Pakistan Reinsurance Co (KAR:PAKRI) Beneish M-Score: -1.65 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


KAR:PAKRI Pakistan Reinsurance Co Ltd KAR:PAKRI
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GF Value ₨15.78
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What is Pakistan Reinsurance Co Beneish M-Score?

Pakistan Reinsurance Co KAR:PAKRI 74 Beneish M-Score is -1.65 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates KAR:PAKRI with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨15.78 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 397 Insurance companies, Pakistan Reinsurance Co ranks worse than 90.18% 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.

Warning Sign:

Beneish M-Score -1.65 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

KAR:PAKRI' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.11   Med: -2.44   Max: 0.95
Current: -1.65

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Pakistan Reinsurance Co was 0.95. The lowest was -8.11. And the median was -2.44.

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Pakistan Reinsurance Co 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 Pakistan Reinsurance Co 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 * 1.8806+0.528 * 1+0.404 * 1.0028+0.892 * 0.8863+0.115 * 0.8711
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.7999+4.679 * 0.041645-0.327 * 0.7589
=-1.65

* 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 ₨22,205 Mil.
Revenue was 3552.886 + 3513.08 + 3425.161 + 3888.088 = ₨14,379 Mil.
Gross Profit was 3552.886 + 3513.08 + 3425.161 + 3888.088 = ₨14,379 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₨0 Mil.
Total Assets was ₨80,698 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₨3,294 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₨348 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₨56 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₨0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₨21 Mil.
Net Income was 579.571 + 1298.559 + 699.892 + 571.565 = ₨3,150 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 52.041 + 2.127 + 36.254 + 93.168 = ₨184 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -394.618 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ₨-395 Mil.
 Total Receivables was ₨13,322 Mil.
Revenue was 3606.312 + 4351.951 + 4093.836 + 4172.034 = ₨16,224 Mil.
Gross Profit was 3606.312 + 4351.951 + 4093.836 + 4172.034 = ₨16,224 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₨0 Mil.
Total Assets was ₨70,816 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₨3,078 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₨279 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₨35 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₨0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₨24 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)
=(22204.671 / 14379.215) / (13322.189 / 16224.133)
=1.54422 / 0.821134
=1.8806

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)
=(16224.133 / 16224.133) / (14379.215 / 14379.215)
=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 + 3294.45) / 80697.646) / (1 - (0 + 3077.576) / 70816.439)
=0.959175 / 0.956542
=1.0028

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
=14379.215 / 16224.133
=0.8863

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))
=(279.323 / (279.323 + 3077.576)) / (347.948 / (347.948 + 3294.45))
=0.083209 / 0.095527
=0.8711

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)
=(56.142 / 14379.215) / (35.186 / 16224.133)
=0.003904 / 0.002169
=1.7999

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)
=((20.601 + 0) / 80697.646) / ((23.776 + 0) / 70816.439)
=0.000255 / 0.000336
=0.7589

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
=(3149.587 - 183.59 - -394.618) / 80697.646
=0.041645

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.

Pakistan Reinsurance Co has a M-score of -1.65 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -1.65 mean?
Pakistan Reinsurance Co (KAR:PAKRI) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.65 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Pakistan Reinsurance Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Pakistan Reinsurance Co ranks #358 out of 397 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 90.2%.
Is Pakistan Reinsurance Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Pakistan Reinsurance Co's current Beneish M-Score is -1.65. Based on the distribution chart, Pakistan Reinsurance Co ranks #358 out of 397 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Pakistan Reinsurance Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pakistan Reinsurance Co's Beneish M-Score compare to RGA and EG?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Pakistan Reinsurance Co ranks #358 out of 397 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Pakistan Reinsurance Co in the lower 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 an Insurance company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Insurance 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 Pakistan Reinsurance Co and its competitors. Pakistan Reinsurance Co's current Beneish M-Score is -1.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pakistan Reinsurance Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pakistan Reinsurance Co (KAR:PAKRI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨15.78, compared to a current price of ₨16.83 — trading 6.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.65. Pakistan Reinsurance Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 5 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 Pakistan Reinsurance Co (KAR:PAKRI), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.65 as of Jun. 27, 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 Pakistan Reinsurance Co (KAR:PAKRI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pakistan Reinsurance Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₨16.83 is trading 6.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨15.78. GuruFocus considers Pakistan Reinsurance Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:PAKRI:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.65
  • GF Value™: ₨15.78 vs. price of ₨16.83 (6.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Pakistan Reinsurance Co Business Description

Address Lalazar Drive, M.T. Khan Road, PRC Towers, 32-A, P.O. Box: 4777, Karachi, SD, PAK, 74000
Pakistan Reinsurance Co Ltd is engaged inengaged in providing reinsurance and other insurance business being forum of risk transfer. The company operates through seven segments - fire, marine cargo, marine hull, accident and others, aviation, engineering and treaty.
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