Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes (BSP:GOLL54) Beneish M-Score: -3.80 (As of Jul. 08, 2026)


BSP:GOLL54 Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes SA BSP:GOLL54
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What is Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes Beneish M-Score?

Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes BSP:GOLL54 36 Beneish M-Score is -3.80 as of Jul. 08, 2026. GuruFocus rates BSP:GOLL54 with a GF Score™ of 36/100 and a GF Value™ of R$43.98. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

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 -3.8 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

BSP:GOLL54' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.59   Med: -3.3   Max: 8.9
Current: -3.8

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes was 8.90. The lowest was -7.59. And the median was -3.30.


Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes'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.

Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes Beneish M-Score Chart

Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -7.59 -6.30 -3.88 -3.48 -1.35

Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes Quarterly Data
Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Jun25 Sep25
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 -0.88 -1.00 -1.35 -4.11 -3.80

BSP:GOLL54 vs DAL, UAL, LUV: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Airlines subindustry, Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes'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.


Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes Beneish M-Score vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes 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 Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes 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 * 1.0739+0.528 * 1.3955+0.404 * 1.0205+0.892 * 1.1358+0.115 * 1.1519
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.827+4.679 * -0.396939-0.327 * 0.7525
=-3.80

* 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 (Sep25) TTM:Last Year (Jun24) TTM:
Total Receivables was R$3,580 Mil.
Revenue was 5536.574 + 4836.945 + 5519.017 + 4959.638 = R$20,852 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1872.288 + 409.724 + 1524.574 + 1537.894 = R$5,344 Mil.
Total Current Assets was R$8,371 Mil.
Total Assets was R$26,719 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was R$12,067 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was R$1,877 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was R$2,684 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was R$13,298 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was R$23,802 Mil.
Net Income was 247.842 + -1531.832 + -5116.052 + -830.233 = R$-7,230 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = R$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 857.48 + 0 + 1936.186 + 582 = R$3,376 Mil.
Total Receivables was R$2,935 Mil.
Revenue was 3937.01 + 4713.908 + 5042.024 + 4666 = R$18,359 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1062.584 + 1619.578 + 2642.369 + 1242 = R$6,567 Mil.
Total Current Assets was R$7,457 Mil.
Total Assets was R$21,791 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was R$9,315 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was R$1,710 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was R$2,858 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was R$22,807 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was R$17,404 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)
=(3579.74 / 20852.174) / (2934.829 / 18358.942)
=0.171672 / 0.159858
=1.0739

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)
=(6566.531 / 18358.942) / (5344.48 / 20852.174)
=0.357675 / 0.256303
=1.3955

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 - (8371.444 + 12066.715) / 26719.338) / (1 - (7456.525 + 9314.723) / 21791.183)
=0.23508 / 0.230365
=1.0205

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
=20852.174 / 18358.942
=1.1358

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))
=(1709.639 / (1709.639 + 9314.723)) / (1877.202 / (1877.202 + 12066.715))
=0.155078 / 0.134625
=1.1519

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)
=(2684.262 / 20852.174) / (2857.524 / 18358.942)
=0.128728 / 0.155648
=0.827

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)
=((23802 + 13297.927) / 26719.338) / ((17403.549 + 22807.483) / 21791.183)
=1.388505 / 1.845289
=0.7525

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
=(-7230.275 - 0 - 3375.666) / 26719.338
=-0.396939

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.

Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes has a M-score of -3.80 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -3.80 mean?
Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes (BSP:GOLL54) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.80 as of Jul. 08, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes and its competitors.
Is Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes' Beneish M-Score too high?
Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes' current Beneish M-Score is -3.80. Overall, Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes has a GF Score™ of 36/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes' Beneish M-Score compare to DAL and UAL?
Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes' Beneish M-Score of -3.80 can be compared against companies in the Transportation 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 a Transportation company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Transportation 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 Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes and its competitors. Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes's current Beneish M-Score is -3.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes stock overvalued right now?
Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes (BSP:GOLL54) has a current Beneish M-Score of -3.80. The stock's GF Value™ is R$43.98, compared to a current price of R$9.75 — trading 77.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.80. Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes' overall GF Score™ is 36/100 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 Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes (BSP:GOLL54), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.80 as of Jul. 08, 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 Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes (BSP:GOLL54) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$9.75 is trading 77.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$43.98.

Key valuation signals for BSP:GOLL54:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.80
  • GF Value™: R$43.98 vs. price of R$9.75 (77.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 36/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:GOLL54 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes Business Description

Address Portaria 3, Predio 24, Praca Comandante Linneu Gomes, Jardim Aeroporto, Sao Paulo, SP, BRA, 04630-000
Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes SA is a Brazilian airline company. It operates in two segments, flight transportation which offers air transportation services and the smiles loyalty program segment which includes redemption of miles traveled for purchasing flight tickets. The company's revenue derives from transporting passengers on aircraft. The company operates both domestic and international flights from which the majority of revenues come in from domestic operations.
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