SES (MEX:SESG N) Beneish M-Score: -2.31 (As of Sep. 20, 2026)

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What is SES Beneish M-Score?

SES MEX:SESG N 72 Beneish M-Score is -2.31 as of Sep. 20, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:SESG N with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN156.45. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 974 Media - Diversified companies, SES ranks worse than 66.43% 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 -2.31 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

MEX:SESG N' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.95   Med: -2.85   Max: -0.39
Current: -2.31

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of SES was -0.39. The lowest was -4.95. And the median was -2.85.


SES Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SES'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.

SES Beneish M-Score Chart

SES 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 -1.11 -2.99 -4.56 -2.83 -2.06

SES Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 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 -4.15 -2.11 -2.32 -1.57 -5.69

MEX:SESG N vs NXST, NMAX: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Broadcasting subindustry, SES'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.


SES Beneish M-Score vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, SES's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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SES 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 SES 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 * 0.8493+0.528 * 1.1465+0.404 * 1.8436+0.892 * 1.4348+0.115 * 1.2046
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.1232+4.679 * -0.064361-0.327 * 1.0804
=-2.14

* 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 (Dec25) TTM:Last Year (Dec24) TTM:
Total Receivables was MXN17,632 Mil.
Revenue was MXN56,925 Mil.
Gross Profit was MXN9,578 Mil.
Total Current Assets was MXN47,131 Mil.
Total Assets was MXN290,219 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was MXN150,958 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was MXN21,149 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was MXN7,541 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was MXN54,289 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN139,176 Mil.
Net Income was MXN-2,059 Mil.
Gross Profit was MXN Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was MXN16,620 Mil.
Total Receivables was MXN14,469 Mil.
Revenue was MXN39,675 Mil.
Gross Profit was MXN7,653 Mil.
Total Current Assets was MXN92,583 Mil.
Total Assets was MXN222,952 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was MXN91,980 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was MXN15,981 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was MXN4,679 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was MXN32,770 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN104,791 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)
=(17631.88 / 56924.778) / (14468.76 / 39675.026)
=0.30974 / 0.364682
=0.8493

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)
=(7653.453 / 39675.026) / (9577.751 / 56924.778)
=0.192904 / 0.168253
=1.1465

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 - (47130.965 + 150958.454) / 290218.631) / (1 - (92582.838 + 91979.973) / 222952.393)
=0.317448 / 0.172187
=1.8436

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
=56924.778 / 39675.026
=1.4348

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))
=(15981.045 / (15981.045 + 91979.973)) / (21149.061 / (21149.061 + 150958.454))
=0.148026 / 0.122883
=1.2046

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)
=(7540.854 / 56924.778) / (4679.313 / 39675.026)
=0.13247 / 0.117941
=1.1232

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)
=((139175.713 + 54289.297) / 290218.631) / ((104790.854 + 32770.019) / 222952.393)
=0.666618 / 0.616997
=1.0804

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
=(-2058.566 - 0 - 16620.215) / 290218.631
=-0.064361

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.

SES has a M-score of -2.14 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 -2.31 mean?
SES (MEX:SESG N) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.31 as of Sep. 20, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on SES and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, SES ranks #647 out of 974 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 66.4%.
Is SES's Beneish M-Score too high?
SES's current Beneish M-Score is -2.31. Based on the distribution chart, SES ranks #647 out of 974 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, SES has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SES's Beneish M-Score compare to NXST and NMAX?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, SES ranks #647 out of 974 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places SES 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Media - Diversified 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 SES and its competitors. SES's current Beneish M-Score is -2.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SES stock overvalued right now?
SES (MEX:SESG N) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.31. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN156.45, compared to a current price of MXN83.07 — trading 46.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.31. SES's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 SES (MEX:SESG N), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.31 as of Sep. 20, 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 SES (MEX:SESG N) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SES stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN83.07 is trading 46.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN156.45.

Key valuation signals for MEX:SESG N:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.31
  • GF Value™: MXN156.45 vs. price of MXN83.07 (46.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 6 warning signs

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


SES Business Description

Address Chateau de Betzdorf, Betzdorf, Luxembourg, LUX, L-6815
SES SA is a communications satellite owner and operator and functions in the television broadcasting space. It operates in one operating segment, namely the provision of satellite-based data transmission capacity and ancillary services to customers around the world. The company's Network business operates a multi-orbit (MEO-GEO) constellation of satellites with the combination of global coverage, high performance, and a low-latency MEO system and partners with LEO. The company's Media business delivers quality viewing experiences to audiences world-wide.
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