RXO (MEX:RXO) Beneish M-Score: -2.23 (As of Sep. 21, 2026)

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MEX:RXO RXO Inc MEX:RXO
15 GF Score
Price MXN368.00
GF Value MXN394.27
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is RXO Beneish M-Score?

RXO MEX:RXO 15 Beneish M-Score is -2.23 as of Sep. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:RXO with a GF Score™ of 15/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN394.27 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 978 Transportation companies, RXO ranks worse than 70.14% 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 -2.23 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

MEX:RXO' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.21   Med: -2.45   Max: -1.67
Current: -2.23

During the past 7 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of RXO was -1.67. The lowest was -3.21. And the median was -2.45.


RXO Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for RXO'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.

RXO Beneish M-Score Chart

RXO Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -2.21 -3.18 -2.57 -1.35 -2.65

RXO 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 -1.68 -2.30 -2.61 -2.67 -2.31

MEX:RXO vs ARCB, WERN, SNDR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Trucking subindustry, RXO'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.


RXO Beneish M-Score vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, RXO's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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RXO 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 RXO 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 * 1.2644+0.528 * 1.0982+0.404 * 0.8925+0.892 * 0.9919+0.115 * 0.9654
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9422+4.679 * -0.026427-0.327 * 1.1681
=-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 (Jun26) TTM:Last Year (Jun25) TTM:
Total Receivables was MXN25,232 Mil.
Revenue was 30859.077 + 25022.972 + 26886.497 + 26476.555 = MXN109,245 Mil.
Gross Profit was 4801.074 + 4003.675 + 4356.015 + 4807.144 = MXN17,968 Mil.
Total Current Assets was MXN27,189 Mil.
Total Assets was MXN60,442 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was MXN5,784 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was MXN1,906 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was MXN18,220 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was MXN21,440 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN10,939 Mil.
Net Income was -156.557 + -632.159 + -841.919 + -260.853 = MXN-1,891 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = MXN0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -694.654 + -122.92 + 113.609 + 409.778 = MXN-294 Mil.
Total Receivables was MXN20,120 Mil.
Revenue was 27707.345 + 29247.405 + 33499.474 + 19686.991 = MXN110,141 Mil.
Gross Profit was 5291.537 + 5061.658 + 5566.499 + 3975.258 = MXN19,895 Mil.
Total Current Assets was MXN22,368 Mil.
Total Assets was MXN60,473 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was MXN7,311 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was MXN2,300 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was MXN19,496 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was MXN16,625 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN11,108 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)
=(25232.095 / 109245.1) / (20119.98 / 110141.215)
=0.230968 / 0.182674
=1.2644

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)
=(19894.952 / 110141.215) / (17967.908 / 109245.1)
=0.180631 / 0.164473
=1.0982

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 - (27189.155 + 5783.811) / 60441.701) / (1 - (22368.128 + 7311.204) / 60473.292)
=0.454467 / 0.509216
=0.8925

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
=109245.1 / 110141.215
=0.9919

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))
=(2299.579 / (2299.579 + 7311.204)) / (1905.748 / (1905.748 + 5783.811))
=0.239271 / 0.247836
=0.9654

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)
=(18220.264 / 109245.1) / (19495.773 / 110141.215)
=0.166783 / 0.177007
=0.9422

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)
=((10938.568 + 21440.291) / 60441.701) / ((11108.496 + 16624.96) / 60473.292)
=0.535704 / 0.458607
=1.1681

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
=(-1891.488 - 0 - -294.188) / 60441.701
=-0.026427

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.

RXO 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 -2.23 mean?
RXO (MEX:RXO) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.23 as of Sep. 21, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on RXO and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, RXO ranks #686 out of 978 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 70.1%.
Is RXO's Beneish M-Score too high?
RXO's current Beneish M-Score is -2.23. Based on the distribution chart, RXO ranks #686 out of 978 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, RXO has a GF Score™ of 15/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RXO's Beneish M-Score compare to ARCB and WERN?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, RXO ranks #686 out of 978 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places RXO 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 a Transportation company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Transportation 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 RXO and its competitors. RXO's current Beneish M-Score is -2.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is RXO stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RXO (MEX:RXO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN394.27, compared to a current price of MXN368.00 — trading 6.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.23. RXO's overall GF Score™ is 15/100 with 6 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 RXO (MEX:RXO), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.23 as of Sep. 21, 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 RXO (MEX:RXO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RXO stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN368.00 is trading 6.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN394.27. GuruFocus considers RXO to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:RXO:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.23
  • GF Value™: MXN394.27 vs. price of MXN368.00 (6.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 15/100 with 6 warning signs

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


RXO Business Description

Other Exchanges RXO:USAN9Q:Germany
Address 11215 North Community House Road, Charlotte, NC, USA, 28277
RXO Inc is a brokered transportation platform defined by technology and a nimble, asset-light business model, with the component being core truck brokerage business. Its operations also include three asset-light, brokered transportation services, all of which complement its truck brokerage business: managed transportation, last mile and freight forwarding. The company operates into one reportable segment. The operates within the transportation industry and in the same geography North America.
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