IRS (IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones) Beneish M-Score: -1.44 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


IRS IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones SA IRS
67 GF Score
Price $15.39
GF Value $10.49
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones Beneish M-Score?

IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones IRS -2.84% 67 Beneish M-Score is -1.44 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates IRS with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.49 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,682 Real Estate companies, IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones ranks worse than 80.26% 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.

Warning Sign:

Beneish M-Score -1.44 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

The historical rank and industry rank for IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

IRS' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.84   Med: -0.71   Max: 6.6
Current: -1.44

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones was 6.60. The lowest was -2.84. And the median was -0.71.


IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones'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.

IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones Beneish M-Score Chart

IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.53 0.14 -1.97 -2.50

IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones 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 -2.32 -2.50 -2.01 -1.95 -1.44

IRS vs CBRE, BEKE, CSGP: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Real Estate Services subindustry, IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones'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.


IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones Beneish M-Score vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones 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 IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones 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 * 2.4059+0.528 * 0.9979+0.404 * 1.0196+0.892 * 0.5924+0.115 * 1.5135
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.6968+4.679 * -0.015059-0.327 * 1.0049
=-1.50

* 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 $117.6 Mil.
Revenue was 103.491 + 105.18 + 95.182 + 19.314 = $323.2 Mil.
Gross Profit was 65.44 + 66.19 + 58.435 + 10.512 = $200.6 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $512.0 Mil.
Total Assets was $3,081.2 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $63.1 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $8.4 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $40.4 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $318.8 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $576.5 Mil.
Net Income was -21.587 + 47.918 + 113.288 + 127.075 = $266.7 Mil.
Non Operating Income was -118.775 + -17.642 + 148.524 + 131.846 = $144.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 24.697 + 1.369 + 60.565 + 82.509 = $169.1 Mil.
Total Receivables was $82.5 Mil.
Revenue was 131.493 + 149.853 + 124.581 + 139.638 = $545.6 Mil.
Gross Profit was 78.613 + 89.754 + 79.588 + 89.953 = $337.9 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $522.2 Mil.
Total Assets was $2,869.3 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $58.1 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $12.6 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $98.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $362.7 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $467.0 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)
=(117.567 / 323.167) / (82.495 / 545.565)
=0.363796 / 0.15121
=2.4059

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)
=(337.908 / 545.565) / (200.577 / 323.167)
=0.619373 / 0.620661
=0.9979

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 - (511.98 + 63.148) / 3081.192) / (1 - (522.23 + 58.135) / 2869.3)
=0.813342 / 0.797733
=1.0196

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
=323.167 / 545.565
=0.5924

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))
=(12.631 / (12.631 + 58.135)) / (8.443 / (8.443 + 63.148))
=0.17849 / 0.117934
=1.5135

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)
=(40.436 / 323.167) / (97.961 / 545.565)
=0.125124 / 0.179559
=0.6968

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)
=((576.479 + 318.834) / 3081.192) / ((466.985 + 362.655) / 2869.3)
=0.290574 / 0.289144
=1.0049

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
=(266.694 - 143.953 - 169.14) / 3081.192
=-0.015059

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.

IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones has a M-score of -1.50 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 -1.44 mean?
IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones (IRS) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.44 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones ranks #1350 out of 1682 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 80.3%.
Is IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones' Beneish M-Score too high?
IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones' current Beneish M-Score is -1.44. Based on the distribution chart, IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones ranks #1350 out of 1682 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones' Beneish M-Score compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones ranks #1350 out of 1682 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones 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 Real Estate company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Real Estate 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 IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones and its competitors. IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones's current Beneish M-Score is -1.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones (IRS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.49, compared to a current price of $15.39 — trading 46.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.44. IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 11 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 IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones (IRS), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.44 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 IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones (IRS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $15.39 is trading 46.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.49. GuruFocus considers IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for IRS:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.44
  • GF Value™: $10.49 vs. price of $15.39 (46.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 11 warning signs

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


IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones Business Description

Other Exchanges IRY:GermanyIRSA:Argentina
Address Carlos M. Della Paolera 261, 9th Floor, Buenos Aires, ARG, C1001ADA
IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones SA is engaged in a diversified business. The company's operating segments include Shopping Malls, which comprise lease and service revenues principally related to the rental of commercial and other spaces in the company's shopping malls; Offices, which include lease revenues and other service revenues related to office activities; Sales and Developments, which include the development, maintenance, and sales of undeveloped parcels of land and/or trading properties; Hotels, which mainly include revenues from rooms, catering, and restaurants; and others. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Shopping Malls segment.
67GF Score

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