ZENVF (Zenvia) Beneish M-Score: -2.55 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


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Price $0.12
GF Value $1.53
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What is Zenvia Beneish M-Score?

Zenvia ZENVF +12.00% 53 Beneish M-Score is -2.55 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates ZENVF with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.53 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,634 Software companies, Zenvia ranks better than 50.49% 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 -2.55 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

ZENVF' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.15   Med: -2.7   Max: -1.67
Current: -2.55

During the past 7 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Zenvia was -1.67. The lowest was -3.15. And the median was -2.70.


Zenvia Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Zenvia'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.

Zenvia Beneish M-Score Chart

Zenvia Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 -2.08 -2.47 -3.15 -3.03

Zenvia Quarterly Data
Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25
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 -2.75 -2.83 -3.03 -2.87 -2.55

ZENVF vs HTCR, GDLG, MFON: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Zenvia'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.


Zenvia Beneish M-Score vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Zenvia's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Zenvia 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 Zenvia 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 * 0.9962+0.528 * 1.7766+0.404 * 1.0126+0.892 * 1.1036+0.115 * 1.1082
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.7602+4.679 * -0.123756-0.327 * 1.1477
=-2.55

* 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 (Jun25) TTM:Last Year (Jun24) TTM:
Total Receivables was $40.4 Mil.
Revenue was 51.517 + 51.396 + 37.934 + 51.365 = $192.2 Mil.
Gross Profit was 10.163 + 10.708 + 5.994 + 16.218 = $43.1 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $48.9 Mil.
Total Assets was $301.5 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $2.9 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $8.5 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $31.8 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $129.0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $3.0 Mil.
Net Income was -7.57 + 0.636 + -22.105 + 9.502 = $-19.5 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0.303 + 0 + -5.982 + 8.945 = $3.3 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -4.514 + 1.284 + 7.526 + 10.218 = $14.5 Mil.
Total Receivables was $36.7 Mil.
Revenue was 42.918 + 42.7 + 44.29 + 44.262 = $174.2 Mil.
Gross Profit was 16.252 + 16.237 + 22.505 + 14.363 = $69.4 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $56.5 Mil.
Total Assets was $331.4 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $3.9 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $18.3 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $37.9 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $115.6 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $10.7 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)
=(40.392 / 192.212) / (36.739 / 174.17)
=0.210143 / 0.210938
=0.9962

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)
=(69.357 / 174.17) / (43.083 / 192.212)
=0.398214 / 0.224143
=1.7766

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 - (48.891 + 2.913) / 301.538) / (1 - (56.475 + 3.867) / 331.402)
=0.828201 / 0.817919
=1.0126

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
=192.212 / 174.17
=1.1036

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))
=(18.254 / (18.254 + 3.867)) / (8.495 / (8.495 + 2.913))
=0.825189 / 0.744653
=1.1082

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)
=(31.793 / 192.212) / (37.894 / 174.17)
=0.165406 / 0.217569
=0.7602

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)
=((2.984 + 128.994) / 301.538) / ((10.745 + 115.64) / 331.402)
=0.437683 / 0.381365
=1.1477

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
=(-19.537 - 3.266 - 14.514) / 301.538
=-0.123756

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.

Zenvia has a M-score of -2.55 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 -2.55 mean?
Zenvia (ZENVF) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.55 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Zenvia and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Zenvia ranks #1304 out of 2634 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 49.5%.
Is Zenvia's Beneish M-Score too high?
Zenvia's current Beneish M-Score is -2.55. Based on the distribution chart, Zenvia ranks #1304 out of 2634 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Zenvia has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zenvia's Beneish M-Score compare to HTCR and GDLG?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Zenvia ranks #1304 out of 2634 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Zenvia in the upper 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 Software company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Software 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 Zenvia and its competitors. Zenvia's current Beneish M-Score is -2.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zenvia stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zenvia (ZENVF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.53, compared to a current price of $0.12 — trading 91.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.55. Zenvia's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 Zenvia (ZENVF), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.55 as of Jun. 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.

Is Zenvia (ZENVF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zenvia stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.12 is trading 91.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.53. GuruFocus considers Zenvia to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ZENVF:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.55
  • GF Value™: $1.53 vs. price of $0.12 (91.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Zenvia Business Description

Address Avenida Paulista, 2300, 18th Floor, Suites 182 and 184, Sao Paulo, SP, BRA, 01310-300
Zenvia Inc provides a platform that enables companies to create journeys for their end customers across a variety of channels. The company operates in two reportable segments namely CPaaS and SaaS. It has a geographic presence in Brazil, the USA, Argentina, Mexico, and Others. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Brazil.
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