Flex (MEX:FLEXN) Beneish M-Score: -2.33 (As of Aug. 02, 2026)

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MEX:FLEXN Flex Ltd MEX:FLEXN
75 GF Score
Price MXN1,795.00
GF Value MXN789.64
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Flex Beneish M-Score?

Flex MEX:FLEXN 75 Beneish M-Score is -2.33 as of Aug. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:FLEXN with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN789.64 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,401 Hardware companies, Flex ranks worse than 60.72% 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 -2.33 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

MEX:FLEXN' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3   Med: -2.37   Max: 0.79
Current: -2.33

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Flex was 0.79. The lowest was -3.00. And the median was -2.37.


Flex Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Flex'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.

Flex Beneish M-Score Chart

Flex Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.55 -2.47 -2.63 -2.41 -2.48

Flex Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 -2.39 -2.62 -2.64 -2.48 -2.33

MEX:FLEXN vs JBL, TEL, FN: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Flex'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.


Flex Beneish M-Score vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Flex's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Flex 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 Flex 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 * 1.2614+0.528 * 0.926+0.404 * 1.0062+0.892 * 1.0092+0.115 * 1.1383
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.1099+4.679 * -0.021317-0.327 * 1.0764
=-2.40

* 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 (Jun26) TTM:Last Year (Jun25) TTM:
Total Receivables was MXN112,057 Mil.
Revenue was 138335.672 + 134830.498 + 127084.231 + 124813.937 = MXN525,064 Mil.
Gross Profit was 13034.403 + 12658.955 + 12225.87 + 11263.339 = MXN49,183 Mil.
Total Current Assets was MXN318,217 Mil.
Total Assets was MXN439,680 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was MXN60,182 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was MXN10,080 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was MXN20,670 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was MXN230,676 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN103,473 Mil.
Net Income was 4972.965 + 4508.175 + 4303.362 + 3650.496 = MXN17,435 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 593.266 + -739.341 + -558.177 + -623.703 = MXN-1,328 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 4815.924 + 7447.505 + 7562.394 + 8309.923 = MXN28,136 Mil.
Total Receivables was MXN88,027 Mil.
Revenue was 123801.99 + 130891.564 + 136729.969 + 128873.014 = MXN520,297 Mil.
Gross Profit was 10770.302 + 11517.967 + 12388.286 + 10455.549 = MXN45,132 Mil.
Total Current Assets was MXN253,573 Mil.
Total Assets was MXN360,240 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was MXN56,770 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was MXN11,080 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was MXN18,454 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was MXN186,804 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN67,540 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)
=(112057.478 / 525064.338) / (88026.51 / 520296.537)
=0.213417 / 0.169185
=1.2614

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)
=(45132.104 / 520296.537) / (49182.567 / 525064.338)
=0.086743 / 0.09367
=0.926

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 - (318217.413 + 60181.601) / 439679.902) / (1 - (253572.836 + 56770.038) / 360240.254)
=0.139376 / 0.138511
=1.0062

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
=525064.338 / 520296.537
=1.0092

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))
=(11079.628 / (11079.628 + 56770.038)) / (10079.576 / (10079.576 + 60181.601))
=0.163297 / 0.143459
=1.1383

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)
=(20670.447 / 525064.338) / (18453.752 / 520296.537)
=0.039367 / 0.035468
=1.1099

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)
=((103472.57 + 230675.78) / 439679.902) / ((67540.34 + 186804.493) / 360240.254)
=0.759981 / 0.706042
=1.0764

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
=(17434.998 - -1327.955 - 28135.746) / 439679.902
=-0.021317

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.

Flex has a M-score of -2.40 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 -2.33 mean?
Flex (MEX:FLEXN) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.33 as of Aug. 02, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Flex and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Flex ranks #1458 out of 2401 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 60.7%.
Is Flex's Beneish M-Score too high?
Flex's current Beneish M-Score is -2.33. Based on the distribution chart, Flex ranks #1458 out of 2401 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Flex has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Flex's Beneish M-Score compare to JBL and TEL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Flex ranks #1458 out of 2401 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Flex 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 Hardware company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Hardware 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 Flex and its competitors. Flex's current Beneish M-Score is -2.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Flex stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Flex (MEX:FLEXN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN789.64, compared to a current price of MXN1,795.00 — trading 127.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.33. Flex's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Flex (MEX:FLEXN), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.33 as of Aug. 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 Flex (MEX:FLEXN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Flex stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN1,795.00 is trading 127.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN789.64. GuruFocus considers Flex to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:FLEXN:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.33
  • GF Value™: MXN789.64 vs. price of MXN1,795.00 (127.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Flex Business Description

Address 12455 Research Boulevard, Suite 300, Austin, TX, USA, 78759
Flex Ltd is the developed, end-to-end manufacturing partner of choice that helps a diverse customer base design, build, deliver and manage products that improve the world. The Company's full suite of specialized capabilities includes design and engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and integrated services, plus a portfolio of power and cooling products. Its reportable segments includes Integrated Technology Solutions, Regulated Manufacturing Solutions, and Cloud and Power Infrastructure.
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