Grupo Financiero Galicia (BUE:GGAL) Beneish M-Score: -3.67 (As of Aug. 01, 2026)

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BUE:GGAL Grupo Financiero Galicia SA BUE:GGAL
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Price ARS7,890.00
GF Value ARS4,075.45
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Grupo Financiero Galicia Beneish M-Score?

Grupo Financiero Galicia BUE:GGAL -1.56% 60 Beneish M-Score is -3.67 as of Aug. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates BUE:GGAL with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of ARS4,075.45 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,392 Banks companies, Grupo Financiero Galicia ranks better than 97.56% 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 -3.67 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

BUE:GGAL' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.49   Med: -1.76   Max: 20.29
Current: -3.67

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Grupo Financiero Galicia was 20.29. The lowest was -4.49. And the median was -1.76.

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Grupo Financiero Galicia 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 Grupo Financiero Galicia 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+0.528 * 1+0.404 * 1.0028+0.892 * 0.7783+0.115 * 1.1273
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9654+4.679 * 0.001892-0.327 * 1.3133
=-3.67

* 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 ARS0 Mil.
Revenue was 2555338 + 2000833.344 + 1972491 + 2086391 = ARS8,615,053 Mil.
Gross Profit was 2555338 + 2000833.344 + 1972491 + 2086391 = ARS8,615,053 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ARS0 Mil.
Total Assets was ARS45,155,163 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ARS1,302,678 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ARS297,483 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ARS2,015,027 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ARS0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ARS3,247,845 Mil.
Net Income was 66488 + -65979.296 + -87710 + 172637 = ARS85,436 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ARS0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ARS0 Mil.
 Total Receivables was ARS7,233,255 Mil.
Revenue was 2477955 + 4258316.361 + 1832206 + 2500001 = ARS11,068,478 Mil.
Gross Profit was 2477955 + 4258316.361 + 1832206 + 2500001 = ARS11,068,478 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ARS0 Mil.
Total Assets was ARS34,813,628 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ARS1,099,591 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ARS291,536 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ARS2,681,678 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ARS0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ARS1,906,656 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)
=(0 / 8615053.344) / (7233255.336 / 11068478.361)
=0 / 0.6535
=0

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)
=(11068478.361 / 11068478.361) / (8615053.344 / 8615053.344)
=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 + 1302678) / 45155163) / (1 - (0 + 1099591.051) / 34813628.193)
=0.971151 / 0.968415
=1.0028

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
=8615053.344 / 11068478.361
=0.7783

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))
=(291535.647 / (291535.647 + 1099591.051)) / (297483.252 / (297483.252 + 1302678))
=0.209568 / 0.185908
=1.1273

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)
=(2015027.36 / 8615053.344) / (2681677.56 / 11068478.361)
=0.233896 / 0.242281
=0.9654

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)
=((3247845 + 0) / 45155163) / ((1906655.835 + 0) / 34813628.193)
=0.071926 / 0.054768
=1.3133

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
=(85435.704 - 0 - 0) / 45155163
=0.001892

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.

Grupo Financiero Galicia has a M-score of -3.67 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 -3.67 mean?
Grupo Financiero Galicia (BUE:GGAL) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.67 as of Aug. 01, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Grupo Financiero Galicia and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Grupo Financiero Galicia ranks #34 out of 1392 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 2.4%.
Is Grupo Financiero Galicia's Beneish M-Score too high?
Grupo Financiero Galicia's current Beneish M-Score is -3.67. Based on the distribution chart, Grupo Financiero Galicia ranks #34 out of 1392 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Grupo Financiero Galicia has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Grupo Financiero Galicia's Beneish M-Score compare to PNC and USB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Grupo Financiero Galicia ranks #34 out of 1392 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Grupo Financiero Galicia in the top 2% 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 Grupo Financiero Galicia and its competitors. Grupo Financiero Galicia's current Beneish M-Score is -3.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Grupo Financiero Galicia stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grupo Financiero Galicia (BUE:GGAL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ARS4,075.45, compared to a current price of ARS7,890.00 — trading 93.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.67. Grupo Financiero Galicia's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 7 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 Grupo Financiero Galicia (BUE:GGAL), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.67 as of Aug. 01, 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 Grupo Financiero Galicia (BUE:GGAL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grupo Financiero Galicia stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ARS7,890.00 is trading 93.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ARS4,075.45. GuruFocus considers Grupo Financiero Galicia to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BUE:GGAL:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.67
  • GF Value™: ARS4,075.45 vs. price of ARS7,890.00 (93.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Grupo Financiero Galicia Business Description

Address Tte. Gral. Juan D. Peron 430, 25th Floor, Buenos Aires, ARG, C1038 AAJ
Grupo Financiero Galicia SA is a financial service holding company. It provides general banking services, proprietary brand credit card services, personal loans, insurance, and other services. The company's operating business segments are Banks, Ecosistema Naranja X, Insurance, Adjustments, and Other Businesses. The company generates maximum revenue from Banks. Geographically its operate in Argentina, Uruguay, and the majority of its revenue comes from Argentina.
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