Volcan Compania MineraA (XMAD:XVOLB) Beneish M-Score: -2.83 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


XMAD:XVOLB Volcan Compania Minera SAA XMAD:XVOLB
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What is Volcan Compania MineraA Beneish M-Score?

Volcan Compania MineraA XMAD:XVOLB +0.91% 47 Beneish M-Score is -2.83 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates XMAD:XVOLB with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.09 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 684 Metals & Mining companies, Volcan Compania MineraA ranks better than 74.85% 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 -2.83 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XMAD:XVOLB' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.93   Med: -3.12   Max: 6.75
Current: -2.83

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Volcan Compania MineraA was 6.75. The lowest was -4.93. And the median was -3.12.


Volcan Compania MineraA Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Volcan Compania MineraA'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.

Volcan Compania MineraA Beneish M-Score Chart

Volcan Compania MineraA 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 -3.82 -3.10 -3.11 -3.31 -3.47

Volcan Compania MineraA 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 -2.74 -2.94 -3.30 -3.47 -2.83

Volcan Compania MineraA Beneish M-Score Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Volcan Compania MineraA'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.


Volcan Compania MineraA Beneish M-Score vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Volcan Compania MineraA's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Volcan Compania MineraA's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Volcan Compania MineraA 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 Volcan Compania MineraA 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 * 1.1324+0.528 * 0.8051+0.404 * 0.7767+0.892 * 1.1033+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0962+4.679 * -0.086422-0.327 * 1.0466
=-2.90

* 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 €101 Mil.
Revenue was 312.49 + 273.452 + 249.168 + 251.634 = €1,087 Mil.
Gross Profit was 144.589 + 113.076 + 93.095 + 87.17 = €438 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €406 Mil.
Total Assets was €1,956 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €1,368 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €109 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €427 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €679 Mil.
Net Income was 62.149 + 80.116 + 35.961 + 32.96 = €211 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = €0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 103.607 + 101.908 + 126.46 + 48.233 = €380 Mil.
Total Receivables was €81 Mil.
Revenue was 256.965 + 277.653 + 247.607 + 202.79 = €985 Mil.
Gross Profit was 93.341 + 92.605 + 83.689 + 49.934 = €320 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €266 Mil.
Total Assets was €1,701 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €1,230 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €90 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €331 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €588 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)
=(100.916 / 1086.744) / (80.777 / 985.015)
=0.092861 / 0.082006
=1.1324

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)
=(319.569 / 985.015) / (437.93 / 1086.744)
=0.324431 / 0.402974
=0.8051

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 - (405.618 + 1367.888) / 1955.771) / (1 - (266.434 + 1230.14) / 1700.625)
=0.093193 / 0.119986
=0.7767

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
=1086.744 / 985.015
=1.1033

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))
=(0 / (0 + 1230.14)) / (0 / (0 + 1367.888))
=0 / 0
=1

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)
=(109.349 / 1086.744) / (90.414 / 985.015)
=0.100621 / 0.091789
=1.0962

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)
=((678.683 + 427.386) / 1955.771) / ((587.879 + 331.06) / 1700.625)
=0.565541 / 0.540354
=1.0466

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
=(211.186 - 0 - 380.208) / 1955.771
=-0.086422

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.

Volcan Compania MineraA has a M-score of -2.90 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 -2.83 mean?
Volcan Compania MineraA (XMAD:XVOLB) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.83 as of Jun. 28, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Volcan Compania MineraA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Volcan Compania MineraA ranks #172 out of 684 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 25.1%.
Is Volcan Compania MineraA's Beneish M-Score too high?
Volcan Compania MineraA's current Beneish M-Score is -2.83. Based on the distribution chart, Volcan Compania MineraA ranks #172 out of 684 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Volcan Compania MineraA has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Volcan Compania MineraA's Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Volcan Compania MineraA ranks #172 out of 684 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Volcan Compania MineraA 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Metals & Mining 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 Volcan Compania MineraA and its competitors. Volcan Compania MineraA's current Beneish M-Score is -2.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Volcan Compania MineraA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Volcan Compania MineraA (XMAD:XVOLB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.09, compared to a current price of €0.22 — trading 146.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.83. Volcan Compania MineraA's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 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 Volcan Compania MineraA (XMAD:XVOLB), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.83 as of Jun. 28, 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 Volcan Compania MineraA (XMAD:XVOLB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Volcan Compania MineraA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €0.22 is trading 146.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.09. GuruFocus considers Volcan Compania MineraA to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XMAD:XVOLB:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.83
  • GF Value™: €0.09 vs. price of €0.22 (146.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Volcan Compania MineraA Business Description

Address Avenida Manuel Olguin 373, Santiago de Surco, Lima, PER
Volcan Compania Minera SAA is a Peruvian mining company. All of its operations are located in the central mountains of the Peruvian Andes, which include operating units such as Yauli, Chungar, Alpamarca, and Cerro de Pasco. These four operating units include a total of 10 mines, seven concentrator plants, and an oxide leaching plant. Zinc constitutes the contribution to consolidated revenue, and with silver, makes up the vast majority of sales. In addition to the zinc and silver business, the company also mines lead, copper, and gold.
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