Kiatnakin Phatra Bank PCL (BKK:KKP-R) Beneish M-Score: -2.52 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


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Price ฿57.75
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What is Kiatnakin Phatra Bank PCL Beneish M-Score?

Kiatnakin Phatra Bank PCL BKK:KKP-R 49 Beneish M-Score is -2.52 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates BKK:KKP-R with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿36.18. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,397 Banks companies, Kiatnakin Phatra Bank PCL ranks better than 72.87% on this metric.

Note: Financial institutions were excluded from the sample in Beneish paper when calculating Beneish M-Score. Thus, the prediction might not fit banks and insurance companies.

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 -2.52 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

BKK:KKP-R' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.22   Med: -2.52   Max: -1.56
Current: -2.52

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Kiatnakin Phatra Bank PCL was -1.56. The lowest was -3.22. And the median was -2.52.

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Kiatnakin Phatra Bank 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 Kiatnakin Phatra Bank 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 * 0.9104+0.528 * 1+0.404 * 1.0016+0.892 * 1.1031+0.115 * 0.957
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9689+4.679 * 0.011084-0.327 * 1.315
=-2.52

* 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 ฿186,970 Mil.
Revenue was 6747.846 + 6548.518 + 6174.81 + 5594.648 = ฿25,066 Mil.
Gross Profit was 6747.846 + 6548.518 + 6174.81 + 5594.648 = ฿25,066 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ฿0 Mil.
Total Assets was ฿513,516 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ฿6,896 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ฿896 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ฿8,847 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ฿0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ฿48,071 Mil.
Net Income was 1955.494 + 1772.01 + 1669.882 + 1409.402 = ฿6,807 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ฿0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -14580.744 + 5565.697 + 16.922 + 10112.952 = ฿1,115 Mil.
 Total Receivables was ฿186,193 Mil.
Revenue was 5716.492 + 6108.037 + 5418.691 + 5480.706 = ฿22,724 Mil.
Gross Profit was 5716.492 + 6108.037 + 5418.691 + 5480.706 = ฿22,724 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ฿0 Mil.
Total Assets was ฿483,664 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ฿7,267 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ฿898 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ฿8,278 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ฿0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ฿34,431 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)
=(186969.719 / 25065.822) / (186192.535 / 22723.926)
=7.45915 / 8.193678
=0.9104

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)
=(22723.926 / 22723.926) / (25065.822 / 25065.822)
=1 / 1
=1

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 - (0 + 6895.612) / 513516.465) / (1 - (0 + 7267.266) / 483663.559)
=0.986572 / 0.984975
=1.0016

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
=25065.822 / 22723.926
=1.1031

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))
=(898.2 / (898.2 + 7267.266)) / (895.524 / (895.524 + 6895.612))
=0.11 / 0.114941
=0.957

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)
=(8847.039 / 25065.822) / (8277.636 / 22723.926)
=0.352952 / 0.36427
=0.9689

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)
=((48070.6 + 0) / 513516.465) / ((34430.949 + 0) / 483663.559)
=0.093611 / 0.071188
=1.315

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
=(6806.788 - 0 - 1114.827) / 513516.465
=0.011084

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.

Kiatnakin Phatra Bank PCL has a M-score of -2.52 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.52 mean?
Kiatnakin Phatra Bank PCL (BKK:KKP-R) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.52 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Kiatnakin Phatra Bank PCL and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kiatnakin Phatra Bank PCL ranks #379 out of 1397 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 27.1%.
Is Kiatnakin Phatra Bank PCL's Beneish M-Score too high?
Kiatnakin Phatra Bank PCL's current Beneish M-Score is -2.52. Based on the distribution chart, Kiatnakin Phatra Bank PCL ranks #379 out of 1397 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kiatnakin Phatra Bank PCL has a GF Score™ of 49/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kiatnakin Phatra Bank PCL's Beneish M-Score compare to PNC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Kiatnakin Phatra Bank PCL ranks #379 out of 1397 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Kiatnakin Phatra Bank PCL 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 Banks company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Banks 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 Kiatnakin Phatra Bank PCL and its competitors. Kiatnakin Phatra Bank PCL's current Beneish M-Score is -2.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kiatnakin Phatra Bank PCL stock overvalued right now?
Kiatnakin Phatra Bank PCL (BKK:KKP-R) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.52. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿36.18, compared to a current price of ฿57.75 — trading 59.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.52. Kiatnakin Phatra Bank PCL's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 Kiatnakin Phatra Bank PCL (BKK:KKP-R), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.52 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 Kiatnakin Phatra Bank PCL (BKK:KKP-R) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kiatnakin Phatra Bank PCL stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ฿57.75 is trading 59.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ฿36.18.

Key valuation signals for BKK:KKP-R:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.52
  • GF Value™: ฿36.18 vs. price of ฿57.75 (59.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Kiatnakin Phatra Bank PCL Business Description

Other Exchanges KKP:ThailandKIFF:Germany
Address Sukhumvit 21 (Asoke) Road, Khlong Toey Nua, 209 KKP Tower, Wattana, Bangkok, THA, 10110
Kiatnakin Phatra Bank PCL provides banking business through its branch network in Thailand. The company's operating segments include the Commercial Banking Business: consists of all commercial banking business and KKP Tower Co., Ltd., except for the Debt restructuring segment; Capital Market Business, which consists of KKP Capital PCL., Kiatnakin Phatra Securities PCL., Kiatnakin Phatra Asset Management Co., Ltd., and KKP DIME Securities Co., Ltd.; and Debt Restructuring Segment. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Commercial Banking Business segment.
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