Industrias ChB de CV (MEX:ICHB) Beneish M-Score: -2.51 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


MEX:ICHB Industrias Ch SAB de CV MEX:ICHB
64 GF Score
Price MXN175.50
GF Value MXN166.31
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Industrias ChB de CV Beneish M-Score?

Industrias ChB de CV MEX:ICHB 64 Beneish M-Score is -2.51 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:ICHB with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN166.31 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 593 Steel companies, Industrias ChB de CV ranks better than 50.25% 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 -2.51 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

MEX:ICHB' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.98   Med: -2.53   Max: -2.22
Current: -2.51

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Industrias ChB de CV was -2.22. The lowest was -2.98. And the median was -2.53.


Industrias ChB de CV Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Industrias ChB 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.

Industrias ChB de CV Beneish M-Score Chart

Industrias ChB 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 -2.51 -2.54 -2.49 -2.25 -2.61

Industrias ChB 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 -2.29 -2.37 -2.46 -2.61 -2.51

MEX:ICHB vs NUE, STLD, RS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Industrias ChB 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.


Industrias ChB de CV Beneish M-Score vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Industrias ChB de CV's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Industrias ChB de CV's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Industrias ChB 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 Industrias ChB 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 * 1.1317+0.528 * 0.919+0.404 * 0.9745+0.892 * 0.8759+0.115 * 1.0376
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.2336+4.679 * 0.002883-0.327 * 0.9005
=-2.51

* 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 MXN11,056 Mil.
Revenue was 8947.372 + 8705.809 + 8146.882 + 7577.13 = MXN33,377 Mil.
Gross Profit was 2443.312 + 2397.446 + 1827.651 + 1803.739 = MXN8,472 Mil.
Total Current Assets was MXN54,158 Mil.
Total Assets was MXN82,398 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was MXN23,879 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was MXN1,279 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was MXN3,267 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was MXN5,528 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN0 Mil.
Net Income was 1582.866 + 533.293 + 288.483 + -937.037 = MXN1,468 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = MXN0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 283.117 + 1892.856 + 646.428 + -1592.34 = MXN1,230 Mil.
Total Receivables was MXN11,153 Mil.
Revenue was 8562.553 + 10491.911 + 9521.188 + 9530.631 = MXN38,106 Mil.
Gross Profit was 2230.992 + 1907.301 + 2385.536 + 2365.266 = MXN8,889 Mil.
Total Current Assets was MXN57,109 Mil.
Total Assets was MXN83,800 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was MXN22,140 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was MXN1,233 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was MXN3,023 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was MXN6,243 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN0 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)
=(11055.681 / 33377.193) / (11152.96 / 38106.283)
=0.331235 / 0.29268
=1.1317

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)
=(8889.095 / 38106.283) / (8472.148 / 33377.193)
=0.233271 / 0.25383
=0.919

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 - (54158.006 + 23879.013) / 82397.525) / (1 - (57109.124 + 22140.396) / 83800.42)
=0.05292 / 0.054306
=0.9745

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
=33377.193 / 38106.283
=0.8759

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))
=(1232.815 / (1232.815 + 22140.396)) / (1278.844 / (1278.844 + 23879.013))
=0.052745 / 0.050833
=1.0376

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)
=(3266.614 / 33377.193) / (3023.182 / 38106.283)
=0.09787 / 0.079336
=1.2336

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)
=((0 + 5528.08) / 82397.525) / ((0 + 6243.234) / 83800.42)
=0.06709 / 0.074501
=0.9005

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
=(1467.605 - 0 - 1230.061) / 82397.525
=0.002883

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.

Industrias ChB de CV has a M-score of -2.51 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 -2.51 mean?
Industrias ChB de CV (MEX:ICHB) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.51 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Industrias ChB de CV and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Industrias ChB de CV ranks #295 out of 593 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 49.7%.
Is Industrias ChB de CV's Beneish M-Score too high?
Industrias ChB de CV's current Beneish M-Score is -2.51. Based on the distribution chart, Industrias ChB de CV ranks #295 out of 593 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Industrias ChB de CV has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Industrias ChB de CV's Beneish M-Score compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Industrias ChB de CV ranks #295 out of 593 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Industrias ChB 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 Steel company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Steel 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 Industrias ChB de CV and its competitors. Industrias ChB de CV's current Beneish M-Score is -2.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Industrias ChB de CV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Industrias ChB de CV (MEX:ICHB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN166.31, compared to a current price of MXN175.50 — trading 5.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.51. Industrias ChB de CV's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 4 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 Industrias ChB de CV (MEX:ICHB), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.51 as of Jun. 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 Industrias ChB de CV (MEX:ICHB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Industrias ChB de CV stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN175.50 is trading 5.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN166.31. GuruFocus considers Industrias ChB de CV to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:ICHB:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.51
  • GF Value™: MXN166.31 vs. price of MXN175.50 (5.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Industrias ChB de CV Business Description

Other Exchanges AKQ:Germany
Address Agustin Melgar 23, Fracc Industrial Ninos Heroes, Tlalnepantla, MEX, 54030
Industrias Ch SAB de CV is a Mexican company. It acts as a producer of special steels in Mexico and the United States. The company's products include Billet, pipes, cylindrical and corrugated steel rods, structural profiles, commercial profiles, barbed wires, and wire rods and rod derivatives.
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