Prime Bank (DHA:PRIMEBANK) Beneish M-Score: -2.65 (As of Aug. 11, 2026)

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DHA:PRIMEBANK Prime Bank PLC DHA:PRIMEBANK
77 GF Score
Price BDT30.00
GF Value BDT30.06
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Prime Bank Beneish M-Score?

Prime Bank DHA:PRIMEBANK -0.33% 77 Beneish M-Score is -2.65 as of Aug. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates DHA:PRIMEBANK with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of BDT30.06 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,394 Banks companies, Prime Bank ranks better than 84% 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 -2.65 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

DHA:PRIMEBANK' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.87   Med: -2.48   Max: -2.1
Current: -2.65

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Prime Bank was -2.10. The lowest was -2.87. And the median was -2.48.

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Prime Bank 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 Prime Bank 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 * 1.1048+0.115 * 1.0874
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.8988+4.679 * -0.072057-0.327 * 0.8646
=-2.65

* 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 (Jun26) TTM:Last Year (Jun25) TTM:
Total Receivables was BDT0 Mil.
Revenue was 7835.518 + 6048.045 + 7130.361 + 6804.691 = BDT27,819 Mil.
Gross Profit was 7835.518 + 6048.045 + 7130.361 + 6804.691 = BDT27,819 Mil.
Total Current Assets was BDT0 Mil.
Total Assets was BDT657,988 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was BDT8,067 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was BDT1,153 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was BDT512 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was BDT0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was BDT60,829 Mil.
Net Income was 2254.9 + 2078 + 2811.865 + 2189.844 = BDT9,335 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = BDT0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -717.643 + 9914.764 + 55857.105 + -8307.006 = BDT56,747 Mil.
 Total Receivables was BDT0 Mil.
Revenue was 6041.318 + 6325.174 + 6766.098 + 6046.402 = BDT25,179 Mil.
Gross Profit was 6041.318 + 6325.174 + 6766.098 + 6046.402 = BDT25,179 Mil.
Total Current Assets was BDT0 Mil.
Total Assets was BDT596,049 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was BDT7,302 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was BDT1,149 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was BDT516 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was BDT0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was BDT63,732 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 / 27818.615) / (0 / 25178.992)
=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)
=(25178.992 / 25178.992) / (27818.615 / 27818.615)
=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 + 8066.876) / 657987.745) / (1 - (0 + 7301.834) / 596048.813)
=0.98774 / 0.98775
=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
=27818.615 / 25178.992
=1.1048

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))
=(1149.153 / (1149.153 + 7301.834)) / (1152.99 / (1152.99 + 8066.876))
=0.135979 / 0.125055
=1.0874

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)
=(512.401 / 27818.615) / (516.03 / 25178.992)
=0.018419 / 0.020494
=0.8988

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)
=((60828.774 + 0) / 657987.745) / ((63732.261 + 0) / 596048.813)
=0.092447 / 0.106925
=0.8646

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
=(9334.609 - 0 - 56747.22) / 657987.745
=-0.072057

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.

Prime Bank has a M-score of -2.65 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 -2.65 mean?
Prime Bank (DHA:PRIMEBANK) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.65 as of Aug. 11, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Prime Bank and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Prime Bank ranks #223 out of 1394 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 16%.
Is Prime Bank's Beneish M-Score too high?
Prime Bank's current Beneish M-Score is -2.65. Based on the distribution chart, Prime Bank ranks #223 out of 1394 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Prime Bank has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Prime Bank's Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Prime Bank ranks #223 out of 1394 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Prime Bank in the top 16% 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 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 Prime Bank and its competitors. Prime Bank's current Beneish M-Score is -2.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Prime Bank stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Prime Bank (DHA:PRIMEBANK) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is BDT30.06, compared to a current price of BDT30.00 — trading 0.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.65. Prime Bank's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 2 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 Prime Bank (DHA:PRIMEBANK), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.65 as of Aug. 11, 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 Prime Bank (DHA:PRIMEBANK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Prime Bank stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of BDT30.00 is trading 0.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of BDT30.06. GuruFocus considers Prime Bank to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for DHA:PRIMEBANK:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.65
  • GF Value™: BDT30.06 vs. price of BDT30.00 (0.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 2 warning signs

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

Prime Bank Business Description

Address 119-120 Motijheel C/A, Annex Building-2, Adamjee Court, Dhaka, BGD, 1000
Prime Bank PLC is a commercial bank based in Bangladesh. The Bank offers all kinds of Commercial, Corporate, and Personal Banking services covering all segments of society. The Bank also provides off-shore banking services through its 3 (Three) Off-shore Banking Units (OBU). Its segment consists of Corporate & Institutional Banking, Commercial Banking, MSME(Micro, Small & Medium Enterprise), and Consumer.
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