Bar Harbor Bankshares (FRA:42K) Beneish M-Score: -2.97 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


FRA:42K Bar Harbor Bankshares Inc FRA:42K
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What is Bar Harbor Bankshares Beneish M-Score?

Bar Harbor Bankshares FRA:42K +1.84% 60 Beneish M-Score is -2.97 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:42K with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of €29.39. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,397 Banks companies, Bar Harbor Bankshares ranks better than 92.91% 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 -2.97 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

FRA:42K' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.03   Med: -2.37   Max: -1.47
Current: -2.97

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Bar Harbor Bankshares was -1.47. The lowest was -3.03. And the median was -2.37.

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Bar Harbor Bankshares 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 Bar Harbor Bankshares 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 * 1.0001+0.892 * 1.098+0.115 * 0.6369
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9531+4.679 * -0.000758-0.327 * 2.8782
=-3.04

* 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 €0.0 Mil.
Revenue was 40.902 + 41.796 + 40.492 + 29.947 = €153.1 Mil.
Gross Profit was 40.902 + 41.796 + 40.492 + 29.947 = €153.1 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €0.0 Mil.
Total Assets was €4,044.9 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €51.0 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €5.7 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €57.3 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €0.0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €117.2 Mil.
Net Income was 11.71 + 10.044 + 7.544 + 5.282 = €34.6 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = €0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 4.343 + 14.65 + 14.086 + 4.567 = €37.6 Mil.
 Total Receivables was €0.0 Mil.
Revenue was 34.492 + 35.61 + 34.789 + 34.574 = €139.5 Mil.
Gross Profit was 34.492 + 35.61 + 34.789 + 34.574 = €139.5 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €0.0 Mil.
Total Assets was €3,758.5 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €47.8 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €3.3 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €54.8 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €0.0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €37.8 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 / 153.137) / (0 / 139.465)
=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)
=(139.465 / 139.465) / (153.137 / 153.137)
=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 + 50.961) / 4044.937) / (1 - (0 + 47.785) / 3758.484)
=0.987401 / 0.987286
=1.0001

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
=153.137 / 139.465
=1.098

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))
=(3.272 / (3.272 + 47.785)) / (5.701 / (5.701 + 50.961))
=0.064085 / 0.100614
=0.6369

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)
=(57.348 / 153.137) / (54.799 / 139.465)
=0.374488 / 0.392923
=0.9531

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)
=((117.155 + 0) / 4044.937) / ((37.82 + 0) / 3758.484)
=0.028963 / 0.010063
=2.8782

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
=(34.58 - 0 - 37.646) / 4044.937
=-0.000758

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.

Bar Harbor Bankshares has a M-score of -3.04 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 -2.97 mean?
Bar Harbor Bankshares (FRA:42K) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.97 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Bar Harbor Bankshares and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Bar Harbor Bankshares ranks #99 out of 1397 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 7.1%.
Is Bar Harbor Bankshares' Beneish M-Score too high?
Bar Harbor Bankshares' current Beneish M-Score is -2.97. Based on the distribution chart, Bar Harbor Bankshares ranks #99 out of 1397 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Bar Harbor Bankshares has a GF Score™ of 60/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bar Harbor Bankshares' Beneish M-Score compare to RCBC and NPB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Bar Harbor Bankshares ranks #99 out of 1397 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Bar Harbor Bankshares in the top 7% 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 Bar Harbor Bankshares and its competitors. Bar Harbor Bankshares's current Beneish M-Score is -2.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bar Harbor Bankshares stock overvalued right now?
Bar Harbor Bankshares (FRA:42K) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.97. The stock's GF Value™ is €29.39, compared to a current price of €33.20 — trading 13% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.97. Bar Harbor Bankshares' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 6 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 Bar Harbor Bankshares (FRA:42K), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.97 as of Jun. 26, 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 Bar Harbor Bankshares (FRA:42K) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bar Harbor Bankshares stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €33.20 is trading 13% above its estimated GF Value™ of €29.39.

Key valuation signals for FRA:42K:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.97
  • GF Value™: €29.39 vs. price of €33.20 (13% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:42K stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Bar Harbor Bankshares Business Description

Other Exchanges BHB:USA
Address 82 Main Street, P.O. Box 400, Bar Harbor, ME, USA, 04609-0400
Bar Harbor Bankshares Inc is a bank holding company along with its subsidiaries that offers a full range of financial services products, brokerage services through third-party brokerage arrangements, and also trust and investment management services to individuals, businesses, non-profit organizations, and municipalities. Its products and services consist of checking, deposits, cards, mobile banking, online services, loans, merchant services, trust, fiduciary services, investment planning, education funding, and individual retirement planning.
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