Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo (MEX:SBS N) Beneish M-Score: -2.25 (As of Aug. 26, 2026)

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MEX:SBS N Companhia De Saneamento Basico Do Estado De Sao Paulo MEX:SBS N
85 GF Score
Price MXN93.82
GF Value MXN103.47
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What is Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo Beneish M-Score?

Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo MEX:SBS N 85 Beneish M-Score is -2.25 as of Aug. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:SBS N with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN103.47. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 486 Utilities - Regulated companies, Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo ranks worse than 79.63% 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 -2.25 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:SBS N' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.56   Med: -2.44   Max: -1.22
Current: -2.25

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo was -1.22. The lowest was -3.56. And the median was -2.44.


Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo'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.

Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo Beneish M-Score Chart

Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo 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 -2.39 -2.49 -2.64 -1.25 -2.27

Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo 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 -1.92 -2.40 -2.27 0.00 -2.25

MEX:SBS N vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo'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.


Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo Beneish M-Score vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo 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 Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo 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 * 1.1811+0.528 * 1.3749+0.404 * 0.9372+0.892 * 0.9863+0.115 * 1.138
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.509+4.679 * -0.026065-0.327 * 1.2087
=-2.24

* 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 MXN20,294 Mil.
Revenue was 34761.108 + 34360.755 + 37216.122 + 32237.942 = MXN138,576 Mil.
Gross Profit was 22491.881 + 13501.515 + 12660.99 + 10242.392 = MXN58,897 Mil.
Total Current Assets was MXN81,367 Mil.
Total Assets was MXN407,295 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was MXN3,891 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was MXN8,554 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was MXN4,216 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was MXN55,319 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN157,896 Mil.
Net Income was 4985.331 + 6031.006 + 8862.882 + 7383.395 = MXN27,263 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 61.295 + 1075.721 + 3355.931 + 5450.252 = MXN9,943 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 11462.394 + 2626.279 + 2992.592 + 10854.205 = MXN27,935 Mil.
Total Receivables was MXN17,420 Mil.
Revenue was 30438.129 + 29937.807 + 26796.532 + 53323.038 = MXN140,496 Mil.
Gross Profit was 19970.672 + 12508.341 + 10472.942 + 39145.378 = MXN82,097 Mil.
Total Current Assets was MXN44,934 Mil.
Total Assets was MXN301,224 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was MXN2,173 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was MXN7,806 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was MXN8,398 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was MXN35,522 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN94,940 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)
=(20293.506 / 138575.927) / (17420.181 / 140495.506)
=0.146443 / 0.123991
=1.1811

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)
=(82097.333 / 140495.506) / (58896.778 / 138575.927)
=0.584341 / 0.425014
=1.3749

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 - (81367.114 + 3890.52) / 407294.646) / (1 - (44933.765 + 2172.895) / 301223.507)
=0.790673 / 0.843616
=0.9372

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
=138575.927 / 140495.506
=0.9863

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))
=(7805.661 / (7805.661 + 2172.895)) / (8553.702 / (8553.702 + 3890.52))
=0.782244 / 0.687363
=1.138

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)
=(4215.719 / 138575.927) / (8397.951 / 140495.506)
=0.030422 / 0.059774
=0.509

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)
=((157895.967 + 55318.952) / 407294.646) / ((94940.101 + 35522.061) / 301223.507)
=0.523491 / 0.433108
=1.2087

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
=(27262.614 - 9943.199 - 27935.47) / 407294.646
=-0.026065

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.

Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo has a M-score of -2.24 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.25 mean?
Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo (MEX:SBS N) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.25 as of Aug. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo ranks #387 out of 486 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 79.6%.
Is Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo's Beneish M-Score too high?
Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo's current Beneish M-Score is -2.25. Based on the distribution chart, Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo ranks #387 out of 486 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo has a GF Score™ of 85/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo's Beneish M-Score compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo ranks #387 out of 486 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Utilities - Regulated 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 Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo and its competitors. Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo's current Beneish M-Score is -2.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo stock overvalued right now?
Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo (MEX:SBS N) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.25. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN103.47, compared to a current price of MXN93.82 — trading 9.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.25. Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo (MEX:SBS N), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.25 as of Aug. 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.

Is Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo (MEX:SBS N) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN93.82 is trading 9.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN103.47.

Key valuation signals for MEX:SBS N:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.25
  • GF Value™: MXN103.47 vs. price of MXN93.82 (9.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo Business Description

Address Rua Costa Carvalho, 300, Sao Paulo, SP, BRA, 05429-900
Companhia De Saneamento Basico Do Estado De Sao Paulo is engaged in the provision of basic and environmental sanitation services in Sao Paulo State, and supplies treated water and sewage services on a wholesale basis. SABESP may perform activities in other states and countries and can operate in drainage, urban cleaning, solid waste handling, and energy markets. The company determined that it has a single operating segment, which is the provision of sanitation services.
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