ZONNF (Nos Sgps) Beneish M-Score: -3.26 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


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What is Nos Sgps Beneish M-Score?

Nos Sgps ZONNF -14.16% 61 Beneish M-Score is -3.26 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates ZONNF with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.71 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 355 Telecommunication Services companies, Nos Sgps ranks better than 85.35% 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 -3.26 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

ZONNF' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.59   Med: -3.23   Max: -2.68
Current: -3.26

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Nos Sgps was -2.68. The lowest was -3.59. And the median was -3.23.


Nos Sgps Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nos Sgps'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.

Nos Sgps Beneish M-Score Chart

Nos Sgps 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 -3.18 -3.07 -3.22 -3.34 -3.20

Nos Sgps 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 -3.27 -3.11 -2.96 -3.20 -3.26

ZONNF vs TMUS, VZ, T: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Nos Sgps'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.


Nos Sgps Beneish M-Score vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Nos Sgps's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Nos Sgps 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 Nos Sgps 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 * 0.8749+0.528 * 1.0112+0.404 * 0.9908+0.892 * 1.172+0.115 * 0.9952
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9891+4.679 * -0.164983-0.327 * 0.9707
=-3.20

* 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 $477 Mil.
Revenue was 532.01 + 569.388 + 536.728 + 528.54 = $2,167 Mil.
Gross Profit was 370.55 + 383.104 + 398.43 + 373.396 = $1,525 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $627 Mil.
Total Assets was $4,065 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $1,673 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $559 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $110 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $1,117 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $1,357 Mil.
Net Income was 71.632 + 74.744 + 76.568 + 66.669 = $290 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = $0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 269.406 + 260.577 + 219.843 + 210.362 = $960 Mil.
Total Receivables was $465 Mil.
Revenue was 455.534 + 469.128 + 480.284 + 443.727 = $1,849 Mil.
Gross Profit was 326.468 + 319.579 + 350.651 + 319.505 = $1,316 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $613 Mil.
Total Assets was $3,846 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $1,547 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $514 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $95 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $895 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $1,517 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)
=(476.635 / 2166.666) / (464.854 / 1848.673)
=0.219985 / 0.251453
=0.8749

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)
=(1316.203 / 1848.673) / (1525.48 / 2166.666)
=0.711972 / 0.704068
=1.0112

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 - (626.518 + 1672.942) / 4064.502) / (1 - (613.158 + 1546.985) / 3845.52)
=0.434258 / 0.43827
=0.9908

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
=2166.666 / 1848.673
=1.172

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))
=(513.804 / (513.804 + 1546.985)) / (559.247 / (559.247 + 1672.942))
=0.249324 / 0.250537
=0.9952

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)
=(110.244 / 2166.666) / (95.105 / 1848.673)
=0.050882 / 0.051445
=0.9891

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)
=((1357.037 + 1116.818) / 4064.502) / ((1516.654 + 894.599) / 3845.52)
=0.608649 / 0.627029
=0.9707

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
=(289.613 - 0 - 960.188) / 4064.502
=-0.164983

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.

Nos Sgps has a M-score of -3.20 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 -3.26 mean?
Nos Sgps (ZONNF) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.26 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Nos Sgps and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Nos Sgps ranks #52 out of 355 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 14.6%.
Is Nos Sgps' Beneish M-Score too high?
Nos Sgps' current Beneish M-Score is -3.26. Based on the distribution chart, Nos Sgps ranks #52 out of 355 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nos Sgps has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nos Sgps' Beneish M-Score compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Nos Sgps ranks #52 out of 355 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Nos Sgps in the top 15% 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 a Telecommunication Services company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Telecommunication Services 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 Nos Sgps and its competitors. Nos Sgps's current Beneish M-Score is -3.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nos Sgps stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nos Sgps (ZONNF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.71, compared to a current price of $6.00 — trading 61.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.26. Nos Sgps' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 5 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 Nos Sgps (ZONNF), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.26 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 Nos Sgps (ZONNF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nos Sgps stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $6.00 is trading 61.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.71. GuruFocus considers Nos Sgps to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ZONNF:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.26
  • GF Value™: $3.71 vs. price of $6.00 (61.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Nos Sgps Business Description

Address Rua Actor Antonio Silva, No. 9, Campo Grande, Campo Grande, Lisboa, PRT, 1600-404
Nos Sgps SA is a group operating in communications, technology, and entertainment in Portugal. It provides fixed and mobile telecommunications services, internet, voice and data solutions, as well as cinema and audiovisual services. Its operations span telecommunications, information technology, and related businesses, offering digital and connectivity services to customers in Portugal. The company's business segments are: Telco, IT and Audiovisuals & Cinema. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Telco segment, which includes TV, Internet (fixed and mobile) and voice (fixed and mobile) services rendered.
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