Cemento Polpaico (XSGO:POLPAICO) Beneish M-Score: -2.94 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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XSGO:POLPAICO Cemento Polpaico SA XSGO:POLPAICO
61 GF Score
Price CLP7,661.00
GF Value CLP7,018.70
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Cemento Polpaico Beneish M-Score?

Cemento Polpaico XSGO:POLPAICO 61 Beneish M-Score is -2.94 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates XSGO:POLPAICO with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of CLP7,018.70 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 387 Building Materials companies, Cemento Polpaico ranks better than 82.17% 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 -2.94 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XSGO:POLPAICO' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.18   Med: -2.63   Max: -1.39
Current: -2.94

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Cemento Polpaico was -1.39. The lowest was -3.18. And the median was -2.63.


Cemento Polpaico Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cemento Polpaico'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.

Cemento Polpaico Beneish M-Score Chart

Cemento Polpaico 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 -2.82 -2.54 -2.64 -2.76 -2.53

Cemento Polpaico 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 -2.62 -2.15 -2.32 -2.53 -2.94

XSGO:POLPAICO vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Cemento Polpaico'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.


Cemento Polpaico Beneish M-Score vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Cemento Polpaico's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Cemento Polpaico 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 Cemento Polpaico 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 * 0.8014+0.528 * 0.9107+0.404 * 1.0063+0.892 * 1.0904+0.115 * 0.7482
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0643+4.679 * -0.079662-0.327 * 0.698
=-2.94

* 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 CLP64,861 Mil.
Revenue was 93438.918 + 99166.317 + 94340.204 + 94292.695 = CLP381,238 Mil.
Gross Profit was 34040.61 + 39060.323 + 31094.53 + 29285.399 = CLP133,481 Mil.
Total Current Assets was CLP127,125 Mil.
Total Assets was CLP406,644 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was CLP222,536 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was CLP4,292 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was CLP59,656 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was CLP138,525 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was CLP41,505 Mil.
Net Income was 2008.068 + 5640.827 + 637.33 + -1047.149 = CLP7,239 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = CLP0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 16950.63 + 17936.796 + 14767.897 + -10022.158 = CLP39,633 Mil.
Total Receivables was CLP74,224 Mil.
Revenue was 93181.992 + 95377.328 + 85096.434 + 75974.545 = CLP349,630 Mil.
Gross Profit was 30794.718 + 37646.358 + 24490.182 + 18556.774 = CLP111,488 Mil.
Total Current Assets was CLP132,256 Mil.
Total Assets was CLP405,128 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was CLP216,459 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was CLP3,109 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was CLP51,405 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was CLP189,912 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was CLP67,032 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)
=(64860.742 / 381238.134) / (74224.145 / 349630.299)
=0.170132 / 0.212293
=0.8014

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)
=(111488.032 / 349630.299) / (133480.862 / 381238.134)
=0.318874 / 0.350125
=0.9107

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 - (127125.36 + 222535.696) / 406643.888) / (1 - (132255.744 + 216458.513) / 405127.808)
=0.14013 / 0.139249
=1.0063

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
=381238.134 / 349630.299
=1.0904

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))
=(3108.586 / (3108.586 + 216458.513)) / (4292.264 / (4292.264 + 222535.696))
=0.014158 / 0.018923
=0.7482

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)
=(59655.536 / 381238.134) / (51404.798 / 349630.299)
=0.156478 / 0.147026
=1.0643

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)
=((41505.257 + 138524.765) / 406643.888) / ((67031.651 + 189911.662) / 405127.808)
=0.442722 / 0.634228
=0.698

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
=(7239.076 - 0 - 39633.165) / 406643.888
=-0.079662

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.

Cemento Polpaico has a M-score of -2.94 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 -2.94 mean?
Cemento Polpaico (XSGO:POLPAICO) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.94 as of Jul. 14, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Cemento Polpaico and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Cemento Polpaico ranks #69 out of 387 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 17.8%.
Is Cemento Polpaico's Beneish M-Score too high?
Cemento Polpaico's current Beneish M-Score is -2.94. Based on the distribution chart, Cemento Polpaico ranks #69 out of 387 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cemento Polpaico has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cemento Polpaico's Beneish M-Score compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Cemento Polpaico ranks #69 out of 387 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Cemento Polpaico in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Building Materials company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Building Materials 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 Cemento Polpaico and its competitors. Cemento Polpaico's current Beneish M-Score is -2.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cemento Polpaico stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cemento Polpaico (XSGO:POLPAICO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CLP7,018.70, compared to a current price of CLP7,661.00 — trading 9.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.94. Cemento Polpaico's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 4 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 Cemento Polpaico (XSGO:POLPAICO), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.94 as of Jul. 14, 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 Cemento Polpaico (XSGO:POLPAICO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cemento Polpaico stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CLP7,661.00 is trading 9.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of CLP7,018.70. GuruFocus considers Cemento Polpaico to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XSGO:POLPAICO:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.94
  • GF Value™: CLP7,018.70 vs. price of CLP7,661.00 (9.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Cemento Polpaico Business Description

Address North Forest Avenue 0177, 5th floor, Las Condes, Santiago, CHL
Cemento Polpaico SA is engaged in the production and marketing of cement and limes. It manufactures ready-mixed concrete & cement. Its products include cement, concrete, aggregates, coprocessing. It also offers technical advisory services; call center services & supplies aggregates & pre-mixed concrete works for constructions.
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