DBS Group Holdings (FRA:DEVL) Beneish M-Score: -2.49 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


FRA:DEVL DBS Group Holdings Ltd FRA:DEVL
74 GF Score
Price €44.80
GF Value €29.24
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is DBS Group Holdings Beneish M-Score?

DBS Group Holdings FRA:DEVL -1.10% 74 Beneish M-Score is -2.49 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:DEVL with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €29.24 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,397 Banks companies, DBS Group Holdings ranks better than 68.07% 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 -2.49 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

FRA:DEVL' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.55   Med: -2.4   Max: -2.22
Current: -2.49

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of DBS Group Holdings was -2.22. The lowest was -2.55. And the median was -2.40.

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DBS Group Holdings 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 DBS Group Holdings 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 * 1.0008+0.892 * 0.9642+0.115 * 0.8976
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.0001-0.327 * 1.0652
=-2.55

* 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 Mil.
Revenue was €15,149 Mil.
Gross Profit was €15,149 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €0 Mil.
Total Assets was €593,829 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €2,125 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €560 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €49,627 Mil.
Net Income was €7,235 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €7,294 Mil.
 Total Receivables was €0 Mil.
Revenue was €15,712 Mil.
Gross Profit was €15,712 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €0 Mil.
Total Assets was €585,008 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €2,543 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €586 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €45,899 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 / 15148.625) / (0 / 15711.815)
=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)
=(15711.815 / 15711.815) / (15148.625 / 15148.625)
=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 + 2124.579) / 593828.738) / (1 - (0 + 2543.084) / 585007.513)
=0.996422 / 0.995653
=1.0008

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
=15148.625 / 15711.815
=0.9642

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))
=(586.267 / (586.267 + 2543.084)) / (560.423 / (560.423 + 2124.579))
=0.187345 / 0.208723
=0.8976

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)
=(0 / 15148.625) / (0 / 15711.815)
=0 / 0
=1

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)
=((49626.882 + 0) / 593828.738) / ((45898.556 + 0) / 585007.513)
=0.083571 / 0.078458
=1.0652

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
=(7234.552 - 0 - 7294.101) / 593828.738
=-0.0001

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.

DBS Group Holdings has a M-score of -2.55 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 -2.49 mean?
DBS Group Holdings (FRA:DEVL) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.49 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on DBS Group Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, DBS Group Holdings ranks #446 out of 1397 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 31.9%.
Is DBS Group Holdings' Beneish M-Score too high?
DBS Group Holdings' current Beneish M-Score is -2.49. Based on the distribution chart, DBS Group Holdings ranks #446 out of 1397 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, DBS Group Holdings has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DBS Group Holdings' Beneish M-Score compare to PNC and USB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, DBS Group Holdings ranks #446 out of 1397 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts DBS Group Holdings 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 DBS Group Holdings and its competitors. DBS Group Holdings's current Beneish M-Score is -2.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DBS Group Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DBS Group Holdings (FRA:DEVL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €29.24, compared to a current price of €44.80 — trading 53.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.49. DBS Group Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 9 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 DBS Group Holdings (FRA:DEVL), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.49 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 DBS Group Holdings (FRA:DEVL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DBS Group Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €44.80 is trading 53.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €29.24. GuruFocus considers DBS Group Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:DEVL:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.49
  • GF Value™: €29.24 vs. price of €44.80 (53.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 9 warning signs

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

DBS Group Holdings Business Description

Address 12 Marina Boulevard, Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower 3, Singapore, SGP, 018982
DBS Group is a Singapore-based banking group offering a full range of services to consumers, small to midsize enterprises, and corporations and institutions. Its main presence is in Singapore and Greater China. The acquisition of Lakshmi Vilas Bank has strengthened DBS' operations in India, and the acquisition of Citibank's Taiwan operation should bring additional growth in Greater China. DBS' wealth management division is one of the largest in Asia, with assets under management of SGD 492 billion as of March 2026.
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