Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA (MEX:BVNN) Beneish M-Score: -2.37 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


MEX:BVNN Compania De Minas Buenaventura SAA MEX:BVNN
72 GF Score
Price MXN566.62
GF Value MXN578.78
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA Beneish M-Score?

Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA MEX:BVNN 72 Beneish M-Score is -2.37 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:BVNN with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN578.78 (Fairly Valued). Among 685 Metals & Mining companies, Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA ranks better than 54.74% 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 -2.37 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

MEX:BVNN' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.02   Med: -2.69   Max: -1.04
Current: -2.37

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA was -1.04. The lowest was -4.02. And the median was -2.69.


Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA'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.

Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA Beneish M-Score Chart

Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA 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 -3.29 -1.83 -3.10 -3.19 -1.86

Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA 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 -2.90 -2.71 -2.44 -1.86 -2.37

MEX:BVNN vs HL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA'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.


Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA Beneish M-Score vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA 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 Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA 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 * 1.0656+0.528 * 0.6702+0.404 * 0.9037+0.892 * 1.5473+0.115 * 0.0158
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.695+4.679 * -0.033666-0.327 * 1.533
=-2.54

* 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 MXN9,511 Mil.
Revenue was 11262.503 + 11224.663 + 7907.047 + 6957.05 = MXN37,351 Mil.
Gross Profit was 6608.552 + 6191.944 + 3584.475 + 2324.427 = MXN18,709 Mil.
Total Current Assets was MXN25,194 Mil.
Total Assets was MXN113,410 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was MXN42,924 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was MXN592 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was MXN1,897 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was MXN13,703 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN0 Mil.
Net Income was 6047.951 + 6907.077 + 3066.215 + 1719.181 = MXN17,740 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 2578.388 + 4155.842 + 1375.43 + 1110.452 = MXN9,220 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 6400.292 + 0 + 3409.802 + 2528.234 = MXN12,338 Mil.
Total Receivables was MXN5,768 Mil.
Revenue was 6295.479 + 6248.222 + 6519.576 + 5076.592 = MXN24,140 Mil.
Gross Profit was 2447.905 + 1638.111 + 2226.028 + 1791.395 = MXN8,103 Mil.
Total Current Assets was MXN21,287 Mil.
Total Assets was MXN109,046 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was MXN39,569 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was MXN8 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was MXN1,764 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was MXN8,595 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN0 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)
=(9511.005 / 37351.263) / (5768.292 / 24139.869)
=0.254637 / 0.238953
=1.0656

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)
=(8103.439 / 24139.869) / (18709.398 / 37351.263)
=0.335687 / 0.500904
=0.6702

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 - (25194.261 + 42924.426) / 113409.67) / (1 - (21286.982 + 39569.35) / 109046.175)
=0.399357 / 0.441921
=0.9037

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
=37351.263 / 24139.869
=1.5473

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))
=(8.49 / (8.49 + 39569.35)) / (591.528 / (591.528 + 42924.426))
=0.000215 / 0.013593
=0.0158

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)
=(1897.044 / 37351.263) / (1764.153 / 24139.869)
=0.050789 / 0.07308
=0.695

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)
=((0 + 13702.796) / 113409.67) / ((0 + 8594.633) / 109046.175)
=0.120826 / 0.078816
=1.533

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
=(17740.424 - 9220.112 - 12338.328) / 113409.67
=-0.033666

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.

Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA has a M-score of -2.54 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 -2.37 mean?
Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA (MEX:BVNN) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.37 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA ranks #310 out of 685 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 45.3%.
Is Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA's Beneish M-Score too high?
Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA's current Beneish M-Score is -2.37. Based on the distribution chart, Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA ranks #310 out of 685 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA's Beneish M-Score compare to HL?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA ranks #310 out of 685 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Metals & Mining 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 Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA and its competitors. Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA's current Beneish M-Score is -2.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA (MEX:BVNN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN578.78, compared to a current price of MXN566.62 — trading 2.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.37. Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA's overall GF Score™ is 72/100. 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 Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA (MEX:BVNN), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.37 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 Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA (MEX:BVNN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN566.62 is trading 2.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN578.78. GuruFocus considers Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:BVNN:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.37
  • GF Value™: MXN578.78 vs. price of MXN566.62 (2.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100

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


Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA Business Description

Address Las Begonias 415, 19th Floor, San Isidro, Lima, PER, 15046
Compania de Minas Buenaventura SAA is a Peruvian precious metals-producing company with experience in mine exploration, development, construction, and operation.
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