LVRWF (Lavoro) Beneish M-Score: -5.81 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


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What is Lavoro Beneish M-Score?

Lavoro LVRWF -71.31% 41 Beneish M-Score is -5.81 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates LVRWF with a GF Score™ of 41/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 246 Agriculture companies, Lavoro ranks better than 98.78% 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 -5.81 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

LVRWF' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.81   Med: -4.38   Max: -2.94
Current: -5.81

During the past 6 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Lavoro was -2.94. The lowest was -5.81. And the median was -4.38.

Lavoro Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lavoro'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.

Lavoro Beneish M-Score Chart

Lavoro Annual Data
Trend Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.94 -5.81

Lavoro Quarterly Data
Jun21 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Jun25
Beneish M-Score Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 -2.94 -3.08 -4.47 -5.81

LVRWF vs GNVR, PUBC, SGTM: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Lavoro'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.

Lavoro Beneish M-Score vs Agriculture Industry

For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Lavoro's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Lavoro 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 Lavoro 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 * 0.4538+0.528 * 0.8999+0.404 * 0.7936+0.892 * 0.5368+0.115 * 1.2852
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 2.3138+4.679 * -0.402272-0.327 * 1.6181
=-5.81

* 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 (Jun25) TTM:Last Year (Mar24) TTM:
Total Receivables was $267.68 Mil.
Revenue was 0 + 379.532 + 370.674 + 262.636 = $1,012.84 Mil.
Gross Profit was 0 + 60.025 + 57.994 + 43.762 = $161.78 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $607.50 Mil.
Total Assets was $775.28 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $58.34 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $16.59 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $344.82 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $1,026.59 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $15.01 Mil.
Net Income was 0 + -204.666 + -44.879 + -72.041 = $-321.59 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0.568 + 0.796 + -6.389 = $-5.03 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 0 + 0 + -132.864 + 128.176 = $-4.69 Mil.
 Total Receivables was $1,098.88 Mil.
Revenue was 511.23 + 625.72 + 479.065 + 270.944 = $1,886.96 Mil.
Gross Profit was 59.819 + 104.205 + 59.385 + 47.817 = $271.23 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $1,688.51 Mil.
Total Assets was $2,159.27 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $86.64 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $34.47 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $277.64 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $1,678.89 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $113.99 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)
=(267.682 / 1012.842) / (1098.884 / 1886.959)
=0.264288 / 0.582357
=0.4538

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)
=(271.226 / 1886.959) / (161.781 / 1012.842)
=0.143737 / 0.15973
=0.8999

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 - (607.497 + 58.336) / 775.279) / (1 - (1688.513 + 86.635) / 2159.268)
=0.14117 / 0.177894
=0.7936

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
=1012.842 / 1886.959
=0.5368

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))
=(34.468 / (34.468 + 86.635)) / (16.593 / (16.593 + 58.336))
=0.284617 / 0.22145
=1.2852

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)
=(344.815 / 1012.842) / (277.637 / 1886.959)
=0.340443 / 0.147135
=2.3138

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)
=((15.014 + 1026.589) / 775.279) / ((113.992 + 1678.892) / 2159.268)
=1.34352 / 0.83032
=1.6181

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
=(-321.586 - -5.025 - -4.688) / 775.279
=-0.402272

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.

Lavoro has a M-score of -5.81 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 -5.81 mean?
Lavoro (LVRWF) has a Beneish M-Score of -5.81 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Lavoro and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lavoro ranks #3 out of 246 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 1.2%.
Is Lavoro's Beneish M-Score too high?
Lavoro's current Beneish M-Score is -5.81. Based on the distribution chart, Lavoro ranks #3 out of 246 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lavoro has a GF Score™ of 41/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lavoro's Beneish M-Score compare to GNVR and PUBC?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Lavoro ranks #3 out of 246 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Lavoro in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Agriculture company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Agriculture 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 Lavoro and its competitors. Lavoro's current Beneish M-Score is -5.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lavoro stock overvalued right now?
Lavoro (LVRWF) has a current Beneish M-Score of -5.81. The current Beneish M-Score is -5.81. Lavoro's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 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 Lavoro (LVRWF), the current Beneish M-Score is -5.81 as of Jun. 24, 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.

Lavoro Business Description

Other Exchanges LVROF:USA
Address Av. Dr. Cardoso de Melo, 1450, 4th floor, office 401, Sao Paulo, SP, BRA, 04548-005
Lavoro Ltd operates in the agricultural inputs retail market, with operations spread across Brazil and Colombia, and an emergent agricultural input trading company in Uruguay. The reportable segments of the company include the Brazil Ag Retail, which comprises companies dedicated to the distribution of agricultural inputs such as crop protection, seeds, fertilizers, and specialty products, in Brazil; Latam Ag Retail, which includes companies dedicated to the distribution of agricultural inputs outside Brazil (predominantly in Colombia); and the Crop Care. A substantial part of the company's overall revenue is generated from its Brazil Ag Retail segment.
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