Grupo Hoteleronta FeB de CV (MEX:HOTEL) Beneish M-Score: -2.67 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


MEX:HOTEL Grupo Hotelero Santa Fe SAB de CV MEX:HOTEL
61 GF Score
Price MXN4.60
GF Value MXN4.37
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Grupo Hoteleronta FeB de CV Beneish M-Score?

Grupo Hoteleronta FeB de CV MEX:HOTEL 61 Beneish M-Score is -2.67 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:HOTEL with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN4.37 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 824 Travel & Leisure companies, Grupo Hoteleronta FeB de CV ranks better than 54% 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 -2.67 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Grupo Hoteleronta FeB de CV's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:HOTEL' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.39   Med: -2.34   Max: -1.16
Current: -2.67

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Grupo Hoteleronta FeB de CV was -1.16. The lowest was -3.39. And the median was -2.34.


Grupo Hoteleronta FeB de CV Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Grupo Hoteleronta FeB 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.

Grupo Hoteleronta FeB de CV Beneish M-Score Chart

Grupo Hoteleronta FeB de CV 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 -2.11 -1.99 -2.24 -2.70 -2.89

Grupo Hoteleronta FeB de CV 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 -2.82 -2.80 -2.74 -2.89 -2.67

MEX:HOTEL vs MAR, HLT, H: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Lodging subindustry, Grupo Hoteleronta FeB 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.


Grupo Hoteleronta FeB de CV Beneish M-Score vs Travel & Leisure Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Grupo Hoteleronta FeB de CV's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Grupo Hoteleronta FeB 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 Grupo Hoteleronta FeB 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 * 0.8014+0.528 * 1.1694+0.404 * 1.2645+0.892 * 1.053+0.115 * 0.9058
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.7735+4.679 * -0.066617-0.327 * 0.9024
=-2.67

* 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 MXN187 Mil.
Revenue was 917.091 + 880.217 + 736.996 + 809.425 = MXN3,344 Mil.
Gross Profit was 461.156 + 271.009 + 321.313 + 381.554 = MXN1,435 Mil.
Total Current Assets was MXN1,368 Mil.
Total Assets was MXN11,551 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was MXN8,119 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was MXN351 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was MXN585 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was MXN1,083 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN2,058 Mil.
Net Income was 102.172 + -61.506 + 20.578 + -260.726 = MXN-199 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = MXN0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 140.157 + 122.064 + 137.824 + 169.976 = MXN570 Mil.
Total Receivables was MXN221 Mil.
Revenue was 968.628 + 868.388 + 678.234 + 660.057 = MXN3,175 Mil.
Gross Profit was 529.829 + 423.458 + 317.666 + 322.63 = MXN1,594 Mil.
Total Current Assets was MXN1,557 Mil.
Total Assets was MXN11,755 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was MXN8,537 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was MXN333 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was MXN718 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was MXN974 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN2,568 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)
=(186.759 / 3343.729) / (221.309 / 3175.307)
=0.055854 / 0.069697
=0.8014

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)
=(1593.583 / 3175.307) / (1435.032 / 3343.729)
=0.501867 / 0.429171
=1.1694

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 - (1368.404 + 8119.356) / 11551.16) / (1 - (1557.143 + 8537.492) / 11755.217)
=0.178631 / 0.141263
=1.2645

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
=3343.729 / 3175.307
=1.053

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))
=(332.814 / (332.814 + 8537.492)) / (350.836 / (350.836 + 8119.356))
=0.03752 / 0.04142
=0.9058

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)
=(584.871 / 3343.729) / (718.062 / 3175.307)
=0.174916 / 0.226139
=0.7735

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)
=((2057.554 + 1082.714) / 11551.16) / ((2567.868 + 973.631) / 11755.217)
=0.271857 / 0.30127
=0.9024

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
=(-199.482 - 0 - 570.021) / 11551.16
=-0.066617

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.

Grupo Hoteleronta FeB de CV has a M-score of -2.67 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 -2.67 mean?
Grupo Hoteleronta FeB de CV (MEX:HOTEL) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.67 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Grupo Hoteleronta FeB de CV and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Grupo Hoteleronta FeB de CV ranks #379 out of 824 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 46%.
Is Grupo Hoteleronta FeB de CV's Beneish M-Score too high?
Grupo Hoteleronta FeB de CV's current Beneish M-Score is -2.67. Based on the distribution chart, Grupo Hoteleronta FeB de CV ranks #379 out of 824 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Grupo Hoteleronta FeB de CV has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Grupo Hoteleronta FeB de CV's Beneish M-Score compare to MAR and HLT?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Grupo Hoteleronta FeB de CV ranks #379 out of 824 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Grupo Hoteleronta FeB de CV 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 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 Grupo Hoteleronta FeB de CV and its competitors. Grupo Hoteleronta FeB de CV's current Beneish M-Score is -2.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Grupo Hoteleronta FeB de CV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grupo Hoteleronta FeB de CV (MEX:HOTEL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN4.37, compared to a current price of MXN4.60 — trading 5.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.67. Grupo Hoteleronta FeB de CV's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 9 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 Grupo Hoteleronta FeB de CV (MEX:HOTEL), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.67 as of Jun. 27, 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 Grupo Hoteleronta FeB de CV (MEX:HOTEL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grupo Hoteleronta FeB de CV stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN4.60 is trading 5.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN4.37. GuruFocus considers Grupo Hoteleronta FeB de CV to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:HOTEL:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.67
  • GF Value™: MXN4.37 vs. price of MXN4.60 (5.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 9 warning signs

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


Grupo Hoteleronta FeB de CV Business Description

Address Juan Salvador Agraz No. 65 - Floor 20, Colonia Santa Fe Cuajimalpa, Delegation Cuajimalpa de Morelos, Mexico City, MEX, MEX, 05348
Grupo Hotelero Santa Fe SAB de CV is a company in the Mexican hotel industry, focused on acquiring, converting, developing and operating its own hotels as well as third-party owned hotels. The Company focuses on strategic hotel location and quality, a hotel management model, strict expense control and the proprietary Krystal brand, as well as other international brands.
61GF Score

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