Mangels Industrial (BSP:MGEL4) Beneish M-Score: -3.34 (As of Jul. 17, 2026)

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BSP:MGEL4 Mangels Industrial SA BSP:MGEL4
62 GF Score
Price R$5.28
GF Value R$9.60
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Mangels Industrial Beneish M-Score?

Mangels Industrial BSP:MGEL4 62 Beneish M-Score is -3.34 as of Jul. 17, 2026. GuruFocus rates BSP:MGEL4 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of R$9.60 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 587 Steel companies, Mangels Industrial ranks better than 90.29% 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 -3.34 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

BSP:MGEL4' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.88   Med: -3.05   Max: 2.4
Current: -3.34

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Mangels Industrial was 2.40. The lowest was -4.88. And the median was -3.05.


Mangels Industrial Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mangels Industrial'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.

Mangels Industrial Beneish M-Score Chart

Mangels Industrial 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 0.16 -0.79 -3.14 -3.46 -3.39

Mangels Industrial 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 -3.39 -3.37 -3.26 -3.39 -3.34

BSP:MGEL4 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Mangels Industrial'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.


Mangels Industrial Beneish M-Score vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Mangels Industrial's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Mangels Industrial 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 Mangels Industrial 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 * 0.6698+0.528 * 0.9328+0.404 * 0.9798+0.892 * 1.1219+0.115 * 1.1401
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0244+4.679 * -0.139662-0.327 * 0.9397
=-3.34

* 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$102 Mil.
Revenue was 265.924 + 261.782 + 288.443 + 268.368 = R$1,085 Mil.
Gross Profit was 27.977 + 40.095 + 36.332 + 35.901 = R$140 Mil.
Total Current Assets was R$328 Mil.
Total Assets was R$749 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was R$189 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was R$22 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was R$58 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was R$676 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was R$5 Mil.
Net Income was 3.896 + 16.012 + 10.159 + 12.668 = R$43 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = R$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 7.575 + 73.015 + 13.741 + 53.026 = R$147 Mil.
Total Receivables was R$135 Mil.
Revenue was 245.015 + 231.04 + 259.86 + 230.787 = R$967 Mil.
Gross Profit was 22.911 + 32.077 + 32.669 + 29.002 = R$117 Mil.
Total Current Assets was R$372 Mil.
Total Assets was R$777 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was R$160 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was R$21 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was R$50 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was R$238 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was R$514 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)
=(101.613 / 1084.517) / (135.226 / 966.702)
=0.093694 / 0.139884
=0.6698

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)
=(116.659 / 966.702) / (140.305 / 1084.517)
=0.120677 / 0.129371
=0.9328

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 - (327.803 + 189.134) / 749.108) / (1 - (371.746 + 159.564) / 777.139)
=0.30993 / 0.316326
=0.9798

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
=1084.517 / 966.702
=1.1219

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))
=(21.476 / (21.476 + 159.564)) / (21.965 / (21.965 + 189.134))
=0.118626 / 0.104051
=1.1401

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)
=(57.845 / 1084.517) / (50.331 / 966.702)
=0.053337 / 0.052065
=1.0244

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)
=((5.494 + 675.913) / 749.108) / ((514.106 + 238.172) / 777.139)
=0.909625 / 0.96801
=0.9397

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
=(42.735 - 0 - 147.357) / 749.108
=-0.139662

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.

Mangels Industrial has a M-score of -3.34 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 -3.34 mean?
Mangels Industrial (BSP:MGEL4) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.34 as of Jul. 17, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Mangels Industrial and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Mangels Industrial ranks #57 out of 587 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 9.7%.
Is Mangels Industrial's Beneish M-Score too high?
Mangels Industrial's current Beneish M-Score is -3.34. Based on the distribution chart, Mangels Industrial ranks #57 out of 587 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Mangels Industrial has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mangels Industrial's Beneish M-Score compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Mangels Industrial ranks #57 out of 587 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Mangels Industrial in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Steel company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Steel 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 Mangels Industrial and its competitors. Mangels Industrial's current Beneish M-Score is -3.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mangels Industrial stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mangels Industrial (BSP:MGEL4) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R$9.60, compared to a current price of R$5.28 — trading 45% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.34. Mangels Industrial's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Mangels Industrial (BSP:MGEL4), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.34 as of Jul. 17, 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 Mangels Industrial (BSP:MGEL4) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mangels Industrial stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$5.28 is trading 45% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$9.60. GuruFocus considers Mangels Industrial to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for BSP:MGEL4:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.34
  • GF Value™: R$9.60 vs. price of R$5.28 (45% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:MGEL4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Mangels Industrial Business Description

Address Rua Verbo Divino 1488, 6th floor, Suite 61A and 64D, Chacara Santo, Antonio, Sao Paulo, SP, BRA, 04719904
Mangels Industrial SA produces, markets, sells and distributes steel and related products. It operates in four segments, Steel, Wheel, Cylinder and Galvanizing. It supplies wheels to the car industry, motorcycles, trucks, buses, appliances, and gas companies; liquefied petroleum gas cylinders; air tanks for heavy vehicles, agricultural machinery, and air compressors; rear axles for light vehicles; and rolls, blanks, and sheets of low carbon and high strength steel for use in motorcycles, electronics and accessories, and hardware components.
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