Petroreconcavo (BSP:RECV3) Beneish M-Score: -3.07 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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BSP:RECV3 Petroreconcavo SA BSP:RECV3
78 GF Score
Price R$10.30
GF Value R$16.25
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Petroreconcavo Beneish M-Score?

Petroreconcavo BSP:RECV3 +0.78% 78 Beneish M-Score is -3.07 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates BSP:RECV3 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of R$16.25 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 823 Oil & Gas companies, Petroreconcavo ranks better than 74.12% 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 -3.07 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

BSP:RECV3' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.76   Med: -2.98   Max: 0.83
Current: -3.07

During the past 8 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Petroreconcavo was 0.83. The lowest was -3.76. And the median was -2.98.


Petroreconcavo Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Petroreconcavo'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.

Petroreconcavo Beneish M-Score Chart

Petroreconcavo Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -2.66 0.83 -2.91 -3.76 -3.34

Petroreconcavo 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 -3.67 -3.36 -3.36 -3.34 -3.07

BSP:RECV3 vs COP, EOG, FANG: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Petroreconcavo'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.


Petroreconcavo Beneish M-Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Petroreconcavo's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Petroreconcavo 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 Petroreconcavo 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 * 1.0069+0.528 * 1.1937+0.404 * 0.8638+0.892 * 0.8819+0.115 * 1.1789
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.2501+4.679 * -0.082067-0.327 * 1.3948
=-3.07

* 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$315 Mil.
Revenue was 684.456 + 704.17 + 786.385 + 806.302 = R$2,981 Mil.
Gross Profit was 216.597 + 214.194 + 234.176 + 253.18 = R$918 Mil.
Total Current Assets was R$2,247 Mil.
Total Assets was R$9,068 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was R$4,275 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was R$717 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was R$245 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was R$1,032 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was R$3,089 Mil.
Net Income was 123.797 + 50.747 + 121.937 + 238.139 = R$535 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = R$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 279.368 + 289.051 + 387.859 + 322.533 = R$1,279 Mil.
Total Receivables was R$355 Mil.
Revenue was 860.752 + 843.376 + 850.189 + 826.254 = R$3,381 Mil.
Gross Profit was 319.886 + 313.235 + 285.328 + 324.299 = R$1,243 Mil.
Total Current Assets was R$1,574 Mil.
Total Assets was R$7,455 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was R$3,458 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was R$705 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was R$223 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was R$636 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was R$1,793 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)
=(315.232 / 2981.313) / (355.003 / 3380.571)
=0.105736 / 0.105013
=1.0069

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)
=(1242.748 / 3380.571) / (918.147 / 2981.313)
=0.367615 / 0.307967
=1.1937

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 - (2246.932 + 4274.771) / 9068.118) / (1 - (1573.777 + 3457.769) / 7454.93)
=0.28081 / 0.325071
=0.8638

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
=2981.313 / 3380.571
=0.8819

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))
=(705.036 / (705.036 + 3457.769)) / (717.171 / (717.171 + 4274.771))
=0.169366 / 0.143666
=1.1789

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)
=(245.401 / 2981.313) / (222.599 / 3380.571)
=0.082313 / 0.065847
=1.2501

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)
=((3089.374 + 1031.771) / 9068.118) / ((1792.933 + 636.063) / 7454.93)
=0.454465 / 0.325824
=1.3948

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
=(534.62 - 0 - 1278.811) / 9068.118
=-0.082067

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.

Petroreconcavo has a M-score of -3.07 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 -3.07 mean?
Petroreconcavo (BSP:RECV3) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.07 as of Jul. 14, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Petroreconcavo and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Petroreconcavo ranks #213 out of 823 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 25.9%.
Is Petroreconcavo's Beneish M-Score too high?
Petroreconcavo's current Beneish M-Score is -3.07. Based on the distribution chart, Petroreconcavo ranks #213 out of 823 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Petroreconcavo has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Petroreconcavo's Beneish M-Score compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Petroreconcavo ranks #213 out of 823 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Petroreconcavo 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 Oil & Gas company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Oil & Gas 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 Petroreconcavo and its competitors. Petroreconcavo's current Beneish M-Score is -3.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Petroreconcavo stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Petroreconcavo (BSP:RECV3) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R$16.25, compared to a current price of R$10.30 — trading 36.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.07. Petroreconcavo's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 7 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 Petroreconcavo (BSP:RECV3), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.07 as of Jul. 14, 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 Petroreconcavo (BSP:RECV3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Petroreconcavo stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$10.30 is trading 36.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$16.25. GuruFocus considers Petroreconcavo to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for BSP:RECV3:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.07
  • GF Value™: R$16.25 vs. price of R$10.30 (36.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:RECV3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Petroreconcavo Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address Avenue Luis Viana, Hangar Businesss Park, Tower 3, 4th Floor, Salvador, BA, BRA, 41500-300
Petroreconcavo SA is engaged in the operations and production of mature oil and natural gas, and their by-products in Brazil. It is currently the concessionaire of several fields distributed among the states of Bahia, Sergipe, and Rio Grande do Norte, operating in some of them in the consortium modality. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from the sale of oil, and the rest from the sale of gas and its by-products, and the provision of related services.
78GF Score

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