Berger Paints Bangladesh (DHA:BERGERPBL) Beneish M-Score: -2.80 (As of Jul. 03, 2026)


DHA:BERGERPBL Berger Paints Bangladesh Ltd DHA:BERGERPBL
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Price BDT1,424.90
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Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Berger Paints Bangladesh Beneish M-Score?

Berger Paints Bangladesh DHA:BERGERPBL -0.20% 90 Beneish M-Score is -2.80 as of Jul. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates DHA:BERGERPBL with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of BDT2,001.15 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,527 Chemicals companies, Berger Paints Bangladesh ranks better than 75.25% 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 -2.8 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

DHA:BERGERPBL' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.64   Med: -2.31   Max: -1.04
Current: -2.8

During the past 10 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Berger Paints Bangladesh was -1.04. The lowest was -3.64. And the median was -2.31.


Berger Paints Bangladesh Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Berger Paints Bangladesh'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.

Berger Paints Bangladesh Beneish M-Score Chart

Berger Paints Bangladesh Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.61 -1.27 -2.43 -3.26 -2.31

Berger Paints Bangladesh Quarterly Data
Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25
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 -2.27 -2.28 -2.31 -2.14 -2.80

DHA:BERGERPBL vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Berger Paints Bangladesh'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.


Berger Paints Bangladesh Beneish M-Score vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Berger Paints Bangladesh's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Berger Paints Bangladesh 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 Berger Paints Bangladesh 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 * 0.7719+0.528 * 1.0458+0.404 * 0.8081+0.892 * 1.0753+0.115 * 1.0713
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9678+4.679 * -0.041443-0.327 * 0.8176
=-2.80

* 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 (Sep25) TTM:Last Year (Sep24) TTM:
Total Receivables was BDT2,025 Mil.
Revenue was 6134.819 + 7087.266 + 8003.64 + 7640.278 = BDT28,866 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1889.064 + 2240.195 + 2516.653 + 2371.091 = BDT9,017 Mil.
Total Current Assets was BDT14,858 Mil.
Total Assets was BDT25,242 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was BDT9,756 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was BDT997 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was BDT2,707 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was BDT6,628 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was BDT962 Mil.
Net Income was 597.603 + 856.868 + 899.51 + 942.536 = BDT3,297 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = BDT0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 1935.85 + -1637.951 + 1877.509 + 2167.22 = BDT4,343 Mil.
Total Receivables was BDT2,439 Mil.
Revenue was 5800.367 + 6985.628 + 7178.196 + 6880.355 = BDT26,845 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1786.037 + 2377.06 + 2327.581 + 2279.317 = BDT8,770 Mil.
Total Current Assets was BDT16,370 Mil.
Total Assets was BDT25,324 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was BDT8,174 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was BDT902 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was BDT2,601 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was BDT8,431 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was BDT883 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)
=(2024.614 / 28866.003) / (2439.347 / 26844.546)
=0.070138 / 0.090869
=0.7719

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)
=(8769.995 / 26844.546) / (9017.003 / 28866.003)
=0.326696 / 0.312374
=1.0458

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 - (14857.885 + 9755.663) / 25242.271) / (1 - (16369.769 + 8174.018) / 25324.364)
=0.024908 / 0.030823
=0.8081

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
=28866.003 / 26844.546
=1.0753

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))
=(901.885 / (901.885 + 8174.018)) / (997.44 / (997.44 + 9755.663))
=0.099371 / 0.092758
=1.0713

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)
=(2707.295 / 28866.003) / (2601.473 / 26844.546)
=0.093788 / 0.096909
=0.9678

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)
=((961.894 + 6628.331) / 25242.271) / ((882.981 + 8430.722) / 25324.364)
=0.300695 / 0.367776
=0.8176

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
=(3296.517 - 0 - 4342.628) / 25242.271
=-0.041443

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.

Berger Paints Bangladesh has a M-score of -2.80 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.80 mean?
Berger Paints Bangladesh (DHA:BERGERPBL) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.80 as of Jul. 03, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Berger Paints Bangladesh and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Berger Paints Bangladesh ranks #378 out of 1527 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 24.8%.
Is Berger Paints Bangladesh's Beneish M-Score too high?
Berger Paints Bangladesh's current Beneish M-Score is -2.80. Based on the distribution chart, Berger Paints Bangladesh ranks #378 out of 1527 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Berger Paints Bangladesh has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Berger Paints Bangladesh's Beneish M-Score compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Berger Paints Bangladesh ranks #378 out of 1527 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Berger Paints Bangladesh in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Chemicals company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Chemicals 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 Berger Paints Bangladesh and its competitors. Berger Paints Bangladesh's current Beneish M-Score is -2.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Berger Paints Bangladesh stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Berger Paints Bangladesh (DHA:BERGERPBL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is BDT2,001.15, compared to a current price of BDT1,424.90 — trading 28.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.80. Berger Paints Bangladesh's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 4 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 Berger Paints Bangladesh (DHA:BERGERPBL), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.80 as of Jul. 03, 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 Berger Paints Bangladesh (DHA:BERGERPBL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Berger Paints Bangladesh stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of BDT1,424.90 is trading 28.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of BDT2,001.15. GuruFocus considers Berger Paints Bangladesh to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for DHA:BERGERPBL:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.80
  • GF Value™: BDT2,001.15 vs. price of BDT1,424.90 (28.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Berger Paints Bangladesh Business Description

Address Road No. 2, Sector 3, Berger House, House No. 8, Uttara Model Town, Dhaka, BGD, 1230
Berger Paints Bangladesh Ltd is in the paint industry. The principal activities of the company are manufacturing and marketing of liquid and non-liquid paints and varnishes, emulsion and coating, and trading of painting tools. The company also provides decorative and painting-related services. The product range includes specialized outdoor paints to protect against adverse weather conditions, ColorBank, Superior Marine Paints, Textured Coatings, Adhesive, Pre-treatment chemicals, Heat Resistant Paints, Roofing Compounds, and other related products.
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