TSDOF (Tessenderlo Group NV) Beneish M-Score: -3.12 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


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What is Tessenderlo Group NV Beneish M-Score?

Tessenderlo Group NV TSDOF 62 Beneish M-Score is -3.12 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSDOF with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $29.71. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 246 Agriculture companies, Tessenderlo Group NV ranks better than 89.84% 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 -3.12 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSDOF' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.16   Med: -2.68   Max: -2.08
Current: -3.12

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Tessenderlo Group NV was -2.08. The lowest was -3.16. And the median was -2.68.


Tessenderlo Group NV Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tessenderlo Group NV'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.

Tessenderlo Group NV Beneish M-Score Chart

Tessenderlo Group NV 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 -2.31 -2.19 -2.08 -3.16 -3.12

Tessenderlo Group NV Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 -2.08 0.00 -3.16 0.00 -3.12

TSDOF vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Tessenderlo Group NV'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.


Tessenderlo Group NV Beneish M-Score vs Agriculture Industry

For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Tessenderlo Group NV's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Tessenderlo Group NV 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 Tessenderlo Group NV 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 * 0.9528+0.528 * 1.0186+0.404 * 0.7537+0.892 * 1.167+0.115 * 0.9429
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9614+4.679 * -0.11608-0.327 * 0.9956
=-3.01

* 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 $472 Mil.
Revenue was $3,235 Mil.
Gross Profit was $616 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $1,346 Mil.
Total Assets was $3,095 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $1,404 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $246 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $493 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $645 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $126 Mil.
Net Income was $-95 Mil.
Gross Profit was $0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was $264 Mil.
Total Receivables was $425 Mil.
Revenue was $2,772 Mil.
Gross Profit was $537 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $1,327 Mil.
Total Assets was $3,073 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $1,291 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $211 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $439 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $628 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $140 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)
=(472.248 / 3235.48) / (424.712 / 2772.461)
=0.145959 / 0.15319
=0.9528

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)
=(537.277 / 2772.461) / (615.574 / 3235.48)
=0.193791 / 0.190257
=1.0186

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 - (1345.667 + 1404.098) / 3094.848) / (1 - (1327.225 + 1291.204) / 3073.089)
=0.111502 / 0.147949
=0.7537

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
=3235.48 / 2772.461
=1.167

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))
=(211.309 / (211.309 + 1291.204)) / (246.136 / (246.136 + 1404.098))
=0.140637 / 0.149152
=0.9429

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)
=(492.974 / 3235.48) / (439.372 / 2772.461)
=0.152365 / 0.158477
=0.9614

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)
=((125.527 + 644.848) / 3094.848) / ((140.419 + 627.958) / 3073.089)
=0.248922 / 0.250034
=0.9956

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
=(-94.965 - 0 - 264.286) / 3094.848
=-0.11608

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.

Tessenderlo Group NV has a M-score of -3.01 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 -3.12 mean?
Tessenderlo Group NV (TSDOF) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.12 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Tessenderlo Group NV and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Tessenderlo Group NV ranks #25 out of 246 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 10.2%.
Is Tessenderlo Group NV's Beneish M-Score too high?
Tessenderlo Group NV's current Beneish M-Score is -3.12. Based on the distribution chart, Tessenderlo Group NV ranks #25 out of 246 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Tessenderlo Group NV has a GF Score™ of 62/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tessenderlo Group NV's Beneish M-Score compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Tessenderlo Group NV ranks #25 out of 246 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Tessenderlo Group NV in the top 10% 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 an Agriculture company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Agriculture 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 Tessenderlo Group NV and its competitors. Tessenderlo Group NV's current Beneish M-Score is -3.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tessenderlo Group NV stock overvalued right now?
Tessenderlo Group NV (TSDOF) has a current Beneish M-Score of -3.12. The stock's GF Value™ is $29.71, compared to a current price of $25.18 — trading 15.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.12. Tessenderlo Group NV's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 5 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 Tessenderlo Group NV (TSDOF), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.12 as of Jun. 27, 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 Tessenderlo Group NV (TSDOF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tessenderlo Group NV stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $25.18 is trading 15.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $29.71.

Key valuation signals for TSDOF:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.12
  • GF Value™: $29.71 vs. price of $25.18 (15.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Tessenderlo Group NV Business Description

Address Troonstraat 130 Rue du Trone, Brussels, BEL, 1050
Tessenderlo Group NV focuses on agriculture, valorizing bio-residuals, machinery, mechanical engineering, electronics, energy, and providing industrial solutions with a focus on water. The firm produces and sells products across five segments: Agro, Industrial Solutions, Bio-Valorization, T-Power, and Machines & Technologies. The majority of its revenue comes from the Agro segment. The Agro segment encompasses activities in agriculture, including crop nutrition and crop protection products. This segment includes the business units Tessenderlo Kerley North America, Tessenderlo Kerley International, and Violleau. Its geographical segments include Europe, North America, South America, Asia, and the rest of the world, with Europe generating the maximum revenue.
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