MCBS (MetroCity Bankshares) Beneish M-Score: -2.15 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


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GF Value $33.69
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What is MetroCity Bankshares Beneish M-Score?

MetroCity Bankshares MCBS -0.26% 70 Beneish M-Score is -2.15 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates MCBS with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $33.69 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,397 Banks companies, MetroCity Bankshares ranks worse than 84.25% 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 -2.15 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

MCBS' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.37   Med: -2.32   Max: -1.59
Current: -2.15

During the past 11 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of MetroCity Bankshares was -1.59. The lowest was -10.37. And the median was -2.32.

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MetroCity 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 MetroCity 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 * 1.0459+0.528 * 1+0.404 * 0.9977+0.892 * 1.1764+0.115 * 1.4774
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9765+4.679 * 0.000629-0.327 * 0.7924
=-2.15

* 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 $20.3 Mil.
Revenue was 50.844 + 41.527 + 37.97 + 37.911 = $168.3 Mil.
Gross Profit was 50.844 + 41.527 + 37.97 + 37.911 = $168.3 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $0.0 Mil.
Total Assets was $4,688.3 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $44.0 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $3.4 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $42.9 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $0.0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $439.5 Mil.
Net Income was 22.314 + 18.139 + 17.27 + 16.826 = $74.5 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = $0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 45.81 + -5.139 + 16.479 + 14.451 = $71.6 Mil.
 Total Receivables was $16.5 Mil.
Revenue was 36.01 + 33.834 + 36.904 + 36.271 = $143.0 Mil.
Gross Profit was 36.01 + 33.834 + 36.904 + 36.271 = $143.0 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $0.0 Mil.
Total Assets was $3,659.7 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $26.0 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $3.0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $37.3 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $0.0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $433.0 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)
=(20.299 / 168.252) / (16.498 / 143.019)
=0.120646 / 0.115355
=1.0459

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)
=(143.019 / 143.019) / (168.252 / 168.252)
=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 + 44.045) / 4688.347) / (1 - (0 + 25.951) / 3659.725)
=0.990605 / 0.992909
=0.9977

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
=168.252 / 143.019
=1.1764

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))
=(3.04 / (3.04 + 25.951)) / (3.365 / (3.365 + 44.045))
=0.10486 / 0.070977
=1.4774

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)
=(42.87 / 168.252) / (37.319 / 143.019)
=0.254796 / 0.260937
=0.9765

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)
=((439.516 + 0) / 4688.347) / ((432.962 + 0) / 3659.725)
=0.093746 / 0.118305
=0.7924

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
=(74.549 - 0 - 71.601) / 4688.347
=0.000629

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.

MetroCity Bankshares has a M-score of -2.15 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 -2.15 mean?
MetroCity Bankshares (MCBS) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.15 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on MetroCity Bankshares and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, MetroCity Bankshares ranks #1177 out of 1397 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 84.3%.
Is MetroCity Bankshares' Beneish M-Score too high?
MetroCity Bankshares' current Beneish M-Score is -2.15. Based on the distribution chart, MetroCity Bankshares ranks #1177 out of 1397 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, MetroCity Bankshares has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MetroCity Bankshares' Beneish M-Score compare to BFST and FMCB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, MetroCity Bankshares ranks #1177 out of 1397 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places MetroCity Bankshares 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 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 MetroCity Bankshares and its competitors. MetroCity Bankshares's current Beneish M-Score is -2.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MetroCity Bankshares stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MetroCity Bankshares (MCBS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $33.69, compared to a current price of $35.08 — trading 4.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.15. MetroCity Bankshares' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 MetroCity Bankshares (MCBS), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.15 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 MetroCity Bankshares (MCBS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MetroCity Bankshares stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $35.08 is trading 4.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $33.69. GuruFocus considers MetroCity Bankshares to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MCBS:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.15
  • GF Value™: $33.69 vs. price of $35.08 (4.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 5 warning signs

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

MetroCity Bankshares Business Description

Other Exchanges 7IR:Germany
Address 5114 Buford Highway, Doraville, GA, USA, 30340
MetroCity Bankshares Inc is a bank holding company. Through its banking subsidiary, it operates as a full-service commercial bank focused on delivering various financial products and services to the small-to medium-sized businesses and individuals in its markets, including many customers in diverse and multi-ethnic communities in metropolitan markets in the Eastern U.S., Texas and California. The company provides commercial banking services such as consumer and commercial checking accounts, savings accounts, certificates of deposits, commercial and consumer loans, money transfers, and a variety of other banking services. The majority of its revenue is generated in the form of interest income.
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