Pubali Bank (DHA:PUBALIBANK) Beneish M-Score: -2.45 (As of Jun. 29, 2026)


DHA:PUBALIBANK Pubali Bank PLC DHA:PUBALIBANK
81 GF Score
Price BDT37.00
GF Value BDT28.91
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Pubali Bank Beneish M-Score?

Pubali Bank DHA:PUBALIBANK -0.27% 81 Beneish M-Score is -2.45 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates DHA:PUBALIBANK with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of BDT28.91 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,399 Banks companies, Pubali Bank ranks better than 60.83% 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 Pubali Bank's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

DHA:PUBALIBANK' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.08   Med: -2.41   Max: -2.24
Current: -2.45

During the past 12 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Pubali Bank was -2.24. The lowest was -3.08. And the median was -2.41.

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Pubali 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 Pubali 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 * 1.2344+0.115 * 0.8606
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0548+4.679 * -0.023657-0.327 * 1.1395
=-2.45

* 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 BDT0 Mil.
Revenue was 14070.403 + 13680.266 + 12993.678 + 13453.347 = BDT54,198 Mil.
Gross Profit was 14070.403 + 13680.266 + 12993.678 + 13453.347 = BDT54,198 Mil.
Total Current Assets was BDT0 Mil.
Total Assets was BDT1,248,608 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was BDT7,894 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was BDT3,401 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was BDT660 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was BDT0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was BDT101,949 Mil.
Net Income was 2242.258 + 1789.54 + 3333.226 + 3925.491 = BDT11,291 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = BDT0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 22130.683 + -47628.44 + 39378.386 + 26948.264 = BDT40,829 Mil.
 Total Receivables was BDT0 Mil.
Revenue was 11839.139 + 11103.093 + 10511.935 + 10451.721 = BDT43,906 Mil.
Gross Profit was 11839.139 + 11103.093 + 10511.935 + 10451.721 = BDT43,906 Mil.
Total Current Assets was BDT0 Mil.
Total Assets was BDT1,035,344 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was BDT6,586 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was BDT2,304 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was BDT507 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was BDT0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was BDT74,189 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 / 54197.694) / (0 / 43905.888)
=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)
=(43905.888 / 43905.888) / (54197.694 / 54197.694)
=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 + 7893.799) / 1248607.818) / (1 - (0 + 6586.48) / 1035344.298)
=0.993678 / 0.993638
=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
=54197.694 / 43905.888
=1.2344

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))
=(2304.088 / (2304.088 + 6586.48)) / (3401.415 / (3401.415 + 7893.799))
=0.259161 / 0.301138
=0.8606

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)
=(659.916 / 54197.694) / (506.793 / 43905.888)
=0.012176 / 0.011543
=1.0548

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)
=((101948.812 + 0) / 1248607.818) / ((74188.6 + 0) / 1035344.298)
=0.08165 / 0.071656
=1.1395

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
=(11290.515 - 0 - 40828.893) / 1248607.818
=-0.023657

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.

Pubali Bank has a M-score of -2.45 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?
Pubali Bank (DHA:PUBALIBANK) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.45 as of Jun. 29, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Pubali Bank and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Pubali Bank ranks #548 out of 1399 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 39.2%.
Is Pubali Bank's Beneish M-Score too high?
Pubali Bank's current Beneish M-Score is -2.45. Based on the distribution chart, Pubali Bank ranks #548 out of 1399 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Pubali Bank has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pubali Bank's Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Pubali Bank ranks #548 out of 1399 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Pubali Bank 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 Pubali Bank and its competitors. Pubali Bank'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 Pubali Bank stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pubali Bank (DHA:PUBALIBANK) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is BDT28.91, compared to a current price of BDT37.00 — trading 28% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.45. Pubali Bank's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 5 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 Pubali Bank (DHA:PUBALIBANK), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.45 as of Jun. 29, 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 Pubali Bank (DHA:PUBALIBANK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pubali Bank stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of BDT37.00 is trading 28% above its estimated GF Value™ of BDT28.91. GuruFocus considers Pubali Bank to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for DHA:PUBALIBANK:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.45
  • GF Value™: BDT28.91 vs. price of BDT37.00 (28% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Pubali Bank Business Description

Address 26, Dilkusha Commercial Area, G.P.O. Box Number 853, Dhaka, BGD, 1000
Pubali Bank PLC provides commercial banking services in Bangladesh. The bank offers deposit products that include savings bank accounts, fixed deposit accounts, short-term deposit accounts, current accounts, pension accounts, and foreign currency accounts. Its business segments are comprised of Conventional Banking, Islamic Banking, Off-shore Banking and Pubali Bank Securities Limited.
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