Elecnor (XMAD:ENO) Beneish M-Score: -3.00 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


XMAD:ENO Elecnor SA XMAD:ENO
72 GF Score
Price €37.50
GF Value €22.42
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Elecnor Beneish M-Score?

Elecnor XMAD:ENO +0.54% 72 Beneish M-Score is -3.00 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates XMAD:ENO with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €22.42 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,704 Construction companies, Elecnor ranks better than 82.51% 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 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XMAD:ENO' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3   Med: -2.59   Max: -1.43
Current: -3

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Elecnor was -1.43. The lowest was -3.00. And the median was -2.59.


Elecnor Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Elecnor'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.

Elecnor Beneish M-Score Chart

Elecnor 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 -2.60 -2.38 -2.61 -1.43 -3.00

Elecnor Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 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 -2.61 0.00 -1.43 0.00 -3.00

XMAD:ENO vs PWR, FIX, EME: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Elecnor'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.


Elecnor Beneish M-Score vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Elecnor's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Elecnor 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 Elecnor 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 * 0.8855+0.528 * 0.991+0.404 * 0.7987+0.892 * 1.1515+0.115 * 0.9504
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.8649+4.679 * -0.096295-0.327 * 1.1089
=-3.00

* 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 €1,608 Mil.
Revenue was €4,387 Mil.
Gross Profit was €2,176 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €2,496 Mil.
Total Assets was €3,660 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €333 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €87 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €144 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €2,376 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €201 Mil.
Net Income was €111 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €463 Mil.
Total Receivables was €1,577 Mil.
Revenue was €3,810 Mil.
Gross Profit was €1,873 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €2,269 Mil.
Total Assets was €3,606 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €312 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €76 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €145 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €2,170 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €119 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)
=(1607.581 / 4387.25) / (1576.678 / 3810.102)
=0.366421 / 0.413815
=0.8855

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)
=(1872.716 / 3810.102) / (2176.079 / 4387.25)
=0.491513 / 0.496001
=0.991

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 - (2496.11 + 332.801) / 3659.769) / (1 - (2269.287 + 311.642) / 3605.945)
=0.227025 / 0.284257
=0.7987

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
=4387.25 / 3810.102
=1.1515

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))
=(76.256 / (76.256 + 311.642)) / (86.786 / (86.786 + 332.801))
=0.196588 / 0.206837
=0.9504

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)
=(144.094 / 4387.25) / (144.692 / 3810.102)
=0.032844 / 0.037976
=0.8649

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)
=((200.719 + 2375.685) / 3659.769) / ((119.019 + 2170.167) / 3605.945)
=0.70398 / 0.634837
=1.1089

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
=(110.727 - 0 - 463.145) / 3659.769
=-0.096295

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.

Elecnor has a M-score of -3.00 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 -3.00 mean?
Elecnor (XMAD:ENO) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.00 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Elecnor and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Elecnor ranks #298 out of 1704 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 17.5%.
Is Elecnor's Beneish M-Score too high?
Elecnor's current Beneish M-Score is -3.00. Based on the distribution chart, Elecnor ranks #298 out of 1704 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Elecnor has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Elecnor's Beneish M-Score compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Elecnor ranks #298 out of 1704 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Elecnor 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 Construction company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Construction 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 Elecnor and its competitors. Elecnor's current Beneish M-Score is -3.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Elecnor stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elecnor (XMAD:ENO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €22.42, compared to a current price of €37.50 — trading 67.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.00. Elecnor's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 3 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 Elecnor (XMAD:ENO), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.00 as of Jun. 25, 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 Elecnor (XMAD:ENO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elecnor stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €37.50 is trading 67.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €22.42. GuruFocus considers Elecnor to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XMAD:ENO:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.00
  • GF Value™: €22.42 vs. price of €37.50 (67.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Elecnor Business Description

Address Calle Marques de Mondejar, 33, Madrid, ESP, 28028
Elecnor SA is a Spanish engineering and construction company. The company organizes itself into two segments: Services and Projects business, and Concessions business. It generates the vast majority of revenue from the Services and Projects business segment. It generates electricity, operates power lines and substations, provides gas pipeline services, provides services for railways, develops telecommunications infrastructure, and constructs and maintains other infrastructure projects. The company derives majority of its revenue Internationally.
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