Doha Bank QPSC (DSMD:DHBK) Beneish M-Score: -2.19 (As of Jul. 16, 2026)

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DSMD:DHBK Doha Bank QPSC DSMD:DHBK
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Price ر.ق2.86
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What is Doha Bank QPSC Beneish M-Score?

Doha Bank QPSC DSMD:DHBK 45 Beneish M-Score is -2.19 as of Jul. 16, 2026. GuruFocus rates DSMD:DHBK with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of ر.ق1.93 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,396 Banks companies, Doha Bank QPSC ranks worse than 81.23% 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 -2.19 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

DSMD:DHBK' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.8   Med: -2.61   Max: -2.19
Current: -2.19

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Doha Bank QPSC was -2.19. The lowest was -2.80. And the median was -2.61.

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Doha Bank QPSC 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 Doha Bank QPSC 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 * 1.0013+0.892 * 1.0626+0.115 * 0.9186
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0136+4.679 * 0.046014-0.327 * 0.9223
=-2.19

* 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 ر.ق0 Mil.
Revenue was ر.ق2,770 Mil.
Gross Profit was ر.ق2,770 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ر.ق0 Mil.
Total Assets was ر.ق120,165 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ر.ق424 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ر.ق71 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ر.ق123 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ر.ق0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ر.ق24,588 Mil.
Net Income was ر.ق920 Mil.
Gross Profit was ر.ق0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ر.ق-4,610 Mil.
 Total Receivables was ر.ق0 Mil.
Revenue was ر.ق2,607 Mil.
Gross Profit was ر.ق2,607 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ر.ق0 Mil.
Total Assets was ر.ق110,247 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ر.ق530 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ر.ق80 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ر.ق115 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ر.ق0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ر.ق24,460 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 / 2769.977) / (0 / 2606.804)
=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)
=(2606.804 / 2606.804) / (2769.977 / 2769.977)
=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 + 424.024) / 120165.194) / (1 - (0 + 529.935) / 110247.043)
=0.996471 / 0.995193
=1.0013

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
=2769.977 / 2606.804
=1.0626

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))
=(80.296 / (80.296 + 529.935)) / (70.895 / (70.895 + 424.024))
=0.131583 / 0.143246
=0.9186

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)
=(123.392 / 2769.977) / (114.565 / 2606.804)
=0.044546 / 0.043948
=1.0136

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)
=((24588.377 + 0) / 120165.194) / ((24460.096 + 0) / 110247.043)
=0.204621 / 0.221866
=0.9223

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
=(919.651 - 0 - -4609.606) / 120165.194
=0.046014

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.

Doha Bank QPSC has a M-score of -2.19 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 -2.19 mean?
Doha Bank QPSC (DSMD:DHBK) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.19 as of Jul. 16, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Doha Bank QPSC and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Doha Bank QPSC ranks #1134 out of 1396 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 81.2%.
Is Doha Bank QPSC's Beneish M-Score too high?
Doha Bank QPSC's current Beneish M-Score is -2.19. Based on the distribution chart, Doha Bank QPSC ranks #1134 out of 1396 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Doha Bank QPSC has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Doha Bank QPSC's Beneish M-Score compare to JPM and BAC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Doha Bank QPSC ranks #1134 out of 1396 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Doha Bank QPSC in the lower 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 Doha Bank QPSC and its competitors. Doha Bank QPSC's current Beneish M-Score is -2.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Doha Bank QPSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Doha Bank QPSC (DSMD:DHBK) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ر.ق1.93, compared to a current price of ر.ق2.86 — trading 48.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.19. Doha Bank QPSC's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 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 Doha Bank QPSC (DSMD:DHBK), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.19 as of Jul. 16, 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 Doha Bank QPSC (DSMD:DHBK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Doha Bank QPSC stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ر.ق2.86 is trading 48.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ر.ق1.93. GuruFocus considers Doha Bank QPSC to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for DSMD:DHBK:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.19
  • GF Value™: ر.ق1.93 vs. price of ر.ق2.86 (48.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 45/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Doha Bank QPSC Business Description

Address Corniche Street, West Bay, P.O. Box 3818, Doha Bank Tower, Doha, QAT
Doha Bank QPSC is engaged in conventional banking activities. The company provides its services to individuals, commercial, corporate, and institutional clients across Qatar and internationally. Its segments include Conventional Banking and Insurance Activities. Conventional banking includes Corporate banking, Retail Banking, and Unallocated assets, liabilities, and revenue. Whereas Insurance Activities include various types of Insurances. The company derives maximum revenue from the Conventional Banking segment. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Qatar, and also operates in the Middle East, other GCC countries, and the rest of the world.
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