Telecom Argentina (BUE:TECO2) Beneish M-Score: -2.78 (As of Jul. 16, 2026)

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BUE:TECO2 Telecom Argentina SA BUE:TECO2
81 GF Score
Price ARS4,315.00
GF Value ARS3,298.84
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Telecom Argentina Beneish M-Score?

Telecom Argentina BUE:TECO2 -0.40% 81 Beneish M-Score is -2.78 as of Jul. 16, 2026. GuruFocus rates BUE:TECO2 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of ARS3,298.84 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 350 Telecommunication Services companies, Telecom Argentina ranks worse than 50.29% 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 -2.78 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

BUE:TECO2' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.88   Med: -2.62   Max: 2.13
Current: -2.78

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Telecom Argentina was 2.13. The lowest was -4.88. And the median was -2.62.


Telecom Argentina Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Telecom Argentina'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.

Telecom Argentina Beneish M-Score Chart

Telecom Argentina Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -3.28 -2.08 -1.93 -2.59 -2.31

Telecom Argentina 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 -0.52 -1.00 -1.07 -2.31 -2.78

BUE:TECO2 vs TMUS, VZ, T: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Telecom Argentina'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.


Telecom Argentina Beneish M-Score vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Telecom Argentina's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Telecom 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 Telecom 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 * 0.7846+0.528 * 0.9758+0.404 * 0.9425+0.892 * 1.5119+0.115 * 1.1043
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9608+4.679 * -0.115111-0.327 * 1.0134
=-2.78

* 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 ARS1,020,078 Mil.
Revenue was 2357686 + 2706253 + 2065211 + 1911678 = ARS9,040,828 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1800200 + 2065583 + 1538639 + 1446809 = ARS6,851,231 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ARS2,175,050 Mil.
Total Assets was ARS18,275,230 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ARS8,150,981 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ARS2,122,117 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ARS2,303,713 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ARS3,743,164 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ARS4,436,922 Mil.
Net Income was 636682 + 119150 + -200363 + -178207 = ARS377,262 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 209257 + 1110860 + -836053 + -791537 = ARS-307,473 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 765305 + 1089481 + 609509 + 324129 = ARS2,788,424 Mil.
Total Receivables was ARS859,884 Mil.
Revenue was 1806103 + 1684793 + 1295358 + 1193554 = ARS5,979,808 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1356179 + 1236682 + 953975 + 874970 = ARS4,421,806 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ARS1,499,097 Mil.
Total Assets was ARS14,035,721 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ARS6,058,845 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ARS1,790,560 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ARS1,585,921 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ARS3,105,798 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ARS3,093,507 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)
=(1020078 / 9040828) / (859884 / 5979808)
=0.11283 / 0.143798
=0.7846

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)
=(4421806 / 5979808) / (6851231 / 9040828)
=0.739456 / 0.75781
=0.9758

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 - (2175050 + 8150981) / 18275230) / (1 - (1499097 + 6058845) / 14035721)
=0.434971 / 0.461521
=0.9425

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
=9040828 / 5979808
=1.5119

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))
=(1790560 / (1790560 + 6058845)) / (2122117 / (2122117 + 8150981))
=0.228114 / 0.20657
=1.1043

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)
=(2303713 / 9040828) / (1585921 / 5979808)
=0.254812 / 0.265213
=0.9608

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)
=((4436922 + 3743164) / 18275230) / ((3093507 + 3105798) / 14035721)
=0.447605 / 0.441681
=1.0134

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
=(377262 - -307473 - 2788424) / 18275230
=-0.115111

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.

Telecom Argentina has a M-score of -2.78 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 -2.78 mean?
Telecom Argentina (BUE:TECO2) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.78 as of Jul. 16, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Telecom Argentina and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Telecom Argentina ranks #176 out of 350 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 50.3%.
Is Telecom Argentina's Beneish M-Score too high?
Telecom Argentina's current Beneish M-Score is -2.78. Based on the distribution chart, Telecom Argentina ranks #176 out of 350 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Telecom Argentina has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telecom Argentina's Beneish M-Score compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Telecom Argentina ranks #176 out of 350 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Telecom Argentina 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 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 Telecom Argentina and its competitors. Telecom Argentina's current Beneish M-Score is -2.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Telecom Argentina stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telecom Argentina (BUE:TECO2) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ARS3,298.84, compared to a current price of ARS4,315.00 — trading 30.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.78. Telecom Argentina's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 10 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 Telecom Argentina (BUE:TECO2), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.78 as of Jul. 16, 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 Telecom Argentina (BUE:TECO2) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telecom Argentina stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ARS4,315.00 is trading 30.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ARS3,298.84. GuruFocus considers Telecom Argentina to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BUE:TECO2:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.78
  • GF Value™: ARS3,298.84 vs. price of ARS4,315.00 (30.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 10 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BUE:TECO2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Telecom Argentina Business Description

Other Exchanges TCMFF:USATEO:USATEO:Germany
Address General Hornos 690, Buenos Aires, ARG, C1272ACK
Telecom Argentina SA offers its customers quadruple play services, combining mobile telephony services, cable television services, Internet services and fixed telephony services. It also provides other telephone-related services such as international long-distance and wholesale services, data transmission and IT solutions outsourcing and install, operate and develop cable television and data transmission services. The company operates in segments: ICT Services provided in Argentina: Personal Network; ICT Services provided in Argentina - TMA Network; and Other segments..
81GF Score

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