Inversiones La Construccion (XSGO:ILC) Beneish M-Score: -2.36 (As of Sep. 21, 2026)

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XSGO:ILC Inversiones La Construccion SA XSGO:ILC
73 GF Score
Price CLP21,450.00
GF Value CLP13,395.64
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Inversiones La Construccion Beneish M-Score?

Inversiones La Construccion XSGO:ILC 73 Beneish M-Score is -2.36 as of Sep. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates XSGO:ILC with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of CLP13,395.64 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 401 Insurance companies, Inversiones La Construccion ranks worse than 64.84% 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 -2.36 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XSGO:ILC' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -13.97   Med: -2.61   Max: 7.39
Current: -2.36

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Inversiones La Construccion was 7.39. The lowest was -13.97. And the median was -2.61.


Inversiones La Construccion Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Inversiones La Construccion'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.

Inversiones La Construccion Beneish M-Score Chart

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XSGO:ILC vs MET, AFL, PRU: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Insurance - Life subindustry, Inversiones La Construccion'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.


Inversiones La Construccion Beneish M-Score vs Insurance Industry

For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Inversiones La Construccion's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Inversiones La Construccion 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 Inversiones La Construccion 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 * +0.528 * +0.404 * +0.892 * +0.115 *
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * +4.679 * -0.327 *
=

* 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 (Jun26) TTM:Last Year (Jun25) TTM:
Total Receivables was CLP190,639 Mil.
Revenue was 1248842.035 + 1082510.52 + 1070967.545 + 1005182.702 = CLP4,407,503 Mil.
Gross Profit was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = CLP0 Mil.
Total Current Assets was CLP1,606,574 Mil.
Total Assets was CLP19,732,842 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was CLP685,823 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was CLP45,761 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was CLP761,518 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was CLP992,959 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was CLP3,444,203 Mil.
Net Income was 37380.298 + 69050.716 + 77910.054 + 42791.508 = CLP227,133 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = CLP0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -105566.175 + -43891.698 + 106994.845 + -57088.716 = CLP-99,552 Mil.
Total Receivables was CLP87,291 Mil.
Revenue was 1027666.325 + 912628.433 + 976488.729 + 851477.914 = CLP3,768,261 Mil.
Gross Profit was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = CLP0 Mil.
Total Current Assets was CLP1,481,742 Mil.
Total Assets was CLP17,321,059 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was CLP590,974 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was CLP39,340 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was CLP668,360 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was CLP894,703 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was CLP2,780,974 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)
=(190638.89 / 4407502.802) / (87290.645 / 3768261.401)
=0.043253 / 0.023165
=

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)
=(0 / 3768261.401) / (0 / 4407502.802)
=0 / 0
=

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 - (1606574.4 + 685822.807) / 19732842.111) / (1 - (1481742.323 + 590973.992) / 17321058.946)
=0.883828 / 0.880335
=

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
=4407502.802 / 3768261.401
=

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))
=(39339.965 / (39339.965 + 590973.992)) / (45761.284 / (45761.284 + 685822.807))
=0.062413 / 0.062551
=

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)
=(761518.04 / 4407502.802) / (668360.036 / 3768261.401)
=0.172778 / 0.177366
=

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)
=((3444203.053 + 992959.279) / 19732842.111) / ((2780974.049 + 894703.328) / 17321058.946)
=0.224862 / 0.212209
=

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
=(227132.576 - 0 - -99551.744) / 19732842.111
=0.016555

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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.36 mean?
Inversiones La Construccion (XSGO:ILC) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.36 as of Sep. 21, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Inversiones La Construccion and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Inversiones La Construccion ranks #260 out of 401 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 64.8%.
Is Inversiones La Construccion's Beneish M-Score too high?
Inversiones La Construccion's current Beneish M-Score is -2.36. Based on the distribution chart, Inversiones La Construccion ranks #260 out of 401 companies in the Insurance industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Inversiones La Construccion has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Inversiones La Construccion's Beneish M-Score compare to MET and AFL?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Inversiones La Construccion ranks #260 out of 401 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Inversiones La Construccion 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 an Insurance company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Insurance 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 Inversiones La Construccion and its competitors. Inversiones La Construccion's current Beneish M-Score is -2.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Inversiones La Construccion stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Inversiones La Construccion (XSGO:ILC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CLP13,395.64, compared to a current price of CLP21,450.00 — trading 60.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.36. Inversiones La Construccion's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 7 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 Inversiones La Construccion (XSGO:ILC), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.36 as of Sep. 21, 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 Inversiones La Construccion (XSGO:ILC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Inversiones La Construccion stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CLP21,450.00 is trading 60.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of CLP13,395.64. GuruFocus considers Inversiones La Construccion to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XSGO:ILC:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.36
  • GF Value™: CLP13,395.64 vs. price of CLP21,450.00 (60.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Inversiones La Construccion Business Description

Address Apoquindo Avenue 6750, 20th Floor, Las Condes, Santiago, CHL
Inversiones La Construccion SA is a Chile-based holding company with its presence in Chile and Peru. Along with its subsidiaries, the company operates in the following business segments: AFP, ISAPRE, Insurance, Health, Banking, and Others. The majority of the group's revenue is generated from the Insurance segment, which provides individual, group, disability, and survivorship insurance, and life annuity products. The AFP segment includes the administration of pension funds; the ISAPRE segment includes the administration of health contributions; the Health segment provides health benefits and benefits, either directly or through the financing of these related or complementary activities; and the Bank segment represents results from the group's banking business.
73GF Score

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