Societe Generale (MEX:GLE N) Beneish M-Score: -2.38 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


MEX:GLE N Societe Generale SA MEX:GLE N
65 GF Score
Price MXN1,416.41
GF Value MXN687.51
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What is Societe Generale Beneish M-Score?

Societe Generale MEX:GLE N 65 Beneish M-Score is -2.38 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:GLE N with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN687.51. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,396 Banks companies, Societe Generale ranks worse than 53.3% on this metric.

Note: Financial institutions were excluded from the sample in Beneish paper when calculating Beneish M-Score. Thus, the prediction might not fit banks and insurance companies.

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 -2.38 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

MEX:GLE N' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.79   Med: -2.45   Max: -2.26
Current: -2.38

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Societe Generale was -2.26. The lowest was -2.79. And the median was -2.45.

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Societe Generale 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 Societe Generale 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+0.528 * 1+0.404 * 0.9998+0.892 * 0.9671+0.115 * 0.974
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9712+4.679 * 0.016584-0.327 * 0.9284
=-2.41

* 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 MXN0 Mil.
Revenue was MXN1,108,953 Mil.
Gross Profit was MXN1,108,953 Mil.
Total Current Assets was MXN0 Mil.
Total Assets was MXN32,609,314 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was MXN1,194,596 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was MXN216,891 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was MXN25,638 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was MXN0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN3,522,539 Mil.
Net Income was MXN126,546 Mil.
Gross Profit was MXN0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was MXN-414,258 Mil.
 Total Receivables was MXN0 Mil.
Revenue was MXN1,146,714 Mil.
Gross Profit was MXN1,146,714 Mil.
Total Current Assets was MXN0 Mil.
Total Assets was MXN34,363,751 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was MXN1,251,495 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was MXN220,262 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was MXN27,298 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was MXN0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN3,998,464 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)
=(0 / 1108952.931) / (0 / 1146714.085)
=0 / 0
=1

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)
=(1146714.085 / 1146714.085) / (1108952.931 / 1108952.931)
=1 / 1
=1

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 - (0 + 1194595.968) / 32609313.646) / (1 - (0 + 1251494.869) / 34363751.263)
=0.963366 / 0.963581
=0.9998

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
=1108952.931 / 1146714.085
=0.9671

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))
=(220262.398 / (220262.398 + 1251494.869)) / (216890.674 / (216890.674 + 1194595.968))
=0.149659 / 0.153661
=0.974

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)
=(25638.093 / 1108952.931) / (27298.037 / 1146714.085)
=0.023119 / 0.023805
=0.9712

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)
=((3522539.005 + 0) / 32609313.646) / ((3998463.539 + 0) / 34363751.263)
=0.108022 / 0.116357
=0.9284

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
=(126545.915 - 0 - -414257.604) / 32609313.646
=0.016584

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.

Societe Generale has a M-score of -2.41 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 -2.38 mean?
Societe Generale (MEX:GLE N) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.38 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Societe Generale and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Societe Generale ranks #744 out of 1396 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 53.3%.
Is Societe Generale's Beneish M-Score too high?
Societe Generale's current Beneish M-Score is -2.38. Based on the distribution chart, Societe Generale ranks #744 out of 1396 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Societe Generale has a GF Score™ of 65/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Societe Generale's Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Societe Generale ranks #744 out of 1396 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Societe Generale 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 Banks company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Banks 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 Societe Generale and its competitors. Societe Generale's current Beneish M-Score is -2.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Societe Generale stock overvalued right now?
Societe Generale (MEX:GLE N) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.38. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN687.51, compared to a current price of MXN1,416.41 — trading 106% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.38. Societe Generale's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Societe Generale (MEX:GLE N), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.38 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 Societe Generale (MEX:GLE N) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Societe Generale stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN1,416.41 is trading 106% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN687.51.

Key valuation signals for MEX:GLE N:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.38
  • GF Value™: MXN687.51 vs. price of MXN1,416.41 (106% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Societe Generale Business Description

Address 29, Boulevard Haussmann, Paris, FRA, 75009
Société Générale is a diversified European bank whose largest division is its corporate and investment bank, anchored by a well-regarded equity franchise. Its French retail operations include both the traditional branch network and fast-growing digital bank Boursorama. Internationally, Société Générale ranks among the largest banks in the Czech Republic and Romania. It also holds dominant positions in several African markets, though with a smaller earnings contribution. The group is a leading player in vehicle and equipment leasing through ALD Automotive.
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