Makedonski Telekom AD (XMAE:TEL) Beneish M-Score: -3.21 (As of Jul. 27, 2026)

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XMAE:TEL Makedonski Telekom AD XMAE:TEL
73 GF Score
Price MKD495.00
GF Value MKD432.91
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Makedonski Telekom AD Beneish M-Score?

Makedonski Telekom AD XMAE:TEL 73 Beneish M-Score is -3.21 as of Jul. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates XMAE:TEL with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of MKD432.91 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 350 Telecommunication Services companies, Makedonski Telekom AD ranks better than 85.43% 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 -3.21 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XMAE:TEL' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.3   Med: -3.01   Max: -2.91
Current: -3.21

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Makedonski Telekom AD was -2.91. The lowest was -3.30. And the median was -3.01.


Makedonski Telekom AD Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Makedonski Telekom AD'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.

Makedonski Telekom AD Beneish M-Score Chart

Makedonski Telekom AD Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.92 -2.94 -3.01 -2.98 -3.21

Makedonski Telekom AD Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 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 -3.21 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

XMAE:TEL vs VZ, TMUS, T: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Makedonski Telekom AD'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.


Makedonski Telekom AD Beneish M-Score vs Telecommunication Services Industry

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

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


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Makedonski Telekom AD 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 Makedonski Telekom AD 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 * 0.989+0.528 * 0.991+0.404 * 0.9853+0.892 * 1.019+0.115 * 1.0219
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.8139+4.679 * -0.127965-0.327 * 0.9635
=-3.21

* 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 (Dec24) TTM:Last Year (Dec23) TTM:
Total Receivables was MKD3,549 Mil.
Revenue was MKD12,203 Mil.
Gross Profit was MKD8,885 Mil.
Total Current Assets was MKD5,292 Mil.
Total Assets was MKD20,681 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was MKD11,146 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was MKD2,641 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was MKD376 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was MKD3,736 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MKD262 Mil.
Net Income was MKD2,239 Mil.
Gross Profit was MKD0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was MKD4,885 Mil.
Total Receivables was MKD3,521 Mil.
Revenue was MKD11,975 Mil.
Gross Profit was MKD8,640 Mil.
Total Current Assets was MKD5,015 Mil.
Total Assets was MKD20,582 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was MKD11,281 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was MKD2,746 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was MKD203 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was MKD3,864 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MKD264 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)
=(3548.687 / 12202.637) / (3521.15 / 11975.353)
=0.290813 / 0.294033
=0.989

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)
=(8640.475 / 11975.353) / (8884.598 / 12202.637)
=0.721522 / 0.728088
=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 - (5292.479 + 11146.142) / 20681.357) / (1 - (5015.376 + 11280.968) / 20581.796)
=0.205148 / 0.208216
=0.9853

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
=12202.637 / 11975.353
=1.019

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))
=(2745.926 / (2745.926 + 11280.968)) / (2641.349 / (2641.349 + 11146.142))
=0.195762 / 0.191576
=1.0219

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)
=(375.693 / 12202.637) / (203.258 / 11975.353)
=0.030788 / 0.016973
=1.8139

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)
=((261.685 + 3735.537) / 20681.357) / ((264.222 + 3864.353) / 20581.796)
=0.193277 / 0.200594
=0.9635

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
=(2238.814 - 0 - 4885.303) / 20681.357
=-0.127965

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.

Makedonski Telekom AD has a M-score of -3.21 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 -3.21 mean?
Makedonski Telekom AD (XMAE:TEL) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.21 as of Jul. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Makedonski Telekom AD and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Makedonski Telekom AD ranks #51 out of 350 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 14.6%.
Is Makedonski Telekom AD's Beneish M-Score too high?
Makedonski Telekom AD's current Beneish M-Score is -3.21. Based on the distribution chart, Makedonski Telekom AD ranks #51 out of 350 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Makedonski Telekom AD has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Makedonski Telekom AD's Beneish M-Score compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Makedonski Telekom AD ranks #51 out of 350 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Makedonski Telekom AD in the top 15% 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 Makedonski Telekom AD and its competitors. Makedonski Telekom AD's current Beneish M-Score is -3.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Makedonski Telekom AD stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Makedonski Telekom AD (XMAE:TEL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MKD432.91, compared to a current price of MKD495.00 — trading 14.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.21. Makedonski Telekom AD's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Makedonski Telekom AD (XMAE:TEL), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.21 as of Jul. 27, 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 Makedonski Telekom AD (XMAE:TEL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Makedonski Telekom AD stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MKD495.00 is trading 14.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of MKD432.91. GuruFocus considers Makedonski Telekom AD to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XMAE:TEL:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.21
  • GF Value™: MKD432.91 vs. price of MKD495.00 (14.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Makedonski Telekom AD Business Description

Address Kej 13 Noemvri No. 6, Skopje, MKD, 1000
Makedonski Telekom AD offers telecommunications services. Its services include telephone services, internet access services including broadband internet and entertainment IPTV products. The company offers a portfolio for residential and business customers, provided from a single source and focuses on Cloud and ICT solutions in order to provide the best customer experience.
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