Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL (XBRV:SNTS) Beneish M-Score: -3.14 (As of Jun. 29, 2026)


XBRV:SNTS Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL XBRV:SNTS
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What is Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL Beneish M-Score?

Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL XBRV:SNTS +1.40% 100 Beneish M-Score is -3.14 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates XBRV:SNTS with a GF Score™ of 100/100 and a GF Value™ of XOF27,091.64 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 353 Telecommunication Services companies, Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL ranks better than 81.87% 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 -3.14 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

XBRV:SNTS' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.6   Med: -2.89   Max: -1.61
Current: -3.14

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL was -1.61. The lowest was -3.60. And the median was -2.89.


Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL'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.

Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL Beneish M-Score Chart

Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL 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 -3.60 -2.86 -3.05 -2.28 -3.14

Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL Semi-Annual Data
Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -3.60 -2.86 -3.05 -2.28 -3.14

XBRV:SNTS vs TMUS, VZ, T: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL'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.


Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL Beneish M-Score vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL 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 Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL 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 * 0.7912+0.528 * 0.9755+0.404 * 0.8937+0.892 * 1.0826+0.115 * 0.9481
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.103861-0.327 * 0.9735
=-3.14

* 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 XOF321,836 Mil.
Revenue was XOF1,923,122 Mil.
Gross Profit was XOF1,289,002 Mil.
Total Current Assets was XOF1,644,154 Mil.
Total Assets was XOF3,270,175 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was XOF1,164,260 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was XOF251,451 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was XOF0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was XOF1,567,737 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was XOF248,038 Mil.
Net Income was XOF341,963 Mil.
Gross Profit was XOF0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was XOF681,606 Mil.
Total Receivables was XOF375,745 Mil.
Revenue was XOF1,776,441 Mil.
Gross Profit was XOF1,161,491 Mil.
Total Current Assets was XOF1,470,698 Mil.
Total Assets was XOF3,105,287 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was XOF1,143,935 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was XOF231,654 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was XOF0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was XOF1,504,207 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was XOF267,001 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)
=(321836 / 1923122) / (375745 / 1776441)
=0.167351 / 0.211516
=0.7912

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)
=(1161491 / 1776441) / (1289002 / 1923122)
=0.65383 / 0.670265
=0.9755

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 - (1644154 + 1164260) / 3270175) / (1 - (1470698 + 1143935) / 3105287)
=0.141204 / 0.158006
=0.8937

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
=1923122 / 1776441
=1.0826

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))
=(231654 / (231654 + 1143935)) / (251451 / (251451 + 1164260))
=0.168403 / 0.177615
=0.9481

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 / 1923122) / (0 / 1776441)
=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)
=((248038 + 1567737) / 3270175) / ((267001 + 1504207) / 3105287)
=0.555253 / 0.570385
=0.9735

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
=(341963 - 0 - 681606) / 3270175
=-0.103861

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.

Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL has a M-score of -3.14 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 -3.14 mean?
Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL (XBRV:SNTS) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.14 as of Jun. 29, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL ranks #64 out of 353 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 18.1%.
Is Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's Beneish M-Score too high?
Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's current Beneish M-Score is -3.14. Based on the distribution chart, Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL ranks #64 out of 353 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL has a GF Score™ of 100/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's Beneish M-Score compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL ranks #64 out of 353 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL in the top 18% 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 a Telecommunication Services company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Telecommunication Services 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 Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL and its competitors. Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's current Beneish M-Score is -3.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL (XBRV:SNTS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is XOF27,091.64, compared to a current price of XOF29,000.00 — trading 7% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.14. Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's overall GF Score™ is 100/100 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 Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL (XBRV:SNTS), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.14 as of Jun. 29, 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 Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL (XBRV:SNTS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of XOF29,000.00 is trading 7% above its estimated GF Value™ of XOF27,091.64. GuruFocus considers Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XBRV:SNTS:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.14
  • GF Value™: XOF27,091.64 vs. price of XOF29,000.00 (7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 100/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL Business Description

Address Northern Relief Road (VDN, Keur Gorgui district, Dakar, SEN
Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL provides telecommunications solutions in the areas of fixed, mobile, Internet, television and data serving individuals and businesses. The company generates maximum revenue from Mobile including data services ad geographically from Africa.
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