Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional (BSP:CSED3) Beneish M-Score: -2.95 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


BSP:CSED3 Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional SA BSP:CSED3
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What is Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional Beneish M-Score?

Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional BSP:CSED3 +0.28% 81 Beneish M-Score is -2.95 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates BSP:CSED3 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of R$5.42 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 243 Education companies, Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional ranks better than 74.9% 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 -2.95 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

BSP:CSED3' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.26   Med: -2.86   Max: -2.58
Current: -2.95

During the past 6 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional was -2.58. The lowest was -3.26. And the median was -2.86.


Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional'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.

Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional Beneish M-Score Chart

Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -2.86 -2.92 -2.64 -3.11 -3.17

Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional 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 -2.98 -3.26 -3.24 -3.17 -2.95

BSP:CSED3 vs EDU, TAL, GHC: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional'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.


Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional Beneish M-Score vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional 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 Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional 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 * 0.9928+0.528 * 0.9678+0.404 * 1.0044+0.892 * 1.09+0.115 * 0.9001
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0259+4.679 * -0.111354-0.327 * 0.9822
=-2.95

* 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$292 Mil.
Revenue was 701.959 + 749.091 + 694.225 + 721.094 = R$2,866 Mil.
Gross Profit was 372.115 + 352.489 + 373.581 + 365.477 = R$1,464 Mil.
Total Current Assets was R$1,245 Mil.
Total Assets was R$4,861 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was R$1,449 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was R$268 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was R$265 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was R$804 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was R$2,209 Mil.
Net Income was 61.484 + 34.542 + 113.25 + 62.663 = R$272 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = R$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 233.789 + 122.019 + 329.282 + 128.086 = R$813 Mil.
Total Receivables was R$270 Mil.
Revenue was 671.774 + 662.721 + 624.932 + 670.19 = R$2,630 Mil.
Gross Profit was 353.149 + 305.061 + 311.715 + 329.627 = R$1,300 Mil.
Total Current Assets was R$1,098 Mil.
Total Assets was R$4,807 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was R$1,575 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was R$257 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was R$237 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was R$816 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was R$2,218 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)
=(291.756 / 2866.369) / (269.594 / 2629.617)
=0.101786 / 0.102522
=0.9928

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)
=(1299.552 / 2629.617) / (1463.662 / 2866.369)
=0.494198 / 0.510633
=0.9678

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 - (1244.636 + 1448.76) / 4860.503) / (1 - (1098.451 + 1574.637) / 4806.949)
=0.445861 / 0.443912
=1.0044

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
=2866.369 / 2629.617
=1.09

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))
=(257.259 / (257.259 + 1574.637)) / (267.813 / (267.813 + 1448.76))
=0.140433 / 0.156016
=0.9001

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)
=(265.467 / 2866.369) / (237.39 / 2629.617)
=0.092614 / 0.090276
=1.0259

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)
=((2208.803 + 803.683) / 4860.503) / ((2217.584 + 815.697) / 4806.949)
=0.619789 / 0.63102
=0.9822

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
=(271.939 - 0 - 813.176) / 4860.503
=-0.111354

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.

Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional has a M-score of -2.95 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 -2.95 mean?
Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional (BSP:CSED3) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.95 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional ranks #61 out of 243 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 25.1%.
Is Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional's Beneish M-Score too high?
Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional's current Beneish M-Score is -2.95. Based on the distribution chart, Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional ranks #61 out of 243 companies in the Education industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional 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 Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional's Beneish M-Score compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional ranks #61 out of 243 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional 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 Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional and its competitors. Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional's current Beneish M-Score is -2.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional (BSP:CSED3) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R$5.42, compared to a current price of R$3.64 — trading 32.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.95. Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 3 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 Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional (BSP:CSED3), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.95 as of Jun. 25, 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 Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional (BSP:CSED3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$3.64 is trading 32.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$5.42. GuruFocus considers Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for BSP:CSED3:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.95
  • GF Value™: R$5.42 vs. price of R$3.64 (32.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:CSED3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional Business Description

Address Rua Cesario Galeno, 448/475 - Tatuape, Sao Paulo, SP, BRA, 03071-000
Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional SA is engaged in the business of providing education services. It provides higher education, graduate programs, postgraduate courses, childhood education, and technical education.
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