Encompass Health (MEX:EHC) Beneish M-Score: -2.81 (As of Jul. 03, 2026)


MEX:EHC Encompass Health Corp MEX:EHC
88 GF Score
Price MXN1,280.08
GF Value MXN1,344.64
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What is Encompass Health Beneish M-Score?

Encompass Health MEX:EHC 88 Beneish M-Score is -2.81 as of Jul. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:EHC with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,344.64. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 631 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Encompass Health ranks better than 69.26% 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 -2.81 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

MEX:EHC' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.2   Med: -2.77   Max: -2.55
Current: -2.81

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Encompass Health was -2.55. The lowest was -3.20. And the median was -2.77.


Encompass Health Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Encompass Health'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.

Encompass Health Beneish M-Score Chart

Encompass Health 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 -2.71 -2.93 -2.77 -2.88 -2.86

Encompass Health 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 -2.85 -2.84 -2.80 -2.86 -2.81

MEX:EHC vs ENSG, UHS, PACS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Encompass Health'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.


Encompass Health Beneish M-Score vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Encompass Health's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Encompass Health 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 Encompass Health 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 * 0.9433+0.528 * 0.9982+0.404 * 0.9459+0.892 * 1.0133+0.115 * 0.9865
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9802+4.679 * -0.087216-0.327 * 0.9625
=-2.94

* 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 MXN12,190 Mil.
Revenue was 28610.682 + 27811.604 + 27103.556 + 27447.325 = MXN110,973 Mil.
Gross Profit was 27451.179 + 26650.237 + 25918.52 + 26259.202 = MXN106,279 Mil.
Total Current Assets was MXN18,557 Mil.
Total Assets was MXN131,877 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was MXN79,737 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was MXN6,146 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was MXN63,543 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was MXN15,811 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN49,042 Mil.
Net Income was 3507.36 + 2630.633 + 2320.541 + 2675.629 = MXN11,134 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 340.818 + 81.026 + 130.244 + 152.517 = MXN705 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 5646.038 + 6229.972 + 4967.609 + 5087.65 = MXN21,931 Mil.
Total Receivables was MXN12,754 Mil.
Revenue was 29774.864 + 29302.258 + 26601.595 + 23838.118 = MXN109,517 Mil.
Gross Profit was 28502.364 + 28002.948 + 25408.363 + 22782.88 = MXN104,697 Mil.
Total Current Assets was MXN18,635 Mil.
Total Assets was MXN135,869 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was MXN80,654 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was MXN6,126 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was MXN63,978 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was MXN17,512 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN51,911 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)
=(12190.105 / 110973.167) / (12753.642 / 109516.835)
=0.109847 / 0.116454
=0.9433

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)
=(104696.555 / 109516.835) / (106279.138 / 110973.167)
=0.955986 / 0.957701
=0.9982

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 - (18557.452 + 79736.993) / 131876.742) / (1 - (18635.374 + 80654.408) / 135869.044)
=0.254649 / 0.269224
=0.9459

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
=110973.167 / 109516.835
=1.0133

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))
=(6126.29 / (6126.29 + 80654.408)) / (6145.962 / (6145.962 + 79736.993))
=0.070595 / 0.071562
=0.9865

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)
=(63542.578 / 110973.167) / (63977.513 / 109516.835)
=0.572594 / 0.58418
=0.9802

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)
=((49041.731 + 15811.071) / 131876.742) / ((51910.637 + 17512.219) / 135869.044)
=0.491768 / 0.510954
=0.9625

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
=(11134.163 - 704.605 - 21931.269) / 131876.742
=-0.087216

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.

Encompass Health has a M-score of -2.94 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 -2.81 mean?
Encompass Health (MEX:EHC) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.81 as of Jul. 03, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Encompass Health and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Encompass Health ranks #194 out of 631 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 30.7%.
Is Encompass Health's Beneish M-Score too high?
Encompass Health's current Beneish M-Score is -2.81. Based on the distribution chart, Encompass Health ranks #194 out of 631 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Encompass Health has a GF Score™ of 88/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Encompass Health's Beneish M-Score compare to ENSG and UHS?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Encompass Health ranks #194 out of 631 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Encompass Health 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Healthcare Providers & Services 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 Encompass Health and its competitors. Encompass Health's current Beneish M-Score is -2.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Encompass Health stock overvalued right now?
Encompass Health (MEX:EHC) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.81. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,344.64, compared to a current price of MXN1,280.08 — trading 4.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.81. Encompass Health's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Encompass Health (MEX:EHC), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.81 as of Jul. 03, 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 Encompass Health (MEX:EHC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Encompass Health stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN1,280.08 is trading 4.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,344.64.

Key valuation signals for MEX:EHC:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.81
  • GF Value™: MXN1,344.64 vs. price of MXN1,280.08 (4.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 1 warning sign

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


Encompass Health Business Description

Other Exchanges EHC:USA
Address 9001 Liberty Parkway, Birmingham, AL, USA, 35242
Encompass Health Corp provides post-acute healthcare services in the United States through a network of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, which is the company's sole segment. Inpatient rehabilitation contributes the majority of the firm's revenue and provides specialized rehabilitative treatment through a network of inpatient hospitals. The company's inpatient rehabilitation hospitals provide a higher level of rehabilitative care to patients who are recovering from conditions such as stroke and other neurological disorders, cardiac and pulmonary conditions, brain and spinal cord injuries, complex orthopedic conditions, and amputations.
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