Andino Inversiones Global (XPAR:MLAIG) Beneish M-Score: -1.96 (As of Jul. 26, 2026)

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What is Andino Inversiones Global Beneish M-Score?

Andino Inversiones Global XPAR:MLAIG 7 Beneish M-Score is -1.96 as of Jul. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates XPAR:MLAIG with a GF Score™ of 7/100. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 539 Conglomerates companies, Andino Inversiones Global ranks worse than 83.67% 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 -1.96 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XPAR:MLAIG' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.36   Med: -1.96   Max: -1.19
Current: -1.96

During the past 5 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Andino Inversiones Global was -1.19. The lowest was -2.36. And the median was -1.96.


Andino Inversiones Global Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Andino Inversiones Global'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.

Andino Inversiones Global Beneish M-Score Chart

Andino Inversiones Global Annual Data
Trend Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
0.00 0.00 -2.36 -1.19 -1.96

Andino Inversiones Global Semi-Annual Data
Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Beneish M-Score Get a 7-Day Free Trial -2.36 0.00 -1.19 0.00 -1.96

XPAR:MLAIG vs HON, MMM: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Andino Inversiones Global'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.


Andino Inversiones Global Beneish M-Score vs Conglomerates Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Andino Inversiones Global's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Andino Inversiones Global 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 Andino Inversiones Global 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 * 1.3811+0.528 * 1.0882+0.404 * 0.7677+0.892 * 1.2308+0.115 * 1.5849
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.8119+4.679 * -0.006113-0.327 * 1.195
=-1.96

* 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 €117.0 Mil.
Revenue was €130.3 Mil.
Gross Profit was €36.4 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €149.2 Mil.
Total Assets was €569.8 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €134.3 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €8.2 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €8.5 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €88.5 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €185.9 Mil.
Net Income was €-3.6 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €-0.2 Mil.
Total Receivables was €68.9 Mil.
Revenue was €105.9 Mil.
Gross Profit was €32.2 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €97.8 Mil.
Total Assets was €461.4 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €61.7 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €6.2 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €8.5 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €74.6 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €111.4 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)
=(117.049 / 130.304) / (68.857 / 105.871)
=0.898276 / 0.650386
=1.3811

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)
=(32.212 / 105.871) / (36.431 / 130.304)
=0.304257 / 0.279585
=1.0882

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 - (149.237 + 134.284) / 569.77) / (1 - (97.76 + 61.685) / 461.406)
=0.502394 / 0.654437
=0.7677

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
=130.304 / 105.871
=1.2308

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))
=(6.18 / (6.18 + 61.685)) / (8.186 / (8.186 + 134.284))
=0.091063 / 0.057458
=1.5849

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)
=(8.51 / 130.304) / (8.516 / 105.871)
=0.065309 / 0.080438
=0.8119

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)
=((185.913 + 88.482) / 569.77) / ((111.382 + 74.563) / 461.406)
=0.481589 / 0.402996
=1.195

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
=(-3.643 - 0 - -0.16) / 569.77
=-0.006113

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.

Andino Inversiones Global has a M-score of -1.96 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -1.96 mean?
Andino Inversiones Global (XPAR:MLAIG) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.96 as of Jul. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Andino Inversiones Global and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Andino Inversiones Global ranks #451 out of 539 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 83.7%.
Is Andino Inversiones Global's Beneish M-Score too high?
Andino Inversiones Global's current Beneish M-Score is -1.96. Based on the distribution chart, Andino Inversiones Global ranks #451 out of 539 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Andino Inversiones Global has a GF Score™ of 7/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Andino Inversiones Global's Beneish M-Score compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Andino Inversiones Global ranks #451 out of 539 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Andino Inversiones Global 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 Andino Inversiones Global and its competitors. Andino Inversiones Global's current Beneish M-Score is -1.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Andino Inversiones Global stock overvalued right now?
Andino Inversiones Global (XPAR:MLAIG) has a current Beneish M-Score of -1.96. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.96. Andino Inversiones Global's overall GF Score™ is 7/100 with 9 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 Andino Inversiones Global (XPAR:MLAIG), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.96 as of Jul. 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.

Andino Inversiones Global Business Description

Address 19 Caracas Street, Second Floor Right, Madrid, ESP, 28010
Andino Inversiones Global SA is a conglomerate of Peruvian companies operating mainly in the foreign trade sector, offering infrastructure and airport services, real estate logistics, financial logistics, and others nationwide. Its operating segments include: Infrastructure and airport services; Logistics real estate; Logistics services; Financial services; and Investments management and other services. It derives maximum revenue from Infrastructure and airport services. The Group's activities are mainly carried out in Peru and Mexico, out of which it derives maximum revenue from Peru.
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