Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio (BSP:VTRU3) Beneish M-Score: -2.10 (As of Jul. 17, 2026)

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BSP:VTRU3 Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio SA BSP:VTRU3
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What is Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio Beneish M-Score?

Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio BSP:VTRU3 -1.87% 14 Beneish M-Score is -2.10 as of Jul. 17, 2026. GuruFocus rates BSP:VTRU3 with a GF Score™ of 14/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 238 Education companies, Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio ranks worse than 80.67% 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 -2.1 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

BSP:VTRU3' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.53   Med: -2.19   Max: -2.1
Current: -2.1

During the past 3 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio was -2.10. The lowest was -2.53. And the median was -2.19.


Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio'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.

Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio Beneish M-Score Chart

Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio Annual Data
Trend Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
0.00 0.00 -2.53

Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio Quarterly Data
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 -2.13 -2.19 -2.42 -2.53 -2.10

BSP:VTRU3 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio'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.


Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio Beneish M-Score vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio 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 Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio 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 * 0.8846+0.528 * 0.9696+0.404 * 0.9543+0.892 * 1.0499+0.115 * 1.0245
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9419+4.679 * 0.091361-0.327 * 0.8934
=-2.10

* 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$281 Mil.
Revenue was 579.236 + 558.116 + 549.065 + 606.006 = R$2,292 Mil.
Gross Profit was 391.621 + 369.023 + 347.168 + 411.626 = R$1,519 Mil.
Total Current Assets was R$1,407 Mil.
Total Assets was R$6,940 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was R$606 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was R$225 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was R$547 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was R$661 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was R$2,526 Mil.
Net Income was 794.918 + 94.431 + 98.221 + 127.296 = R$1,115 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = R$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 245.332 + -19.191 + 243.906 + 10.758 = R$481 Mil.
Total Receivables was R$303 Mil.
Revenue was 545.891 + 530.039 + 530.763 + 576.686 = R$2,183 Mil.
Gross Profit was 354.983 + 330.364 + 339.574 + 378.24 = R$1,403 Mil.
Total Current Assets was R$956 Mil.
Total Assets was R$5,942 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was R$566 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was R$218 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was R$553 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was R$444 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was R$2,609 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)
=(281.203 / 2292.423) / (302.753 / 2183.379)
=0.122666 / 0.138663
=0.8846

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)
=(1403.161 / 2183.379) / (1519.438 / 2292.423)
=0.642656 / 0.662809
=0.9696

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 - (1406.98 + 606.171) / 6940.209) / (1 - (955.758 + 565.954) / 5941.959)
=0.709929 / 0.743904
=0.9543

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
=2292.423 / 2183.379
=1.0499

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))
=(217.508 / (217.508 + 565.954)) / (225.33 / (225.33 + 606.171))
=0.277624 / 0.270992
=1.0245

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)
=(546.992 / 2292.423) / (553.125 / 2183.379)
=0.238609 / 0.253334
=0.9419

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)
=((2525.717 + 660.877) / 6940.209) / ((2609.38 + 444.372) / 5941.959)
=0.45915 / 0.51393
=0.8934

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
=(1114.866 - 0 - 480.805) / 6940.209
=0.091361

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.

Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio has a M-score of -2.10 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.10 mean?
Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio (BSP:VTRU3) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.10 as of Jul. 17, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio ranks #192 out of 238 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 80.7%.
Is Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio's Beneish M-Score too high?
Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio's current Beneish M-Score is -2.10. Based on the distribution chart, Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio ranks #192 out of 238 companies in the Education industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio has a GF Score™ of 14/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio's Beneish M-Score compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio ranks #192 out of 238 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio 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 an Education company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Education 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 Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio and its competitors. Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio's current Beneish M-Score is -2.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio stock overvalued right now?
Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio (BSP:VTRU3) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.10. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.10. Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio's overall GF Score™ is 14/100 with 3 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 Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio (BSP:VTRU3), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.10 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.

Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio Business Description

Address Rodovia Jose Carlos Daux, 5500, Torre Jurere A, Room 212, 2nd Floor, Saco Grande, Florianopolis, SC, BRA, 88032-005
Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio SA invests in educational service providers and provides distance learning continuing education services through its subsidiaries. The group provides educational services in Brazil, mainly undergraduate and continuing education courses, offered in person at its campuses located throughout Brazil. Its operating segments are: Distance Learning Undergraduate Courses, In-person undergraduate programs, and Continuing education courses. Maximum revenue is generated from its Distance Learning business, which offers virtual learning opportunities in education, business administration, accounting, physical education, vocational training, engineering, and health-related courses.
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