GigaCloud Technology (MEX:GCTN) Beneish M-Score: -2.25 (As of Aug. 01, 2026)

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MEX:GCTN GigaCloud Technology Inc MEX:GCTN
86 GF Score
Price MXN650.00
GF Value MXN541.86
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What is GigaCloud Technology Beneish M-Score?

GigaCloud Technology MEX:GCTN 86 Beneish M-Score is -2.25 as of Aug. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:GCTN with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN541.86. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,628 Software companies, GigaCloud Technology ranks worse than 67.47% 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 -2.25 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

MEX:GCTN' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3   Med: -2.33   Max: 0.15
Current: -2.25

During the past 7 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of GigaCloud Technology was 0.15. The lowest was -3.00. And the median was -2.33.


GigaCloud Technology Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for GigaCloud Technology'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.

GigaCloud Technology Beneish M-Score Chart

GigaCloud Technology Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 -1.90 -0.59 -2.46 -2.47

GigaCloud Technology 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 -2.40 -2.65 -2.71 -2.47 -2.25

MEX:GCTN vs BRUN, PGY, AI: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, GigaCloud Technology'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.


GigaCloud Technology Beneish M-Score vs Software Industry

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

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


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GigaCloud Technology 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 GigaCloud Technology 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 * 1.0205+0.528 * 1.0177+0.404 * 1.0654+0.892 * 1.0766+0.115 * 0.9576
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9113+4.679 * -0.012921-0.327 * 0.9373
=-2.39

* 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 MXN1,506 Mil.
Revenue was 6482.539 + 6531.514 + 6101.978 + 6074.413 = MXN25,190 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1548.035 + 1493.519 + 1413.402 + 1448.794 = MXN5,904 Mil.
Total Current Assets was MXN12,784 Mil.
Total Assets was MXN22,184 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was MXN8,524 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was MXN156 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was MXN2,758 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was MXN6,184 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN6,640 Mil.
Net Income was 687.479 + 693.201 + 681.946 + 650.587 = MXN2,713 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 10.261 + 10.767 + 7.631 + 41.726 = MXN70 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -391.941 + 1158.991 + 1435.434 + 726.977 = MXN2,929 Mil.
Total Receivables was MXN1,371 Mil.
Revenue was 5562.707 + 6168.741 + 5972.383 + 5695.115 = MXN23,399 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1303.719 + 1355.412 + 1521.095 + 1400.517 = MXN5,581 Mil.
Total Current Assets was MXN11,849 Mil.
Total Assets was MXN22,321 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was MXN9,644 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was MXN169 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was MXN2,811 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was MXN5,970 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN7,796 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)
=(1505.965 / 25190.444) / (1370.699 / 23398.946)
=0.059783 / 0.05858
=1.0205

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)
=(5580.743 / 23398.946) / (5903.75 / 25190.444)
=0.238504 / 0.234365
=1.0177

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 - (12784.012 + 8523.877) / 22184.152) / (1 - (11849.492 + 9643.586) / 22320.653)
=0.0395 / 0.037077
=1.0654

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
=25190.444 / 23398.946
=1.0766

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))
=(168.602 / (168.602 + 9643.586)) / (155.749 / (155.749 + 8523.877))
=0.017183 / 0.017944
=0.9576

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)
=(2757.909 / 25190.444) / (2811.017 / 23398.946)
=0.109482 / 0.120134
=0.9113

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)
=((6639.784 + 6184.17) / 22184.152) / ((7796.272 + 5969.969) / 22320.653)
=0.578068 / 0.616749
=0.9373

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
=(2713.213 - 70.385 - 2929.461) / 22184.152
=-0.012921

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.

GigaCloud Technology has a M-score of -2.39 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 -2.25 mean?
GigaCloud Technology (MEX:GCTN) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.25 as of Aug. 01, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on GigaCloud Technology and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, GigaCloud Technology ranks #1773 out of 2628 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 67.5%.
Is GigaCloud Technology's Beneish M-Score too high?
GigaCloud Technology's current Beneish M-Score is -2.25. Based on the distribution chart, GigaCloud Technology ranks #1773 out of 2628 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, GigaCloud Technology has a GF Score™ of 86/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GigaCloud Technology's Beneish M-Score compare to BRUN and PGY?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, GigaCloud Technology ranks #1773 out of 2628 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places GigaCloud Technology 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 Software company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Software 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 GigaCloud Technology and its competitors. GigaCloud Technology's current Beneish M-Score is -2.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GigaCloud Technology stock overvalued right now?
GigaCloud Technology (MEX:GCTN) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.25. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN541.86, compared to a current price of MXN650.00 — trading 20% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.25. GigaCloud Technology's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 2 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 GigaCloud Technology (MEX:GCTN), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.25 as of Aug. 01, 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 GigaCloud Technology (MEX:GCTN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GigaCloud Technology stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN650.00 is trading 20% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN541.86.

Key valuation signals for MEX:GCTN:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.25
  • GF Value™: MXN541.86 vs. price of MXN650.00 (20% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 2 warning signs

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


GigaCloud Technology Business Description

Other Exchanges GCT:USAK71:Germany
Address 4388 Shirley Avenue, El Monte, CA, USA, 91731
GigaCloud Technology Inc provides end-to-end and B2B e-commerce solutions for large parcel merchandise. Its B2B e-commerce platform, which is referred to as the GigaCloud Marketplace, integrates everything from discovery, payments, and logistics tools into one easy-to-use platform. It offers online and offline integrated cross-border transaction and delivery services for furniture and large merchandise. Its marketplace seamlessly connects manufacturers in Asia with resellers in the U.S., Asia, and Europe to execute cross-border transactions with confidence, speed, and efficiency. It offers a truly comprehensive solution that transports products from the manufacturer's warehouse to end customers, all at one fixed price. It earns the majority of its revenue from the United States.
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