Barclays (BSP:B1CS34) Beneish M-Score: -2.45 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


BSP:B1CS34 Barclays PLC BSP:B1CS34
54 GF Score
Price R$139.16
GF Value R$89.17
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Barclays Beneish M-Score?

Barclays BSP:B1CS34 -0.90% 54 Beneish M-Score is -2.45 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates BSP:B1CS34 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of R$89.17 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,396 Banks companies, Barclays ranks better than 60.67% 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 -2.45 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

BSP:B1CS34' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.94   Med: -2.47   Max: -2.25
Current: -2.45

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Barclays was -2.25. The lowest was -2.94. And the median was -2.47.

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Barclays 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 Barclays 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+0.528 * 1+0.404 * 1+0.892 * 1.052+0.115 * 0.9933
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.8868+4.679 * -0.007491-0.327 * 1.1642
=-2.50

* 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 (Dec25) TTM:Last Year (Dec24) TTM:
Total Receivables was R$0 Mil.
Revenue was R$212,823 Mil.
Gross Profit was R$212,823 Mil.
Total Current Assets was R$0 Mil.
Total Assets was R$11,277,779 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was R$26,855 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was R$12,825 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was R$19,931 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was R$0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was R$1,606,335 Mil.
Net Income was R$52,381 Mil.
Gross Profit was R$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was R$136,860 Mil.
 Total Receivables was R$0 Mil.
Revenue was R$202,313 Mil.
Gross Profit was R$202,313 Mil.
Total Current Assets was R$0 Mil.
Total Assets was R$11,709,925 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was R$27,728 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was R$13,112 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was R$21,365 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was R$0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was R$1,432,663 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)
=(0 / 212823.424) / (0 / 202312.554)
=0 / 0
=1

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)
=(202312.554 / 202312.554) / (212823.424 / 212823.424)
=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 + 26854.898) / 11277779.104) / (1 - (0 + 27728.312) / 11709924.655)
=0.997619 / 0.997632
=1

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
=212823.424 / 202312.554
=1.052

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))
=(13112.137 / (13112.137 + 27728.312)) / (12824.912 / (12824.912 + 26854.898))
=0.321058 / 0.32321
=0.9933

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)
=(19931.199 / 212823.424) / (21365.07 / 202312.554)
=0.093651 / 0.105604
=0.8868

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)
=((1606334.824 + 0) / 11277779.104) / ((1432662.89 + 0) / 11709924.655)
=0.142434 / 0.122346
=1.1642

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
=(52380.563 - 0 - 136859.923) / 11277779.104
=-0.007491

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.

Barclays has a M-score of -2.50 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 -2.45 mean?
Barclays (BSP:B1CS34) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.45 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Barclays and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Barclays ranks #549 out of 1396 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 39.3%.
Is Barclays' Beneish M-Score too high?
Barclays' current Beneish M-Score is -2.45. Based on the distribution chart, Barclays ranks #549 out of 1396 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Barclays has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Barclays' Beneish M-Score compare to JPM and BAC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Barclays ranks #549 out of 1396 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Barclays 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 Barclays and its competitors. Barclays's current Beneish M-Score is -2.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Barclays stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barclays (BSP:B1CS34) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$89.17, compared to a current price of R$139.16 — trading 56.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.45. Barclays' overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 Barclays (BSP:B1CS34), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.45 as of Jun. 25, 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 Barclays (BSP:B1CS34) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barclays stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R$139.16 is trading 56.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$89.17. GuruFocus considers Barclays to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:B1CS34:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.45
  • GF Value™: R$89.17 vs. price of R$139.16 (56.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:B1CS34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Barclays Business Description

Address 1 Churchill Place, London, GBR, E14 5HP
Barclays is a universal bank headquartered in the United Kingdom. It operates via five principal segments; Barclays UK (retail), UK corporate bank, private bank and wealth management, investment bank, and US consumer bank. In its UK segment, the bank provides current accounts, mortgages, savings and investment management services, credit cards, and business banking services to retail clients and small and medium-size enterprises. The US consumer bank includes a co-branded credit card and unsecured lending business. The investment bank offers global markets, financing, and advisory services.
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