Guararapes Confeccoes (BSP:RIAA3) Beneish M-Score: -2.23 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


BSP:RIAA3 Guararapes Confeccoes SA BSP:RIAA3
82 GF Score
Price R$9.35
GF Value R$8.81
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Guararapes Confeccoes Beneish M-Score?

Guararapes Confeccoes BSP:RIAA3 +3.43% 82 Beneish M-Score is -2.23 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates BSP:RIAA3 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of R$8.81 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,001 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Guararapes Confeccoes ranks worse than 68.43% 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 -2.23 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

BSP:RIAA3' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.37   Med: -2.61   Max: -1.87
Current: -2.23

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Guararapes Confeccoes was -1.87. The lowest was -3.37. And the median was -2.61.


Guararapes Confeccoes Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Guararapes Confeccoes'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.

Guararapes Confeccoes Beneish M-Score Chart

Guararapes Confeccoes 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 -1.87 -2.89 -2.94 -2.85 -2.33

Guararapes Confeccoes 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 -2.61 -2.61 -2.64 -2.33 -2.23

BSP:RIAA3 vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Guararapes Confeccoes'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.


Guararapes Confeccoes Beneish M-Score vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Guararapes Confeccoes's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Guararapes Confeccoes 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 Guararapes Confeccoes 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 * 1.022+0.528 * 0.974+0.404 * 0.8778+0.892 * 1.0799+0.115 * 0.9613
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.994+4.679 * 0.050761-0.327 * 1.0509
=-2.23

* 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$5,127 Mil.
Revenue was 2274.251 + 3333.824 + 2397.787 + 2617.337 = R$10,623 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1372.819 + 2077.834 + 1442.068 + 1583.413 = R$6,476 Mil.
Total Current Assets was R$9,098 Mil.
Total Assets was R$14,095 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was R$2,546 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was R$785 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was R$1,352 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was R$5,702 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was R$2,766 Mil.
Net Income was 5.037 + 1285.024 + 73.584 + 143.21 = R$1,507 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = R$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -234.301 + 400.688 + 303.674 + 321.336 = R$791 Mil.
Total Receivables was R$4,646 Mil.
Revenue was 2168.125 + 3116.958 + 2268.651 + 2283.518 = R$9,837 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1299.487 + 1865.757 + 1343.11 + 1332.805 = R$5,841 Mil.
Total Current Assets was R$8,230 Mil.
Total Assets was R$13,236 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was R$2,385 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was R$698 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was R$1,259 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was R$5,529 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was R$2,037 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)
=(5127.379 / 10623.199) / (4645.812 / 9837.252)
=0.482659 / 0.472267
=1.022

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)
=(5841.159 / 9837.252) / (6476.134 / 10623.199)
=0.59378 / 0.609622
=0.974

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 - (9097.877 + 2546.221) / 14094.634) / (1 - (8229.871 + 2384.818) / 13236.323)
=0.173863 / 0.198064
=0.8778

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
=10623.199 / 9837.252
=1.0799

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))
=(698.487 / (698.487 + 2384.818)) / (785.046 / (785.046 + 2546.221))
=0.226538 / 0.23566
=0.9613

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)
=(1352.035 / 10623.199) / (1259.498 / 9837.252)
=0.127272 / 0.128034
=0.994

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)
=((2765.727 + 5702.105) / 14094.634) / ((2037.384 + 5529.444) / 13236.323)
=0.600784 / 0.571671
=1.0509

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
=(1506.855 - 0 - 791.397) / 14094.634
=0.050761

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.

Guararapes Confeccoes has a M-score of -2.23 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 -2.23 mean?
Guararapes Confeccoes (BSP:RIAA3) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.23 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Guararapes Confeccoes and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Guararapes Confeccoes ranks #685 out of 1001 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 68.4%.
Is Guararapes Confeccoes' Beneish M-Score too high?
Guararapes Confeccoes' current Beneish M-Score is -2.23. Based on the distribution chart, Guararapes Confeccoes ranks #685 out of 1001 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Guararapes Confeccoes has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Guararapes Confeccoes' Beneish M-Score compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Guararapes Confeccoes ranks #685 out of 1001 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Guararapes Confeccoes in the lower 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 Guararapes Confeccoes and its competitors. Guararapes Confeccoes's current Beneish M-Score is -2.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Guararapes Confeccoes stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guararapes Confeccoes (BSP:RIAA3) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$8.81, compared to a current price of R$9.35 — trading 6.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.23. Guararapes Confeccoes' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 4 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 Guararapes Confeccoes (BSP:RIAA3), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.23 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 Guararapes Confeccoes (BSP:RIAA3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guararapes Confeccoes stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R$9.35 is trading 6.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$8.81. GuruFocus considers Guararapes Confeccoes to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:RIAA3:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.23
  • GF Value™: R$8.81 vs. price of R$9.35 (6.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:RIAA3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Guararapes Confeccoes Business Description

Address Rodovia Rn 160 - Km 3/bloco A - 1 Floor, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, BRA, 59115900
Guararapes Confeccoes SA is a fashion company in Brazil. It researches, develops, manufactures and distributes fashionable apparel all over Brazil. The firm's stores are divided in Men's fashion, women's fashion, children's fashion and home fashion as well as accessories, footwear, beauty products and cell phone. It has manufacturing facilities in Natal and Fortalezza.
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