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Galectin Therapeutics (Galectin Therapeutics) Beneish M-Score : 0.00 (As of Apr. 25, 2024)


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What is Galectin Therapeutics 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 Galectin Therapeutics's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Galectin Therapeutics was 0.00. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.00.


Galectin Therapeutics Beneish M-Score Historical Data

The historical data trend for Galectin Therapeutics's Beneish M-Score can be seen below:

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Competitive Comparison of Galectin Therapeutics's Beneish M-Score

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Galectin Therapeutics's Beneish M-Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Beneish M-Score data, can be viewed below:

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Galectin Therapeutics's Beneish M-Score Distribution in the Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Galectin Therapeutics's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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Galectin Therapeutics 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 Galectin Therapeutics 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 * +0.528 * +0.404 * +0.892 * +0.115 *
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * +4.679 * -0.327 *
=

* 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 (Dec23) TTM:Last Year (Dec22) TTM:
Total Receivables was $0.00 Mil.
Revenue was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = $0.00 Mil.
Gross Profit was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = $0.00 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $27.71 Mil.
Total Assets was $28.20 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $0.00 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $0.03 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $5.94 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $15.68 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $71.74 Mil.
Net Income was -9.997 + -10.428 + -9.114 + -11.527 = $-41.07 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0.337 + -0.489 + 0.489 + -0.769 = $-0.43 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -4.702 + -7.637 + -9.833 + -10.793 = $-32.97 Mil.
Total Receivables was $0.00 Mil.
Revenue was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = $0.00 Mil.
Gross Profit was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = $0.00 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $20.55 Mil.
Total Assets was $21.29 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $0.00 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $0.03 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $6.62 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $13.01 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $39.83 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)
=(0 / 0) / (0 / 0)
= /
=

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)
=(0 / 0) / (0 / 0)
= /
=

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 - (27.71 + 0) / 28.2) / (1 - (20.552 + 0) / 21.285)
=0.017376 / 0.034437
=

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
=0 / 0
=

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))
=(0.032 / (0.032 + 0)) / (0.033 / (0.033 + 0))
=1 / 1
=

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)
=(5.942 / 0) / (6.615 / 0)
= /
=

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)
=((71.741 + 15.676) / 28.2) / ((39.828 + 13.012) / 21.285)
=3.099894 / 2.482499
=

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
=(-41.066 - -0.432 - -32.965) / 28.2
=-0.27195

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.


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Galectin Therapeutics (Galectin Therapeutics) Business Description

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Address
4960 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, Suite 240, Norcross, GA, USA, 30071
Galectin Therapeutics Inc is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company. The company focuses on drug research and development to create new therapies for fibrotic disease, cancer, and selected other diseases. Its lead galectin-3 inhibitor is belapectin (GR-MD-02), which has been demonstrated in preclinical models to reverse liver fibrosis and cirrhosis.
Executives
Kary Eldred director 2121 RINGWOOD AVENUE, SAN JOSE CA 95131
Kevin D Freeman director 712 LAKEWAY DRIVE, KELLER TX 76248
Zordani Richard A. Jr. director 467 N. COUNTRY RIDGE CT., LAKE ZURICH IL 60047
10x Fund, L.p. 10 percent owner 1099 FOREST LAKE TERRACE, NICEVILLE FL 32578
Elissa J. Schwartz director 235 SW CHURCH ST., PULLMAN WA 99163
Gilbert F Amelio director 5835 STRASBOURG COURT, ---, RENO NV 89511
Richard E Uihlein director, 10 percent owner 12575 ULINE DRIVE, PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI 53158
Pol F Boudes officer: Chief Medical Officer C/O CYMABAY THERAPEUTICS, INC., 7575 GATEWAY BLVD., SUITE 110, NEWARK CA 94560
Joel Lewis director 12575 ULINE DRIVE, PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI 53158
Gilbert S Omenn director AMGEN INC., ONE AMGEN CENTER DRIVE, THOUSAND OAKS CA 91320-1799
Harold H. Shlevin director, officer: Chief Executive Officer C/O GALECTIN THERAPEUTICS, INC., 4690 PEACHTREE INDUSTRIAL BLVD, STE. 240, NORCROSS GA 30071
Jack W Callicutt officer: Chief Financial Officer 75 FIFTH STREET NW STE. 313, ATLANTA GA 30308
Marc Rubin director C/O TITAN PHARMACEUTICALS, INC., 400 OYSTER POINT BLVD., STE 505, SAN FRANCISCO CA 94080
James C Czirr director 4908 SOUTH ASHTON COURT, SPOKANE WA 99223
Peter G Traber director, officer: President and CEO 430 THAMER LANE, HOUSTON TX 77025

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