Electricite De Strasbourg (XPAR:ELEC) Beneish M-Score: -2.85 (As of Jul. 20, 2026)

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XPAR:ELEC Electricite De Strasbourg SA XPAR:ELEC
74 GF Score
Price €197.40
GF Value €88.19
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Electricite De Strasbourg Beneish M-Score?

Electricite De Strasbourg XPAR:ELEC 74 Beneish M-Score is -2.85 as of Jul. 20, 2026. GuruFocus rates XPAR:ELEC with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €88.19 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 392 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Electricite De Strasbourg ranks better than 70.41% 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 -2.85 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XPAR:ELEC' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.85   Med: -2.62   Max: -1.98
Current: -2.85

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Electricite De Strasbourg was -1.98. The lowest was -2.85. And the median was -2.62.


Electricite De Strasbourg Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Electricite De Strasbourg'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.

Electricite De Strasbourg Beneish M-Score Chart

Electricite De Strasbourg 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 -2.48 -1.98 -2.02 -2.75 -2.85

Electricite De Strasbourg 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 -2.02 0.00 -2.75 0.00 -2.85

Electricite De Strasbourg Beneish M-Score Competitor Comparison

For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Electricite De Strasbourg'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.


Electricite De Strasbourg Beneish M-Score vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Electricite De Strasbourg's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Electricite De Strasbourg 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 Electricite De Strasbourg 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 * 0.8859+0.528 * 0.7864+0.404 * 1.2199+0.892 * 0.8791+0.115 * 1.248
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.044925-0.327 * 0.856
=-2.85

* 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 €345 Mil.
Revenue was €1,214 Mil.
Gross Profit was €378 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €830 Mil.
Total Assets was €2,112 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €944 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €65 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €462 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €6 Mil.
Net Income was €158 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €253 Mil.
Total Receivables was €443 Mil.
Revenue was €1,381 Mil.
Gross Profit was €338 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €920 Mil.
Total Assets was €2,115 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €917 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €81 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €548 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €0 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)
=(345.284 / 1214.119) / (443.335 / 1381.076)
=0.284391 / 0.321007
=0.8859

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)
=(338.019 / 1381.076) / (377.846 / 1214.119)
=0.24475 / 0.31121
=0.7864

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 - (829.671 + 944.111) / 2112.42) / (1 - (920.257 + 916.958) / 2115.181)
=0.160308 / 0.131415
=1.2199

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
=1214.119 / 1381.076
=0.8791

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))
=(80.559 / (80.559 + 916.958)) / (65.322 / (65.322 + 944.111))
=0.08076 / 0.064712
=1.248

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 / 1214.119) / (0 / 1381.076)
=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)
=((6.182 + 461.941) / 2112.42) / ((0 + 547.577) / 2115.181)
=0.221605 / 0.25888
=0.856

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
=(157.985 - 0 - 252.886) / 2112.42
=-0.044925

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.

Electricite De Strasbourg has a M-score of -2.85 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 -2.85 mean?
Electricite De Strasbourg (XPAR:ELEC) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.85 as of Jul. 20, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Electricite De Strasbourg and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Electricite De Strasbourg ranks #116 out of 392 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 29.6%.
Is Electricite De Strasbourg's Beneish M-Score too high?
Electricite De Strasbourg's current Beneish M-Score is -2.85. Based on the distribution chart, Electricite De Strasbourg ranks #116 out of 392 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Electricite De Strasbourg has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Electricite De Strasbourg's Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Electricite De Strasbourg ranks #116 out of 392 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Electricite De Strasbourg 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 - Independent Power Producers company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers 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 Electricite De Strasbourg and its competitors. Electricite De Strasbourg's current Beneish M-Score is -2.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Electricite De Strasbourg stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Electricite De Strasbourg (XPAR:ELEC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €88.19, compared to a current price of €197.40 — trading 123.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.85. Electricite De Strasbourg's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 2 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 Electricite De Strasbourg (XPAR:ELEC), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.85 as of Jul. 20, 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 Electricite De Strasbourg (XPAR:ELEC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Electricite De Strasbourg stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €197.40 is trading 123.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €88.19. GuruFocus considers Electricite De Strasbourg to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XPAR:ELEC:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.85
  • GF Value™: €88.19 vs. price of €197.40 (123.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Electricite De Strasbourg Business Description

Other Exchanges 0J74:UK7Z2:Germany
Address 1, rue des Bonnes Gens, Strasbourg, FRA, 67000
Electricite De Strasbourg SA is a France based energy company. The core activities of the company comprise the production of renewable energies, energy services, the supply of electricity and natural gas and electricity distribution.
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