TERRA MAURICIA (XMAU:TERRA) Beneish M-Score: -2.44 (As of Aug. 04, 2026)

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XMAU:TERRA TERRA MAURICIA Ltd XMAU:TERRA
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Price MUR18.75
GF Value MUR35.32
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What is TERRA MAURICIA Beneish M-Score?

TERRA MAURICIA XMAU:TERRA 90 Beneish M-Score is -2.44 as of Aug. 04, 2026. GuruFocus rates XMAU:TERRA with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of MUR35.32 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 538 Conglomerates companies, TERRA MAURICIA ranks worse than 57.06% 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 -2.44 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XMAU:TERRA' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3   Med: -2.37   Max: -2.09
Current: -2.44

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of TERRA MAURICIA was -2.09. The lowest was -3.00. And the median was -2.37.


TERRA MAURICIA Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for TERRA MAURICIA'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.

TERRA MAURICIA Beneish M-Score Chart

TERRA MAURICIA Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -3.00 -2.09 -2.17 -2.22 -2.44

TERRA MAURICIA Quarterly Data
Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Sep24 Dec24 Sep25
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 0.00 -2.22 0.00 -2.44 0.00

XMAU:TERRA vs MMM, HON: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, TERRA MAURICIA'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.


TERRA MAURICIA Beneish M-Score vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, TERRA MAURICIA's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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TERRA MAURICIA 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 TERRA MAURICIA 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 * 0.8861+0.528 * 1.1189+0.404 * 1.0331+0.892 * 1.0789+0.115 * 0.8842
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9131+4.679 * -0.002618-0.327 * 0.9659
=-2.44

* 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 (Dec24) TTM:Last Year (Dec23) TTM:
Total Receivables was MUR2,514 Mil.
Revenue was MUR9,859 Mil.
Gross Profit was MUR2,554 Mil.
Total Current Assets was MUR6,401 Mil.
Total Assets was MUR27,958 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was MUR11,966 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was MUR484 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was MUR1,140 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was MUR3,912 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MUR3,354 Mil.
Net Income was MUR1,238 Mil.
Gross Profit was MUR0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was MUR1,311 Mil.
Total Receivables was MUR2,630 Mil.
Revenue was MUR9,138 Mil.
Gross Profit was MUR2,649 Mil.
Total Current Assets was MUR5,941 Mil.
Total Assets was MUR26,545 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was MUR11,789 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was MUR420 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was MUR1,157 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was MUR3,802 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MUR3,340 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)
=(2514.2 / 9859.2) / (2629.9 / 9137.9)
=0.255011 / 0.287801
=0.8861

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)
=(2649 / 9137.9) / (2554.3 / 9859.2)
=0.289892 / 0.259078
=1.1189

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 - (6400.6 + 11966) / 27958) / (1 - (5941.4 + 11788.9) / 26545.2)
=0.343065 / 0.332071
=1.0331

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
=9859.2 / 9137.9
=1.0789

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))
=(419.9 / (419.9 + 11788.9)) / (484.3 / (484.3 + 11966))
=0.034393 / 0.038899
=0.8842

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)
=(1140.2 / 9859.2) / (1157.3 / 9137.9)
=0.115648 / 0.126648
=0.9131

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)
=((3353.7 + 3911.9) / 27958) / ((3340 + 3801.7) / 26545.2)
=0.259876 / 0.269039
=0.9659

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
=(1237.8 - 0 - 1311) / 27958
=-0.002618

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.

TERRA MAURICIA has a M-score of -2.44 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 -2.44 mean?
TERRA MAURICIA (XMAU:TERRA) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.44 as of Aug. 04, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on TERRA MAURICIA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, TERRA MAURICIA ranks #307 out of 538 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 57.1%.
Is TERRA MAURICIA's Beneish M-Score too high?
TERRA MAURICIA's current Beneish M-Score is -2.44. Based on the distribution chart, TERRA MAURICIA ranks #307 out of 538 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, TERRA MAURICIA has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does TERRA MAURICIA's Beneish M-Score compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, TERRA MAURICIA ranks #307 out of 538 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places TERRA MAURICIA 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 Conglomerates company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Conglomerates 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 TERRA MAURICIA and its competitors. TERRA MAURICIA's current Beneish M-Score is -2.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is TERRA MAURICIA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TERRA MAURICIA (XMAU:TERRA) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is MUR35.32, compared to a current price of MUR18.75 — trading 46.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.44. TERRA MAURICIA's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 2 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 TERRA MAURICIA (XMAU:TERRA), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.44 as of Aug. 04, 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 TERRA MAURICIA (XMAU:TERRA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TERRA MAURICIA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MUR18.75 is trading 46.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of MUR35.32. GuruFocus considers TERRA MAURICIA to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XMAU:TERRA:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.44
  • GF Value™: MUR35.32 vs. price of MUR18.75 (46.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 2 warning signs

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


TERRA MAURICIA Business Description

Address Beau Plan Business Park, Pamplemousses, MUS, 21001
TERRA MAURICIA Ltd is an investment holding company. The company operates in different segments, which include Cane, Brands, Power, Property and Leisure, and Others. Terra is organized into four clusters: Cane, Power, Brands, and Real Estate. Terra's cane operations and the activities that revolve around it are a model for sustainable agricultural operations. Its brand management is the effective route to value creation. The company operates in Mauritius, Cote d'Ivoire, and Seychelles.
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