Telekom Slovenije (XLJU:TLSG) Beneish M-Score: -3.14 (As of Jun. 30, 2026)


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What is Telekom Slovenije Beneish M-Score?

Telekom Slovenije XLJU:TLSG 62 Beneish M-Score is -3.14 as of Jun. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates XLJU:TLSG with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of €81.66 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 352 Telecommunication Services companies, Telekom Slovenije ranks better than 82.1% 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 Telekom Slovenije's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

XLJU:TLSG' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.44   Med: -3.07   Max: -2.4
Current: -3.14

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Telekom Slovenije was -2.40. The lowest was -3.44. And the median was -3.07.


Telekom Slovenije Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Telekom Slovenije'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.

Telekom Slovenije Beneish M-Score Chart

Telekom Slovenije 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 -3.25 -3.09 -3.14 -3.13 -3.14

Telekom Slovenije Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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XLJU:TLSG vs TMUS, VZ, T: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Telekom Slovenije'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.


Telekom Slovenije Beneish M-Score vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Telekom Slovenije's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Telekom Slovenije's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Telekom Slovenije 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 Telekom Slovenije 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 * 0.9695+0.528 * 0.9861+0.404 * 0.8957+0.892 * 1.0394+0.115 * 0.9969
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.130056-0.327 * 1.027
=-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 €184.4 Mil.
Revenue was €740.5 Mil.
Gross Profit was €401.7 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €315.9 Mil.
Total Assets was €1,433.8 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €834.6 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €174.8 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €0.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €253.6 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €378.8 Mil.
Net Income was €60.6 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €247.0 Mil.
Total Receivables was €182.9 Mil.
Revenue was €712.4 Mil.
Gross Profit was €381.0 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €240.4 Mil.
Total Assets was €1,338.5 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €802.8 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €167.5 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €0.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €214.7 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €360.1 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)
=(184.352 / 740.51) / (182.947 / 712.442)
=0.248953 / 0.256789
=0.9695

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)
=(381.042 / 712.442) / (401.651 / 740.51)
=0.534839 / 0.542398
=0.9861

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 - (315.892 + 834.566) / 1433.849) / (1 - (240.4 + 802.76) / 1338.533)
=0.197644 / 0.220669
=0.8957

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
=740.51 / 712.442
=1.0394

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))
=(167.473 / (167.473 + 802.76)) / (174.754 / (174.754 + 834.566))
=0.172611 / 0.17314
=0.9969

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 / 740.51) / (0 / 712.442)
=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)
=((378.815 + 253.55) / 1433.849) / ((360.088 + 214.693) / 1338.533)
=0.441026 / 0.429411
=1.027

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
=(60.553 - 0 - 247.033) / 1433.849
=-0.130056

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.

Telekom Slovenije 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?
Telekom Slovenije (XLJU:TLSG) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.14 as of Jun. 30, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Telekom Slovenije and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Telekom Slovenije ranks #63 out of 352 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 17.9%.
Is Telekom Slovenije's Beneish M-Score too high?
Telekom Slovenije's current Beneish M-Score is -3.14. Based on the distribution chart, Telekom Slovenije ranks #63 out of 352 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Telekom Slovenije has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telekom Slovenije's Beneish M-Score compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Telekom Slovenije ranks #63 out of 352 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Telekom Slovenije 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 Telekom Slovenije and its competitors. Telekom Slovenije'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 Telekom Slovenije stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telekom Slovenije (XLJU:TLSG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €81.66, compared to a current price of €142.00 — trading 73.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.14. Telekom Slovenije's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Telekom Slovenije (XLJU:TLSG), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.14 as of Jun. 30, 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 Telekom Slovenije (XLJU:TLSG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telekom Slovenije stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €142.00 is trading 73.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €81.66. GuruFocus considers Telekom Slovenije to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XLJU:TLSG:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.14
  • GF Value™: €81.66 vs. price of €142.00 (73.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Telekom Slovenije Business Description

Other Exchanges Q90:Germany
Address Cigaletova ulica 15, Ljubljana, SVN, 1000
Telekom Slovenije is a telecommunications operator engaged in the provision of comprehensive communications services and products. It offers services such as fixed and mobile communication services, digital and TV content and services, multimedia services and digital advertising, construction and maintenance of telecommunication networks, and other services. The company operates in the geographic segments of Slovenia and other countries, of which key revenue is derived from the operations carried out in Slovenia. It has a business presence in Kosovo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Serbia, and other countries.
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