Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG (HAM:PBB) Beneish M-Score: -2.68 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


HAM:PBB Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG HAM:PBB
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GF Value €4.49
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What is Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG Beneish M-Score?

Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG HAM:PBB +0.87% 52 Beneish M-Score is -2.68 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates HAM:PBB with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.49 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,397 Banks companies, Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG ranks better than 85.76% 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 -2.68 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

HAM:PBB' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.74   Med: -2.42   Max: -2.12
Current: -2.68

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG was -2.12. The lowest was -2.74. And the median was -2.42.

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Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG 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 Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG 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+0.892 * 0.7684+0.115 * 0.9074
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.1416+4.679 * 0.013766-0.327 * 1.0584
=-2.68

* 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 €0.0 Mil.
Revenue was €418.0 Mil.
Gross Profit was €418.0 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €0.0 Mil.
Total Assets was €39,881.0 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €28.0 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €21.0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €100.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €0.0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €18,396.0 Mil.
Net Income was €-284.0 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €-833.0 Mil.
 Total Receivables was €0.0 Mil.
Revenue was €544.0 Mil.
Gross Profit was €544.0 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €0.0 Mil.
Total Assets was €44,169.0 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €33.0 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €21.0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €114.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €0.0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €19,250.0 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 / 418) / (0 / 544)
=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)
=(544 / 544) / (418 / 418)
=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 + 28) / 39881) / (1 - (0 + 33) / 44169)
=0.999298 / 0.999253
=1

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
=418 / 544
=0.7684

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))
=(21 / (21 + 33)) / (21 / (21 + 28))
=0.388889 / 0.428571
=0.9074

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)
=(100 / 418) / (114 / 544)
=0.239234 / 0.209559
=1.1416

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)
=((18396 + 0) / 39881) / ((19250 + 0) / 44169)
=0.461272 / 0.435826
=1.0584

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
=(-284 - 0 - -833) / 39881
=0.013766

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.

Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG has a M-score of -2.68 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.68 mean?
Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG (HAM:PBB) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.68 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG ranks #199 out of 1397 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 14.2%.
Is Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG's Beneish M-Score too high?
Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG's current Beneish M-Score is -2.68. Based on the distribution chart, Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG ranks #199 out of 1397 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG's Beneish M-Score compare to RKT and FNMA?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG ranks #199 out of 1397 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG in the top 14% 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 Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG and its competitors. Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG's current Beneish M-Score is -2.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG (HAM:PBB) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.49, compared to a current price of €3.24 — trading 27.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.68. Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 3 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 Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG (HAM:PBB), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.68 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 Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG (HAM:PBB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €3.24 is trading 27.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €4.49. GuruFocus considers Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HAM:PBB:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.68
  • GF Value™: €4.49 vs. price of €3.24 (27.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG Business Description

Address Parkring 28, Garching, DEU, 85748
Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG is a specialist bank focused on financing commercial real estate and public investments. It operates through the Real Estate Finance (REF) segment, which provides financing to professional real estate investors and developers, the Non-Core (NC) segment, which includes financing for public infrastructure and public sector lending, and the Consolidation & Adjustments (C&A) segment. In the REF segment, the bank mainly serves national and international real estate companies, institutional investors, real estate funds, and, particularly in Germany, medium-sized and regional clients, with borrowers typically structured as special purpose vehicles. The majority of the bank's revenue is derived from the Real Estate Finance segment.
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