Jadranski Naftovod DD (ZAG:JNAF) Beneish M-Score: -2.59 (As of Aug. 10, 2026)

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ZAG:JNAF Jadranski Naftovod DD ZAG:JNAF
83 GF Score
Price €830.00
GF Value €770.33
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Jadranski Naftovod DD Beneish M-Score?

Jadranski Naftovod DD ZAG:JNAF 83 Beneish M-Score is -2.59 as of Aug. 10, 2026. GuruFocus rates ZAG:JNAF with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €770.33 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 831 Oil & Gas companies, Jadranski Naftovod DD ranks worse than 54.27% 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 -2.59 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

ZAG:JNAF' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.84   Med: -2.47   Max: -1.92
Current: -2.59

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Jadranski Naftovod DD was -1.92. The lowest was -2.84. And the median was -2.47.


Jadranski Naftovod DD Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Jadranski Naftovod DD'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.

Jadranski Naftovod DD Beneish M-Score Chart

Jadranski Naftovod DD 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 -2.00 -2.47 -2.38 -2.59

Jadranski Naftovod DD Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 -2.59 0.00 0.00

ZAG:JNAF vs WMB, EPD, KMI: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, Jadranski Naftovod DD'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.


Jadranski Naftovod DD Beneish M-Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Jadranski Naftovod DD's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Jadranski Naftovod DD 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 Jadranski Naftovod DD 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 * 1.0247+0.528 * 1.0367+0.404 * 0.9715+0.892 * 0.9386+0.115 * 0.9834
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0241+4.679 * -0.027032-0.327 * 0.8704
=-2.59

* 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 €27.8 Mil.
Revenue was €118.6 Mil.
Gross Profit was €69.9 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €204.5 Mil.
Total Assets was €748.6 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €485.4 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €28.7 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €2.1 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €9.5 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €2.1 Mil.
Net Income was €33.6 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €53.8 Mil.
Total Receivables was €28.9 Mil.
Revenue was €126.3 Mil.
Gross Profit was €77.2 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €190.5 Mil.
Total Assets was €746.8 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €496.0 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €28.8 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €2.2 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €11.2 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €2.2 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)
=(27.819 / 118.579) / (28.925 / 126.34)
=0.234603 / 0.228946
=1.0247

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)
=(77.21 / 126.34) / (69.902 / 118.579)
=0.611129 / 0.589497
=1.0367

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 - (204.463 + 485.363) / 748.55) / (1 - (190.534 + 495.965) / 746.804)
=0.07845 / 0.080751
=0.9715

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
=118.579 / 126.34
=0.9386

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))
=(28.811 / (28.811 + 495.965)) / (28.699 / (28.699 + 485.363))
=0.054902 / 0.055828
=0.9834

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)
=(2.107 / 118.579) / (2.192 / 126.34)
=0.017769 / 0.01735
=1.0241

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)
=((2.129 + 9.502) / 748.55) / ((2.166 + 11.166) / 746.804)
=0.015538 / 0.017852
=0.8704

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
=(33.573 - 0 - 53.808) / 748.55
=-0.027032

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.

Jadranski Naftovod DD has a M-score of -2.59 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 -2.59 mean?
Jadranski Naftovod DD (ZAG:JNAF) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.59 as of Aug. 10, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Jadranski Naftovod DD and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Jadranski Naftovod DD ranks #451 out of 831 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 54.3%.
Is Jadranski Naftovod DD's Beneish M-Score too high?
Jadranski Naftovod DD's current Beneish M-Score is -2.59. Based on the distribution chart, Jadranski Naftovod DD ranks #451 out of 831 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Jadranski Naftovod DD has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jadranski Naftovod DD's Beneish M-Score compare to WMB and EPD?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Jadranski Naftovod DD ranks #451 out of 831 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Jadranski Naftovod DD 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 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 Jadranski Naftovod DD and its competitors. Jadranski Naftovod DD's current Beneish M-Score is -2.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jadranski Naftovod DD stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jadranski Naftovod DD (ZAG:JNAF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €770.33, compared to a current price of €830.00 — trading 7.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.59. Jadranski Naftovod DD's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Jadranski Naftovod DD (ZAG:JNAF), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.59 as of Aug. 10, 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 Jadranski Naftovod DD (ZAG:JNAF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jadranski Naftovod DD stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €830.00 is trading 7.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €770.33. GuruFocus considers Jadranski Naftovod DD to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ZAG:JNAF:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.59
  • GF Value™: €770.33 vs. price of €830.00 (7.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Jadranski Naftovod DD Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address Miramarska cesta 24, Zagreb, HRV, 10000
Jadranski Naftovod DD is mainly engaged in oil transportation activities and storage of oil and refinery products. The company operates the JANAF system which is an international crude oil transportation system consists of crude oil handling terminals and pipelines in Sisak, Gola, Virje, Sotin and Slavonski Brod and the accompanying pumping and metering stations. It also involved in the reloading and storage of crude oil and oil products as well as provision of engineering and technical advisory services.
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