Hoteles City ExpressB de CV (MEX:HCITY) Beneish M-Score: 0.00 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


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What is Hoteles City ExpressB de CV Beneish M-Score?

Hoteles City ExpressB de CV MEX:HCITY +1.02% 8 Beneish M-Score is 0.00 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:HCITY with a GF Score™ of 8/100.

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.

The historical rank and industry rank for Hoteles City ExpressB de CV's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Hoteles City ExpressB de CV was 0.00. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.00.


Hoteles City ExpressB de CV Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hoteles City ExpressB de CV'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.

Hoteles City ExpressB de CV Beneish M-Score Chart

Hoteles City ExpressB de CV Annual Data
Trend Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.01 -2.68 -2.34 -2.79 -2.48

Hoteles City ExpressB de CV Quarterly Data
Sep18 Dec18 Mar19 Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23
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 -2.42 -2.40 -2.48 -2.66 -2.27

MEX:HCITY vs MAR, HLT, HTHT: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Lodging subindustry, Hoteles City ExpressB de CV'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.


Hoteles City ExpressB de CV Beneish M-Score vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hoteles City ExpressB de CV's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hoteles City ExpressB de CV's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Hoteles City ExpressB de CV 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 Hoteles City ExpressB de CV 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 * 0.7104+0.528 * 0.9519+0.404 * 1.1106+0.892 * 1.2595+0.115 * 1.1495
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.8665+4.679 * 0.001-0.327 * 0.8874
=-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 (Jun23) TTM:Last Year (Jun22) TTM:
Total Receivables was MXN191 Mil.
Revenue was 875.037 + 840.28 + 926.146 + 845.648 = MXN3,487 Mil.
Gross Profit was 373.833 + 390.606 + 791.21 + 279.25 = MXN1,835 Mil.
Total Current Assets was MXN1,945 Mil.
Total Assets was MXN14,157 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was MXN11,726 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was MXN439 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was MXN140 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was MXN1,552 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN4,083 Mil.
Net Income was 1146.334 + -49.174 + 77.527 + -0.752 = MXN1,174 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = MXN0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 180.914 + 227.385 + 285.267 + 466.209 = MXN1,160 Mil.
Total Receivables was MXN213 Mil.
Revenue was 780.632 + 624.101 + 726.188 + 637.797 = MXN2,769 Mil.
Gross Profit was 344.37 + 250.883 + 643.201 + 148.388 = MXN1,387 Mil.
Total Current Assets was MXN1,687 Mil.
Total Assets was MXN14,052 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was MXN11,929 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was MXN516 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was MXN129 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was MXN781 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN5,522 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)
=(190.941 / 3487.111) / (213.422 / 2768.718)
=0.054756 / 0.077083
=0.7104

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)
=(1386.842 / 2768.718) / (1834.899 / 3487.111)
=0.500897 / 0.526195
=0.9519

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 - (1944.66 + 11725.603) / 14157.456) / (1 - (1687.362 + 11929.43) / 14052.178)
=0.034412 / 0.030984
=1.1106

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
=3487.111 / 2768.718
=1.2595

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))
=(516.288 / (516.288 + 11929.43)) / (439.005 / (439.005 + 11725.603))
=0.041483 / 0.036089
=1.1495

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)
=(140.371 / 3487.111) / (128.63 / 2768.718)
=0.040254 / 0.046458
=0.8665

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)
=((4083.483 + 1552.388) / 14157.456) / ((5522.221 + 781.197) / 14052.178)
=0.398085 / 0.448572
=0.8874

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
=(1173.935 - 0 - 1159.775) / 14157.456
=0.001

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.

Hoteles City ExpressB de CV 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 0.00 mean?
Hoteles City ExpressB de CV (MEX:HCITY) has a Beneish M-Score of 0.00 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Hoteles City ExpressB de CV and its competitors.
Is Hoteles City ExpressB de CV's Beneish M-Score too high?
Hoteles City ExpressB de CV's current Beneish M-Score is 0.00. Overall, Hoteles City ExpressB de CV has a GF Score™ of 8/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hoteles City ExpressB de CV's Beneish M-Score compare to MAR and HLT?
Hoteles City ExpressB de CV's Beneish M-Score of 0.00 can be compared against companies in the Travel & Leisure 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 Travel & Leisure company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Travel & Leisure 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 Hoteles City ExpressB de CV and its competitors. Hoteles City ExpressB de CV's current Beneish M-Score is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hoteles City ExpressB de CV stock overvalued right now?
Hoteles City ExpressB de CV (MEX:HCITY) has a current Beneish M-Score of 0.00. The current Beneish M-Score is 0.00. Hoteles City ExpressB de CV's overall GF Score™ is 8/100. 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 Hoteles City ExpressB de CV (MEX:HCITY), the current Beneish M-Score is 0.00 as of Jun. 26, 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.

Hoteles City ExpressB de CV Business Description

Address Juan Salvador Agraz No. 69, Col. Santa Fe Cuajimalpa, Del. Cuajimalpa de Morelos, Mexico, MEX, 05348
Hoteles City Express SAB de CV together with its subsidiaries is engaged in the ownership, operation, and management of hotels using the brand names Hoteles City Express, City Suites and City Junior. The company's segments include Hotel Operation and Hotel Management. The company works as an alternative for business travelers, and the option for anyone looking to increase the value of an investment through a modern, hotel franchise and also, are the working towards the economy business travel segment.
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