GCHEF (Grupo Comercial ChedrauiB de CV) Beneish M-Score: -2.92 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


GCHEF Grupo Comercial Chedraui SAB de CV GCHEF
83 GF Score
Price $5.10
GF Value $7.67
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Grupo Comercial ChedrauiB de CV Beneish M-Score?

Grupo Comercial ChedrauiB de CV GCHEF 83 Beneish M-Score is -2.92 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates GCHEF with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.67 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 293 Retail - Defensive companies, Grupo Comercial ChedrauiB de CV ranks better than 76.45% 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 -2.92 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Grupo Comercial ChedrauiB de CV's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

GCHEF' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.31   Med: -2.84   Max: -1.41
Current: -2.92

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Grupo Comercial ChedrauiB de CV was -1.41. The lowest was -4.31. And the median was -2.84.


Grupo Comercial ChedrauiB de CV Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Grupo Comercial ChedrauiB de CV'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.

Grupo Comercial ChedrauiB de CV Beneish M-Score Chart

Grupo Comercial ChedrauiB de CV 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 -2.45 -3.00 -4.31 -2.63 -2.92

Grupo Comercial ChedrauiB de CV 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 -2.83 -2.80 -2.98 -2.92 -2.92

GCHEF vs KR, SFM, ACI: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Grupo Comercial ChedrauiB de CV'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.


Grupo Comercial ChedrauiB de CV Beneish M-Score vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Grupo Comercial ChedrauiB de CV's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Grupo Comercial ChedrauiB de CV's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Grupo Comercial ChedrauiB de CV 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 Comercial ChedrauiB de CV 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 * 1.0073+0.528 * 0.9643+0.404 * 0.9908+0.892 * 1.0812+0.115 * 1.009
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0435+4.679 * -0.081353-0.327 * 0.9517
=-2.79

* 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 $112 Mil.
Revenue was 3870.513 + 4177.629 + 3912.303 + 3923.897 = $15,884 Mil.
Gross Profit was 940.105 + 967.45 + 961.934 + 947.14 = $3,817 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $2,290 Mil.
Total Assets was $8,664 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $5,226 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $515 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $2,987 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $2,399 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $3,147 Mil.
Net Income was 86.493 + 75.322 + 88.362 + 106.675 = $357 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = $0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -41.974 + 566.343 + 238.005 + 299.31 = $1,062 Mil.
Total Receivables was $103 Mil.
Revenue was 3638.668 + 3719.933 + 3650.827 + 3681.897 = $14,691 Mil.
Gross Profit was 852.278 + 812.086 + 855.429 + 884.177 = $3,404 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $2,027 Mil.
Total Assets was $7,862 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $4,784 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $476 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $2,648 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $2,234 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $3,054 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)
=(112.187 / 15884.342) / (103.018 / 14691.325)
=0.007063 / 0.007012
=1.0073

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)
=(3403.97 / 14691.325) / (3816.629 / 15884.342)
=0.231699 / 0.240276
=0.9643

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 - (2289.97 + 5225.977) / 8663.883) / (1 - (2026.696 + 4784.361) / 7862.468)
=0.132497 / 0.133725
=0.9908

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
=15884.342 / 14691.325
=1.0812

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))
=(475.855 / (475.855 + 4784.361)) / (514.704 / (514.704 + 5225.977))
=0.090463 / 0.089659
=1.009

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)
=(2987.129 / 15884.342) / (2647.643 / 14691.325)
=0.188055 / 0.180218
=1.0435

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)
=((3146.78 + 2399.251) / 8663.883) / ((3054.297 + 2234.339) / 7862.468)
=0.640132 / 0.672643
=0.9517

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
=(356.852 - 0 - 1061.684) / 8663.883
=-0.081353

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 Comercial ChedrauiB de CV has a M-score of -2.79 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 -2.92 mean?
Grupo Comercial ChedrauiB de CV (GCHEF) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.92 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Grupo Comercial ChedrauiB de CV and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Grupo Comercial ChedrauiB de CV ranks #69 out of 293 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 23.5%.
Is Grupo Comercial ChedrauiB de CV's Beneish M-Score too high?
Grupo Comercial ChedrauiB de CV's current Beneish M-Score is -2.92. Based on the distribution chart, Grupo Comercial ChedrauiB de CV ranks #69 out of 293 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Grupo Comercial ChedrauiB de CV has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Grupo Comercial ChedrauiB de CV's Beneish M-Score compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Grupo Comercial ChedrauiB de CV ranks #69 out of 293 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Grupo Comercial ChedrauiB de CV in the top 24% 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 Retail - Defensive company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Retail - Defensive 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 Comercial ChedrauiB de CV and its competitors. Grupo Comercial ChedrauiB de CV's current Beneish M-Score is -2.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Grupo Comercial ChedrauiB de CV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grupo Comercial ChedrauiB de CV (GCHEF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.67, compared to a current price of $5.10 — trading 33.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.92. Grupo Comercial ChedrauiB de CV's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Comercial ChedrauiB de CV (GCHEF), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.92 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 Grupo Comercial ChedrauiB de CV (GCHEF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grupo Comercial ChedrauiB de CV stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $5.10 is trading 33.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $7.67. GuruFocus considers Grupo Comercial ChedrauiB de CV to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for GCHEF:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.92
  • GF Value™: $7.67 vs. price of $5.10 (33.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 1 warning sign

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


Grupo Comercial ChedrauiB de CV Business Description

Other Exchanges CHDRAUIB:Mexico2GCB:Germany
Address Avenida Constituyentes 1150, Colonia Lomas Altas, Mexico, DF, MEX, 11950
Grupo Comercial Chedraui SAB de CV is a Spanish company engaged in the operation of hypermarkets in Mexico and supermarkets in the United States, and it also has a real estate division. In Mexico, the company operates through two retail formats: Tiendas Chedraui and Super Chedraui, which represent different sizes and depth of assortment. The retail stores in the U.S. are located in three southwest states: California, Nevada, and Arizona. The real estate division is involved in locating, building, and remodelling the stores, as well as leasing commercial space in shopping malls where there are Chedraui stores.
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