Compania Introductora de Buenos Aires (BUE:INTR) Beneish M-Score: -1.88 (As of Jul. 22, 2026)

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BUE:INTR Compania Introductora de Buenos Aires SA BUE:INTR
84 GF Score
Price ARS290.00
GF Value ARS321.04
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Compania Introductora de Buenos Aires Beneish M-Score?

Compania Introductora de Buenos Aires BUE:INTR 84 Beneish M-Score is -1.88 as of Jul. 22, 2026. GuruFocus rates BUE:INTR with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of ARS321.04 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,851 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Compania Introductora de Buenos Aires ranks worse than 80.98% 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 -1.88 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Compania Introductora de Buenos Aires's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

BUE:INTR' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.29   Med: -1.84   Max: 2.13
Current: -1.88

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Compania Introductora de Buenos Aires was 2.13. The lowest was -2.29. And the median was -1.84.


Compania Introductora de Buenos Aires Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Compania Introductora de Buenos Aires'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.

Compania Introductora de Buenos Aires Beneish M-Score Chart

Compania Introductora de Buenos Aires Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.82 -1.56 -1.13 -1.36 -2.28

Compania Introductora de Buenos Aires 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 -2.23 -2.28 -1.90 -1.88 -1.88

BUE:INTR vs KHC, GIS, HRL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Compania Introductora de Buenos Aires'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.


Compania Introductora de Buenos Aires Beneish M-Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Compania Introductora de Buenos Aires's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Compania Introductora de Buenos Aires's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Compania Introductora de Buenos Aires 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 Compania Introductora de Buenos Aires 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 * 1.5896+0.528 * 1.1886+0.404 * 1.301+0.892 * 0.706+0.115 * 2.966
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.6603+4.679 * -0.027942-0.327 * 1.1646
=-1.88

* 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 ARS20,202 Mil.
Revenue was 21420.345 + 19833.407 + 16339.997 + 2852.57 = ARS60,446 Mil.
Gross Profit was 8747.279 + 8484.124 + 6421.988 + 408.552 = ARS24,062 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ARS53,037 Mil.
Total Assets was ARS106,527 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ARS42,019 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ARS2,314 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ARS16,240 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ARS40,776 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ARS1,198 Mil.
Net Income was 248.002 + 3194.331 + -1870.869 + 569.089 = ARS2,141 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ARS0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 7569.92 + 4262.042 + -980.939 + -5733.886 = ARS5,117 Mil.
Total Receivables was ARS18,001 Mil.
Revenue was 22249.177 + 22639.924 + 21801.4 + 18927.867 = ARS85,618 Mil.
Gross Profit was 9876.065 + 10201.677 + 11127.869 + 9304.62 = ARS40,510 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ARS50,661 Mil.
Total Assets was ARS71,037 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ARS14,496 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ARS2,656 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ARS34,837 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ARS23,131 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ARS902 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)
=(20201.7 / 60446.319) / (18000.606 / 85618.368)
=0.334209 / 0.210242
=1.5896

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)
=(40510.231 / 85618.368) / (24061.943 / 60446.319)
=0.473149 / 0.398071
=1.1886

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 - (53037.029 + 42018.638) / 106527.265) / (1 - (50660.802 + 14496.418) / 71036.95)
=0.107687 / 0.08277
=1.301

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
=60446.319 / 85618.368
=0.706

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))
=(2655.896 / (2655.896 + 14496.418)) / (2314.391 / (2314.391 + 42018.638))
=0.154842 / 0.052205
=2.966

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)
=(16240.183 / 60446.319) / (34837.228 / 85618.368)
=0.268671 / 0.40689
=0.6603

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)
=((1197.664 + 40775.563) / 106527.265) / ((902.184 + 23131.198) / 71036.95)
=0.394014 / 0.338322
=1.1646

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
=(2140.553 - 0 - 5117.137) / 106527.265
=-0.027942

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.

Compania Introductora de Buenos Aires has a M-score of -1.88 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 -1.88 mean?
Compania Introductora de Buenos Aires (BUE:INTR) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.88 as of Jul. 22, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Compania Introductora de Buenos Aires and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Compania Introductora de Buenos Aires ranks #1499 out of 1851 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 81%.
Is Compania Introductora de Buenos Aires' Beneish M-Score too high?
Compania Introductora de Buenos Aires' current Beneish M-Score is -1.88. Based on the distribution chart, Compania Introductora de Buenos Aires ranks #1499 out of 1851 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Compania Introductora de Buenos Aires has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Compania Introductora de Buenos Aires' Beneish M-Score compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Compania Introductora de Buenos Aires ranks #1499 out of 1851 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Compania Introductora de Buenos Aires 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Compania Introductora de Buenos Aires and its competitors. Compania Introductora de Buenos Aires's current Beneish M-Score is -1.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Compania Introductora de Buenos Aires stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compania Introductora de Buenos Aires (BUE:INTR) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ARS321.04, compared to a current price of ARS290.00 — trading 9.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.88. Compania Introductora de Buenos Aires' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Compania Introductora de Buenos Aires (BUE:INTR), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.88 as of Jul. 22, 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 Compania Introductora de Buenos Aires (BUE:INTR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compania Introductora de Buenos Aires stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ARS290.00 is trading 9.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ARS321.04. GuruFocus considers Compania Introductora de Buenos Aires to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BUE:INTR:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.88
  • GF Value™: ARS321.04 vs. price of ARS290.00 (9.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Compania Introductora de Buenos Aires Business Description

Address Chile 778, Buenos Aires, ARG
Compania Introductora de Buenos Aires SA operates in the packaged food industry. The company industrializes and commercializes table salt, flavour seasonings, vinegar, olive oil, ketchup, soy sauce and syrups for households. It is also present in the industrial market, offering its products to companies that process food, textile companies and petrochemicals among others.
84GF Score

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