Garrett Motion (MEX:GTX) Beneish M-Score: -2.53 (As of Aug. 25, 2026)

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MEX:GTX Garrett Motion Inc MEX:GTX
67 GF Score
Price MXN540.00
GF Value MXN236.77
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What is Garrett Motion Beneish M-Score?

Garrett Motion MEX:GTX 67 Beneish M-Score is -2.53 as of Aug. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:GTX with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN236.77. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,281 Vehicles & Parts companies, Garrett Motion ranks better than 50.04% 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 -2.53 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

MEX:GTX' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.22   Med: -2.4   Max: -0.52
Current: -2.53

During the past 11 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Garrett Motion was -0.52. The lowest was -3.22. And the median was -2.40.


Garrett Motion Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Garrett Motion'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.

Garrett Motion Beneish M-Score Chart

Garrett Motion 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 -1.30 -2.34 -3.02 -2.96 -2.72

Garrett Motion 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 -2.77 -2.70 -2.72 -2.66 -2.53

MEX:GTX vs LKQ, MBLY, GNTX: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Garrett Motion'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.


Garrett Motion Beneish M-Score vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Garrett Motion's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Garrett Motion 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 Garrett Motion 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 * 1.152+0.528 * 0.9873+0.404 * 0.9717+0.892 * 0.9763+0.115 * 0.8684
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9597+4.679 * -0.045104-0.327 * 0.9862
=-2.59

* 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 MXN15,268 Mil.
Revenue was 17030.224 + 17762.21 + 16043.079 + 16546.468 = MXN67,382 Mil.
Gross Profit was 3699.188 + 3534.409 + 3331.055 + 3412.021 = MXN13,977 Mil.
Total Current Assets was MXN25,650 Mil.
Total Assets was MXN43,151 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was MXN8,288 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was MXN1,850 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was MXN4,361 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was MXN25,598 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN24,376 Mil.
Net Income was 1762.349 + 1713.107 + 1512.479 + 1412.503 = MXN6,400 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 17.449 + 126.229 + 252.08 + 36.688 = MXN432 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 2530.105 + 1767.205 + 1782.564 + 1834.42 = MXN7,914 Mil.
Total Receivables was MXN13,576 Mil.
Revenue was 17191.06 + 17962.3 + 17602.211 + 16264.188 = MXN69,020 Mil.
Gross Profit was 3408.085 + 3662.018 + 3795.737 + 3268.59 = MXN14,134 Mil.
Total Current Assets was MXN25,664 Mil.
Total Assets was MXN45,247 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was MXN9,641 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was MXN1,816 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was MXN4,655 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was MXN24,836 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN28,300 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)
=(15267.875 / 67381.981) / (13575.853 / 69019.759)
=0.226587 / 0.196695
=1.152

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)
=(14134.43 / 69019.759) / (13976.673 / 67381.981)
=0.204788 / 0.207424
=0.9873

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 - (25650.03 + 8288.275) / 43151.377) / (1 - (25664.2 + 9640.55) / 45246.568)
=0.213506 / 0.219725
=0.9717

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
=67381.981 / 69019.759
=0.9763

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))
=(1815.71 / (1815.71 + 9640.55)) / (1850.364 / (1850.364 + 8288.275))
=0.158491 / 0.182506
=0.8684

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)
=(4361.174 / 67381.981) / (4654.596 / 69019.759)
=0.064723 / 0.067439
=0.9597

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)
=((24376.253 + 25597.683) / 43151.377) / ((28300.288 + 24835.715) / 45246.568)
=1.158108 / 1.174365
=0.9862

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
=(6400.438 - 432.446 - 7914.294) / 43151.377
=-0.045104

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.

Garrett Motion has a M-score of -2.59 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 -2.53 mean?
Garrett Motion (MEX:GTX) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.53 as of Aug. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Garrett Motion and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Garrett Motion ranks #640 out of 1281 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 50%.
Is Garrett Motion's Beneish M-Score too high?
Garrett Motion's current Beneish M-Score is -2.53. Based on the distribution chart, Garrett Motion ranks #640 out of 1281 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Garrett Motion has a GF Score™ of 67/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Garrett Motion's Beneish M-Score compare to LKQ and MBLY?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Garrett Motion ranks #640 out of 1281 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Garrett Motion 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 Garrett Motion and its competitors. Garrett Motion's current Beneish M-Score is -2.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Garrett Motion stock overvalued right now?
Garrett Motion (MEX:GTX) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.53. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN236.77, compared to a current price of MXN540.00 — trading 128.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.53. Garrett Motion's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Garrett Motion (MEX:GTX), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.53 as of Aug. 25, 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 Garrett Motion (MEX:GTX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Garrett Motion stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN540.00 is trading 128.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN236.77.

Key valuation signals for MEX:GTX:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.53
  • GF Value™: MXN236.77 vs. price of MXN540.00 (128.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Garrett Motion Business Description

Other Exchanges GTX:USAG02:Germany
Address La Piece 16, Rolle, CHE, 1180
Garrett Motion Inc designs, manufactures and sells engineered turbocharger and electric-boosting technologies for light and commercial vehicle original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). The company is a technology leader with expertise in delivering products across gasoline, diesel, natural gas and electrified powertrains. The company also sells its technologies in the aftermarket through its distribution network. The company derives maximum of its revenue from Gas and geographically from Europe.
67GF Score

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