WTTR (Select Water Solutions) Beneish M-Score: -3.10 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


WTTR Select Water Solutions Inc WTTR
66 GF Score
Price $19.18
GF Value $9.06
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 11 Warning Signs
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What is Select Water Solutions Beneish M-Score?

Select Water Solutions WTTR +4.30% 66 Beneish M-Score is -3.10 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates WTTR with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.06 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 822 Oil & Gas companies, Select Water Solutions ranks better than 75.43% 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 -3.1 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

WTTR' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -18.38   Med: -3.14   Max: -0.51
Current: -3.1

During the past 11 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Select Water Solutions was -0.51. The lowest was -18.38. And the median was -3.14.


Select Water Solutions Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Select Water Solutions'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.

Select Water Solutions Beneish M-Score Chart

Select Water Solutions 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 -3.64 -2.11 -3.27 -3.42 -3.14

Select Water Solutions 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 -3.05 -3.04 -3.21 -3.14 -3.10

WTTR vs NEXT, AESI, NESR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Select Water Solutions'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.


Select Water Solutions Beneish M-Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Select Water Solutions's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Select Water Solutions's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Select Water Solutions 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 Select Water Solutions 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 * 0.9802+0.528 * 1.0064+0.404 * 0.9302+0.892 * 0.9582+0.115 * 1.0209
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.1185+4.679 * -0.126072-0.327 * 0.7864
=-3.10

* 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 $318 Mil.
Revenue was 365.958 + 346.502 + 322.243 + 364.215 = $1,399 Mil.
Gross Profit was 65.28 + 45.321 + 43.554 + 57.753 = $212 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $444 Mil.
Total Assets was $1,707 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $968 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $187 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $164 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $232 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $223 Mil.
Net Income was 8.606 + -0.346 + 2.683 + 10.647 = $22 Mil.
Non Operating Income was -5.546 + -5.676 + 12.905 + 5.12 = $7 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 10.242 + 65.452 + 71.696 + 82.586 = $230 Mil.
Total Receivables was $338 Mil.
Revenue was 374.384 + 349.047 + 371.349 + 365.131 = $1,460 Mil.
Gross Profit was 55.77 + 44.184 + 62.449 + 60.156 = $223 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $458 Mil.
Total Assets was $1,545 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $801 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $159 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $153 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $250 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $274 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)
=(317.77 / 1398.918) / (338.323 / 1459.911)
=0.227154 / 0.231742
=0.9802

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)
=(222.559 / 1459.911) / (211.908 / 1398.918)
=0.152447 / 0.15148
=1.0064

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 - (444.41 + 968.226) / 1706.875) / (1 - (457.85 + 801.002) / 1545.211)
=0.172385 / 0.18532
=0.9302

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
=1398.918 / 1459.911
=0.9582

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))
=(158.651 / (158.651 + 801.002)) / (187.081 / (187.081 + 968.226))
=0.165321 / 0.161932
=1.0209

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)
=(164.435 / 1398.918) / (153.43 / 1459.911)
=0.117544 / 0.105095
=1.1185

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)
=((223.369 + 231.576) / 1706.875) / ((273.84 + 249.885) / 1545.211)
=0.266537 / 0.338934
=0.7864

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
=(21.59 - 6.803 - 229.976) / 1706.875
=-0.126072

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.

Select Water Solutions has a M-score of -3.10 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 -3.10 mean?
Select Water Solutions (WTTR) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.10 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Select Water Solutions and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Select Water Solutions ranks #202 out of 822 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 24.6%.
Is Select Water Solutions' Beneish M-Score too high?
Select Water Solutions' current Beneish M-Score is -3.10. Based on the distribution chart, Select Water Solutions ranks #202 out of 822 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Select Water Solutions has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Select Water Solutions' Beneish M-Score compare to NEXT and AESI?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Select Water Solutions ranks #202 out of 822 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Select Water Solutions in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Select Water Solutions and its competitors. Select Water Solutions's current Beneish M-Score is -3.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Select Water Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Select Water Solutions (WTTR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.06, compared to a current price of $19.18 — trading 111.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.10. Select Water Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 11 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 Select Water Solutions (WTTR), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.10 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 Select Water Solutions (WTTR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Select Water Solutions stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $19.18 is trading 111.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.06. GuruFocus considers Select Water Solutions to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WTTR:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.10
  • GF Value™: $9.06 vs. price of $19.18 (111.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 11 warning signs

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


Select Water Solutions Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges 18RA:Germany
Address 1820 North I-35, Gainesville, TX, USA, 76240
Select Water Solutions Inc provides sustainable water-management solutions to the energy industry in the United States. These solutions are supported by the company's critical water infrastructure assets, chemical manufacturing, and water treatment and recycling capabilities. The company's reportable segments are Water Services, Water Infrastructure, and Chemical Technologies. It generates maximum revenue from the Water Services segment, which comprises its short-cycle, field-based service offerings, including water transfer, water sourcing, fluids hauling, monitoring, containment, water-network automation, and the services associated with Peak Rentals. This segment earns revenue via market-based day rates, time-and-materials, or per-barrel delivered under MSAs and short-term work orders.
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