Manx Financial Group (FRA:3IM) Beneish M-Score: -2.46 (As of Jul. 01, 2026)


FRA:3IM Manx Financial Group PLC FRA:3IM
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Price €0.30
GF Value €0.26
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Manx Financial Group Beneish M-Score?

Manx Financial Group FRA:3IM +1.37% 47 Beneish M-Score is -2.46 as of Jul. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:3IM with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.26 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,399 Banks companies, Manx Financial Group ranks better than 62.4% 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 -2.46 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

FRA:3IM' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.59   Med: -2.44   Max: -2.1
Current: -2.46

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Manx Financial Group was -2.10. The lowest was -2.59. And the median was -2.44.

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Manx Financial Group 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 Manx Financial Group 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 * 1.0026+0.892 * 1.0277+0.115 * 0.8028
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.179+4.679 * 0.001901-0.327 * 1.0378
=-2.51

* 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 €0.00 Mil.
Revenue was €42.69 Mil.
Gross Profit was €42.69 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €0.00 Mil.
Total Assets was €641.72 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €6.65 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €1.75 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €4.25 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €0.00 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €62.99 Mil.
Net Income was €7.31 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0.00 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €6.09 Mil.
 Total Receivables was €0.00 Mil.
Revenue was €41.54 Mil.
Gross Profit was €41.54 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €0.00 Mil.
Total Assets was €601.00 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €7.77 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €1.56 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €3.51 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €0.00 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €56.85 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 / 42.687) / (0 / 41.535)
=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)
=(41.535 / 41.535) / (42.687 / 42.687)
=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 + 6.649) / 641.723) / (1 - (0 + 7.767) / 600.998)
=0.989639 / 0.987076
=1.0026

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
=42.687 / 41.535
=1.0277

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))
=(1.556 / (1.556 + 7.767)) / (1.745 / (1.745 + 6.649))
=0.166899 / 0.207887
=0.8028

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)
=(4.253 / 42.687) / (3.51 / 41.535)
=0.099632 / 0.084507
=1.179

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)
=((62.99 + 0) / 641.723) / ((56.846 + 0) / 600.998)
=0.098158 / 0.094586
=1.0378

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
=(7.305 - 0 - 6.085) / 641.723
=0.001901

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.

Manx Financial Group has a M-score of -2.51 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 -2.46 mean?
Manx Financial Group (FRA:3IM) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.46 as of Jul. 01, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Manx Financial Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Manx Financial Group ranks #526 out of 1399 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 37.6%.
Is Manx Financial Group's Beneish M-Score too high?
Manx Financial Group's current Beneish M-Score is -2.46. Based on the distribution chart, Manx Financial Group ranks #526 out of 1399 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Manx Financial Group has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Manx Financial Group's Beneish M-Score compare to PNC and USB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Manx Financial Group ranks #526 out of 1399 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Manx Financial Group 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 Manx Financial Group and its competitors. Manx Financial Group's current Beneish M-Score is -2.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Manx Financial Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Manx Financial Group (FRA:3IM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.26, compared to a current price of €0.30 — trading 13.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.46. Manx Financial Group's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 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 Manx Financial Group (FRA:3IM), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.46 as of Jul. 01, 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 Manx Financial Group (FRA:3IM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Manx Financial Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €0.30 is trading 13.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.26. GuruFocus considers Manx Financial Group to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:3IM:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.46
  • GF Value™: €0.26 vs. price of €0.30 (13.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:3IM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Manx Financial Group Business Description

Other Exchanges MFX:UK
Address Victoria Street, Clarendon House, Douglas, IMN, IM1 2LN
Manx Financial Group PLC is a banking company. The group along with its subsidiaries offers retail and commercial banking services, payment solutions, wealth management, general insurance, and life insurance. It operates in three product orientated segments along with investing activities: Asset and Personal Finance (including provision of HP contracts, finance leases, personal loans, commercial loans, block discounting, vehicle stocking plans and wholesale funding agreements); Edgewater Associates Limited (provision of financial advice); and MFX Limited (provision of foreign currency transaction services). The Group currently operates in one geographic segment comprising of the Isle of Man, and UK region.
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