Toast (MEX:TOST) Beneish M-Score: -2.83 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


MEX:TOST Toast Inc MEX:TOST
80 GF Score
Price MXN435.00
GF Value MXN712.04
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Toast Beneish M-Score?

Toast MEX:TOST 80 Beneish M-Score is -2.83 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:TOST with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN712.04 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,633 Software companies, Toast ranks better than 69.5% 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 -2.83 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

MEX:TOST' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.6   Med: -2.83   Max: -2.16
Current: -2.83

During the past 7 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Toast was -2.16. The lowest was -3.60. And the median was -2.83.


Toast Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Toast'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.

Toast Beneish M-Score Chart

Toast Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 -2.16 -3.60 -2.53 -2.91

Toast 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 -3.22 -3.28 -3.24 -2.91 -2.83

MEX:TOST vs GEN, CHKP, NTNX: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Toast'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.


Toast Beneish M-Score vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Toast's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Toast 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 Toast 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 * 0.9064+0.528 * 0.9398+0.404 * 0.9253+0.892 * 1.1372+0.115 * 1.0808
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9437+4.679 * -0.100821-0.327 * 1.0344
=-2.97

* 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 MXN2,489 Mil.
Revenue was 29393.301 + 29403.308 + 29956.079 + 29185.26 = MXN117,938 Mil.
Gross Profit was 8060.617 + 7616.411 + 7924.694 + 7381.046 = MXN30,983 Mil.
Total Current Assets was MXN46,741 Mil.
Total Assets was MXN55,793 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was MXN2,489 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was MXN1,008 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was MXN17,250 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was MXN19,187 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN307 Mil.
Net Income was 2272.12 + 1818.576 + 1926.141 + 1506.336 = MXN7,523 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 144.262 + -54.017 + 128.409 + -169.463 = MXN49 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 2380.316 + 3493.106 + 3026.793 + 4198.912 = MXN13,099 Mil.
Total Receivables was MXN2,414 Mil.
Revenue was 27352.613 + 27904.927 + 25695.842 + 22753.568 = MXN103,707 Mil.
Gross Profit was 7078.537 + 6944.948 + 6340.277 + 5239.549 = MXN25,603 Mil.
Total Current Assets was MXN43,412 Mil.
Total Assets was MXN52,455 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was MXN2,373 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was MXN1,074 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was MXN16,074 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was MXN17,267 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN450 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)
=(2488.513 / 117937.948) / (2414.068 / 103706.95)
=0.0211 / 0.023278
=0.9064

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)
=(25603.311 / 103706.95) / (30982.768 / 117937.948)
=0.246881 / 0.262704
=0.9398

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 - (46740.758 + 2488.513) / 55793.174) / (1 - (43412.3 + 2373.151) / 52454.825)
=0.117647 / 0.127145
=0.9253

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
=117937.948 / 103706.95
=1.1372

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))
=(1074.244 / (1074.244 + 2373.151)) / (1008.16 / (1008.16 + 2488.513))
=0.31161 / 0.28832
=1.0808

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)
=(17250.296 / 117937.948) / (16074.314 / 103706.95)
=0.146266 / 0.154997
=0.9437

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)
=((306.556 + 19186.793) / 55793.174) / ((450.08 + 17266.721) / 52454.825)
=0.349386 / 0.337754
=1.0344

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
=(7523.173 - 49.191 - 13099.127) / 55793.174
=-0.100821

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.

Toast has a M-score of -2.97 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 -2.83 mean?
Toast (MEX:TOST) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.83 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Toast and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Toast ranks #803 out of 2633 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 30.5%.
Is Toast's Beneish M-Score too high?
Toast's current Beneish M-Score is -2.83. Based on the distribution chart, Toast ranks #803 out of 2633 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Toast has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Toast's Beneish M-Score compare to GEN and CHKP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Toast ranks #803 out of 2633 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Toast 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 Software company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Software 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 Toast and its competitors. Toast's current Beneish M-Score is -2.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Toast stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Toast (MEX:TOST) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN712.04, compared to a current price of MXN435.00 — trading 38.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.83. Toast's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 3 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 Toast (MEX:TOST), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.83 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 Toast (MEX:TOST) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Toast stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN435.00 is trading 38.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN712.04. GuruFocus considers Toast to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:TOST:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.83
  • GF Value™: MXN712.04 vs. price of MXN435.00 (38.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Toast Business Description

Address 333 Summer Street, Boston, MA, USA, 02210
Toast Inc is a cloud-based, all-in-one digital technology platform purpose-built for the restaurant community. The company provides a comprehensive platform of software-as-a-service (SaaS) products and financial technology solutions, including integrated payment processing, restaurant-grade hardware, and a broad ecosystem of third-party partners. It serves as a restaurant operating system, connecting front of house and back of house operations across service models such as dine-in, takeout, and delivery. It operates through one reportable segment consisting of its SaaS products, financial technology solutions, integrated payments, hardware, and partner ecosystem.
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