Wilson Sons (BSP:PORT3) Beneish M-Score: -2.75 (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

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BSP:PORT3 Wilson Sons SA BSP:PORT3
54 GF Score
Price R$18.76
GF Value R$16.86
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What is Wilson Sons Beneish M-Score?

Wilson Sons BSP:PORT3 +0.05% 54 Beneish M-Score is -2.75 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates BSP:PORT3 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of R$16.86. 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 -2.75 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

BSP:PORT3' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.81   Med: -2.6   Max: -2.18
Current: -2.75

During the past 7 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Wilson Sons was -2.18. The lowest was -2.81. And the median was -2.60.


Wilson Sons Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Wilson Sons'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.

Wilson Sons Beneish M-Score Chart

Wilson Sons Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 -2.46 -2.62 -2.59 -2.67

Wilson Sons Quarterly Data
Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25
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Wilson Sons Beneish M-Score Competitor Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Wilson Sons'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.


Wilson Sons Beneish M-Score vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Wilson Sons's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Wilson Sons 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 Wilson Sons 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 * 0.8079+0.528 * 0.9618+0.404 * 1.0358+0.892 * 1.154+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0387+4.679 * -0.048977-0.327 * 0.975
=-2.75

* 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 (Sep24) TTM:
Total Receivables was R$387 Mil.
Revenue was 808.785 + 770.403 + 767.29 + 823.656 = R$3,170 Mil.
Gross Profit was 402.232 + 367.888 + 372.835 + 397.289 = R$1,540 Mil.
Total Current Assets was R$1,081 Mil.
Total Assets was R$6,369 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was R$4,224 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was R$0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was R$604 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was R$1,108 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was R$2,045 Mil.
Net Income was 194.721 + 166.288 + 191.386 + 119.998 = R$672 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = R$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 242.76 + 137.095 + 324.384 + 280.087 = R$984 Mil.
Total Receivables was R$415 Mil.
Revenue was 767.414 + 693.891 + 640.934 + 644.823 = R$2,747 Mil.
Gross Profit was 371.854 + 317.9 + 297.17 + 296.843 = R$1,284 Mil.
Total Current Assets was R$1,024 Mil.
Total Assets was R$6,225 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was R$4,196 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was R$92 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was R$504 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was R$1,006 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was R$2,155 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)
=(387.094 / 3170.134) / (415.172 / 2747.062)
=0.122107 / 0.151133
=0.8079

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)
=(1283.767 / 2747.062) / (1540.244 / 3170.134)
=0.467324 / 0.485861
=0.9618

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 - (1080.592 + 4224.106) / 6369.022) / (1 - (1024.201 + 4196.484) / 6225.008)
=0.167109 / 0.161337
=1.0358

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
=3170.134 / 2747.062
=1.154

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))
=(91.628 / (91.628 + 4196.484)) / (0 / (0 + 4224.106))
=0.021368 / 0
=1

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)
=(603.826 / 3170.134) / (503.723 / 2747.062)
=0.190473 / 0.183368
=1.0387

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)
=((2044.983 + 1108.307) / 6369.022) / ((2155.497 + 1005.504) / 6225.008)
=0.495098 / 0.507791
=0.975

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
=(672.393 - 0 - 984.326) / 6369.022
=-0.048977

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.

Wilson Sons has a M-score of -2.75 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 -2.75 mean?
Wilson Sons (BSP:PORT3) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.75 as of Jul. 15, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Wilson Sons and its competitors.
Is Wilson Sons' Beneish M-Score too high?
Wilson Sons' current Beneish M-Score is -2.75. Overall, Wilson Sons has a GF Score™ of 54/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wilson Sons' Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
Wilson Sons' Beneish M-Score of -2.75 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 Wilson Sons and its competitors. Wilson Sons's current Beneish M-Score is -2.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wilson Sons stock overvalued right now?
Wilson Sons (BSP:PORT3) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.75. The stock's GF Value™ is R$16.86, compared to a current price of R$18.76 — trading 11.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.75. Wilson Sons' overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 Wilson Sons (BSP:PORT3), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.75 as of Jul. 15, 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 Wilson Sons (BSP:PORT3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wilson Sons stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R$18.76 is trading 11.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$16.86.

Key valuation signals for BSP:PORT3:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.75
  • GF Value™: R$16.86 vs. price of R$18.76 (11.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:PORT3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Wilson Sons Business Description

Address Rua da Quitanda, 86, 5th floor, Centro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, BRA, 20091-005
Wilson Sons SA is an integrated port and maritime logistics operator in Brazil. The portfolio includes specialized solutions in port terminals, maritime towage, logistics, maritime agency, and support for exploration and development of the oil and gas and naval industries. Its customers include ship owners, importers and exporters, companies in the oil and gas industry, as well as other participants in various sectors of the economy. The company's business units include Rio Grande Container Terminal, Salvador Container Terminal, Santo Andre Logistics Centre, Tugboats, Shipping Agency, Shipyards, Offshore Support Bases, and Offshore Support Vessels.
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