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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 -2.66 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
The historical rank and industry rank for Tractor Supply Co's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:TSCO1'
s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.89 Med: -2.67 Max: 4.35
Current: -2.66
During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Tractor Supply Co was 4.35. The lowest was -3.89. And the median was -2.67.
Tractor Supply Co Beneish M-Score Related Terms
Tractor Supply Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tractor Supply Co'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.
MEX:TSCO1 vs BBY, ULTA, DKS: Beneish M-Score Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Tractor Supply Co'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.
Tractor Supply Co Beneish M-Score vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Tractor Supply Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tractor Supply Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.
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 Tractor Supply Co 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
+
0.528 * 0.9961
+
0.404 * 0.8572
+
0.892 * 0.9698
+
0.115 * 1.013
-
0.172 * SGAI
+
4.679 * TATA
-
0.327 * LVGI
-
0.172 * 1.0147
+
4.679 * -0.038138
-
0.327 * 0.9935
=
-2.74
* 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.
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.
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))
=
(9197.991 / (9197.991 + 127966.389))
/
(9158.412 / (9158.412 + 129186.587))
=
0.067058
/
0.0662
=
1.013
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
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
=
(19914.864 - 0
-
27935.251)
/
210299.097
=
-0.038138
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.
Tractor Supply Co has a M-score of -2.74 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
Tractor Supply Co (MEX:TSCO1) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.66 as of Jul. 17, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Tractor Supply Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Tractor Supply Co ranks #467 out of 1083 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 43.1%.
Is Tractor Supply Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Tractor Supply Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.66. Based on the distribution chart, Tractor Supply Co ranks #467 out of 1083 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Tractor Supply Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tractor Supply Co's Beneish M-Score compare to BBY and ULTA?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Tractor Supply Co ranks #467 out of 1083 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Tractor Supply Co 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Tractor Supply Co and its competitors. Tractor Supply Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tractor Supply Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tractor Supply Co (MEX:TSCO1) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,005.29, compared to a current price of MXN550.00 — trading 45.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.66. Tractor Supply Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Tractor Supply Co (MEX:TSCO1), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.66 as of Jul. 17, 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 Tractor Supply Co (MEX:TSCO1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tractor Supply Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN550.00 is trading 45.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,005.29.
GuruFocus considers Tractor Supply Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:TSCO1:
Beneish M-Score: -2.66
GF Value™: MXN1,005.29 vs. price of MXN550.00 (45.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:TSCO1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tractor Supply is the largest operator of retail farm and ranch stores in the United States. The company targets recreational farmers and ranchers and has little exposure to commercial and industrial farm operations. As of March 2026, the company operated 2,435 of its namesake banners in 49 states, along with 206 Petsense by Tractor Supply stores. Stores are generally concentrated in rural communities rather than urban and suburban areas. In fiscal 2025, revenue consisted of livestock, equine & agriculture (around 27%); companion animal (24%); seasonal & recreation (around 24%); truck, tool, & hardware (15%); and clothing, gift, and décor (10%).
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