Arcosa (MEX:ACA) Beneish M-Score: -2.70 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


MEX:ACA Arcosa Inc MEX:ACA
75 GF Score
Price MXN2,010.00
GF Value MXN1,378.23
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What is Arcosa Beneish M-Score?

Arcosa MEX:ACA 75 Beneish M-Score is -2.70 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:ACA with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,378.23. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,704 Construction companies, Arcosa ranks better than 66.73% 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 -2.7 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

MEX:ACA' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.22   Med: -2.6   Max: -2.2
Current: -2.7

During the past 11 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Arcosa was -2.20. The lowest was -3.22. And the median was -2.60.


Arcosa Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Arcosa'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.

Arcosa Beneish M-Score Chart

Arcosa 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 -2.60 -2.55 -2.59 -3.10 -2.48

Arcosa 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 -2.87 -2.95 -2.62 -2.48 -2.70

MEX:ACA vs FLR, LGN, GVA: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Arcosa'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.


Arcosa Beneish M-Score vs Construction Industry

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

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


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Arcosa 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 Arcosa 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 * 0.8228+0.528 * 0.8906+0.404 * 0.9657+0.892 * 1.0369+0.115 * 0.8749
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.8542+4.679 * -0.039193-0.327 * 0.904
=-2.82

* 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 MXN7,464 Mil.
Revenue was 10309.295 + 12904.685 + 14635.003 + 13875.237 = MXN51,724 Mil.
Gross Profit was 2180.153 + 2949.334 + 3520.252 + 3127.53 = MXN11,777 Mil.
Total Current Assets was MXN20,438 Mil.
Total Assets was MXN90,205 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was MXN37,903 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was MXN4,116 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was MXN5,657 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was MXN8,829 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN27,285 Mil.
Net Income was 681.636 + 938.097 + 1339.127 + 1124.103 = MXN4,083 Mil.
Non Operating Income was -1.803 + -10.803 + 1.834 + 73.434 = MXN63 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 1296.551 + 2160.684 + 2946.079 + 1152.347 = MXN7,556 Mil.
Total Receivables was MXN8,748 Mil.
Revenue was 11202.91 + 13894.067 + 12609.668 + 12177.372 = MXN49,884 Mil.
Gross Profit was 2207.44 + 2688.3 + 2691.664 + 2528.174 = MXN10,116 Mil.
Total Current Assets was MXN20,689 Mil.
Total Assets was MXN100,939 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was MXN43,328 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was MXN4,061 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was MXN6,388 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was MXN10,434 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN34,270 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)
=(7463.735 / 51724.22) / (8747.926 / 49884.017)
=0.144299 / 0.175365
=0.8228

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)
=(10115.578 / 49884.017) / (11777.269 / 51724.22)
=0.202782 / 0.227694
=0.8906

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 - (20438.262 + 37902.932) / 90204.975) / (1 - (20689.378 + 43328.422) / 100938.713)
=0.353238 / 0.365776
=0.9657

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
=51724.22 / 49884.017
=1.0369

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))
=(4061.092 / (4061.092 + 43328.422)) / (4115.912 / (4115.912 + 37902.932))
=0.085696 / 0.097954
=0.8749

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)
=(5657.35 / 51724.22) / (6387.618 / 49884.017)
=0.109375 / 0.128049
=0.8542

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)
=((27285.278 + 8828.81) / 90204.975) / ((34269.531 + 10433.682) / 100938.713)
=0.400356 / 0.442875
=0.904

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
=(4082.963 - 62.662 - 7555.661) / 90204.975
=-0.039193

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.

Arcosa has a M-score of -2.82 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 -2.70 mean?
Arcosa (MEX:ACA) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.70 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Arcosa and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Arcosa ranks #567 out of 1704 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 33.3%.
Is Arcosa's Beneish M-Score too high?
Arcosa's current Beneish M-Score is -2.70. Based on the distribution chart, Arcosa ranks #567 out of 1704 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Arcosa has a GF Score™ of 75/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arcosa's Beneish M-Score compare to FLR and LGN?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Arcosa ranks #567 out of 1704 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Arcosa in the upper 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 Construction company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Construction 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 Arcosa and its competitors. Arcosa's current Beneish M-Score is -2.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arcosa stock overvalued right now?
Arcosa (MEX:ACA) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.70. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,378.23, compared to a current price of MXN2,010.00 — trading 45.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.70. Arcosa's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 7 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 Arcosa (MEX:ACA), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.70 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.

Is Arcosa (MEX:ACA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arcosa stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN2,010.00 is trading 45.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,378.23.

Key valuation signals for MEX:ACA:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.70
  • GF Value™: MXN1,378.23 vs. price of MXN2,010.00 (45.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Arcosa Business Description

Other Exchanges ACA:USAEOB:Germany
Address 500 N. Akard Street, Suite 400, Dallas, TX, USA, 75201
Arcosa Inc is a manufacturer and producer of infrastructure-related products and solutions in the U.S. It operates in three segments: Construction Products, Engineered Structures, and Transportation Products. Maximum revenue is generated from the Construction Products segment, which produces aggregates, specialty materials, asphalt, and construction support gear. The Engineered Structures segment mainly manufactures and sells steel and concrete structures for infrastructure businesses, including utility structures for electricity transmission and distribution, structural wind towers, traffic and lighting structures, and telecommunication structures; and the Transportation Products segment builds inland barges, fiberglass covers, winches, marine hardware, and other industrial equipment.
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