Befesa (MEX:BFSAN) Beneish M-Score: -3.05 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


MEX:BFSAN Befesa SA MEX:BFSAN
75 GF Score
Price MXN600.57
GF Value MXN595.11
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Befesa Beneish M-Score?

Befesa MEX:BFSAN -16.49% 75 Beneish M-Score is -3.05 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:BFSAN with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN595.11 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 228 Waste Management companies, Befesa ranks better than 78.51% 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 -3.05 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

MEX:BFSAN' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.25   Med: -2.69   Max: -1.87
Current: -3.05

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Befesa was -1.87. The lowest was -3.25. And the median was -2.69.


Befesa Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Befesa'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.

Befesa Beneish M-Score Chart

Befesa 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 -1.87 -2.39 -2.91 -2.68 -3.05

Befesa 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 0.00 0.00 0.00 -3.05 0.00

MEX:BFSAN vs WM, RSG, WCN: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Waste Management subindustry, Befesa'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.


Befesa Beneish M-Score vs Waste Management Industry

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

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


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Befesa 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 Befesa 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 * 0.8397+0.528 * 0.9173+0.404 * 0.9768+0.892 * 0.9215+0.115 * 0.9495
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.070119-0.327 * 0.9916
=-3.08

* 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 (Dec25) TTM:Last Year (Dec24) TTM:
Total Receivables was MXN1,948 Mil.
Revenue was MXN24,935 Mil.
Gross Profit was MXN14,469 Mil.
Total Current Assets was MXN7,277 Mil.
Total Assets was MXN39,509 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was MXN15,206 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was MXN1,735 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was MXN0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was MXN5,534 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN13,973 Mil.
Net Income was MXN1,697 Mil.
Gross Profit was MXN0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was MXN4,468 Mil.
Total Receivables was MXN2,518 Mil.
Revenue was MXN27,058 Mil.
Gross Profit was MXN14,404 Mil.
Total Current Assets was MXN7,233 Mil.
Total Assets was MXN43,197 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was MXN16,906 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was MXN1,821 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was MXN0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was MXN6,557 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN14,950 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)
=(1947.926 / 24934.563) / (2517.556 / 27058.469)
=0.078122 / 0.093041
=0.8397

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)
=(14403.711 / 27058.469) / (14469.435 / 24934.563)
=0.532318 / 0.580296
=0.9173

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 - (7277.444 + 15205.624) / 39509.355) / (1 - (7233.456 + 16906.198) / 43197.352)
=0.430943 / 0.441177
=0.9768

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
=24934.563 / 27058.469
=0.9215

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))
=(1820.604 / (1820.604 + 16906.198)) / (1734.514 / (1734.514 + 15205.624))
=0.097219 / 0.102391
=0.9495

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 / 24934.563) / (0 / 27058.469)
=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)
=((13972.845 + 5533.569) / 39509.355) / ((14949.737 + 6557.272) / 43197.352)
=0.493716 / 0.497878
=0.9916

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
=(1697.343 - 0 - 4467.712) / 39509.355
=-0.070119

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.

Befesa has a M-score of -3.08 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 -3.05 mean?
Befesa (MEX:BFSAN) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.05 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Befesa and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Befesa ranks #49 out of 228 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 21.5%.
Is Befesa's Beneish M-Score too high?
Befesa's current Beneish M-Score is -3.05. Based on the distribution chart, Befesa ranks #49 out of 228 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Befesa has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Befesa's Beneish M-Score compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Befesa ranks #49 out of 228 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Befesa in the top 22% 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 Waste Management company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Waste Management 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 Befesa and its competitors. Befesa's current Beneish M-Score is -3.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Befesa stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Befesa (MEX:BFSAN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN595.11, compared to a current price of MXN600.57 — trading 0.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.05. Befesa's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 5 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 Befesa (MEX:BFSAN), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.05 as of Jun. 26, 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 Befesa (MEX:BFSAN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Befesa stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN600.57 is trading 0.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN595.11. GuruFocus considers Befesa to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:BFSAN:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.05
  • GF Value™: MXN595.11 vs. price of MXN600.57 (0.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Befesa Business Description

Address 68-70, Boulevard de la Petrusse, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, Luxembourg, LUX, L-2320
Befesa SA provides sustainable services for the recycling of hazardous residues from the Steel & Aluminium industry. It operates in two business segments: Steel dust recycling services & Aluminum salt slags recycling services. In the Steel Dust Recycling segment, the company collects & recycles steel dust and other steel residues generated in the production of crude, stainless, and galvanized steel. The Aluminum Salt Slags recycling services are divided into salt slags & secondary aluminum segments. Its secondary aluminum operations include the collection and recycling of aluminum scrap and other aluminum residues. Geographically, it generates the majority of its revenue from Spain, and also has a presence in Germany, Belgium, Finland, the Netherlands, Italy, France, and other countries.
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