Ledesma (BUE:LEDE) Beneish M-Score: -2.16 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


BUE:LEDE Ledesma SA BUE:LEDE
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Price ARS749.00
GF Value ARS975.84
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Ledesma Beneish M-Score?

Ledesma BUE:LEDE +0.27% 64 Beneish M-Score is -2.16 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates BUE:LEDE with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of ARS975.84 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 538 Conglomerates companies, Ledesma ranks worse than 77.32% 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 -2.16 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

BUE:LEDE' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.69   Med: -1.82   Max: -0.2
Current: -2.16

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Ledesma was -0.20. The lowest was -3.69. And the median was -1.82.


Ledesma Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ledesma'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.

Ledesma Beneish M-Score Chart

Ledesma Annual Data
Trend May16 May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.96 -1.10 -0.72 -2.65 -1.99

Ledesma Quarterly Data
Feb21 May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25
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 -0.97 -1.13 -1.99 -2.14 -2.16

BUE:LEDE vs HON, MMM: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Ledesma'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.


Ledesma Beneish M-Score vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Ledesma's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Ledesma 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 Ledesma 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 * 1.4711+0.528 * 1.2199+0.404 * 1.2044+0.892 * 0.8945+0.115 * 1.3293
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.7243+4.679 * -0.055357-0.327 * 1.144
=-2.16

* 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 (Nov25) TTM:Last Year (Nov24) TTM:
Total Receivables was ARS156,308 Mil.
Revenue was 226924.996 + 192404.514 + 249051.103 + 180698.299 = ARS849,079 Mil.
Gross Profit was 55056.619 + 36611.681 + 46319.317 + 48439.243 = ARS186,427 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ARS612,486 Mil.
Total Assets was ARS1,024,012 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ARS364,899 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ARS39,750 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ARS158,710 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ARS382,809 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ARS132,821 Mil.
Net Income was -6445.768 + -17279.67 + -26076.146 + -3956.67 = ARS-53,758 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ARS0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -46362.6 + -52279.515 + 52658.384 + 48911.736 = ARS2,928 Mil.
Total Receivables was ARS118,791 Mil.
Revenue was 271797.926 + 205772.897 + 232483.371 + 239210.912 = ARS949,265 Mil.
Gross Profit was 79534.238 + 40495.439 + 22019.745 + 112213.916 = ARS254,263 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ARS482,301 Mil.
Total Assets was ARS793,946 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ARS281,629 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ARS42,300 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ARS244,975 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ARS332,718 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ARS16,737 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)
=(156307.962 / 849078.912) / (118790.769 / 949265.106)
=0.184091 / 0.12514
=1.4711

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)
=(254263.338 / 949265.106) / (186426.86 / 849078.912)
=0.267853 / 0.219564
=1.2199

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 - (612485.623 + 364898.898) / 1024011.737) / (1 - (482301.47 + 281628.768) / 793946.245)
=0.045534 / 0.037806
=1.2044

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
=849078.912 / 949265.106
=0.8945

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))
=(42299.922 / (42299.922 + 281628.768)) / (39749.654 / (39749.654 + 364898.898))
=0.130584 / 0.098233
=1.3293

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)
=(158709.796 / 849078.912) / (244974.536 / 949265.106)
=0.18692 / 0.258068
=0.7243

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)
=((132820.554 + 382808.812) / 1024011.737) / ((16736.782 + 332717.874) / 793946.245)
=0.503539 / 0.440149
=1.144

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
=(-53758.254 - 0 - 2928.005) / 1024011.737
=-0.055357

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.

Ledesma has a M-score of -2.16 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 -2.16 mean?
Ledesma (BUE:LEDE) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.16 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Ledesma and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ledesma ranks #416 out of 538 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 77.3%.
Is Ledesma's Beneish M-Score too high?
Ledesma's current Beneish M-Score is -2.16. Based on the distribution chart, Ledesma ranks #416 out of 538 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ledesma has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ledesma's Beneish M-Score compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Ledesma ranks #416 out of 538 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Ledesma 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 Conglomerates company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Conglomerates 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 Ledesma and its competitors. Ledesma's current Beneish M-Score is -2.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ledesma stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ledesma (BUE:LEDE) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ARS975.84, compared to a current price of ARS749.00 — trading 23.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.16. Ledesma's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Ledesma (BUE:LEDE), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.16 as of Jun. 24, 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 Ledesma (BUE:LEDE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ledesma stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ARS749.00 is trading 23.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ARS975.84. GuruFocus considers Ledesma to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BUE:LEDE:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.16
  • GF Value™: ARS975.84 vs. price of ARS749.00 (23.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Ledesma Business Description

Address Avenida Corrientes 415, 8th Floor, Capital Federal, Buenos Aires, ARG
Ledesma SA is engaged in the production of sugar, paper, alcohol, bioethanol, energy, natural juices, meat, syrups, corn starches and cereals. The company also produces notebooks and other school supplies. The geographical scope of the Ledesma Group's operations is mainly in the Argentine Republic. It mainly carry out activities mainly of sugar sugar mill, alcohol distillery both hydrated intended for traditional uses and anhydrous, for bio-fuels, manufacturing of paper and stationery, production of fruits and juices and Agriculture and Livestock. It is one of the main players in the local markets for the production and marketing of sugar, alcohol, reams of paper, notebooks, coated papers and school supplies, and is the main exporter of oranges and grapefruits in the country.
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