IFS (Intercorp Financial Services) Beneish M-Score: 0.00 (As of Jul. 26, 2026)

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IFS Intercorp Financial Services Inc IFS
59 GF Score
Price $59.73
GF Value $32.57
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Intercorp Financial Services Beneish M-Score?

Intercorp Financial Services IFS +0.96% 59 Beneish M-Score is 0.00 as of Jul. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates IFS with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $32.57 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,394 Banks companies, Intercorp Financial Services ranks worse than 71735.94% on this metric.

Note: Financial institutions were excluded from the sample in Beneish paper when calculating Beneish M-Score. Thus, the prediction might not fit banks and insurance companies.

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.

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

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Intercorp Financial Services was 0.04. The lowest was -3.65. And the median was -2.54.

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Intercorp Financial Services 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 Intercorp Financial Services 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 * +0.528 * +0.404 * +0.892 * +0.115 *
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * +4.679 * -0.327 *
=

* 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 $1,499 Mil.
Revenue was 560.309 + 520.949 + 467.153 + 546.914 = $2,095 Mil.
Gross Profit was 560.309 + 520.949 + 467.153 + 546.914 = $2,095 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $0 Mil.
Total Assets was $30,048 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $294 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $134 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $836 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $2,931 Mil.
Net Income was 175.763 + 134.659 + 133.163 + 169.552 = $613 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = $0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -30.742 + 839.921 + -351.988 + 163.013 = $620 Mil.
 Total Receivables was $0 Mil.
Revenue was 493.941 + 529.09 + 468.986 + 500.851 = $1,993 Mil.
Gross Profit was 493.941 + 529.09 + 468.986 + 500.851 = $1,993 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $0 Mil.
Total Assets was $0 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $0 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $121 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $773 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $0 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)
=(1498.87 / 2095.325) / (0 / 1992.868)
=0.71534 / 0
=

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)
=(1992.868 / 1992.868) / (2095.325 / 2095.325)
=1 / 1
=

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 - (0 + 293.901) / 30047.567) / (1 - (0 + 0) / 0)
=0.990219 /
=

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
=2095.325 / 1992.868
=

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))
=(121.344 / (121.344 + 0)) / (133.66 / (133.66 + 293.901))
=1 / 0.31261
=

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)
=(836.241 / 2095.325) / (773.328 / 1992.868)
=0.399098 / 0.388048
=

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)
=((2931.312 + 0) / 30047.567) / ((0 + 0) / 0)
=0.097556 /
=

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
=(613.137 - 0 - 620.204) / 30047.567
=-0.000235

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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of 0.00 mean?
Intercorp Financial Services (IFS) has a Beneish M-Score of 0.00 as of Jul. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Intercorp Financial Services and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Intercorp Financial Services ranks #999999 out of 1394 companies in the Banks industry.
Is Intercorp Financial Services' Beneish M-Score too high?
Intercorp Financial Services' current Beneish M-Score is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Intercorp Financial Services ranks #999999 out of 1394 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Intercorp Financial Services has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Intercorp Financial Services' Beneish M-Score compare to PNC and USB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Intercorp Financial Services ranks #999999 out of 1394 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Intercorp Financial Services 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 Banks company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Banks 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 Intercorp Financial Services and its competitors. Intercorp Financial Services's current Beneish M-Score is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Intercorp Financial Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Intercorp Financial Services (IFS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $32.57, compared to a current price of $59.73 — trading 83.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is 0.00. Intercorp Financial Services' overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Intercorp Financial Services (IFS), the current Beneish M-Score is 0.00 as of Jul. 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 Intercorp Financial Services (IFS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Intercorp Financial Services stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $59.73 is trading 83.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $32.57. GuruFocus considers Intercorp Financial Services to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for IFS:

  • Beneish M-Score: 0.00
  • GF Value™: $32.57 vs. price of $59.73 (83.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Intercorp Financial Services Business Description

Other Exchanges IFS:Peru9IFA:Germany
Address Avenue Carlos Villaran 140, 5th Floor, Urbanizacion Santa Catalina, La Victoria, Lima, PER, 13
Intercorp Financial Services Inc is a provider of banking, insurance, wealth management services, and payments for retail customers and commercial clients in Peru. Its purpose is centered around building financial well-being together. The company has three operating business segments: Banking, mainly loans, credit facilities, deposits, and current accounts; Insurance provides life annuity products with single-premium payment and conventional life insurance products, as well as other retail insurance products; and Wealth management provides brokerage and investment management services. Inteligo serves mainly Peruvian citizens.
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