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VOC Energy TrustVOC -2.08%77 Beneish M-Score is 0.00 as of Sep. 04, 2026. GuruFocus rates VOC with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.45 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 830 Oil & Gas companies, VOC Energy Trust ranks worse than 120481.81% 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.
The historical rank and industry rank for VOC Energy Trust's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of VOC Energy Trust was 0.00. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.00.
The historical data trend for VOC Energy Trust'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.
VOC vs LRDC, GLND, PVL: Beneish M-Score Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, VOC Energy Trust'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.
VOC Energy Trust Beneish M-Score vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, VOC Energy Trust's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where VOC Energy Trust's Beneish M-Score falls into.
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 VOC Energy Trust for today is based on a combination of the following eight different indices:
M
=
-4.84
+
0.92 * DSRI
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0.528 * GMI
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0.404 * AQI
+
0.892 * SGI
+
0.115 * DEPI
=
-4.84
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0.92 *
+
0.528 *
+
0.404 *
+
0.892 *
+
0.115 *
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0.172 * SGAI
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4.679 * TATA
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0.327 * LVGI
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0.172 *
+
4.679 *
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0.327 *
=
* 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.
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.
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))
=
(0 / (0 + 0))
/
(0 / (0 + 0))
=
/
=
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
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
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CashFlowsfromOperations_t)
/
TotalAssets_t
=
(7.395 - 0
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0)
/
10.4
=
0.711058
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.
VOC Energy Trust (VOC) has a Beneish M-Score of 0.00 as of Sep. 04, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on VOC Energy Trust and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, VOC Energy Trust ranks #999999 out of 830 companies in the Oil & Gas industry.
Is VOC Energy Trust's Beneish M-Score too high?
VOC Energy Trust's current Beneish M-Score is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, VOC Energy Trust ranks #999999 out of 830 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, VOC Energy Trust has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does VOC Energy Trust's Beneish M-Score compare to LRDC and GLND?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, VOC Energy Trust ranks #999999 out of 830 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places VOC Energy Trust 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 Oil & Gas company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Oil & Gas 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 VOC Energy Trust and its competitors. VOC Energy Trust's current Beneish M-Score is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is VOC Energy Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VOC Energy Trust (VOC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.45, compared to a current price of $3.29 — trading 34.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is 0.00. VOC Energy Trust's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 VOC Energy Trust (VOC), the current Beneish M-Score is 0.00 as of Sep. 04, 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 VOC Energy Trust (VOC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VOC Energy Trust stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.29 is trading 34.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.45.
GuruFocus considers VOC Energy Trust to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for VOC:
Beneish M-Score: 0.00
GF Value™: $2.45 vs. price of $3.29 (34.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VOC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
VOC Energy Trust is a statutory trust. It is created to acquire and hold a term net profits interest for the benefit of the Trust unitholders. The underlying properties include VOC Brazos' net interests which are located in the states of Kansas and Texas. The trust is entitled to receive the net proceeds from the sale of production of oil and natural gas attributable to the underlying properties. The business and affairs of the Trust are managed by the Trustee, and neither VOC Brazos nor any of its affiliates has the ability to manage or influence the operations of the Trust. It operates in a single operating and reportable segment.
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