Vulcabras (BSP:VULC3) Beneish M-Score: -1.47 (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

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BSP:VULC3 Vulcabras SA BSP:VULC3
91 GF Score
Price R$14.34
GF Value R$19.70
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Vulcabras Beneish M-Score?

Vulcabras BSP:VULC3 -0.14% 91 Beneish M-Score is -1.47 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates BSP:VULC3 with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of R$19.70 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 998 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Vulcabras ranks worse than 84.87% 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.

Warning Sign:

Beneish M-Score -1.47 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

BSP:VULC3' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.27   Med: -2.41   Max: -1.21
Current: -1.47

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Vulcabras was -1.21. The lowest was -3.27. And the median was -2.41.


Vulcabras Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Vulcabras'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.

Vulcabras Beneish M-Score Chart

Vulcabras 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 -1.78 -1.87 -2.63 -2.41 -1.32

Vulcabras 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 -2.21 -1.81 -1.27 -1.32 -1.47

BSP:VULC3 vs NKE, DECK, ONON: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, Vulcabras'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.


Vulcabras Beneish M-Score vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

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

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


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Vulcabras 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 Vulcabras 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 * 0.955+0.528 * 1.0201+0.404 * 1.8846+0.892 * 1.1532+0.115 * 1.0079
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9964+4.679 * 0.156818-0.327 * 1.591
=-1.47

* 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$966 Mil.
Revenue was 776.382 + 1008.606 + 955.676 + 894.811 = R$3,635 Mil.
Gross Profit was 313.54 + 417.886 + 395.832 + 365.405 = R$1,493 Mil.
Total Current Assets was R$2,510 Mil.
Total Assets was R$4,024 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was R$677 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was R$134 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was R$761 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was R$850 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was R$617 Mil.
Net Income was 80.133 + 158.794 + 547.17 + 353.285 = R$1,139 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = R$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 138.262 + 123.725 + 194.227 + 52.185 = R$508 Mil.
Total Receivables was R$877 Mil.
Revenue was 701.194 + 905.719 + 784.589 + 761.003 = R$3,153 Mil.
Gross Profit was 281.901 + 376.94 + 337.925 + 323.64 = R$1,320 Mil.
Total Current Assets was R$2,052 Mil.
Total Assets was R$2,933 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was R$558 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was R$112 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was R$663 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was R$549 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was R$123 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)
=(965.754 / 3635.475) / (876.952 / 3152.505)
=0.265647 / 0.278176
=0.955

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)
=(1320.406 / 3152.505) / (1492.663 / 3635.475)
=0.418843 / 0.410583
=1.0201

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 - (2510.001 + 676.982) / 4023.662) / (1 - (2051.53 + 558.117) / 2933.303)
=0.20794 / 0.110338
=1.8846

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
=3635.475 / 3152.505
=1.1532

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))
=(111.55 / (111.55 + 558.117)) / (134.031 / (134.031 + 676.982))
=0.166575 / 0.165264
=1.0079

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)
=(761.45 / 3635.475) / (662.653 / 3152.505)
=0.20945 / 0.210199
=0.9964

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)
=((617.414 + 849.593) / 4023.662) / ((123.189 + 549) / 2933.303)
=0.364595 / 0.229158
=1.591

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
=(1139.382 - 0 - 508.399) / 4023.662
=0.156818

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.

Vulcabras has a M-score of -1.47 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -1.47 mean?
Vulcabras (BSP:VULC3) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.47 as of Jul. 15, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Vulcabras and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Vulcabras ranks #847 out of 998 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 84.9%.
Is Vulcabras' Beneish M-Score too high?
Vulcabras' current Beneish M-Score is -1.47. Based on the distribution chart, Vulcabras ranks #847 out of 998 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Vulcabras has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vulcabras' Beneish M-Score compare to NKE and DECK?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Vulcabras ranks #847 out of 998 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Vulcabras 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 Vulcabras and its competitors. Vulcabras's current Beneish M-Score is -1.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vulcabras stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vulcabras (BSP:VULC3) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$19.70, compared to a current price of R$14.34 — trading 27.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.47. Vulcabras' overall GF Score™ is 91/100 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 Vulcabras (BSP:VULC3), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.47 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 Vulcabras (BSP:VULC3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vulcabras stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$14.34 is trading 27.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$19.70. GuruFocus considers Vulcabras to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:VULC3:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.47
  • GF Value™: R$19.70 vs. price of R$14.34 (27.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:VULC3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Vulcabras Business Description

Address Avenue Antonio Frederico Ozanan, 1440, Jundiai, SP, BRA, 13219-001
Vulcabras SA is a Brazil-based company engaged in the trading and production of apparel and accessories products, particularly sportswear and professional footwear. The company manages its own brands like Azaleia, Dijean, Olk, Olympikus, Opanka, and Vulcabras, as well as third-party brands like Mizuno and Under Armour. Along with its subsidiaries, it operates in the segment of production and sale of synthetic footwear for the domestic and foreign markets. The majority of the group's revenue is generated from the sale of sports shoes. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from the domestic market.
91GF Score

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