Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais (XMAD:XUSIO) Beneish M-Score: -3.49 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


XMAD:XUSIO Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais SA XMAD:XUSIO
48 GF Score
Price €1.34
GF Value €0.98
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais Beneish M-Score?

Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais XMAD:XUSIO 48 Beneish M-Score is -3.49 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates XMAD:XUSIO with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.98 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 592 Steel companies, Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais ranks better than 90.88% 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 -3.49 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

XMAD:XUSIO' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.72   Med: -2.41   Max: -1.52
Current: -3.49

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais was -1.52. The lowest was -4.72. And the median was -2.41.


Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais'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.

Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais Beneish M-Score Chart

Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais 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 -1.52 -1.90 -1.92 -2.69 -3.41

Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais 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 -2.67 -2.88 -3.30 -3.41 -3.49

XMAD:XUSIO vs NUE, STLD, RS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais'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.


Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais Beneish M-Score vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais 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 Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais 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 * 0.9067+0.528 * 0.9044+0.404 * 1.0287+0.892 * 0.9311+0.115 * 0.8363
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.2424+4.679 * -0.1533-0.327 * 0.9461
=-3.43

* 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 €516 Mil.
Revenue was 971.089 + 966.608 + 1049.191 + 1035.932 = €4,023 Mil.
Gross Profit was 117.199 + 73.796 + 70.934 + 77.103 = €339 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €2,693 Mil.
Total Assets was €5,749 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €1,644 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €198 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €129 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €593 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €1,016 Mil.
Net Income was 127.599 + 10.293 + -562.384 + 14.88 = €-410 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = €0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 61.14 + 174.801 + 139.503 + 96.194 = €472 Mil.
Total Receivables was €611 Mil.
Revenue was 1101.65 + 1014.364 + 1109.142 + 1095.191 = €4,320 Mil.
Gross Profit was 124.144 + 81.249 + 67.307 + 56.615 = €329 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €2,946 Mil.
Total Assets was €6,545 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €2,036 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €201 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €112 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €691 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €1,246 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)
=(515.959 / 4022.82) / (611.171 / 4320.347)
=0.128258 / 0.141463
=0.9067

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)
=(329.315 / 4320.347) / (339.032 / 4022.82)
=0.076224 / 0.084277
=0.9044

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 - (2693.046 + 1643.549) / 5748.525) / (1 - (2946.156 + 2036.31) / 6545.296)
=0.245616 / 0.238771
=1.0287

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
=4022.82 / 4320.347
=0.9311

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))
=(201.191 / (201.191 + 2036.31)) / (198.013 / (198.013 + 1643.549))
=0.089918 / 0.107524
=0.8363

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)
=(129.242 / 4022.82) / (111.717 / 4320.347)
=0.032127 / 0.025858
=1.2424

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)
=((1016.263 + 593.458) / 5748.525) / ((1246.341 + 690.969) / 6545.296)
=0.280023 / 0.295985
=0.9461

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
=(-409.612 - 0 - 471.638) / 5748.525
=-0.1533

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.

Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais has a M-score of -3.43 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 -3.49 mean?
Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais (XMAD:XUSIO) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.49 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais ranks #54 out of 592 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 9.1%.
Is Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais' Beneish M-Score too high?
Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais' current Beneish M-Score is -3.49. Based on the distribution chart, Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais ranks #54 out of 592 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais' Beneish M-Score compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais ranks #54 out of 592 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais in the top 9% 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 Steel company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Steel 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 Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais and its competitors. Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais's current Beneish M-Score is -3.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais (XMAD:XUSIO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.98, compared to a current price of €1.34 — trading 36.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.49. Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais' overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais (XMAD:XUSIO), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.49 as of Jun. 26, 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 Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais (XMAD:XUSIO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €1.34 is trading 36.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.98. GuruFocus considers Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XMAD:XUSIO:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.49
  • GF Value™: €0.98 vs. price of €1.34 (36.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais Business Description

Address Av. do Contorno, 6594, 11th Floor Funcionarios, Belo Horizonte, MG, BRA, 30110-044
Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais SA is a Brazil-based company engaged in producing and distributing flat steel products. The company's product portfolio comprises ordinary heavy plates, Sincron series premium heavy plates, hot strips, cold-rolled, and galvanized products. These products are used in automotive, civil construction, railway, electric, white goods, offshore platforms, and agricultural and construction machinery. The Brazilian domestic market represents the majority of the company's sales, while the United States, Argentina, and Turkey are the export destination markets for the company.
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