MAHLE-Metal Leve (BSP:LEVE3) Beneish M-Score: -2.55 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


BSP:LEVE3 MAHLE-Metal Leve SA BSP:LEVE3
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Price R$33.40
GF Value R$36.62
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is MAHLE-Metal Leve Beneish M-Score?

MAHLE-Metal Leve BSP:LEVE3 +1.03% 81 Beneish M-Score is -2.55 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates BSP:LEVE3 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of R$36.62 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,274 Vehicles & Parts companies, MAHLE-Metal Leve ranks better than 50.55% 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 -2.55 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

BSP:LEVE3' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.24   Med: -2.55   Max: -1.68
Current: -2.55

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of MAHLE-Metal Leve was -1.68. The lowest was -3.24. And the median was -2.55.


MAHLE-Metal Leve Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MAHLE-Metal Leve'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.

MAHLE-Metal Leve Beneish M-Score Chart

MAHLE-Metal Leve 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 -1.68 -2.42 -2.58 -2.49 -2.73

MAHLE-Metal Leve 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 -2.32 -2.14 -2.28 -2.73 -2.55

BSP:LEVE3 vs ORLY, AZO, BWA: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, MAHLE-Metal Leve'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.


MAHLE-Metal Leve Beneish M-Score vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, MAHLE-Metal Leve's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where MAHLE-Metal Leve's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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MAHLE-Metal Leve 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 MAHLE-Metal Leve 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 * 0.8864+0.528 * 1.0263+0.404 * 0.9746+0.892 * 1.1233+0.115 * 0.9744
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.906+4.679 * -0.021501-0.327 * 0.9673
=-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 (Mar26) TTM:Last Year (Mar25) TTM:
Total Receivables was R$861 Mil.
Revenue was 1256.363 + 1325.538 + 1445.341 + 1369.159 = R$5,396 Mil.
Gross Profit was 339.77 + 333.868 + 414.45 + 372.135 = R$1,460 Mil.
Total Current Assets was R$2,354 Mil.
Total Assets was R$3,830 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was R$757 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was R$125 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was R$359 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was R$1,716 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was R$823 Mil.
Net Income was 214.251 + 136.012 + 187.247 + 126.743 = R$664 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = R$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 5.54 + 366.83 + 297.333 + 76.906 = R$747 Mil.
Total Receivables was R$865 Mil.
Revenue was 1266.644 + 1317.779 + 1150.648 + 1068.843 = R$4,804 Mil.
Gross Profit was 352.698 + 299.995 + 355.016 + 326.345 = R$1,334 Mil.
Total Current Assets was R$2,280 Mil.
Total Assets was R$3,712 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was R$717 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was R$115 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was R$353 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was R$1,706 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was R$838 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)
=(861.297 / 5396.401) / (865.033 / 4803.914)
=0.159606 / 0.180068
=0.8864

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)
=(1334.054 / 4803.914) / (1460.223 / 5396.401)
=0.277701 / 0.270592
=1.0263

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 - (2354.136 + 756.692) / 3830.265) / (1 - (2279.545 + 717.241) / 3712.264)
=0.18783 / 0.192734
=0.9746

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
=5396.401 / 4803.914
=1.1233

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))
=(114.56 / (114.56 + 717.241)) / (124.556 / (124.556 + 756.692))
=0.137725 / 0.14134
=0.9744

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)
=(359.052 / 5396.401) / (352.802 / 4803.914)
=0.066535 / 0.073441
=0.906

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)
=((823.05 + 1716.028) / 3830.265) / ((838.225 + 1705.723) / 3712.264)
=0.662899 / 0.685282
=0.9673

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
=(664.253 - 0 - 746.609) / 3830.265
=-0.021501

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.

MAHLE-Metal Leve has a M-score of -2.55 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 -2.55 mean?
MAHLE-Metal Leve (BSP:LEVE3) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.55 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on MAHLE-Metal Leve and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, MAHLE-Metal Leve ranks #630 out of 1274 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 49.5%.
Is MAHLE-Metal Leve's Beneish M-Score too high?
MAHLE-Metal Leve's current Beneish M-Score is -2.55. Based on the distribution chart, MAHLE-Metal Leve ranks #630 out of 1274 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, MAHLE-Metal Leve has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MAHLE-Metal Leve's Beneish M-Score compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, MAHLE-Metal Leve ranks #630 out of 1274 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts MAHLE-Metal Leve 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 a Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 MAHLE-Metal Leve and its competitors. MAHLE-Metal Leve's current Beneish M-Score is -2.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MAHLE-Metal Leve stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MAHLE-Metal Leve (BSP:LEVE3) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$36.62, compared to a current price of R$33.40 — trading 8.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.55. MAHLE-Metal Leve's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 1 warning sign 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 MAHLE-Metal Leve (BSP:LEVE3), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.55 as of Jun. 27, 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 MAHLE-Metal Leve (BSP:LEVE3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MAHLE-Metal Leve stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$33.40 is trading 8.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$36.62. GuruFocus considers MAHLE-Metal Leve to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:LEVE3:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.55
  • GF Value™: R$36.62 vs. price of R$33.40 (8.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:LEVE3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


MAHLE-Metal Leve Business Description

Address Ernst Mahle Avenue, number 2000, Mogi Guacu, SP, BRA, 13846-146
MAHLE-Metal Leve SA automotive parts company that manufactures and sells components for internal combustion engines and automotive filters. It manufactures reliable products with cutting-edge technology and is continuously investing in the research and development of new products and production processes. It operates in the OE segment, where it supplies vehicle manufacturers, and in the Aftermarket segment, where it supplies partners in trade, workshops, and engine repair shops. The company operates in two segments, which include Powertrain and Charging and Thermal and Fluid Systems.
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