Lingotes Especiales (XMAD:LGT) Beneish M-Score: -2.75 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


XMAD:LGT Lingotes Especiales SA XMAD:LGT
74 GF Score
Price €5.70
GF Value €5.01
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Lingotes Especiales Beneish M-Score?

Lingotes Especiales XMAD:LGT 74 Beneish M-Score is -2.75 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates XMAD:LGT with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.01 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,273 Vehicles & Parts companies, Lingotes Especiales ranks better than 70.62% 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 -2.75 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XMAD:LGT' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.65   Med: -2.75   Max: -2.15
Current: -2.75

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Lingotes Especiales was -2.15. The lowest was -3.65. And the median was -2.75.


Lingotes Especiales Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lingotes Especiales'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.

Lingotes Especiales Beneish M-Score Chart

Lingotes Especiales 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 -2.15 -2.39 -3.65 -2.20 -2.75

Lingotes Especiales 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 -3.65 0.00 -2.20 0.00 -2.75

XMAD:LGT vs ORLY, AZO, BWA: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Lingotes Especiales'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.


Lingotes Especiales Beneish M-Score vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lingotes Especiales's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Lingotes Especiales 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 Lingotes Especiales 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 * 0.9834+0.528 * 0.974+0.404 * 1.1022+0.892 * 0.9129+0.115 * 1.019
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0+4.679 * -0.082948-0.327 * 0.9596
=-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 (Dec25) TTM:Last Year (Dec24) TTM:
Total Receivables was €13.45 Mil.
Revenue was €79.50 Mil.
Gross Profit was €46.37 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €35.74 Mil.
Total Assets was €105.09 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €65.80 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €6.59 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €0.00 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €35.29 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €21.22 Mil.
Net Income was €-0.25 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0.00 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €8.47 Mil.
Total Receivables was €14.98 Mil.
Revenue was €87.09 Mil.
Gross Profit was €49.47 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €34.10 Mil.
Total Assets was €101.41 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €64.20 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €6.56 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €0.74 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €30.35 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €26.48 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)
=(13.448 / 79.503) / (14.98 / 87.093)
=0.169151 / 0.172
=0.9834

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)
=(49.472 / 87.093) / (46.368 / 79.503)
=0.568036 / 0.583223
=0.974

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 - (35.736 + 65.803) / 105.09) / (1 - (34.099 + 64.202) / 101.41)
=0.03379 / 0.030658
=1.1022

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
=79.503 / 87.093
=0.9129

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))
=(6.562 / (6.562 + 64.202)) / (6.588 / (6.588 + 65.803))
=0.092731 / 0.091006
=1.019

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)
=(0 / 79.503) / (0.737 / 87.093)
=0 / 0.008462
=0

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)
=((21.222 + 35.291) / 105.09) / ((26.475 + 30.354) / 101.41)
=0.537758 / 0.560389
=0.9596

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
=(-0.246 - 0 - 8.471) / 105.09
=-0.082948

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.

Lingotes Especiales 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 -2.75 mean?
Lingotes Especiales (XMAD:LGT) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.75 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Lingotes Especiales and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lingotes Especiales ranks #374 out of 1273 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 29.4%.
Is Lingotes Especiales' Beneish M-Score too high?
Lingotes Especiales' current Beneish M-Score is -2.75. Based on the distribution chart, Lingotes Especiales ranks #374 out of 1273 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lingotes Especiales has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lingotes Especiales' Beneish M-Score compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Lingotes Especiales ranks #374 out of 1273 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Lingotes Especiales 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 Lingotes Especiales and its competitors. Lingotes Especiales's current Beneish M-Score is -2.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lingotes Especiales stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lingotes Especiales (XMAD:LGT) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.01, compared to a current price of €5.70 — trading 13.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.75. Lingotes Especiales' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 6 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 Lingotes Especiales (XMAD:LGT), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.75 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 Lingotes Especiales (XMAD:LGT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lingotes Especiales stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €5.70 is trading 13.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €5.01. GuruFocus considers Lingotes Especiales to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XMAD:LGT:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.75
  • GF Value™: €5.01 vs. price of €5.70 (13.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Lingotes Especiales Business Description

Other Exchanges 0F3G:UK
Address Calle Colmenares 5, 1st Floor, Valladolid, ESP, 47004
Lingotes Especiales SA engages in the design, development, casting, machining, and assembly of grey and ductile iron components primarily for the automobile industry. The company is also involved in the machining and assembly of automotive components, primarily brake discs and drums, fly-wheels, or pressure-plates; and provision of finishing services, and coating and other additions to components used in automation industry. It also serves electrical appliances, railways, civil engineering, industrial vehicle, farm machinery, compressor, and other markets.
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