Engie Energia Chile (XSGO:ECL) Beneish M-Score: -2.96 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


XSGO:ECL Engie Energia Chile SA XSGO:ECL
61 GF Score
Price CLP1,792.90
GF Value CLP964.11
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Engie Energia Chile Beneish M-Score?

Engie Energia Chile XSGO:ECL +0.72% 61 Beneish M-Score is -2.96 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates XSGO:ECL with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of CLP964.11 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 486 Utilities - Regulated companies, Engie Energia Chile ranks better than 86.83% 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 -2.96 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XSGO:ECL' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.9   Med: -2.67   Max: 3.88
Current: -2.96

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Engie Energia Chile was 3.88. The lowest was -3.90. And the median was -2.67.


Engie Energia Chile Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Engie Energia Chile'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.

Engie Energia Chile Beneish M-Score Chart

Engie Energia Chile 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 -1.38 3.88 -3.76 -3.31 -2.73

Engie Energia Chile 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 -3.28 -3.00 -2.83 -2.73 -2.96

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

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Engie Energia Chile'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.


Engie Energia Chile Beneish M-Score vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Engie Energia Chile's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Engie Energia Chile 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 Engie Energia Chile 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 * 1.0619+0.528 * 0.8506+0.404 * 0.6316+0.892 * 1.0918+0.115 * 1.1376
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9406+4.679 * -0.090242-0.327 * 0.9743
=-2.96

* 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 CLP223,824 Mil.
Revenue was 500502.694 + 437147.183 + 480468.166 + 545735.559 = CLP1,963,854 Mil.
Gross Profit was 165656.791 + 88506.429 + 110046.966 + 156322.839 = CLP520,533 Mil.
Total Current Assets was CLP788,181 Mil.
Total Assets was CLP4,961,003 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was CLP3,845,553 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was CLP4,676 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was CLP26,700 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was CLP483,226 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was CLP2,326,211 Mil.
Net Income was 107951.239 + 13150.754 + 22046.63 + 100910.595 = CLP244,059 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = CLP0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 230397.779 + 165195.55 + 122194.11 + 173961.804 = CLP691,749 Mil.
Total Receivables was CLP193,054 Mil.
Revenue was 480547.776 + 448357.899 + 414380.169 + 455418.729 = CLP1,798,705 Mil.
Gross Profit was 129523.619 + 64866.649 + 91885.212 + 119254.793 = CLP405,530 Mil.
Total Current Assets was CLP830,074 Mil.
Total Assets was CLP4,318,563 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was CLP3,037,439 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was CLP4,201 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was CLP25,998 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was CLP507,406 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was CLP2,002,662 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)
=(223824.191 / 1963853.602) / (193054.29 / 1798704.573)
=0.113972 / 0.10733
=1.0619

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)
=(405530.273 / 1798704.573) / (520533.025 / 1963853.602)
=0.225457 / 0.265057
=0.8506

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 - (788180.685 + 3845552.628) / 4961002.522) / (1 - (830073.683 + 3037438.642) / 4318563.119)
=0.065968 / 0.104445
=0.6316

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
=1963853.602 / 1798704.573
=1.0918

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))
=(4200.521 / (4200.521 + 3037438.642)) / (4676.039 / (4676.039 + 3845552.628))
=0.001381 / 0.001214
=1.1376

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)
=(26699.674 / 1963853.602) / (25997.824 / 1798704.573)
=0.013596 / 0.014454
=0.9406

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)
=((2326211.338 + 483226.261) / 4961002.522) / ((2002662.168 + 507406.271) / 4318563.119)
=0.566304 / 0.581228
=0.9743

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
=(244059.218 - 0 - 691749.243) / 4961002.522
=-0.090242

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.

Engie Energia Chile has a M-score of -2.96 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.96 mean?
Engie Energia Chile (XSGO:ECL) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.96 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Engie Energia Chile and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Engie Energia Chile ranks #64 out of 486 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 13.2%.
Is Engie Energia Chile's Beneish M-Score too high?
Engie Energia Chile's current Beneish M-Score is -2.96. Based on the distribution chart, Engie Energia Chile ranks #64 out of 486 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Engie Energia Chile has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Engie Energia Chile's Beneish M-Score compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Engie Energia Chile ranks #64 out of 486 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Engie Energia Chile in the top 13% 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 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 Engie Energia Chile and its competitors. Engie Energia Chile's current Beneish M-Score is -2.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Engie Energia Chile stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Engie Energia Chile (XSGO:ECL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CLP964.11, compared to a current price of CLP1,792.90 — trading 86% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.96. Engie Energia Chile's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 8 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 Engie Energia Chile (XSGO:ECL), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.96 as of Jun. 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 Engie Energia Chile (XSGO:ECL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Engie Energia Chile stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CLP1,792.90 is trading 86% above its estimated GF Value™ of CLP964.11. GuruFocus considers Engie Energia Chile to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XSGO:ECL:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.96
  • GF Value™: CLP964.11 vs. price of CLP1,792.90 (86% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 8 warning signs

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


Engie Energia Chile Business Description

Address EL Bosque Norte Avenue 500, Room 902, Santiago, CHL
Engie Energia Chile SA is in electricity transmission and generation business. The company produces transports and supplies electric power to industrial clients and mining companies in the Great North of Chile. It purchases, sales, distributes and markets gas and its by-products as well as purchase, sale, and transport all kinds of fuels. The company also offers consultancy services in engineering and management specialties and provides maintenance service of the electric system.
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