SLM (MEX:SLM) Beneish M-Score: -2.33 (As of Aug. 04, 2026)

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MEX:SLM SLM Corp MEX:SLM
78 GF Score
Price MXN337.00
GF Value MXN316.04
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is SLM Beneish M-Score?

SLM MEX:SLM 78 Beneish M-Score is -2.33 as of Aug. 04, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:SLM with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN316.04. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 488 Credit Services companies, SLM ranks better than 57.99% on this metric.

Note: Financial institutions were excluded from the sample in Beneish paper when calculating Beneish M-Score. Thus, the prediction might not fit banks and insurance companies.

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 -2.33 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

MEX:SLM' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.11   Med: -2.3   Max: -2.06
Current: -2.33

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of SLM was -2.06. The lowest was -3.11. And the median was -2.30.

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SLM 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 SLM 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 * 0.8487+0.528 * 1+0.404 * 0.9997+0.892 * 1.003+0.115 * 1.0246
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9037+4.679 * 0.038208-0.327 * 0.9442
=-2.40

* 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 MXN34,468 Mil.
Revenue was 6998.916 + 10098.096 + 8176.46 + 10010.045 = MXN35,284 Mil.
Gross Profit was 6998.916 + 10098.096 + 8176.46 + 10010.045 = MXN35,284 Mil.
Total Current Assets was MXN0 Mil.
Total Assets was MXN498,682 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was MXN2,154 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was MXN290 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was MXN7,096 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was MXN0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN101,974 Mil.
Net Income was 1021.203 + 5553.242 + 4198.659 + 2492.06 = MXN13,265 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = MXN0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -2352.649 + -1369.836 + -1160.719 + -905.048 = MXN-5,788 Mil.
 Total Receivables was MXN40,493 Mil.
Revenue was 7599.39 + 11886.501 + 8133.16 + 7559.618 = MXN35,179 Mil.
Gross Profit was 7599.39 + 11886.501 + 8133.16 + 7559.618 = MXN35,179 Mil.
Total Current Assets was MXN0 Mil.
Total Assets was MXN557,399 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was MXN2,218 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was MXN307 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was MXN7,828 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was MXN0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN120,714 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)
=(34468.179 / 35283.517) / (40492.854 / 35178.669)
=0.976892 / 1.151063
=0.8487

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)
=(35178.669 / 35178.669) / (35283.517 / 35283.517)
=1 / 1
=1

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 - (0 + 2153.782) / 498682.142) / (1 - (0 + 2218.475) / 557399.245)
=0.995681 / 0.99602
=0.9997

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
=35283.517 / 35178.669
=1.003

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))
=(307.497 / (307.497 + 2218.475)) / (290.404 / (290.404 + 2153.782))
=0.121734 / 0.118814
=1.0246

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)
=(7095.532 / 35283.517) / (7828.11 / 35178.669)
=0.2011 / 0.222524
=0.9037

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)
=((101973.98 + 0) / 498682.142) / ((120713.587 + 0) / 557399.245)
=0.204487 / 0.216566
=0.9442

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
=(13265.164 - 0 - -5788.252) / 498682.142
=0.038208

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.

SLM has a M-score of -2.40 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 -2.33 mean?
SLM (MEX:SLM) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.33 as of Aug. 04, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on SLM and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, SLM ranks #205 out of 488 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 42%.
Is SLM's Beneish M-Score too high?
SLM's current Beneish M-Score is -2.33. Based on the distribution chart, SLM ranks #205 out of 488 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, SLM has a GF Score™ of 78/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SLM's Beneish M-Score compare to NNI and BFH?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, SLM ranks #205 out of 488 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts SLM 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 Credit Services company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Credit Services 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 SLM and its competitors. SLM's current Beneish M-Score is -2.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SLM stock overvalued right now?
SLM (MEX:SLM) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.33. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN316.04, compared to a current price of MXN337.00 — trading 6.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.33. SLM's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 2 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 SLM (MEX:SLM), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.33 as of Aug. 04, 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 SLM (MEX:SLM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SLM stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN337.00 is trading 6.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN316.04.

Key valuation signals for MEX:SLM:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.33
  • GF Value™: MXN316.04 vs. price of MXN337.00 (6.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 2 warning signs

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

SLM Business Description

Address 300 Continental Drive, Newark, DE, USA, 19713
SLM Corp is an education solutions company. Its business is to originate and service loans to students and their families to finance the cost of their education. The term' Private Education Loans to mean education loans to students or their families that are not made, insured, or guaranteed by any state or federal government.
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