Ferrocarril del Pacifico (XSGO:FEPASA) Beneish M-Score: -2.48 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


XSGO:FEPASA Ferrocarril del Pacifico SA XSGO:FEPASA
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What is Ferrocarril del Pacifico Beneish M-Score?

Ferrocarril del Pacifico XSGO:FEPASA 13 Beneish M-Score is -2.48 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates XSGO:FEPASA with a GF Score™ of 13/100 and a GF Value™ of CLP6.47. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

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 -2.48 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XSGO:FEPASA' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.28   Med: -2.61   Max: -1.56
Current: -2.48

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Ferrocarril del Pacifico was -1.56. The lowest was -3.28. And the median was -2.61.


Ferrocarril del Pacifico Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ferrocarril del Pacifico'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.

Ferrocarril del Pacifico Beneish M-Score Chart

Ferrocarril del Pacifico 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 -2.71 -3.09 -2.17 -3.07 -2.73

Ferrocarril del Pacifico 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 -3.28 -3.27 -3.04 -2.73 -2.48

XSGO:FEPASA vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Railroads subindustry, Ferrocarril del Pacifico'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.


Ferrocarril del Pacifico Beneish M-Score vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Ferrocarril del Pacifico's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ferrocarril del Pacifico's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Ferrocarril del Pacifico 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 Ferrocarril del Pacifico 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 * 1.1514+0.528 * 0.9911+0.404 * 0.9596+0.892 * 0.9257+0.115 * 0.8098
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.091+4.679 * 0.00229-0.327 * 1.0774
=-2.48

* 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 CLP14,944 Mil.
Revenue was 18687.627 + 21012.152 + 20636.944 + 20289.715 = CLP80,626 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1970.582 + 2867.005 + 3201.362 + 2862.907 = CLP10,902 Mil.
Total Current Assets was CLP22,365 Mil.
Total Assets was CLP138,429 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was CLP100,528 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was CLP60 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was CLP8,052 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was CLP34,407 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was CLP18,779 Mil.
Net Income was -344.838 + 552.041 + 875.522 + 884.326 = CLP1,967 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = CLP0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 477.429 + 1409.475 + -2659.694 + 2422.816 = CLP1,650 Mil.
Total Receivables was CLP14,020 Mil.
Revenue was 20717.94 + 23562.75 + 22229.41 + 20585.615 = CLP87,096 Mil.
Gross Profit was 3207.82 + 3638.918 + 2785.075 + 2040.518 = CLP11,672 Mil.
Total Current Assets was CLP21,386 Mil.
Total Assets was CLP132,539 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was CLP95,652 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was CLP46 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was CLP7,973 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was CLP40,817 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was CLP6,450 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)
=(14943.693 / 80626.438) / (14019.508 / 87095.715)
=0.185345 / 0.160967
=1.1514

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)
=(11672.331 / 87095.715) / (10901.856 / 80626.438)
=0.134017 / 0.135214
=0.9911

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 - (22364.562 + 100527.584) / 138428.552) / (1 - (21386.225 + 95651.873) / 132539.435)
=0.112234 / 0.116956
=0.9596

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
=80626.438 / 87095.715
=0.9257

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))
=(46.058 / (46.058 + 95651.873)) / (59.751 / (59.751 + 100527.584))
=0.000481 / 0.000594
=0.8098

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)
=(8052.257 / 80626.438) / (7972.655 / 87095.715)
=0.099871 / 0.091539
=1.091

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)
=((18779.167 + 34407.125) / 138428.552) / ((6449.686 + 40817.44) / 132539.435)
=0.384215 / 0.356627
=1.0774

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
=(1967.051 - 0 - 1650.026) / 138428.552
=0.00229

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.

Ferrocarril del Pacifico has a M-score of -2.48 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 -2.48 mean?
Ferrocarril del Pacifico (XSGO:FEPASA) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.48 as of Jun. 28, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Ferrocarril del Pacifico and its competitors.
Is Ferrocarril del Pacifico's Beneish M-Score too high?
Ferrocarril del Pacifico's current Beneish M-Score is -2.48. Overall, Ferrocarril del Pacifico has a GF Score™ of 13/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ferrocarril del Pacifico's Beneish M-Score compare to UNP and CSX?
Ferrocarril del Pacifico's Beneish M-Score of -2.48 can be compared against companies in the Transportation 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 Transportation company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Transportation 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 Ferrocarril del Pacifico and its competitors. Ferrocarril del Pacifico's current Beneish M-Score is -2.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ferrocarril del Pacifico stock overvalued right now?
Ferrocarril del Pacifico (XSGO:FEPASA) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.48. The stock's GF Value™ is CLP6.47, compared to a current price of CLP5.80 — trading 10.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.48. Ferrocarril del Pacifico's overall GF Score™ is 13/100 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 Ferrocarril del Pacifico (XSGO:FEPASA), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.48 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 Ferrocarril del Pacifico (XSGO:FEPASA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ferrocarril del Pacifico stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CLP5.80 is trading 10.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of CLP6.47.

Key valuation signals for XSGO:FEPASA:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.48
  • GF Value™: CLP6.47 vs. price of CLP5.80 (10.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 13/100 with 9 warning signs

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


Ferrocarril del Pacifico Business Description

Address San Borja N 750, Central Station, Santiago, CHL
Ferrocarril del Pacifico SA is a Chile-based rail freight transportation solutions company that develops cargo transport solutions for mining, forestry, and industrial companies. In addition, it also offers freight transportation solutions through trucks and offers additional services, including transfer station management, railway outsourcing, and complimentary services for metallic copper. The company operates through two segments; the Train segment which generates maximum revenue, and the Truck segment. Geographically, it derives all of its revenue from services provided in Chile.
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