TotalEnergies SE (XSWX:TTE) Beneish M-Score: -2.93 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


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70 GF Score
Price CHF66.42
GF Value CHF54.40
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is TotalEnergies SE Beneish M-Score?

TotalEnergies SE XSWX:TTE 70 Beneish M-Score is -2.93 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:TTE with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF54.40 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 822 Oil & Gas companies, TotalEnergies SE ranks better than 68% 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 -2.93 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XSWX:TTE' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.01   Med: -2.7   Max: -2.04
Current: -2.93

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of TotalEnergies SE was -2.04. The lowest was -3.01. And the median was -2.70.


TotalEnergies SE Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for TotalEnergies 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.

TotalEnergies SE Beneish M-Score Chart

TotalEnergies 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 -2.04 -2.66 -3.01 -2.74 -2.93

TotalEnergies SE 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 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.93 0.00

XSWX:TTE vs XOM, CVX: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Integrated subindustry, TotalEnergies 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.


TotalEnergies SE Beneish M-Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, TotalEnergies SE's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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TotalEnergies 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 TotalEnergies 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 * 0.9696+0.528 * 0.9984+0.404 * 1.0826+0.892 * 0.8332+0.115 * 0.9945
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.061387-0.327 * 1.0676
=-2.93

* 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 CHF29,382 Mil.
Revenue was CHF145,310 Mil.
Gross Profit was CHF41,317 Mil.
Total Current Assets was CHF71,298 Mil.
Total Assets was CHF231,942 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was CHF107,895 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was CHF11,035 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was CHF0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was CHF73,763 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was CHF38,277 Mil.
Net Income was CHF10,461 Mil.
Gross Profit was CHF2,909 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was CHF21,790 Mil.
Total Receivables was CHF36,372 Mil.
Revenue was CHF174,406 Mil.
Gross Profit was CHF49,512 Mil.
Total Current Assets was CHF86,103 Mil.
Total Assets was CHF254,540 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was CHF114,967 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was CHF11,686 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was CHF0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was CHF78,425 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was CHF36,752 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)
=(29381.703 / 145309.934) / (36371.93 / 174405.876)
=0.2022 / 0.208548
=0.9696

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)
=(49512.331 / 174405.876) / (41316.874 / 145309.934)
=0.283891 / 0.284336
=0.9984

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 - (71297.846 + 107895.479) / 231941.73) / (1 - (86102.704 + 114967.362) / 254540.209)
=0.227421 / 0.210066
=1.0826

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
=145309.934 / 174405.876
=0.8332

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))
=(11686.201 / (11686.201 + 114967.362)) / (11034.674 / (11034.674 + 107895.479))
=0.092269 / 0.092783
=0.9945

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 / 145309.934) / (0 / 174405.876)
=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)
=((38277.498 + 73763.455) / 231941.73) / ((36751.752 + 78425.136) / 254540.209)
=0.483056 / 0.45249
=1.0676

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
=(10460.906 - 2909.482 - 21789.637) / 231941.73
=-0.061387

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.

TotalEnergies SE has a M-score of -2.93 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 -2.93 mean?
TotalEnergies SE (XSWX:TTE) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.93 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on TotalEnergies SE and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, TotalEnergies SE ranks #263 out of 822 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 32%.
Is TotalEnergies SE's Beneish M-Score too high?
TotalEnergies SE's current Beneish M-Score is -2.93. Based on the distribution chart, TotalEnergies SE ranks #263 out of 822 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, TotalEnergies SE has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does TotalEnergies SE's Beneish M-Score compare to XOM and CVX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, TotalEnergies SE ranks #263 out of 822 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts TotalEnergies 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 an Oil & Gas company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Oil & Gas 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 TotalEnergies SE and its competitors. TotalEnergies SE's current Beneish M-Score is -2.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is TotalEnergies SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TotalEnergies SE (XSWX:TTE) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF54.40, compared to a current price of CHF66.42 — trading 22.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.93. TotalEnergies SE's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 TotalEnergies SE (XSWX:TTE), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.93 as of Jun. 24, 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 TotalEnergies SE (XSWX:TTE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TotalEnergies SE stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF66.42 is trading 22.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF54.40. GuruFocus considers TotalEnergies SE to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:TTE:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.93
  • GF Value™: CHF54.40 vs. price of CHF66.42 (22.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 2 warning signs

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


TotalEnergies SE Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 2, Place Jean Millier, La Defense 6, Courbevoie, FRA, 92400
TotalEnergies is an integrated oil and gas company that explores for, produces, and refines oil around the world. In 2025, it produced 1.5 million barrels of liquids and 5.4 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day. At the end of 2025, reserves stood at 11.2 billion barrels of oil equivalent, 55% of which are liquids. During 2025, it had LNG sales of 43.9 million metric tons. The company owns interests in refineries with a capacity of nearly 1.8 million barrels a day, primarily in Europe, distributes refined products in 65 countries, and manufactures commodity and specialty chemicals. At year-end, its gross installed renewable power generation capacity was 34 gigawatts.
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