Agios Pharmaceuticals (MEX:AGIO) Beneish M-Score: -0.54 (As of Jul. 02, 2026)


MEX:AGIO Agios Pharmaceuticals Inc MEX:AGIO
44 GF Score
Price MXN1,222.00
GF Value MXN2,772.90
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What is Agios Pharmaceuticals Beneish M-Score?

Agios Pharmaceuticals MEX:AGIO 44 Beneish M-Score is -0.54 as of Jul. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:AGIO with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,772.90. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 829 Biotechnology companies, Agios Pharmaceuticals ranks worse than 80.94% 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 -0.54 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

MEX:AGIO' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.4   Med: -2.06   Max: 15.97
Current: -0.54

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Agios Pharmaceuticals was 15.97. The lowest was -5.40. And the median was -2.06.


Agios Pharmaceuticals Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Agios Pharmaceuticals'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.

Agios Pharmaceuticals Beneish M-Score Chart

Agios Pharmaceuticals 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 0.00 0.00 -2.64 1.94 -1.68

Agios Pharmaceuticals 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 -1.80 -1.49 -2.06 -1.68 -0.54

MEX:AGIO vs ABCL, KOD, IMNM: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Agios Pharmaceuticals'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.


Agios Pharmaceuticals Beneish M-Score vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Agios Pharmaceuticals's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Agios Pharmaceuticals 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 Agios Pharmaceuticals 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 * 2.6007+0.528 * 0.9734+0.404 * 0.8576+0.892 * 1.635+0.115 * 0.0957
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.6269+4.679 * -0.037831-0.327 * 1.1291
=-0.77

* 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 MXN291 Mil.
Revenue was 374.106 + 359.52 + 236.273 + 234.518 = MXN1,204 Mil.
Gross Profit was 350.321 + 325.687 + 205.473 + 202.47 = MXN1,084 Mil.
Total Current Assets was MXN15,054 Mil.
Total Assets was MXN21,369 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was MXN0 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was MXN96 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was MXN3,421 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was MXN1,061 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN305 Mil.
Net Income was -1787.239 + -1945.318 + -1897.396 + -2109.247 = MXN-7,739 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 2.146 + 2.035 + 1.229 + 9.848 = MXN15 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -2144.449 + -1732.382 + -1617.06 + -1452.183 = MXN-6,946 Mil.
Total Receivables was MXN68 Mil.
Revenue was 178.518 + 223.782 + 176.504 + 157.828 = MXN737 Mil.
Gross Profit was 156.321 + 197.503 + 161.086 + 130.439 = MXN645 Mil.
Total Current Assets was MXN19,816 Mil.
Total Assets was MXN31,823 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was MXN1,042 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was MXN110 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was MXN3,338 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was MXN1,071 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN731 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)
=(290.904 / 1204.417) / (68.412 / 736.632)
=0.241531 / 0.092871
=2.6007

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)
=(645.349 / 736.632) / (1083.951 / 1204.417)
=0.876081 / 0.89998
=0.9734

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 - (15054.473 + 0) / 21368.569) / (1 - (19816.14 + 1041.895) / 31823.098)
=0.295485 / 0.344563
=0.8576

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
=1204.417 / 736.632
=1.635

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))
=(110.323 / (110.323 + 1041.895)) / (96.285 / (96.285 + 0))
=0.095748 / 1
=0.0957

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)
=(3421.142 / 1204.417) / (3337.573 / 736.632)
=2.840496 / 4.530855
=0.6269

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)
=((305.474 + 1061.134) / 21368.569) / ((731.258 + 1071.314) / 31823.098)
=0.063954 / 0.056644
=1.1291

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
=(-7739.2 - 15.258 - -6946.074) / 21368.569
=-0.037831

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.

Agios Pharmaceuticals has a M-score of -0.77 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 -0.54 mean?
Agios Pharmaceuticals (MEX:AGIO) has a Beneish M-Score of -0.54 as of Jul. 02, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Agios Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Agios Pharmaceuticals ranks #671 out of 829 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 80.9%.
Is Agios Pharmaceuticals' Beneish M-Score too high?
Agios Pharmaceuticals' current Beneish M-Score is -0.54. Based on the distribution chart, Agios Pharmaceuticals ranks #671 out of 829 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Agios Pharmaceuticals has a GF Score™ of 44/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Agios Pharmaceuticals' Beneish M-Score compare to ABCL and KOD?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Agios Pharmaceuticals ranks #671 out of 829 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Agios Pharmaceuticals 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 Biotechnology company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Biotechnology 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 Agios Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. Agios Pharmaceuticals's current Beneish M-Score is -0.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Agios Pharmaceuticals stock overvalued right now?
Agios Pharmaceuticals (MEX:AGIO) has a current Beneish M-Score of -0.54. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN2,772.90, compared to a current price of MXN1,222.00 — trading 55.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -0.54. Agios Pharmaceuticals' overall GF Score™ is 44/100 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 Agios Pharmaceuticals (MEX:AGIO), the current Beneish M-Score is -0.54 as of Jul. 02, 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 Agios Pharmaceuticals (MEX:AGIO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Agios Pharmaceuticals stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN1,222.00 is trading 55.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,772.90.

Key valuation signals for MEX:AGIO:

  • Beneish M-Score: -0.54
  • GF Value™: MXN2,772.90 vs. price of MXN1,222.00 (55.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 44/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Agios Pharmaceuticals Business Description

Other Exchanges AGIO:USA0HB0:UK8AP:Germany
Address 88 Sidney Street, Cambridge, MA, USA, 02139
Agios Pharmaceuticals Inc is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the field of cellular metabolism to create differentiated medicines for rare diseases, with a focus on classical hematology. The company's primary focus is to develop potentially transformative small-molecule medicines. Its product candidate, Pyrukynd (mitapivat), is an activator of both wild-type and mutant pyruvate kinase enzymes, developed for the treatment of hemolytic anemias. The other drug candidates in its pipeline include Tebapivat (PK activator), being developed as a potential treatment for MDS-associated anemia and sickle cell disease, AG-181 (PAH stabilizer), AG-236 and others.
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