SUZ (Suzano) Beneish M-Score: -2.86 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


SUZ Suzano SA SUZ
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Price $8.10
GF Value $11.23
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Suzano Beneish M-Score?

Suzano SUZ -0.18% 75 Beneish M-Score is -2.86 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates SUZ with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.23 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 273 Forest Products companies, Suzano ranks better than 79.12% 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 -2.86 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

SUZ' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.18   Med: -2.63   Max: -0.7
Current: -2.86

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Suzano was -0.70. The lowest was -3.18. And the median was -2.63.


Suzano Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Suzano'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.

Suzano Beneish M-Score Chart

Suzano 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 -2.01 -2.40 -3.00 -2.39 -3.06

Suzano 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 -2.77 -2.84 -2.92 -3.06 -2.86

SUZ vs SLVM: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Suzano'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.


Suzano Beneish M-Score vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Suzano's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Suzano 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 Suzano 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 * 0.9991+0.528 * 1.2977+0.404 * 1.0071+0.892 * 1.0558+0.115 * 0.8779
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0506+4.679 * -0.103648-0.327 * 0.9221
=-2.75

* 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 $1,423 Mil.
Revenue was 2097.372 + 2403.673 + 2266.109 + 2397.471 = $9,165 Mil.
Gross Profit was 604.413 + 735.976 + 689.798 + 845.283 = $2,875 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $8,075 Mil.
Total Assets was $31,709 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $13,243 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $2,150 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $1,027 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $2,298 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $17,815 Mil.
Net Income was 823.276 + 20.019 + 364.258 + 902.43 = $2,110 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 1099.588 + -197.646 + 435.173 + 987.439 = $2,325 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 554.682 + 982.395 + 752.239 + 782.678 = $3,072 Mil.
Total Receivables was $1,349 Mil.
Revenue was 2006.377 + 2323.717 + 2216.322 + 2134.037 = $8,680 Mil.
Gross Profit was 664.065 + 887.769 + 979.783 + 1002.747 = $3,534 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $5,988 Mil.
Total Assets was $26,961 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $12,201 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $1,705 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $926 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $2,291 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $16,255 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)
=(1422.693 / 9164.625) / (1348.757 / 8680.453)
=0.155237 / 0.155379
=0.9991

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)
=(3534.364 / 8680.453) / (2875.47 / 9164.625)
=0.407164 / 0.313758
=1.2977

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 - (8075.483 + 13242.961) / 31708.928) / (1 - (5987.933 + 12201.118) / 26961.13)
=0.327683 / 0.32536
=1.0071

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
=9164.625 / 8680.453
=1.0558

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))
=(1705.443 / (1705.443 + 12201.118)) / (2150.348 / (2150.348 + 13242.961))
=0.122636 / 0.139694
=0.8779

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)
=(1027.452 / 9164.625) / (926.271 / 8680.453)
=0.112111 / 0.106708
=1.0506

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)
=((17814.892 + 2297.508) / 31708.928) / ((16254.521 + 2290.667) / 26961.13)
=0.634282 / 0.687849
=0.9221

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
=(2109.983 - 2324.554 - 3071.994) / 31708.928
=-0.103648

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.

Suzano has a M-score of -2.75 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 -2.86 mean?
Suzano (SUZ) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.86 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Suzano and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Suzano ranks #57 out of 273 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 20.9%.
Is Suzano's Beneish M-Score too high?
Suzano's current Beneish M-Score is -2.86. Based on the distribution chart, Suzano ranks #57 out of 273 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Suzano has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Suzano's Beneish M-Score compare to SLVM?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Suzano ranks #57 out of 273 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Suzano in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Forest Products company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Forest Products 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 Suzano and its competitors. Suzano's current Beneish M-Score is -2.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Suzano stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Suzano (SUZ) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.23, compared to a current price of $8.10 — trading 27.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.86. Suzano's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 7 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 Suzano (SUZ), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.86 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 Suzano (SUZ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Suzano stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $8.10 is trading 27.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $11.23. GuruFocus considers Suzano to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SUZ:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.86
  • GF Value™: $11.23 vs. price of $8.10 (27.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Suzano Business Description

Address Avenida Professor Magalhaes Neto, No. 1,752, 10th Floor, Rooms 1010 and 1011, Bairro Pituba, Salvador, BA, BRA, 41810-011
Suzano SA produces and sells pulp and a variety of paper products. The company organizes itself into two segments based on product type: Pulp and Paper. The Pulp segment generates the majority of revenue. The firm's product portfolio includes printing and writing paper, paperboard, diapers, and sanitary napkins. The company owns forest land and plants in Brazil, where it harvests timber and turns the timber into pulp and paper in its plants.
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