Anima Holding (BSP:ANIM3) Beneish M-Score: -2.68 (As of Jul. 07, 2026)


BSP:ANIM3 Anima Holding SA BSP:ANIM3
81 GF Score
Price R$2.67
GF Value R$3.92
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Anima Holding Beneish M-Score?

Anima Holding BSP:ANIM3 -2.91% 81 Beneish M-Score is -2.68 as of Jul. 07, 2026. GuruFocus rates BSP:ANIM3 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of R$3.92 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 240 Education companies, Anima Holding ranks better than 57.08% 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 -2.68 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

BSP:ANIM3' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.31   Med: -2.67   Max: -1.01
Current: -2.68

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Anima Holding was -1.01. The lowest was -3.31. And the median was -2.67.


Anima Holding Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Anima Holding'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.

Anima Holding Beneish M-Score Chart

Anima Holding 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 -2.25 -2.55 -2.94 -2.74 -2.69

Anima Holding 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 -2.84 -2.75 -2.76 -2.69 -2.68

BSP:ANIM3 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Anima Holding'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.


Anima Holding Beneish M-Score vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Anima Holding's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Anima Holding 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 Anima Holding 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 * 0.9867+0.528 * 0.9785+0.404 * 0.9556+0.892 * 1.0658+0.115 * 1.142
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9786+4.679 * -0.049444-0.327 * 1.0282
=-2.68

* 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 R$851 Mil.
Revenue was 1120.403 + 972.32 + 1005.915 + 1005.34 = R$4,104 Mil.
Gross Profit was 758.203 + 597.205 + 639.337 + 595.967 = R$2,591 Mil.
Total Current Assets was R$2,714 Mil.
Total Assets was R$10,556 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was R$1,633 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was R$421 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was R$1,372 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was R$1,427 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was R$5,268 Mil.
Net Income was 106.213 + -18.051 + 36.543 + 9.539 = R$134 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = R$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 293.482 + -105.132 + 408.838 + 58.989 = R$656 Mil.
Total Receivables was R$809 Mil.
Revenue was 1040.122 + 895.383 + 938.279 + 977.002 = R$3,851 Mil.
Gross Profit was 700.985 + 516.911 + 552.498 + 608.148 = R$2,379 Mil.
Total Current Assets was R$2,324 Mil.
Total Assets was R$9,966 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was R$1,506 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was R$461 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was R$1,316 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was R$1,128 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was R$5,020 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)
=(851.09 / 4103.978) / (809.311 / 3850.786)
=0.207382 / 0.210168
=0.9867

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)
=(2378.542 / 3850.786) / (2590.712 / 4103.978)
=0.617677 / 0.631268
=0.9785

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 - (2713.585 + 1632.537) / 10556.007) / (1 - (2324.269 + 1506.324) / 9965.999)
=0.58828 / 0.615634
=0.9556

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
=4103.978 / 3850.786
=1.0658

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))
=(460.551 / (460.551 + 1506.324)) / (421.061 / (421.061 + 1632.537))
=0.234154 / 0.205036
=1.142

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)
=(1372.248 / 4103.978) / (1315.778 / 3850.786)
=0.33437 / 0.341691
=0.9786

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)
=((5267.603 + 1427.353) / 10556.007) / ((5019.986 + 1127.626) / 9965.999)
=0.634232 / 0.616859
=1.0282

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
=(134.244 - 0 - 656.177) / 10556.007
=-0.049444

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.

Anima Holding has a M-score of -2.68 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 -2.68 mean?
Anima Holding (BSP:ANIM3) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.68 as of Jul. 07, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Anima Holding and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Anima Holding ranks #103 out of 240 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 42.9%.
Is Anima Holding's Beneish M-Score too high?
Anima Holding's current Beneish M-Score is -2.68. Based on the distribution chart, Anima Holding ranks #103 out of 240 companies in the Education industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Anima Holding has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Anima Holding's Beneish M-Score compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Anima Holding ranks #103 out of 240 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Anima Holding 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 Education company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Education 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 Anima Holding and its competitors. Anima Holding's current Beneish M-Score is -2.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Anima Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Anima Holding (BSP:ANIM3) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R$3.92, compared to a current price of R$2.67 — trading 31.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.68. Anima Holding's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 6 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 Anima Holding (BSP:ANIM3), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.68 as of Jul. 07, 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 Anima Holding (BSP:ANIM3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Anima Holding stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$2.67 is trading 31.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$3.92. GuruFocus considers Anima Holding to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for BSP:ANIM3:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.68
  • GF Value™: R$3.92 vs. price of R$2.67 (31.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:ANIM3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Anima Holding Business Description

Address Rua Natingui, 1250 - 1st Floor, Vila Madalena, Sao Paulo, SP, BRA, 05443-001
Anima Holding SA operates as a private higher education organization in Brazil. Its Education segment consists of activities performed by the subsidiaries engaged in the provision of education services by offering elementary school and high school courses, college degrees, and professional specialization courses. The Other businesses consist of activities performed by the subsidiaries including forums, seminars, specialization courses, in-company courses, publishing books, and magazines specifically focused on management and business, preparatory courses for the Brazilian Bar exam, and analysis.
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