GPAGF (GrumaB de CV) Beneish M-Score: -2.76 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


GPAGF Gruma SAB de CV GPAGF
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What is GrumaB de CV Beneish M-Score?

GrumaB de CV GPAGF 88 Beneish M-Score is -2.76 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates GPAGF with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $19.21 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,849 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, GrumaB de CV ranks better than 70.31% 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 -2.76 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

GPAGF' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.36   Med: -2.74   Max: -2.26
Current: -2.76

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of GrumaB de CV was -2.26. The lowest was -3.36. And the median was -2.74.


GrumaB de CV Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for GrumaB 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.

GrumaB de CV Beneish M-Score Chart

GrumaB 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 -2.83 -2.40 -2.86 -2.77 -2.74

GrumaB 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 -2.57 -2.59 -2.79 -2.74 -2.76

GPAGF vs KHC, GIS, JBS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, GrumaB 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.


GrumaB de CV Beneish M-Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

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


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GrumaB 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 GrumaB 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 * 1.0688+0.528 * 1.0077+0.404 * 1.1326+0.892 * 1.0098+0.115 * 1.0318
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0148+4.679 * -0.064258-0.327 * 0.9364
=-2.63

* 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 $578 Mil.
Revenue was 1624.728 + 1589.766 + 1635.621 + 1600.727 = $6,451 Mil.
Gross Profit was 628.762 + 602.697 + 643.367 + 630.659 = $2,505 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $2,372 Mil.
Total Assets was $5,087 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $2,375 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $248 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $1,649 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $824 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $1,656 Mil.
Net Income was 100.643 + 126.625 + 132.633 + 134.089 = $494 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = $0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 146.698 + 173.003 + 330.553 + 170.587 = $821 Mil.
Total Receivables was $536 Mil.
Revenue was 1548.509 + 1555.306 + 1623.438 + 1660.904 = $6,388 Mil.
Gross Profit was 615.93 + 610.826 + 640.208 + 633.349 = $2,500 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $2,219 Mil.
Total Assets was $4,728 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $2,230 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $241 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $1,609 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $847 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $1,615 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)
=(578.373 / 6450.842) / (535.898 / 6388.157)
=0.089659 / 0.083889
=1.0688

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)
=(2500.313 / 6388.157) / (2505.485 / 6450.842)
=0.391398 / 0.388397
=1.0077

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 - (2371.679 + 2375.208) / 5086.556) / (1 - (2219.451 + 2229.96) / 4728.185)
=0.066778 / 0.05896
=1.1326

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
=6450.842 / 6388.157
=1.0098

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))
=(241.308 / (241.308 + 2229.96)) / (248.274 / (248.274 + 2375.208))
=0.097645 / 0.094635
=1.0318

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)
=(1648.981 / 6450.842) / (1609.108 / 6388.157)
=0.255623 / 0.251889
=1.0148

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)
=((1656.148 + 823.532) / 5086.556) / ((1615.036 + 846.516) / 4728.185)
=0.487497 / 0.520612
=0.9364

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
=(493.99 - 0 - 820.841) / 5086.556
=-0.064258

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.

GrumaB de CV has a M-score of -2.63 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 -2.76 mean?
GrumaB de CV (GPAGF) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.76 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on GrumaB de CV and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, GrumaB de CV ranks #549 out of 1849 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 29.7%.
Is GrumaB de CV's Beneish M-Score too high?
GrumaB de CV's current Beneish M-Score is -2.76. Based on the distribution chart, GrumaB de CV ranks #549 out of 1849 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, GrumaB de CV has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GrumaB de CV's Beneish M-Score compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, GrumaB de CV ranks #549 out of 1849 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts GrumaB 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 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 GrumaB de CV and its competitors. GrumaB de CV's current Beneish M-Score is -2.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GrumaB de CV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GrumaB de CV (GPAGF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $19.21, compared to a current price of $18.10 — trading 5.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.76. GrumaB de CV's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 GrumaB de CV (GPAGF), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.76 as of Jun. 26, 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 GrumaB de CV (GPAGF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GrumaB de CV stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $18.10 is trading 5.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $19.21. GuruFocus considers GrumaB de CV to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for GPAGF:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.76
  • GF Value™: $19.21 vs. price of $18.10 (5.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 1 warning sign

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


GrumaB de CV Business Description

Address Calzada del Valle, 407 Ote., Colonia Del Valle, San Pedro Garza Garcia, NL, MEX, 66220
Gruma SAB de CV is an international food production company, originally from Mexico. The product portfolio is large: corn and flour tortillas, wheat flour, naan, pita bread, flatbreads, wraps, chapatti, and pizza bases, along with other food products, such as snacks, pasta, rice, condiments, and palm hearts. The company has operations in America, Europe, Asia, and Oceania, and is present in over 100 countries across the globe. Its well-known brands are Maseca, Robin Hood, Mission, Guerrero, Tortiricas and Tosty.
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