Shikun & Binui Energy (XTAE:SBEN) Beneish M-Score: -2.78 (As of Aug. 06, 2026)

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XTAE:SBEN Shikun & Binui Energy Ltd XTAE:SBEN
79 GF Score
Price ₪4.05
GF Value ₪5.58
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Shikun & Binui Energy Beneish M-Score?

Shikun & Binui Energy XTAE:SBEN -0.42% 79 Beneish M-Score is -2.78 as of Aug. 06, 2026. GuruFocus rates XTAE:SBEN with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of ₪5.58 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 397 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Shikun & Binui Energy ranks better than 66.5% 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 -2.78 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Shikun & Binui Energy's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

XTAE:SBEN' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.78   Med: -1.57   Max: -1.03
Current: -2.78

During the past 7 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Shikun & Binui Energy was -1.03. The lowest was -2.78. And the median was -1.57.


Shikun & Binui Energy Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Shikun & Binui Energy'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.

Shikun & Binui Energy Beneish M-Score Chart

Shikun & Binui Energy Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 0.00 -1.60 -1.52 -2.55

Shikun & Binui Energy Quarterly Data
Mar21 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 -1.31 -1.03 -2.69 -2.55 -2.78

Shikun & Binui Energy Beneish M-Score Competitor Comparison

For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Shikun & Binui Energy'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.


Shikun & Binui Energy Beneish M-Score vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Shikun & Binui Energy's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Shikun & Binui Energy's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Shikun & Binui Energy 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 Shikun & Binui Energy 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 * 0.6681+0.528 * 0.486+0.404 * 0.8878+0.892 * 1.7102+0.115 * 0.6452
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.7579+4.679 * -0.06291-0.327 * 1.0451
=-2.78

* 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 ₪240.1 Mil.
Revenue was 88.865 + 80.52 + 103.974 + 67.206 = ₪340.6 Mil.
Gross Profit was 19.119 + 14.655 + 19.279 + 16.609 = ₪69.7 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₪865.9 Mil.
Total Assets was ₪5,669.0 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₪2,797.0 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₪93.1 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₪39.1 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₪421.1 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₪3,012.5 Mil.
Net Income was -34.949 + -63.077 + -90.937 + -71.391 = ₪-260.4 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ₪0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 32.398 + 20.692 + 9.358 + 33.839 = ₪96.3 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₪210.1 Mil.
Revenue was 34.429 + 36.784 + 85.457 + 42.466 = ₪199.1 Mil.
Gross Profit was 3.499 + -2.84 + 1.359 + 17.78 = ₪19.8 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₪469.9 Mil.
Total Assets was ₪5,309.1 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₪2,723.0 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₪57.8 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₪30.2 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₪551.8 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₪2,525.0 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)
=(240.099 / 340.565) / (210.124 / 199.136)
=0.705002 / 1.055178
=0.6681

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)
=(19.798 / 199.136) / (69.662 / 340.565)
=0.099419 / 0.204548
=0.486

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 - (865.934 + 2797.019) / 5669.048) / (1 - (469.948 + 2722.997) / 5309.09)
=0.353868 / 0.398589
=0.8878

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
=340.565 / 199.136
=1.7102

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))
=(57.816 / (57.816 + 2722.997)) / (93.133 / (93.133 + 2797.019))
=0.020791 / 0.032224
=0.6452

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)
=(39.129 / 340.565) / (30.189 / 199.136)
=0.114894 / 0.1516
=0.7579

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)
=((3012.506 + 421.129) / 5669.048) / ((2525.045 + 551.848) / 5309.09)
=0.605681 / 0.579552
=1.0451

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
=(-260.354 - 0 - 96.287) / 5669.048
=-0.06291

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.

Shikun & Binui Energy has a M-score of -2.78 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.78 mean?
Shikun & Binui Energy (XTAE:SBEN) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.78 as of Aug. 06, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Shikun & Binui Energy and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Shikun & Binui Energy ranks #133 out of 397 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 33.5%.
Is Shikun & Binui Energy's Beneish M-Score too high?
Shikun & Binui Energy's current Beneish M-Score is -2.78. Based on the distribution chart, Shikun & Binui Energy ranks #133 out of 397 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Shikun & Binui Energy has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shikun & Binui Energy's Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Shikun & Binui Energy ranks #133 out of 397 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Shikun & Binui Energy 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 Shikun & Binui Energy and its competitors. Shikun & Binui Energy's current Beneish M-Score is -2.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shikun & Binui Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shikun & Binui Energy (XTAE:SBEN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₪5.58, compared to a current price of ₪4.05 — trading 27.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.78. Shikun & Binui Energy's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Shikun & Binui Energy (XTAE:SBEN), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.78 as of Aug. 06, 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 Shikun & Binui Energy (XTAE:SBEN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shikun & Binui Energy stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₪4.05 is trading 27.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₪5.58. GuruFocus considers Shikun & Binui Energy to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XTAE:SBEN:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.78
  • GF Value™: ₪5.58 vs. price of ₪4.05 (27.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Shikun & Binui Energy Business Description

Address 1A Ha-Yarden Street, P.O.B 1133, Airport City, ISR, 7010000
Shikun & Binui Energy Ltd engages in the development, financing, construction and operation of power generation plants based on energies, that include solar energy, hydro, wind and natural gas in Israel and around the globe. It develops utility-scale long-term projects, taking an end-to-end approach, from the initiation stage to financing, construction, operation, and maintenance of the project.
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