Banpu Power PCL (BKK:BPP-R) Beneish M-Score: -1.91 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


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What is Banpu Power PCL Beneish M-Score?

Banpu Power PCL BKK:BPP-R 82 Beneish M-Score is -1.91 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates BKK:BPP-R with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿10.29. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 390 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Banpu Power PCL ranks worse than 81.28% 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 -1.91 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

BKK:BPP-R' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -21.49   Med: -2.28   Max: -0.7
Current: -1.91

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Banpu Power PCL was -0.70. The lowest was -21.49. And the median was -2.28.


Banpu Power PCL Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Banpu Power PCL'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.

Banpu Power PCL Beneish M-Score Chart

Banpu Power PCL 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 -21.49 -1.35 -3.50 -1.05 -2.72

Banpu Power PCL 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 -1.12 -1.37 -2.52 -2.72 -1.91

BKK:BPP-R vs CEG, VST, NRG: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, Banpu Power PCL'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.


Banpu Power PCL Beneish M-Score vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Banpu Power PCL's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Banpu Power PCL 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 Banpu Power PCL 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 * 1.9743+0.528 * 0.4227+0.404 * 1.3644+0.892 * 0.9866+0.115 * 0.3023
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9509+4.679 * -0.039696-0.327 * 0.6999
=-1.91

* 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 ฿5,300 Mil.
Revenue was 5092.756 + 6736.722 + 7450.422 + 6557.265 = ฿25,837 Mil.
Gross Profit was 915.428 + 1641.068 + 1129.138 + 959.988 = ฿4,646 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ฿17,573 Mil.
Total Assets was ฿82,814 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ฿7,878 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ฿1,468 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ฿1,808 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ฿11,688 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ฿13,118 Mil.
Net Income was 5877.083 + 19.21 + 1160.775 + 1271.937 = ฿8,329 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 7534.676 + -181.379 + 1286.902 + 1706.577 = ฿10,347 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 704.436 + 123.268 + 502.477 + -60.568 = ฿1,270 Mil.
Total Receivables was ฿2,721 Mil.
Revenue was 7105.984 + 5178.306 + 6881.6 + 7021.008 = ฿26,187 Mil.
Gross Profit was 810.761 + -246.369 + 618.557 + 807.2 = ฿1,990 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ฿11,938 Mil.
Total Assets was ฿96,842 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ฿35,741 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ฿1,782 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ฿1,927 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ฿9,345 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ฿32,103 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)
=(5299.579 / 25837.165) / (2720.605 / 26186.898)
=0.205115 / 0.103892
=1.9743

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)
=(1990.149 / 26186.898) / (4645.622 / 25837.165)
=0.075998 / 0.179804
=0.4227

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 - (17573.05 + 7878.292) / 82814.11) / (1 - (11938.418 + 35740.984) / 96841.984)
=0.692669 / 0.507658
=1.3644

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
=25837.165 / 26186.898
=0.9866

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))
=(1781.752 / (1781.752 + 35740.984)) / (1467.917 / (1467.917 + 7878.292))
=0.047485 / 0.15706
=0.3023

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)
=(1808.128 / 25837.165) / (1927.137 / 26186.898)
=0.069982 / 0.073592
=0.9509

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)
=((13118.441 + 11687.752) / 82814.11) / ((32103.177 + 9344.756) / 96841.984)
=0.299541 / 0.427995
=0.6999

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
=(8329.005 - 10346.776 - 1269.613) / 82814.11
=-0.039696

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.

Banpu Power PCL has a M-score of -1.91 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -1.91 mean?
Banpu Power PCL (BKK:BPP-R) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.91 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Banpu Power PCL and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Banpu Power PCL ranks #317 out of 390 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 81.3%.
Is Banpu Power PCL's Beneish M-Score too high?
Banpu Power PCL's current Beneish M-Score is -1.91. Based on the distribution chart, Banpu Power PCL ranks #317 out of 390 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Banpu Power PCL has a GF Score™ of 82/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Banpu Power PCL's Beneish M-Score compare to CEG and VST?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Banpu Power PCL ranks #317 out of 390 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Banpu Power PCL 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 Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers 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 Banpu Power PCL and its competitors. Banpu Power PCL's current Beneish M-Score is -1.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Banpu Power PCL stock overvalued right now?
Banpu Power PCL (BKK:BPP-R) has a current Beneish M-Score of -1.91. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿10.29, compared to a current price of ฿10.10 — trading 1.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.91. Banpu Power PCL's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 6 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 Banpu Power PCL (BKK:BPP-R), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.91 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 Banpu Power PCL (BKK:BPP-R) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Banpu Power PCL stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ฿10.10 is trading 1.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ฿10.29.

Key valuation signals for BKK:BPP-R:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.91
  • GF Value™: ฿10.29 vs. price of ฿10.10 (1.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Banpu Power PCL Business Description

Other Exchanges BPP:Thailand
Address 1550 New Petchburi Road, 26th Floor, Thanapoom Tower, Makkasan, Ratchathewi, Bangkok, THA, 10400
Banpu Power PCL is engaged in investments in power businesses in Thailand and overseas. The business activities of the group include the generation and sale of electricity and other related business. The company's business segments include Power+: Power generation from thermal and renewable energy sources, both domestically and internationally. Second segment being Future Tech: Battery energy storage systems, solar rooftop and floating solar systems, battery production, energy trading, e-mobility, and energy efficiency businesses. Geographically, the company has its presence in the United States which is the key revenue driver, China, and other regions.
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