U.S. Bancorp (BSP:USBC34) Beneish M-Score: -2.47 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


BSP:USBC34 U.S. Bancorp BSP:USBC34
62 GF Score
Price R$78.48
GF Value R$61.99
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is U.S. Bancorp Beneish M-Score?

U.S. Bancorp BSP:USBC34 +0.82% 62 Beneish M-Score is -2.47 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates BSP:USBC34 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of R$61.99 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,396 Banks companies, U.S. Bancorp ranks better than 64.18% 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 -2.47 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

BSP:USBC34' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.81   Med: -2.52   Max: -2.3
Current: -2.47

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of U.S. Bancorp was -2.30. The lowest was -2.81. And the median was -2.52.

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U.S. Bancorp 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 U.S. Bancorp 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 * 0.9075+0.528 * 1+0.404 * 0.9998+0.892 * 0.9916+0.115 * 1.0678
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9465+4.679 * -0.002705-0.327 * 0.9893
=-2.56

* 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 R$42,328 Mil.
Revenue was 37966.896 + 40028.471 + 39149.9 + 38681.955 = R$155,827 Mil.
Gross Profit was 37966.896 + 40028.471 + 39149.9 + 38681.955 = R$155,827 Mil.
Total Current Assets was R$0 Mil.
Total Assets was R$3,665,939 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was R$19,972 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was R$4,667 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was R$59,681 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was R$0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was R$320,893 Mil.
Net Income was 10171.572 + 11156.906 + 10731.363 + 10065.627 = R$42,125 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = R$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 7007.664 + 15472.365 + 18169.844 + 11391.073 = R$52,041 Mil.
 Total Receivables was R$47,038 Mil.
Revenue was 39892.117 + 42578.879 + 37839.787 + 36830.152 = R$157,141 Mil.
Gross Profit was 39892.117 + 42578.879 + 37839.787 + 36830.152 = R$157,141 Mil.
Total Current Assets was R$0 Mil.
Total Assets was R$3,895,291 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was R$20,626 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was R$5,230 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was R$63,588 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was R$0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was R$344,674 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)
=(42328.382 / 155827.222) / (47037.919 / 157140.935)
=0.271637 / 0.299336
=0.9075

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)
=(157140.935 / 157140.935) / (155827.222 / 155827.222)
=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 + 19971.842) / 3665939.141) / (1 - (0 + 20625.514) / 3895291.31)
=0.994552 / 0.994705
=0.9998

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
=155827.222 / 157140.935
=0.9916

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))
=(5229.608 / (5229.608 + 20625.514)) / (4667.129 / (4667.129 + 19971.842))
=0.202266 / 0.189421
=1.0678

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)
=(59681.015 / 155827.222) / (63587.667 / 157140.935)
=0.382995 / 0.404654
=0.9465

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)
=((320893.486 + 0) / 3665939.141) / ((344674.108 + 0) / 3895291.31)
=0.087534 / 0.088485
=0.9893

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
=(42125.468 - 0 - 52040.946) / 3665939.141
=-0.002705

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.

U.S. Bancorp has a M-score of -2.56 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 -2.47 mean?
U.S. Bancorp (BSP:USBC34) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.47 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on U.S. Bancorp and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, U.S. Bancorp ranks #500 out of 1396 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 35.8%.
Is U.S. Bancorp's Beneish M-Score too high?
U.S. Bancorp's current Beneish M-Score is -2.47. Based on the distribution chart, U.S. Bancorp ranks #500 out of 1396 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, U.S. Bancorp has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does U.S. Bancorp's Beneish M-Score compare to PNC and NU?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, U.S. Bancorp ranks #500 out of 1396 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts U.S. Bancorp 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 U.S. Bancorp and its competitors. U.S. Bancorp's current Beneish M-Score is -2.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is U.S. Bancorp stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, U.S. Bancorp (BSP:USBC34) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$61.99, compared to a current price of R$78.48 — trading 26.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.47. U.S. Bancorp's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 7 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 U.S. Bancorp (BSP:USBC34), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.47 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 U.S. Bancorp (BSP:USBC34) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, U.S. Bancorp stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R$78.48 is trading 26.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$61.99. GuruFocus considers U.S. Bancorp to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:USBC34:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.47
  • GF Value™: R$61.99 vs. price of R$78.48 (26.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:USBC34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

U.S. Bancorp Business Description

Address 800 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, USA, 55402
With assets of around $700 billion, U.S. Bancorp is one of the largest regional banks in the US with its footprint in 26 states. The bank's branch network is mostly in Midwestern and Western markets. U.S. Bancorp has a comprehensive product set, with offerings in retail and commercial banking, credit cards, mortgages, payment services, trust, wealth, and capital market services.
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