Algonquin Power & Utilities (XBUL:751) Beneish M-Score: -2.66 (As of Jul. 09, 2026)


XBUL:751 Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp XBUL:751
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What is Algonquin Power & Utilities Beneish M-Score?

Algonquin Power & Utilities XBUL:751 75 Beneish M-Score is -2.66 as of Jul. 09, 2026. GuruFocus rates XBUL:751 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of лв5.30. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 486 Utilities - Regulated companies, Algonquin Power & Utilities ranks better than 59.47% 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 -2.66 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Algonquin Power & Utilities's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

XBUL:751' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.08   Med: -2.4   Max: -1.9
Current: -2.66

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Algonquin Power & Utilities was -1.90. The lowest was -3.08. And the median was -2.40.


Algonquin Power & Utilities Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Algonquin Power & Utilities'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.

Algonquin Power & Utilities Beneish M-Score Chart

Algonquin Power & Utilities 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 -2.15 -2.29 -2.38 -2.95 -2.67

Algonquin Power & Utilities 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 -3.08 -3.05 -2.45 -2.67 -2.66

XBUL:751 vs SRE, AES: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Utilities - Diversified subindustry, Algonquin Power & Utilities'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.


Algonquin Power & Utilities Beneish M-Score vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Algonquin Power & Utilities's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Algonquin Power & Utilities's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Algonquin Power & Utilities 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 Algonquin Power & Utilities 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 * 0.8891+0.528 * 1.0237+0.404 * 1.0098+0.892 * 1.071+0.115 * 1.0891
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.025345-0.327 * 1.0126
=-2.61

* 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 лв842 Mil.
Revenue was 1339.854 + 1066.439 + 985.276 + 892.447 = лв4,284 Mil.
Gross Profit was 899.549 + 755.486 + 771.718 + 681.763 = лв3,109 Mil.
Total Current Assets was лв1,972 Mil.
Total Assets was лв23,757 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was лв16,440 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was лв699 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was лв0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was лв1,883 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was лв10,388 Mil.
Net Income was 145.754 + 35.509 + 65.775 + 40.75 = лв288 Mil.
Non Operating Income was -24.011 + -40.074 + 10.145 + -15.218 = лв-69 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 72.201 + 297.595 + 166.721 + 422.551 = лв959 Mil.
Total Receivables was лв884 Mil.
Revenue was 1170.766 + 988.827 + 969.213 + 871.311 = лв4,000 Mil.
Gross Profit was 811.116 + 731.475 + 752.104 + 676.521 = лв2,971 Mil.
Total Current Assets was лв1,851 Mil.
Total Assets was лв23,103 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was лв16,104 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was лв748 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was лв0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was лв1,595 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was лв10,190 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)
=(842.059 / 4284.016) / (884.331 / 4000.117)
=0.196558 / 0.221076
=0.8891

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)
=(2971.216 / 4000.117) / (3108.516 / 4284.016)
=0.742782 / 0.725608
=1.0237

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 - (1971.736 + 16439.929) / 23756.709) / (1 - (1851.007 + 16104.289) / 23103.014)
=0.224991 / 0.222816
=1.0098

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
=4284.016 / 4000.117
=1.071

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))
=(748.215 / (748.215 + 16104.289)) / (698.671 / (698.671 + 16439.929))
=0.044398 / 0.040766
=1.0891

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 / 4284.016) / (0 / 4000.117)
=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)
=((10387.927 + 1883.303) / 23756.709) / ((10190.263 + 1595.008) / 23103.014)
=0.516537 / 0.510118
=1.0126

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
=(287.788 - -69.158 - 959.068) / 23756.709
=-0.025345

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.

Algonquin Power & Utilities has a M-score of -2.61 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.66 mean?
Algonquin Power & Utilities (XBUL:751) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.66 as of Jul. 09, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Algonquin Power & Utilities and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Algonquin Power & Utilities ranks #197 out of 486 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 40.5%.
Is Algonquin Power & Utilities' Beneish M-Score too high?
Algonquin Power & Utilities' current Beneish M-Score is -2.66. Based on the distribution chart, Algonquin Power & Utilities ranks #197 out of 486 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Algonquin Power & Utilities has a GF Score™ of 75/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Algonquin Power & Utilities' Beneish M-Score compare to SRE and AES?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Algonquin Power & Utilities ranks #197 out of 486 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Algonquin Power & Utilities 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Utilities - Regulated 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 Algonquin Power & Utilities and its competitors. Algonquin Power & Utilities's current Beneish M-Score is -2.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Algonquin Power & Utilities stock overvalued right now?
Algonquin Power & Utilities (XBUL:751) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.66. The stock's GF Value™ is лв5.30, compared to a current price of лв5.29 — trading 0.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.66. Algonquin Power & Utilities' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 6 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 Algonquin Power & Utilities (XBUL:751), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.66 as of Jul. 09, 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 Algonquin Power & Utilities (XBUL:751) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Algonquin Power & Utilities stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of лв5.29 is trading 0.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of лв5.30.

Key valuation signals for XBUL:751:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.66
  • GF Value™: лв5.30 vs. price of лв5.29 (0.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XBUL:751 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Algonquin Power & Utilities Business Description

Address 354 Davis Road, Oakville, ON, CAN, L6J 2X1
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp is a Canada-based diversified international generation, transmission, and distribution company. The company's operations are organized across two business units: the Regulated Services Group, which owns and operates a portfolio of regulated electric, water distribution, and wastewater collection, and natural gas utility systems and transmission operations in the United States, Canada, Bermuda, and Chile; and the Hydro Group, which consists of hydroelectric-generating facilities located in Canada. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Regulated Services Group segment.
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