Livetech Da Bahia Industria E Comercio (BSP:WDCN3) Beneish M-Score: -4.30 (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

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BSP:WDCN3 Livetech Da Bahia Industria E Comercio SA BSP:WDCN3
57 GF Score
Price R$2.36
GF Value R$4.21
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Livetech Da Bahia Industria E Comercio Beneish M-Score?

Livetech Da Bahia Industria E Comercio BSP:WDCN3 +1.29% 57 Beneish M-Score is -4.30 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates BSP:WDCN3 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of R$4.21 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 350 Telecommunication Services companies, Livetech Da Bahia Industria E Comercio ranks better than 97.43% 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 -4.3 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Livetech Da Bahia Industria E Comercio's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

BSP:WDCN3' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.31   Med: -2.59   Max: -1.58
Current: -4.3

During the past 8 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Livetech Da Bahia Industria E Comercio was -1.58. The lowest was -4.31. And the median was -2.59.


Livetech Da Bahia Industria E Comercio Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Livetech Da Bahia Industria 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.

Livetech Da Bahia Industria E Comercio Beneish M-Score Chart

Livetech Da Bahia Industria E Comercio Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -1.59 -2.02 -2.76 -2.52 -4.31

Livetech Da Bahia Industria E Comercio 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 -2.59 -2.80 -2.90 -4.31 -4.30

BSP:WDCN3 vs TMUS, VZ, T: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Livetech Da Bahia Industria 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.


Livetech Da Bahia Industria E Comercio Beneish M-Score vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Livetech Da Bahia Industria E Comercio's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Livetech Da Bahia Industria E Comercio's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Livetech Da Bahia Industria 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 Livetech Da Bahia Industria 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 * 0.7313+0.528 * 1.0431+0.404 * 0.9298+0.892 * 1.0091+0.115 * 0.8181
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 2.1833+4.679 * -0.277989-0.327 * 1.1403
=-4.30

* 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$246.7 Mil.
Revenue was 191.5 + 213.524 + 222.303 + 222.235 = R$849.6 Mil.
Gross Profit was 49.505 + 50.123 + 58.388 + 60.95 = R$219.0 Mil.
Total Current Assets was R$708.8 Mil.
Total Assets was R$1,262.6 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was R$248.6 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was R$178.6 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was R$358.5 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was R$379.4 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was R$403.9 Mil.
Net Income was 6.953 + -180.481 + -2.588 + -16.803 = R$-192.9 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = R$0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 66.933 + 1.823 + 98.532 + -9.212 = R$158.1 Mil.
Total Receivables was R$334.3 Mil.
Revenue was 213.555 + 222.951 + 212.271 + 193.118 = R$841.9 Mil.
Gross Profit was 64.277 + 51.566 + 55.006 + 55.497 = R$226.3 Mil.
Total Current Assets was R$729.9 Mil.
Total Assets was R$1,503.6 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was R$382.8 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was R$199.0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was R$162.7 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was R$413.8 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was R$404.2 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)
=(246.702 / 849.562) / (334.291 / 841.895)
=0.290387 / 0.39707
=0.7313

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)
=(226.346 / 841.895) / (218.966 / 849.562)
=0.268853 / 0.25774
=1.0431

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 - (708.81 + 248.575) / 1262.623) / (1 - (729.874 + 382.785) / 1503.583)
=0.241749 / 0.259995
=0.9298

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
=849.562 / 841.895
=1.0091

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))
=(199.032 / (199.032 + 382.785)) / (178.643 / (178.643 + 248.575))
=0.342087 / 0.418154
=0.8181

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)
=(358.542 / 849.562) / (162.736 / 841.895)
=0.422032 / 0.193297
=2.1833

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)
=((403.928 + 379.368) / 1262.623) / ((404.223 + 413.806) / 1503.583)
=0.620372 / 0.544053
=1.1403

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
=(-192.919 - 0 - 158.076) / 1262.623
=-0.277989

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.

Livetech Da Bahia Industria E Comercio has a M-score of -4.30 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -4.30 mean?
Livetech Da Bahia Industria E Comercio (BSP:WDCN3) has a Beneish M-Score of -4.30 as of Jul. 15, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Livetech Da Bahia Industria E Comercio and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Livetech Da Bahia Industria E Comercio ranks #9 out of 350 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 2.6%.
Is Livetech Da Bahia Industria E Comercio's Beneish M-Score too high?
Livetech Da Bahia Industria E Comercio's current Beneish M-Score is -4.30. Based on the distribution chart, Livetech Da Bahia Industria E Comercio ranks #9 out of 350 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Livetech Da Bahia Industria E Comercio has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Livetech Da Bahia Industria E Comercio's Beneish M-Score compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Livetech Da Bahia Industria E Comercio ranks #9 out of 350 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Livetech Da Bahia Industria E Comercio in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Telecommunication Services company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Telecommunication Services 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 Livetech Da Bahia Industria E Comercio and its competitors. Livetech Da Bahia Industria E Comercio's current Beneish M-Score is -4.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Livetech Da Bahia Industria E Comercio stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Livetech Da Bahia Industria E Comercio (BSP:WDCN3) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R$4.21, compared to a current price of R$2.36 — trading 43.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -4.30. Livetech Da Bahia Industria E Comercio's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 Livetech Da Bahia Industria E Comercio (BSP:WDCN3), the current Beneish M-Score is -4.30 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 Livetech Da Bahia Industria E Comercio (BSP:WDCN3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Livetech Da Bahia Industria E Comercio stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$2.36 is trading 43.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$4.21. GuruFocus considers Livetech Da Bahia Industria E Comercio to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for BSP:WDCN3:

  • Beneish M-Score: -4.30
  • GF Value™: R$4.21 vs. price of R$2.36 (43.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:WDCN3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Livetech Da Bahia Industria E Comercio Business Description

Address Rua Gomes de Carvalho, 1609, Vila Olimpia, Sao Paulo, SP, BRA, 04547-006
Livetech Da Bahia Industria E Comercio SA is a technology company focused on telecommunications optical fiber and corporate sectors. It has a broad portfolio that offers solutions for broadband internet via optical fiber, Electronic Security, IP Telephony (VoIP), WI-FI Networks, Data Centers, Cybersecurity, Professional Audio and Video, Smart- Home and Solar Energy.
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