ELQ Spolka Akcyjna (WAR:ELQ) Beneish M-Score: -1.51 (As of Jul. 01, 2026)


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69 GF Score
Price zł2.17
GF Value zł2.86
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is ELQ Spolka Akcyjna Beneish M-Score?

ELQ Spolka Akcyjna WAR:ELQ +1.40% 69 Beneish M-Score is -1.51 as of Jul. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates WAR:ELQ with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of zł2.86 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,918 Industrial Products companies, ELQ Spolka Akcyjna ranks worse than 88.86% 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.

Warning Sign:

Beneish M-Score -1.51 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

WAR:ELQ' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.1   Med: -0.72   Max: 2.47
Current: -1.51

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of ELQ Spolka Akcyjna was 2.47. The lowest was -3.10. And the median was -0.72.


ELQ Spolka Akcyjna Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ELQ Spolka Akcyjna'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.

ELQ Spolka Akcyjna Beneish M-Score Chart

ELQ Spolka Akcyjna 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 -3.10 -2.63 -0.40 2.47 -1.51

ELQ Spolka Akcyjna Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
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 2.47 -1.33 0.00 0.00 -1.51

WAR:ELQ vs VRT, BE, HUBB: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, ELQ Spolka Akcyjna'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.


ELQ Spolka Akcyjna Beneish M-Score vs Industrial Products Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where ELQ Spolka Akcyjna's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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ELQ Spolka Akcyjna 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 ELQ Spolka Akcyjna 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 * 2.216+0.528 * 1.1448+0.404 * 0.5543+0.892 * 0.9399+0.115 * 2.9674
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.032977-0.327 * 1.1894
=-1.51

* 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 zł18.91 Mil.
Revenue was zł69.83 Mil.
Gross Profit was zł24.73 Mil.
Total Current Assets was zł43.44 Mil.
Total Assets was zł64.29 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was zł11.05 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was zł1.17 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was zł0.00 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was zł42.06 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was zł7.43 Mil.
Net Income was zł-3.91 Mil.
Gross Profit was zł0.00 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was zł-1.79 Mil.
Total Receivables was zł9.08 Mil.
Revenue was zł74.30 Mil.
Gross Profit was zł30.12 Mil.
Total Current Assets was zł38.48 Mil.
Total Assets was zł56.78 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was zł2.69 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was zł1.06 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was zł0.00 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was zł34.05 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was zł2.70 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)
=(18.911 / 69.832) / (9.08 / 74.301)
=0.270807 / 0.122206
=2.216

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)
=(30.119 / 74.301) / (24.727 / 69.832)
=0.405365 / 0.354093
=1.1448

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 - (43.439 + 11.051) / 64.287) / (1 - (38.477 + 2.69) / 56.778)
=0.152395 / 0.274948
=0.5543

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
=69.832 / 74.301
=0.9399

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))
=(1.064 / (1.064 + 2.69)) / (1.167 / (1.167 + 11.051))
=0.283431 / 0.095515
=2.9674

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 / 69.832) / (0 / 74.301)
=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)
=((7.434 + 42.063) / 64.287) / ((2.7 + 34.054) / 56.778)
=0.769938 / 0.647328
=1.1894

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
=(-3.913 - 0 - -1.793) / 64.287
=-0.032977

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.

ELQ Spolka Akcyjna has a M-score of -1.51 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of -1.51 mean?
ELQ Spolka Akcyjna (WAR:ELQ) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.51 as of Jul. 01, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on ELQ Spolka Akcyjna and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, ELQ Spolka Akcyjna ranks #2593 out of 2918 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 88.9%.
Is ELQ Spolka Akcyjna's Beneish M-Score too high?
ELQ Spolka Akcyjna's current Beneish M-Score is -1.51. Based on the distribution chart, ELQ Spolka Akcyjna ranks #2593 out of 2918 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, ELQ Spolka Akcyjna has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ELQ Spolka Akcyjna's Beneish M-Score compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, ELQ Spolka Akcyjna ranks #2593 out of 2918 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places ELQ Spolka Akcyjna 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 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 ELQ Spolka Akcyjna and its competitors. ELQ Spolka Akcyjna's current Beneish M-Score is -1.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ELQ Spolka Akcyjna stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ELQ Spolka Akcyjna (WAR:ELQ) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is zł2.86, compared to a current price of zł2.17 — trading 24.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.51. ELQ Spolka Akcyjna's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 9 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 ELQ Spolka Akcyjna (WAR:ELQ), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.51 as of Jul. 01, 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 ELQ Spolka Akcyjna (WAR:ELQ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ELQ Spolka Akcyjna stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of zł2.17 is trading 24.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of zł2.86. GuruFocus considers ELQ Spolka Akcyjna to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for WAR:ELQ:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.51
  • GF Value™: zł2.86 vs. price of zł2.17 (24.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 9 warning signs

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


ELQ Spolka Akcyjna Business Description

Address ulica Jagiellonska 81/83, Czestochowa, POL, 42-200
ELQ Spolka Akcyjna manufactures prefabricated transformer stations MV / LV Cabinet of concrete and metal. The company supplies, installs and commissions power devices in the area of the secondary distribution of electricity. Its products include SN switchboard Ma20, ELQUSIM station 20/630 Mkb, SOLAR station IG 20/1000, station SOLAR IP 20/630 and station 20/250.
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