Secuoya Grupo De Comunicacion (XMAD:SEC) Beneish M-Score: -1.81 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


XMAD:SEC Secuoya Grupo De Comunicacion SA XMAD:SEC
73 GF Score
Price €30.40
GF Value €18.64
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Secuoya Grupo De Comunicacion Beneish M-Score?

Secuoya Grupo De Comunicacion XMAD:SEC 73 Beneish M-Score is -1.81 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates XMAD:SEC with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €18.64 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 989 Media - Diversified companies, Secuoya Grupo De Comunicacion ranks worse than 82% 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 -1.81 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XMAD:SEC' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.94   Med: -2.57   Max: -1.74
Current: -1.81

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Secuoya Grupo De Comunicacion was -1.74. The lowest was -3.94. And the median was -2.57.


Secuoya Grupo De Comunicacion Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Secuoya Grupo De Comunicacion'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.

Secuoya Grupo De Comunicacion Beneish M-Score Chart

Secuoya Grupo De Comunicacion 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 -2.47 -1.85 -3.94 -3.44 -1.81

Secuoya Grupo De Comunicacion 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 -3.94 0.00 -3.44 0.00 -1.81

XMAD:SEC vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Secuoya Grupo De Comunicacion'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.


Secuoya Grupo De Comunicacion Beneish M-Score vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Secuoya Grupo De Comunicacion's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Secuoya Grupo De Comunicacion's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Secuoya Grupo De Comunicacion 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 Secuoya Grupo De Comunicacion 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 * 1.6565+0.528 * 0.9676+0.404 * 1.4082+0.892 * 0.9816+0.115 * 0.8237
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.01296-0.327 * 0.9614
=-1.81

* 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 €29.7 Mil.
Revenue was €123.1 Mil.
Gross Profit was €108.3 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €43.8 Mil.
Total Assets was €165.9 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €35.6 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €46.9 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €0.3 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €38.8 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €83.8 Mil.
Net Income was €3.9 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €6.0 Mil.
Total Receivables was €18.3 Mil.
Revenue was €125.4 Mil.
Gross Profit was €106.7 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €46.5 Mil.
Total Assets was €136.0 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €39.2 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €34.5 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €0.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €31.1 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €73.5 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)
=(29.739 / 123.084) / (18.289 / 125.389)
=0.241615 / 0.145858
=1.6565

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)
=(106.721 / 125.389) / (108.266 / 123.084)
=0.851119 / 0.879611
=0.9676

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 - (43.847 + 35.56) / 165.896) / (1 - (46.454 + 39.186) / 135.986)
=0.521345 / 0.370229
=1.4082

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
=123.084 / 125.389
=0.9816

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))
=(34.542 / (34.542 + 39.186)) / (46.906 / (46.906 + 35.56))
=0.468506 / 0.568792
=0.8237

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)
=(0.28 / 123.084) / (0 / 125.389)
=0.002275 / 0
=1

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)
=((83.843 + 38.815) / 165.896) / ((73.501 + 31.074) / 135.986)
=0.739367 / 0.769013
=0.9614

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
=(3.899 - 0 - 6.049) / 165.896
=-0.01296

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.

Secuoya Grupo De Comunicacion has a M-score of -1.81 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -1.81 mean?
Secuoya Grupo De Comunicacion (XMAD:SEC) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.81 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Secuoya Grupo De Comunicacion and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Secuoya Grupo De Comunicacion ranks #811 out of 989 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 82%.
Is Secuoya Grupo De Comunicacion's Beneish M-Score too high?
Secuoya Grupo De Comunicacion's current Beneish M-Score is -1.81. Based on the distribution chart, Secuoya Grupo De Comunicacion ranks #811 out of 989 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Secuoya Grupo De Comunicacion has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Secuoya Grupo De Comunicacion's Beneish M-Score compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Secuoya Grupo De Comunicacion ranks #811 out of 989 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Secuoya Grupo De Comunicacion 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Media - Diversified 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 Secuoya Grupo De Comunicacion and its competitors. Secuoya Grupo De Comunicacion's current Beneish M-Score is -1.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Secuoya Grupo De Comunicacion stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Secuoya Grupo De Comunicacion (XMAD:SEC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €18.64, compared to a current price of €30.40 — trading 63.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.81. Secuoya Grupo De Comunicacion's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 10 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 Secuoya Grupo De Comunicacion (XMAD:SEC), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.81 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 Secuoya Grupo De Comunicacion (XMAD:SEC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Secuoya Grupo De Comunicacion stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €30.40 is trading 63.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €18.64. GuruFocus considers Secuoya Grupo De Comunicacion to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XMAD:SEC:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.81
  • GF Value™: €18.64 vs. price of €30.40 (63.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 10 warning signs

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


Secuoya Grupo De Comunicacion Business Description

Address Gran Via de Colon 12, Granada, ESP, 18010
Secuoya Grupo De Comunicacion SA operates a video production facility. It is engaged in the creation, production and distribution of audiovisual and digital content. The company also offers support and business process outsourcing.
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