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Spectra Energy Partners LP (Spectra Energy Partners LP) Beneish M-Score : 0.00 (As of May. 06, 2024)


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What is Spectra Energy Partners LP Beneish M-Score?

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.

The historical rank and industry rank for Spectra Energy Partners LP's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Spectra Energy Partners LP was 0.00. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.00.


Spectra Energy Partners LP Beneish M-Score Historical Data

The historical data trend for Spectra Energy Partners LP's Beneish M-Score can be seen below:

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Spectra Energy Partners LP Beneish M-Score Chart

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Competitive Comparison of Spectra Energy Partners LP's Beneish M-Score

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Spectra Energy Partners LP's Beneish M-Score Distribution in the Oil & Gas Industry

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Spectra Energy Partners LP 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 Spectra Energy Partners LP 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 * 1.2716+0.528 * 1.191+0.404 * 1.3312+0.892 * 0.7698+0.115 * 0.879
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.064608-0.327 * 1.1101
=-2.55

* 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 (Dec17) TTM:Last Year (Dec16) TTM:
Total Receivables was $372 Mil.
Revenue was $1,950 Mil.
Gross Profit was $1,106 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $561 Mil.
Total Assets was $22,056 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $14,899 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $338 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $1,105 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $7,963 Mil.
Net Income was $609 Mil.
Gross Profit was $424 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was $1,610 Mil.
Total Receivables was $380 Mil.
Revenue was $2,533 Mil.
Gross Profit was $1,711 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $660 Mil.
Total Assets was $21,606 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $16,092 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $320 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $1,779 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $6,223 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)
=(372 / 1950) / (380 / 2533)
=0.190769 / 0.15002
=1.2716

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)
=(1711 / 2533) / (1106 / 1950)
=0.675484 / 0.567179
=1.191

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 - (561 + 14899) / 22056) / (1 - (660 + 16092) / 21606)
=0.299057 / 0.22466
=1.3312

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
=1950 / 2533
=0.7698

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))
=(320 / (320 + 16092)) / (338 / (338 + 14899))
=0.019498 / 0.022183
=0.879

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 / 1950) / (0 / 2533)
=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)
=((7963 + 1105) / 22056) / ((6223 + 1779) / 21606)
=0.411135 / 0.37036
=1.1101

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
=(609 - 424 - 1610) / 22056
=-0.064608

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.

Spectra Energy Partners LP has a M-score of -2.55 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.


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Spectra Energy Partners LP (Spectra Energy Partners LP) Business Description

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Spectra Energy Partners is a master limited partnership that is majority owned by its general partner and corporate parent, Enbridge, a Canadian energy company. SEP owns more than 15,000 miles of natural gas and oil pipelines in the U.S. and Canada. It also owns 170 billion cubic feet of gas storage and 5.6 million barrels of crude oil storage, as well as gas- and oil-gathering facilities.
Executives
Michael G Morris director AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER, 1 RIVERSIDE PLAZA, COLUMBUS OH 43215
J D Woodward director
William T. Yardley director, officer: President & Chairman 5400 WESTHEIMER COURT, HOUSTON TX 77056
Nora Mead Brownell director C/O COMVERGE, INC., 120 EAGLE ROCK AVENUE, SUITE 190, EAST HANOVER NJ 07936
Laura Buss Sayavedra director, officer: See Remarks 5400 WESTHEIMER COURT, HOUSTON TX 77056
Stephen J Neyland officer: Vice President-Finance 5400 WESTHEIMER COURT, HOUSTON TX 77056
John K Whelen director 425 - 1ST STREET SW, CALGARY A0 T2P 3L8
Vernon D Yu director, officer: Chief Development Officer 425 - 1ST STREET SW, CALGARY A0 T2P 3L8
Allen C Capps officer: Controller 5400 WESTHEIMER COURT, HOUSTON TX 77056-5310
Gregory L Ebel director, officer: President & CEO
Fred J Fowler director C/O DCP MIDSTREAM, 370 17TH STREET, SUITE 2500, DENVER CO 80202
Julie Dill director 1301 RIVERPLACE BOULEVARD, SUITE 2300, JACKSONVILLE FL 32207
Dorothy M Ables director 5400 WESTHEIMER COURT, HOUSTON TX 77056
Reginald D Hedgebeth officer: General Counsel 9950 MAYLAND DRIVE, RICHMOND VA 23233
Steven D Arnold director 5400 WESTHEIMER COURT, HOUSTON TX 77056

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