FerreycorpA (LIM:FERREYC1) Beneish M-Score: 0.00 (As of Jul. 28, 2026)

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LIM:FERREYC1 Ferreycorp SAA LIM:FERREYC1
23 GF Score
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What is FerreycorpA Beneish M-Score?

FerreycorpA LIM:FERREYC1 +0.49% 23 Beneish M-Score is 0.00 as of Jul. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates LIM:FERREYC1 with a GF Score™ of 23/100.

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 FerreycorpA's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of FerreycorpA was 0.00. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.00.


FerreycorpA Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for FerreycorpA'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.

FerreycorpA Beneish M-Score Chart

FerreycorpA Annual Data
Trend Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.10 -2.70 -3.64 -2.29 0.00

FerreycorpA Quarterly Data
Jun18 Sep18 Dec18 Mar19 Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23
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 -5.42 -2.48 -2.89 0.00 0.00

LIM:FERREYC1 vs FAST, FERG, GWW: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, FerreycorpA'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.


FerreycorpA Beneish M-Score vs Industrial Distribution Industry

For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, FerreycorpA's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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FerreycorpA 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 FerreycorpA 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 * 1.2392+0.528 * 0.9828+0.404 * 0.8637+0.892 * 1.0617+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * 0.041708-0.327 * 0.9861
=-2.07

* 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 (Mar23) TTM:Last Year (Mar22) TTM:
Total Receivables was S/.1,370 Mil.
Revenue was 1560.295 + 1870.08 + 1691.364 + 1582.388 = S/.6,704 Mil.
Gross Profit was 426.739 + 474.417 + 487.019 + 393.956 = S/.1,782 Mil.
Total Current Assets was S/.3,787 Mil.
Total Assets was S/.6,063 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was S/.1,647 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was S/.0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was S/.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was S/.2,429 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was S/.1,021 Mil.
Net Income was 121.004 + 139.155 + 90.558 + 61.287 = S/.412 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = S/.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 284.515 + -133.095 + 60.569 + -52.879 = S/.159 Mil.
Total Receivables was S/.1,041 Mil.
Revenue was 1433.697 + 1736.141 + 1690.722 + 1453.682 = S/.6,314 Mil.
Gross Profit was 337.412 + 450.435 + 460.653 + 401.196 = S/.1,650 Mil.
Total Current Assets was S/.3,478 Mil.
Total Assets was S/.5,890 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was S/.1,704 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was S/.0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was S/.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was S/.2,275 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was S/.1,123 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)
=(1369.989 / 6704.127) / (1041.285 / 6314.242)
=0.20435 / 0.164911
=1.2392

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)
=(1649.696 / 6314.242) / (1782.131 / 6704.127)
=0.261266 / 0.265826
=0.9828

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 - (3786.605 + 1647.102) / 6063.425) / (1 - (3477.932 + 1704.123) / 5890.309)
=0.103855 / 0.120241
=0.8637

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
=6704.127 / 6314.242
=1.0617

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))
=(0 / (0 + 1704.123)) / (0 / (0 + 1647.102))
=0 / 0
=1

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)
=(0 / 6704.127) / (0 / 6314.242)
=0 / 0
=1

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)
=((1020.741 + 2428.728) / 6063.425) / ((1123.141 + 2274.931) / 5890.309)
=0.568898 / 0.576892
=0.9861

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
=(412.004 - 0 - 159.11) / 6063.425
=0.041708

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.

FerreycorpA has a M-score of -2.07 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 0.00 mean?
FerreycorpA (LIM:FERREYC1) has a Beneish M-Score of 0.00 as of Jul. 28, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on FerreycorpA and its competitors.
Is FerreycorpA's Beneish M-Score too high?
FerreycorpA's current Beneish M-Score is 0.00. Overall, FerreycorpA has a GF Score™ of 23/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FerreycorpA's Beneish M-Score compare to FAST and FERG?
FerreycorpA's Beneish M-Score of 0.00 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Distribution 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Industrial Distribution 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 FerreycorpA and its competitors. FerreycorpA'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 FerreycorpA stock overvalued right now?
FerreycorpA (LIM:FERREYC1) has a current Beneish M-Score of 0.00. The current Beneish M-Score is 0.00. FerreycorpA's overall GF Score™ is 23/100. 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 FerreycorpA (LIM:FERREYC1), the current Beneish M-Score is 0.00 as of Jul. 28, 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.

FerreycorpA Business Description

Address Jr. Cristobal de Peralta, Norte 820, Monterrico, Santiago de Surco, Lima, PER
Ferreycorp SAA along with its subsidiaries markets capital goods. The company consolidates its operations in two business units: Consumer goods and Capital goods. It started up its activities in the capital goods business, upon obtaining a Caterpillar Tractor dealership. The Caterpillar brand has a portfolio of machinery and equipment including mining trucks, front loaders, tractors, motor graders, excavators, drilling equipment, LHD (load, haul, dump machine) loaders for mining, marine engines, generators, etc.
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