Transocean (MEX:RIG N) Beneish M-Score: -2.48 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


MEX:RIG N Transocean Ltd MEX:RIG N
55 GF Score
Price MXN93.38
GF Value MXN96.90
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Transocean Beneish M-Score?

Transocean MEX:RIG N 55 Beneish M-Score is -2.48 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:RIG N with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN96.90 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 822 Oil & Gas companies, Transocean ranks worse than 61.8% 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 -2.48 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

MEX:RIG N' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.19   Med: -2.63   Max: -2.01
Current: -2.48

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Transocean was -2.01. The lowest was -3.19. And the median was -2.63.


Transocean Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Transocean'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.

Transocean Beneish M-Score Chart

Transocean 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 -2.91 -2.81 -2.54 -2.49 -2.63

Transocean 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 -2.67 -2.54 -2.61 -2.63 -2.48

MEX:RIG N vs VAL, NE, PTEN: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Drilling subindustry, Transocean'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.


Transocean Beneish M-Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Transocean's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Transocean 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 Transocean 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 * 0.9815+0.528 * 0.9444+0.404 * 1.0558+0.892 * 1.0399+0.115 * 0.8863
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.8134+4.679 * -0.033436-0.327 * 1.0074
=-2.61

* 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 MXN11,505 Mil.
Revenue was 19493.349 + 18779.945 + 18857.838 + 18603.25 = MXN75,734 Mil.
Gross Profit was 16914.673 + 16133.107 + 15904.421 + 15308.14 = MXN64,260 Mil.
Total Current Assets was MXN31,846 Mil.
Total Assets was MXN273,213 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was MXN224,669 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was MXN11,474 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was MXN3,550 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was MXN20,702 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN89,172 Mil.
Net Income was 1280.322 + 450.143 + -35275.897 + -17661.79 = MXN-51,207 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 72.023 + -36541.646 + -21766.555 = MXN-58,236 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 2957.363 + 6283.989 + 4512.673 + 2410.138 = MXN16,164 Mil.
Total Receivables was MXN11,272 Mil.
Revenue was 18535.129 + 19854.626 + 18666.404 + 15773.609 = MXN72,830 Mil.
Gross Profit was 14934.486 + 16100.6 + 14925.247 + 12402.71 = MXN58,363 Mil.
Total Current Assets was MXN45,090 Mil.
Total Assets was MXN389,095 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was MXN321,480 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was MXN14,467 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was MXN4,197 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was MXN33,879 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN121,440 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)
=(11504.863 / 75734.382) / (11272.468 / 72829.768)
=0.151911 / 0.154778
=0.9815

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)
=(58363.043 / 72829.768) / (64260.341 / 75734.382)
=0.801362 / 0.848496
=0.9444

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 - (31845.748 + 224669.409) / 273213.438) / (1 - (45089.873 + 321480.155) / 389094.506)
=0.061118 / 0.057889
=1.0558

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
=75734.382 / 72829.768
=1.0399

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))
=(14466.725 / (14466.725 + 321480.155)) / (11474.04 / (11474.04 + 224669.409))
=0.043063 / 0.048589
=0.8863

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)
=(3550.351 / 75734.382) / (4197.159 / 72829.768)
=0.046879 / 0.05763
=0.8134

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)
=((89171.702 + 20701.54) / 273213.438) / ((121439.875 + 33878.779) / 389094.506)
=0.402152 / 0.39918
=1.0074

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
=(-51207.222 - -58236.178 - 16164.163) / 273213.438
=-0.033436

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.

Transocean has a M-score of -2.61 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 -2.48 mean?
Transocean (MEX:RIG N) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.48 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Transocean and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Transocean ranks #508 out of 822 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 61.8%.
Is Transocean's Beneish M-Score too high?
Transocean's current Beneish M-Score is -2.48. Based on the distribution chart, Transocean ranks #508 out of 822 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Transocean has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Transocean's Beneish M-Score compare to VAL and NE?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Transocean ranks #508 out of 822 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Transocean 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 an Oil & Gas company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Oil & Gas 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 Transocean and its competitors. Transocean's current Beneish M-Score is -2.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Transocean stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Transocean (MEX:RIG N) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN96.90, compared to a current price of MXN93.38 — trading 3.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.48. Transocean's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Transocean (MEX:RIG N), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.48 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 Transocean (MEX:RIG N) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Transocean stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN93.38 is trading 3.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN96.90. GuruFocus considers Transocean to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:RIG N:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.48
  • GF Value™: MXN96.90 vs. price of MXN93.38 (3.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Transocean Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address Turmstrasse 30, Steinhausen, CHE, 6312
Transocean Ltd. is an international provider of offshore contract drilling services for oil and gas wells. The company provides mobile offshore drilling rigs, related equipment, and crews to support the drilling of oil and gas wells. Its fleet mainly consists of offshore rigs, including drillships, semisubmersibles, and jackups.
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