Bollore SE (XPAR:BOL) Beneish M-Score: -2.62 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


XPAR:BOL Bollore SE XPAR:BOL
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Price €4.05
GF Value €4.54
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Bollore SE Beneish M-Score?

Bollore SE XPAR:BOL +1.00% 73 Beneish M-Score is -2.62 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates XPAR:BOL with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.54 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 989 Media - Diversified companies, Bollore SE ranks better than 52.28% 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 -2.62 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XPAR:BOL' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.8   Med: -2.56   Max: 3.64
Current: -2.62

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Bollore SE was 3.64. The lowest was -2.80. And the median was -2.56.


Bollore SE Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bollore SE'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.

Bollore SE Beneish M-Score Chart

Bollore SE 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 -1.92 -2.40 3.64 -2.80 -2.62

Bollore SE 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 3.64 0.00 -2.80 0.00 -2.62

XPAR:BOL vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Bollore SE'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.


Bollore SE Beneish M-Score vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Bollore SE's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Bollore SE 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 Bollore SE 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 * 0.9768+0.528 * 0.8024+0.404 * 0.9854+0.892 * 0.9347+0.115 * 0.508
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * 0.000679-0.327 * 0.695
=-2.62

* 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 €609 Mil.
Revenue was €2,926 Mil.
Gross Profit was €180 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €6,659 Mil.
Total Assets was €25,767 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €510 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €79 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €960 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €77 Mil.
Net Income was €348 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €331 Mil.
Total Receivables was €667 Mil.
Revenue was €3,130 Mil.
Gross Profit was €154 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €6,839 Mil.
Total Assets was €27,670 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €563 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €41 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €1,479 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €124 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)
=(608.9 / 2925.9) / (666.9 / 3130.3)
=0.208107 / 0.213047
=0.9768

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)
=(154.1 / 3130.3) / (179.5 / 2925.9)
=0.049229 / 0.061349
=0.8024

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 - (6658.6 + 510) / 25767.4) / (1 - (6839.1 + 562.8) / 27669.9)
=0.721796 / 0.732493
=0.9854

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
=2925.9 / 3130.3
=0.9347

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))
=(41.1 / (41.1 + 562.8)) / (78.9 / (78.9 + 510))
=0.068058 / 0.133979
=0.508

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 / 2925.9) / (0 / 3130.3)
=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)
=((77.2 + 960.4) / 25767.4) / ((123.8 + 1479.3) / 27669.9)
=0.040268 / 0.057937
=0.695

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
=(348.1 - 0 - 330.6) / 25767.4
=0.000679

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.

Bollore SE has a M-score of -2.62 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 -2.62 mean?
Bollore SE (XPAR:BOL) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.62 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Bollore SE and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Bollore SE ranks #472 out of 989 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 47.7%.
Is Bollore SE's Beneish M-Score too high?
Bollore SE's current Beneish M-Score is -2.62. Based on the distribution chart, Bollore SE ranks #472 out of 989 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Bollore SE has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bollore SE's Beneish M-Score compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Bollore SE ranks #472 out of 989 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Bollore SE 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 a Media - Diversified company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Media - Diversified 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 Bollore SE and its competitors. Bollore SE's current Beneish M-Score is -2.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bollore SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bollore SE (XPAR:BOL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.54, compared to a current price of €4.05 — trading 10.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.62. Bollore SE'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 Bollore SE (XPAR:BOL), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.62 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 Bollore SE (XPAR:BOL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bollore SE stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €4.05 is trading 10.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €4.54. GuruFocus considers Bollore SE to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XPAR:BOL:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.62
  • GF Value™: €4.54 vs. price of €4.05 (10.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Bollore SE Business Description

Address 31-32, quai de Dion-Bouton, Puteaux Cedex, Paris, FRA, 92811
Bollore SE is an infrastructure company domiciled in France. The company organizes itself into four segments: transportation and logistics, oil logistics, communication, and Electricity storage and systems. The transportation and logistics segment offers freight forwarding and logistics services. The oil logistics segment distributes oil and fuel. The communication segment provides advertising, cinema, and telecommunications services. The electricity storage and systems segment is engaged in the production and sale of electric batteries and their applications. The firm generates most of the revenue from the communications segment.
73GF Score

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