Johannisberg 7, Wuppertal, DEU, 42103
GESCO SE is a long-term investor that acquires small and medium-sized industrial companies (SMEs) to hold and develop them, with subsidiaries operating independently and integrated into the Group's reporting and risk management system, forming a dynamic group of market and technology leaders and bridging the gap between SMEs and the capital market. Its segments are Materials Refinement & Distribution, focused on production, refinement and distribution of materials; Health Care & Life Science, focused on healthcare, medical, pharmaceutical and food markets; and Industrial Assets & Infrastructure, comprising companies in mechanical and plant engineering for industrial infrastructure markets.
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