Arca ContinentalB de CV (MEX:AC) Beneish M-Score: -2.85 (As of Jul. 05, 2026)


MEX:AC Arca Continental SAB de CV MEX:AC
88 GF Score
Price MXN206.84
GF Value MXN207.53
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Arca ContinentalB de CV Beneish M-Score?

Arca ContinentalB de CV MEX:AC -0.48% 88 Beneish M-Score is -2.85 as of Jul. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:AC with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN207.53 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 109 Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies, Arca ContinentalB de CV ranks better than 76.15% 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 -2.85 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

MEX:AC' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.93   Med: -2.66   Max: -1.56
Current: -2.85

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Arca ContinentalB de CV was -1.56. The lowest was -2.93. And the median was -2.66.


Arca ContinentalB de CV Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Arca ContinentalB 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.

Arca ContinentalB de CV Beneish M-Score Chart

Arca ContinentalB 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 -2.48 -2.61 -2.66 -2.56 -2.93

Arca ContinentalB 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 -2.70 -2.80 -2.86 -2.93 -2.85

MEX:AC vs KO, PEP, MNST: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic subindustry, Arca ContinentalB 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.


Arca ContinentalB de CV Beneish M-Score vs Beverages - Non-Alcoholic Industry

For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Arca ContinentalB de CV's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Arca ContinentalB 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 Arca ContinentalB 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 * 0.9588+0.528 * 0.9984+0.404 * 0.9837+0.892 * 1.0182+0.115 * 0.9843
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0066+4.679 * -0.064835-0.327 * 1.0912
=-2.85

* 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 MXN19,390 Mil.
Revenue was 57127.507 + 66872.642 + 62920.298 + 63426.765 = MXN250,347 Mil.
Gross Profit was 26790.782 + 30751.191 + 29528.07 + 29717.91 = MXN116,788 Mil.
Total Current Assets was MXN73,130 Mil.
Total Assets was MXN302,130 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was MXN89,634 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was MXN10,346 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was MXN77,935 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was MXN66,002 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN47,216 Mil.
Net Income was 3792.058 + 4657.897 + 5310.789 + 5467.458 = MXN19,228 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = MXN0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 8079.757 + 9212.472 + 11794.612 + 9730.059 = MXN38,817 Mil.
Total Receivables was MXN19,861 Mil.
Revenue was 57038.754 + 67515.312 + 62612.729 + 58702.17 = MXN245,869 Mil.
Gross Profit was 26422.392 + 31282.602 + 29166.41 + 27638.961 = MXN114,510 Mil.
Total Current Assets was MXN74,128 Mil.
Total Assets was MXN301,127 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was MXN85,796 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was MXN9,731 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was MXN76,040 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was MXN57,871 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN45,539 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)
=(19390.261 / 250347.212) / (19861.343 / 245868.965)
=0.077453 / 0.08078
=0.9588

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)
=(114510.365 / 245868.965) / (116787.953 / 250347.212)
=0.465737 / 0.466504
=0.9984

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 - (73129.525 + 89634.36) / 302129.727) / (1 - (74128.045 + 85796.067) / 301126.55)
=0.461278 / 0.468914
=0.9837

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
=250347.212 / 245868.965
=1.0182

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))
=(9730.501 / (9730.501 + 85796.067)) / (10346.219 / (10346.219 + 89634.36))
=0.101862 / 0.103482
=0.9843

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)
=(77935.253 / 250347.212) / (76040.319 / 245868.965)
=0.311309 / 0.309272
=1.0066

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)
=((47215.996 + 66002.06) / 302129.727) / ((45538.633 + 57870.862) / 301126.55)
=0.374733 / 0.343409
=1.0912

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
=(19228.202 - 0 - 38816.9) / 302129.727
=-0.064835

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.

Arca ContinentalB de CV has a M-score of -2.85 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 -2.85 mean?
Arca ContinentalB de CV (MEX:AC) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.85 as of Jul. 05, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Arca ContinentalB de CV and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Arca ContinentalB de CV ranks #26 out of 109 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 23.9%.
Is Arca ContinentalB de CV's Beneish M-Score too high?
Arca ContinentalB de CV's current Beneish M-Score is -2.85. Based on the distribution chart, Arca ContinentalB de CV ranks #26 out of 109 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Arca ContinentalB 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 Arca ContinentalB de CV's Beneish M-Score compare to KO and PEP?
According to the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Arca ContinentalB de CV ranks #26 out of 109 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Arca ContinentalB de CV in the top 24% 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 a Beverages - Non-Alcoholic company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic 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 Arca ContinentalB de CV and its competitors. Arca ContinentalB de CV's current Beneish M-Score is -2.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arca ContinentalB de CV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arca ContinentalB de CV (MEX:AC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN207.53, compared to a current price of MXN206.84 — trading 0.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.85. Arca ContinentalB de CV's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 Arca ContinentalB de CV (MEX:AC), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.85 as of Jul. 05, 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 Arca ContinentalB de CV (MEX:AC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arca ContinentalB de CV stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN206.84 is trading 0.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN207.53. GuruFocus considers Arca ContinentalB de CV to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:AC:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.85
  • GF Value™: MXN207.53 vs. price of MXN206.84 (0.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Arca ContinentalB de CV Business Description

Other Exchanges EMBVF:USAAJZ:Germany
Address Avenue San Jeronimo 813 Pte, Monterrey, NL, MEX, 64640
Arca Continental is a major bottler for Coca-Cola, generating 94% of sales and nearly all profits by manufacturing and distributing sodas and nonsparkling drinks under Coca-Cola brands, which it sells to retailers and foodservice providers in the US and Latin America. Food and snacks under Arca's own brands make up the rest of its revenue. By region, Mexico remains the largest beverage market, contributing 43% of sales, followed by the US (34%), Peru (8%), Ecuador (4%), and Argentina (5%). Coca-Cola has a 20% stake in AC Beverages, the entity that holds Arca's beverage assets in the US and Latin America.
88GF Score

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