Compania General de Electricidad CGE (XSGO:CGE) Beneish M-Score: -2.39 (As of Jul. 17, 2026)

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XSGO:CGE Compania General de Electricidad SA CGE XSGO:CGE
62 GF Score
Price CLP227.20
GF Value CLP276.41
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Compania General de Electricidad CGE Beneish M-Score?

Compania General de Electricidad CGE XSGO:CGE 62 Beneish M-Score is -2.39 as of Jul. 17, 2026. GuruFocus rates XSGO:CGE with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of CLP276.41 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 487 Utilities - Regulated companies, Compania General de Electricidad CGE ranks worse than 72.07% 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 -2.39 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Compania General de Electricidad CGE's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

XSGO:CGE' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.54   Med: -2.27   Max: -1.49
Current: -2.39

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Compania General de Electricidad CGE was -1.49. The lowest was -3.54. And the median was -2.27.


Compania General de Electricidad CGE Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Compania General de Electricidad CGE'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.

Compania General de Electricidad CGE Beneish M-Score Chart

Compania General de Electricidad CGE 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 -2.61 -1.73 -1.77 -2.80 -2.20

Compania General de Electricidad CGE Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 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 -2.66 -2.25 -2.28 -2.20 -2.39

XSGO:CGE vs NEE, SO, DUK: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Compania General de Electricidad CGE'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.


Compania General de Electricidad CGE Beneish M-Score vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Compania General de Electricidad CGE's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Compania General de Electricidad CGE's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Compania General de Electricidad CGE 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 Compania General de Electricidad CGE 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 * 1.3667+0.528 * 0.9888+0.404 * 0.8894+0.892 * 0.8876+0.115 * 1.0623
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.1382+4.679 * -0.020446-0.327 * 0.9592
=-2.39

* 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 (Mar26) TTM:Last Year (Mar25) TTM:
Total Receivables was CLP817,364 Mil.
Revenue was 578077.177 + 547916.955 + 587904.406 + 608746.686 = CLP2,322,645 Mil.
Gross Profit was 70645.51 + 71328.349 + 50667.392 + 63900.072 = CLP256,541 Mil.
Total Current Assets was CLP871,216 Mil.
Total Assets was CLP4,087,723 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was CLP1,769,211 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was CLP3,927 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was CLP115,099 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was CLP1,206,354 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was CLP796,908 Mil.
Net Income was 19019.619 + 4599.251 + 981.007 + 3076.49 = CLP27,676 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = CLP0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 48237.342 + 10111.51 + 2668.366 + 50236.682 = CLP111,254 Mil.
Total Receivables was CLP673,779 Mil.
Revenue was 596023.552 + 603849.021 + 586390.587 + 830399.892 = CLP2,616,663 Mil.
Gross Profit was 70782.541 + 64775.804 + 44462.008 + 105765.003 = CLP285,785 Mil.
Total Current Assets was CLP798,185 Mil.
Total Assets was CLP4,041,867 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was CLP1,634,724 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was CLP3,856 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was CLP113,925 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was CLP1,201,614 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was CLP863,456 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)
=(817363.648 / 2322645.224) / (673778.612 / 2616663.052)
=0.351911 / 0.257495
=1.3667

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)
=(285785.356 / 2616663.052) / (256541.323 / 2322645.224)
=0.109217 / 0.110452
=0.9888

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 - (871216.293 + 1769210.736) / 4087722.636) / (1 - (798185.3 + 1634724.337) / 4041866.967)
=0.354059 / 0.398073
=0.8894

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
=2322645.224 / 2616663.052
=0.8876

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))
=(3855.721 / (3855.721 + 1634724.337)) / (3927.261 / (3927.261 + 1769210.736))
=0.002353 / 0.002215
=1.0623

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)
=(115099.493 / 2322645.224) / (113924.744 / 2616663.052)
=0.049555 / 0.043538
=1.1382

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)
=((796907.715 + 1206353.947) / 4087722.636) / ((863456.289 + 1201613.594) / 4041866.967)
=0.490068 / 0.51092
=0.9592

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
=(27676.367 - 0 - 111253.9) / 4087722.636
=-0.020446

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.

Compania General de Electricidad CGE has a M-score of -2.39 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.39 mean?
Compania General de Electricidad CGE (XSGO:CGE) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.39 as of Jul. 17, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Compania General de Electricidad CGE and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Compania General de Electricidad CGE ranks #351 out of 487 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 72.1%.
Is Compania General de Electricidad CGE's Beneish M-Score too high?
Compania General de Electricidad CGE's current Beneish M-Score is -2.39. Based on the distribution chart, Compania General de Electricidad CGE ranks #351 out of 487 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Compania General de Electricidad CGE has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Compania General de Electricidad CGE's Beneish M-Score compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Compania General de Electricidad CGE ranks #351 out of 487 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Compania General de Electricidad CGE in the lower 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 - Regulated company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Utilities - Regulated 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 Compania General de Electricidad CGE and its competitors. Compania General de Electricidad CGE's current Beneish M-Score is -2.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Compania General de Electricidad CGE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compania General de Electricidad CGE (XSGO:CGE) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CLP276.41, compared to a current price of CLP227.20 — trading 17.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.39. Compania General de Electricidad CGE'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 Compania General de Electricidad CGE (XSGO:CGE), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.39 as of Jul. 17, 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 Compania General de Electricidad CGE (XSGO:CGE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compania General de Electricidad CGE stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CLP227.20 is trading 17.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of CLP276.41. GuruFocus considers Compania General de Electricidad CGE to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XSGO:CGE:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.39
  • GF Value™: CLP276.41 vs. price of CLP227.20 (17.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Compania General de Electricidad CGE Business Description

Address Avenida Presidente Riesco 5561, Piso 17, Santiago, CHL
Compania General de Electricidad SA CGE is an integrated gas and electricity company. It is operating in the areas of gas supply and transportation, distribution, electricity generation, marketing, and trading.
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