Eurobank (HAM:1X8) Beneish M-Score: -2.61 (As of Aug. 12, 2026)

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What is Eurobank Beneish M-Score?

Eurobank HAM:1X8 +0.53% 53 Beneish M-Score is -2.61 as of Aug. 12, 2026. GuruFocus rates HAM:1X8 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.69 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,393 Banks companies, Eurobank ranks better than 81.34% 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 -2.61 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

HAM:1X8' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.11   Med: -2.43   Max: -2.02
Current: -2.61

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Eurobank was -2.02. The lowest was -3.11. And the median was -2.43.

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Eurobank 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 Eurobank 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 * 1.0007+0.892 * 1.0372+0.115 * 1.0132
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0393+4.679 * -0.038497-0.327 * 0.9204
=-2.61

* 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 (Jun26) TTM:Last Year (Jun25) TTM:
Total Receivables was €0 Mil.
Revenue was 930 + 879 + 873.2 + 807 = €3,489 Mil.
Gross Profit was 930 + 879 + 873.2 + 807 = €3,489 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €0 Mil.
Total Assets was €112,943 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €1,077 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €152 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €387 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €10,698 Mil.
Net Income was 407 + 331 + 329 + 342 = €1,409 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = €0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 3001 + -289 + 2976 + 69 = €5,757 Mil.
 Total Receivables was €0 Mil.
Revenue was 872 + 823 + 878 + 791 = €3,364 Mil.
Gross Profit was 872 + 823 + 878 + 791 = €3,364 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €0 Mil.
Total Assets was €102,228 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €1,047 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €150 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €359 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €10,520 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 / 3489.2) / (0 / 3364)
=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)
=(3364 / 3364) / (3489.2 / 3489.2)
=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 + 1077) / 112943) / (1 - (0 + 1047) / 102228)
=0.990464 / 0.989758
=1.0007

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
=3489.2 / 3364
=1.0372

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))
=(150 / (150 + 1047)) / (152 / (152 + 1077))
=0.125313 / 0.123678
=1.0132

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)
=(387 / 3489.2) / (359 / 3364)
=0.110914 / 0.106718
=1.0393

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)
=((10698 + 0) / 112943) / ((10520 + 0) / 102228)
=0.09472 / 0.102907
=0.9204

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
=(1409 - 0 - 5757) / 112943
=-0.038497

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.

Eurobank has a M-score of -2.61 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 -2.61 mean?
Eurobank (HAM:1X8) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.61 as of Aug. 12, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Eurobank and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Eurobank ranks #260 out of 1393 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 18.7%.
Is Eurobank's Beneish M-Score too high?
Eurobank's current Beneish M-Score is -2.61. Based on the distribution chart, Eurobank ranks #260 out of 1393 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Eurobank has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Eurobank's Beneish M-Score compare to PNC and USB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Eurobank ranks #260 out of 1393 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Eurobank in the top 19% 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 Eurobank and its competitors. Eurobank's current Beneish M-Score is -2.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Eurobank stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eurobank (HAM:1X8) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.69, compared to a current price of €4.40 — trading 63.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.61. Eurobank's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 8 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 Eurobank (HAM:1X8), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.61 as of Aug. 12, 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 Eurobank (HAM:1X8) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eurobank stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €4.40 is trading 63.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.69. GuruFocus considers Eurobank to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HAM:1X8:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.61
  • GF Value™: €2.69 vs. price of €4.40 (63.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:1X8 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Eurobank Business Description

Address 8 Othonos Street, Athens, GRC, 105 57
Eurobank SA operates as a universal bank offering a comprehensive suite of financial services. It provides retail, corporate and private banking, asset management, treasury, capital market, and other services in Greece, Bulgaria, Cyprus, and Luxembourg. The company offers current accounts, savings, deposits and investment savings products, credit and debit cards, consumer loans, small business banking, and mortgages, overdrafts, loans and other credit facilities, and Others services. It also provides custody and clearing services, cash management and trade service, and investment banking services. The operating segments of the company are: Retail, Corporate, Markets, Investment Property, RSS, and International. Geographically, the Group is active in Greece, Cyprus, Bulgaria and Luxembourg.
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