GMBXF (Grupo MexicoB de CV) Beneish M-Score: -2.73 (As of Aug. 01, 2026)

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GMBXF Grupo Mexico SAB de CV GMBXF
89 GF Score
Price $12.16
GF Value $8.40
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Grupo MexicoB de CV Beneish M-Score?

Grupo MexicoB de CV GMBXF -1.06% 89 Beneish M-Score is -2.73 as of Aug. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates GMBXF with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.40 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 677 Metals & Mining companies, Grupo MexicoB de CV ranks better than 70.75% 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 -2.73 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

GMBXF' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.11   Med: -2.67   Max: -2.14
Current: -2.73

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Grupo MexicoB de CV was -2.14. The lowest was -3.11. And the median was -2.67.


Grupo MexicoB de CV Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Grupo MexicoB 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 MexicoB de CV Beneish M-Score Chart

Grupo MexicoB 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 -2.62 -2.49 -2.96 -2.72 -2.41

Grupo MexicoB de CV Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 -2.77 -2.74 -2.41 -2.54 -2.73

Grupo MexicoB de CV Beneish M-Score Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Grupo MexicoB 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 MexicoB de CV Beneish M-Score vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Grupo MexicoB de CV's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Grupo MexicoB 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 MexicoB 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 * 0.9295+0.528 * 0.8619+0.404 * 0.9277+0.892 * 1.2818+0.115 * 1.0539
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.8991+4.679 * -0.049038-0.327 * 1.0601
=-2.62

* 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 (Jun26) TTM:Last Year (Jun25) TTM:
Total Receivables was $3,174 Mil.
Revenue was 5717.547 + 5565.304 + 5153.715 + 4592.138 = $21,029 Mil.
Gross Profit was 3217.513 + 3061.13 + 2667.417 + 2246.547 = $11,193 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $18,741 Mil.
Total Assets was $45,545 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $19,746 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $1,419 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $402 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $3,205 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $11,346 Mil.
Net Income was 2203.856 + 1712.891 + 1430.988 + 1285.489 = $6,633 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = $0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 3649.199 + 1350.68 + 1917.939 + 1948.841 = $8,867 Mil.
Total Receivables was $2,664 Mil.
Revenue was 4236.523 + 4195.519 + 3846.788 + 4126.519 = $16,405 Mil.
Gross Profit was 2076.722 + 2020.287 + 1535.447 + 1893.07 = $7,526 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $13,717 Mil.
Total Assets was $39,143 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $18,886 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $1,436 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $349 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $2,115 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $9,682 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)
=(3174.497 / 21028.704) / (2664.285 / 16405.349)
=0.15096 / 0.162403
=0.9295

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)
=(7525.526 / 16405.349) / (11192.607 / 21028.704)
=0.458724 / 0.532254
=0.8619

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 - (18740.811 + 19745.537) / 45545.26) / (1 - (13717.206 + 18886.396) / 39143.155)
=0.154987 / 0.167068
=0.9277

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
=21028.704 / 16405.349
=1.2818

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))
=(1436.167 / (1436.167 + 18886.396)) / (1419.166 / (1419.166 + 19745.537))
=0.070669 / 0.067053
=1.0539

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)
=(402.277 / 21028.704) / (349.041 / 16405.349)
=0.01913 / 0.021276
=0.8991

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)
=((11345.56 + 3205.099) / 45545.26) / ((9681.716 + 2115.129) / 39143.155)
=0.319477 / 0.301377
=1.0601

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
=(6633.224 - 0 - 8866.659) / 45545.26
=-0.049038

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 MexicoB de CV has a M-score of -2.62 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 -2.73 mean?
Grupo MexicoB de CV (GMBXF) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.73 as of Aug. 01, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Grupo MexicoB de CV and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Grupo MexicoB de CV ranks #198 out of 677 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 29.2%.
Is Grupo MexicoB de CV's Beneish M-Score too high?
Grupo MexicoB de CV's current Beneish M-Score is -2.73. Based on the distribution chart, Grupo MexicoB de CV ranks #198 out of 677 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Grupo MexicoB de CV has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Grupo MexicoB de CV's Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Grupo MexicoB de CV ranks #198 out of 677 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Grupo MexicoB de CV in the upper 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Metals & Mining 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 MexicoB de CV and its competitors. Grupo MexicoB de CV's current Beneish M-Score is -2.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Grupo MexicoB de CV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grupo MexicoB de CV (GMBXF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.40, compared to a current price of $12.16 — trading 44.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.73. Grupo MexicoB de CV's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 3 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 MexicoB de CV (GMBXF), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.73 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 MexicoB de CV (GMBXF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grupo MexicoB de CV stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $12.16 is trading 44.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.40. GuruFocus considers Grupo MexicoB de CV to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for GMBXF:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.73
  • GF Value™: $8.40 vs. price of $12.16 (44.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Grupo MexicoB de CV Business Description

Address Campos Eliieos No. 400, Col. lomas de chapultepec, Mexico, DF, MEX, 11000
Grupo Mexico SAB de CV is a holding company that operates in the mining-metallurgic industry, the exploration, exploitation, and benefit of metallic and non-metallic ores, multimodal freight railroad service, and infrastructure development. The majority of the group's revenue is generated from mining.
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