Banco BBVA Argentina (BUE:BBAR) Beneish M-Score: -3.45 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


BUE:BBAR Banco BBVA Argentina SA BUE:BBAR
66 GF Score
Price ARS9,865.00
GF Value ARS3,461.74
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Banco BBVA Argentina Beneish M-Score?

Banco BBVA Argentina BUE:BBAR +1.23% 66 Beneish M-Score is -3.45 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates BUE:BBAR with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of ARS3,461.74 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,397 Banks companies, Banco BBVA Argentina ranks better than 97.21% on this metric.

Note: Financial institutions were excluded from the sample in Beneish paper when calculating Beneish M-Score. Thus, the prediction might not fit banks and insurance companies.

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 -3.45 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

BUE:BBAR' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.21   Med: -2.16   Max: 27.08
Current: -3.45

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Banco BBVA Argentina was 27.08. The lowest was -4.21. And the median was -2.16.

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Banco BBVA Argentina 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 Banco BBVA Argentina 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 * 0.1763+0.528 * 1+0.404 * 1.0054+0.892 * 0.8941+0.115 * 1.2093
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.062+4.679 * -0.047425-0.327 * 0.7411
=-3.45

* 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 ARS48,955 Mil.
Revenue was 1159844 + 584558.465 + 846372.102 + 794408.629 = ARS3,385,183 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1159844 + 584558.465 + 846372.102 + 794408.629 = ARS3,385,183 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ARS0 Mil.
Total Assets was ARS25,712,007 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ARS970,038 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ARS122,475 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ARS1,226,302 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ARS0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ARS668,576 Mil.
Net Income was 78421 + 133288.07 + 35086.15 + 55355.997 = ARS302,151 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ARS0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 0 + 719482.14 + 242682.665 + 559384.101 = ARS1,521,549 Mil.
 Total Receivables was ARS310,545 Mil.
Revenue was 918496 + 967158.473 + 771555.596 + 1129135.143 = ARS3,786,345 Mil.
Gross Profit was 918496 + 967158.473 + 771555.596 + 1129135.143 = ARS3,786,345 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ARS0 Mil.
Total Assets was ARS16,288,456 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ARS698,039 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ARS109,477 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ARS1,291,605 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ARS0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ARS571,527 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)
=(48955 / 3385183.196) / (310544.82 / 3786345.212)
=0.014462 / 0.082017
=0.1763

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)
=(3786345.212 / 3786345.212) / (3385183.196 / 3385183.196)
=1 / 1
=1

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 - (0 + 970038) / 25712007) / (1 - (0 + 698038.625) / 16288455.732)
=0.962273 / 0.957145
=1.0054

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
=3385183.196 / 3786345.212
=0.8941

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))
=(109476.789 / (109476.789 + 698038.625)) / (122474.824 / (122474.824 + 970038))
=0.135572 / 0.112104
=1.2093

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)
=(1226302.059 / 3385183.196) / (1291605.071 / 3786345.212)
=0.362256 / 0.341122
=1.062

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)
=((668576 + 0) / 25712007) / ((571526.749 + 0) / 16288455.732)
=0.026002 / 0.035088
=0.7411

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
=(302151.217 - 0 - 1521548.906) / 25712007
=-0.047425

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.

Banco BBVA Argentina has a M-score of -3.45 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 -3.45 mean?
Banco BBVA Argentina (BUE:BBAR) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.45 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Banco BBVA Argentina and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Banco BBVA Argentina ranks #39 out of 1397 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 2.8%.
Is Banco BBVA Argentina's Beneish M-Score too high?
Banco BBVA Argentina's current Beneish M-Score is -3.45. Based on the distribution chart, Banco BBVA Argentina ranks #39 out of 1397 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Banco BBVA Argentina has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Banco BBVA Argentina's Beneish M-Score compare to PNC and USB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Banco BBVA Argentina ranks #39 out of 1397 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Banco BBVA Argentina 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 Banks company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Banks 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 Banco BBVA Argentina and its competitors. Banco BBVA Argentina's current Beneish M-Score is -3.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Banco BBVA Argentina stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Banco BBVA Argentina (BUE:BBAR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ARS3,461.74, compared to a current price of ARS9,865.00 — trading 185% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.45. Banco BBVA Argentina's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 6 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 Banco BBVA Argentina (BUE:BBAR), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.45 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 Banco BBVA Argentina (BUE:BBAR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Banco BBVA Argentina stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ARS9,865.00 is trading 185% above its estimated GF Value™ of ARS3,461.74. GuruFocus considers Banco BBVA Argentina to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BUE:BBAR:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.45
  • GF Value™: ARS3,461.74 vs. price of ARS9,865.00 (185% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Banco BBVA Argentina Business Description

Address Avenue Cordoba 111, 31st floor, Buenos Aires, ARG, C1054AAA
Banco BBVA Argentina SA is a banking services provider in Argentina. It provides financial assistance to large corporations, small and medium-sized companies, as well as individuals. It bank provides services through retail, corporate, investment banking, and Small and medium-sized companies divisions. Through the retail banking segment, it provides banking products and services to individuals, corporate banking deals with services to corporates, and the small and medium-sized companies segment focuses on foreign trade, agricultural business, and digital products.
66GF Score

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