VAA-Vista Alegre Atlantis (XLIS:VAF) Beneish M-Score: -2.53 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


XLIS:VAF VAA-Vista Alegre Atlantis SA XLIS:VAF
83 GF Score
Price €1.08
GF Value €1.08
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is VAA-Vista Alegre Atlantis Beneish M-Score?

VAA-Vista Alegre Atlantis XLIS:VAF +0.93% 83 Beneish M-Score is -2.53 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates XLIS:VAF with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.08 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 419 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, VAA-Vista Alegre Atlantis ranks worse than 52.98% 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 -2.53 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XLIS:VAF' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.5   Med: -2.68   Max: 0.03
Current: -2.53

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of VAA-Vista Alegre Atlantis was 0.03. The lowest was -3.50. And the median was -2.68.


VAA-Vista Alegre Atlantis Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for VAA-Vista Alegre Atlantis'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.

VAA-Vista Alegre Atlantis Beneish M-Score Chart

VAA-Vista Alegre Atlantis 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 -2.33 -2.79 -2.26 -2.58 -2.64

VAA-Vista Alegre Atlantis 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 -2.32 -2.82 -2.84 -2.64 -2.53

XLIS:VAF vs SN, SGI, MHK: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, VAA-Vista Alegre Atlantis'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.


VAA-Vista Alegre Atlantis Beneish M-Score vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, VAA-Vista Alegre Atlantis's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where VAA-Vista Alegre Atlantis's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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VAA-Vista Alegre Atlantis 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 VAA-Vista Alegre Atlantis 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 * 1.2735+0.528 * 1.03+0.404 * 0.9844+0.892 * 1.0018+0.115 * 0.9563
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.897+4.679 * -0.072225-0.327 * 0.9575
=-2.53

* 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 €31.1 Mil.
Revenue was 34.509 + 40.711 + 33.418 + 33.915 = €142.6 Mil.
Gross Profit was 24.125 + 26.718 + 21.007 + 24.657 = €96.5 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €103.1 Mil.
Total Assets was €268.4 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €152.2 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €15.5 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €4.2 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €69.8 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €74.5 Mil.
Net Income was 1.196 + 1.941 + -1.226 + 2.447 = €4.4 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = €0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 6.18 + 10.168 + 0.61 + 6.782 = €23.7 Mil.
Total Receivables was €24.4 Mil.
Revenue was 36.271 + 39.743 + 33.014 + 33.269 = €142.3 Mil.
Gross Profit was 24.746 + 27.163 + 20.58 + 26.738 = €99.2 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €97.6 Mil.
Total Assets was €263.6 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €153.0 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €14.9 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €4.6 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €65.9 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €82.2 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)
=(31.098 / 142.553) / (24.375 / 142.297)
=0.21815 / 0.171297
=1.2735

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)
=(99.227 / 142.297) / (96.507 / 142.553)
=0.697323 / 0.67699
=1.03

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 - (103.135 + 152.215) / 268.356) / (1 - (97.623 + 153.005) / 263.606)
=0.048465 / 0.049233
=0.9844

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
=142.553 / 142.297
=1.0018

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))
=(14.875 / (14.875 + 153.005)) / (15.543 / (15.543 + 152.215))
=0.088605 / 0.092651
=0.9563

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)
=(4.176 / 142.553) / (4.647 / 142.297)
=0.029294 / 0.032657
=0.897

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)
=((74.536 + 69.83) / 268.356) / ((82.192 + 65.909) / 263.606)
=0.537964 / 0.561827
=0.9575

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
=(4.358 - 0 - 23.74) / 268.356
=-0.072225

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.

VAA-Vista Alegre Atlantis has a M-score of -2.53 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 -2.53 mean?
VAA-Vista Alegre Atlantis (XLIS:VAF) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.53 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on VAA-Vista Alegre Atlantis and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, VAA-Vista Alegre Atlantis ranks #222 out of 419 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 53%.
Is VAA-Vista Alegre Atlantis' Beneish M-Score too high?
VAA-Vista Alegre Atlantis' current Beneish M-Score is -2.53. Based on the distribution chart, VAA-Vista Alegre Atlantis ranks #222 out of 419 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, VAA-Vista Alegre Atlantis has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does VAA-Vista Alegre Atlantis' Beneish M-Score compare to SN and SGI?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, VAA-Vista Alegre Atlantis ranks #222 out of 419 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places VAA-Vista Alegre Atlantis in the lower 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances 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 VAA-Vista Alegre Atlantis and its competitors. VAA-Vista Alegre Atlantis's current Beneish M-Score is -2.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is VAA-Vista Alegre Atlantis stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VAA-Vista Alegre Atlantis (XLIS:VAF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.08, compared to a current price of €1.08 — trading right at its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.53. VAA-Vista Alegre Atlantis' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 VAA-Vista Alegre Atlantis (XLIS:VAF), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.53 as of Jun. 24, 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 VAA-Vista Alegre Atlantis (XLIS:VAF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VAA-Vista Alegre Atlantis stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €1.08 is trading 0% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.08. GuruFocus considers VAA-Vista Alegre Atlantis to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XLIS:VAF:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.53
  • GF Value™: €1.08 vs. price of €1.08 (0% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 3 warning signs

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


VAA-Vista Alegre Atlantis Business Description

Other Exchanges 0ZW8:UK
Address Rua Nova da Trindade no 1, r/c esqdo, Lisboa, PRT, 1200 301
VAA-Vista Alegre Atlantis SA manufactures and distributes porcelain and ceramic items to wholesalers, retail shops, and direct customers in both the domestic and international markets. The company segments include Porcelain & other products, Stoneware, Crystal & Glass, and Earthenware. It derives maximum revenue from Stoneware. The company's geographical segments include Portugal, Spain, France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Australia, the USA, the United Kingdom, Brazil, the Rest of Europe, and Other countries.
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