Bankers Investment Trust (NZSE:BIT) Beneish M-Score: -2.47 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


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What is Bankers Investment Trust Beneish M-Score?

Bankers Investment Trust NZSE:BIT -0.29% 33 Beneish M-Score is -2.47 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates NZSE:BIT with a GF Score™ of 33/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 954 Asset Management companies, Bankers Investment Trust ranks better than 59.96% 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 -2.47 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

NZSE:BIT' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.14   Med: -0.97   Max: 8.16
Current: -2.47

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Bankers Investment Trust was 8.16. The lowest was -6.14. And the median was -0.97.

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Bankers Investment Trust 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 Bankers Investment Trust 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 * 1.0194+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.2014+4.679 * 0.020826-0.327 * 1.0089
=-2.40

* 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 (Oct25) TTM:Last Year (Oct24) TTM:
Total Receivables was NZ$0.0 Mil.
Revenue was NZ$513.1 Mil.
Gross Profit was NZ$513.1 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NZ$0.0 Mil.
Total Assets was NZ$3,626.3 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NZ$0.0 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NZ$0.0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NZ$2.8 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NZ$0.0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NZ$290.2 Mil.
Net Income was NZ$501.9 Mil.
Gross Profit was NZ$0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was NZ$426.4 Mil.
 Total Receivables was NZ$0.0 Mil.
Revenue was NZ$503.3 Mil.
Gross Profit was NZ$503.3 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NZ$0.0 Mil.
Total Assets was NZ$3,348.3 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NZ$0.0 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NZ$0.0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NZ$2.3 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NZ$0.0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NZ$265.6 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 / 513.094) / (0 / 503.311)
=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)
=(503.311 / 503.311) / (513.094 / 513.094)
=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 + 0) / 3626.312) / (1 - (0 + 0) / 3348.262)
=1 / 1
=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
=513.094 / 503.311
=1.0194

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))
=(0 / (0 + 0)) / (0 / (0 + 0))
= /
=1

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)
=(2.773 / 513.094) / (2.264 / 503.311)
=0.005404 / 0.004498
=1.2014

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)
=((290.183 + 0) / 3626.312) / ((265.583 + 0) / 3348.262)
=0.080022 / 0.07932
=1.0089

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
=(501.948 - 0 - 426.428) / 3626.312
=0.020826

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.

Bankers Investment Trust has a M-score of -2.40 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 -2.47 mean?
Bankers Investment Trust (NZSE:BIT) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.47 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Bankers Investment Trust and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Bankers Investment Trust ranks #382 out of 954 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 40%.
Is Bankers Investment Trust's Beneish M-Score too high?
Bankers Investment Trust's current Beneish M-Score is -2.47. Based on the distribution chart, Bankers Investment Trust ranks #382 out of 954 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Bankers Investment Trust has a GF Score™ of 33/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bankers Investment Trust's Beneish M-Score compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Bankers Investment Trust ranks #382 out of 954 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Bankers Investment Trust 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 an Asset Management company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Asset Management 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 Bankers Investment Trust and its competitors. Bankers Investment Trust's current Beneish M-Score is -2.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bankers Investment Trust stock overvalued right now?
Bankers Investment Trust (NZSE:BIT) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.47. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.47. Bankers Investment Trust's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 4 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 Bankers Investment Trust (NZSE:BIT), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.47 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.

Bankers Investment Trust Business Description

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Address 201 Bishopsgate, London, GBR, EC2M 3AE
Bankers Investment Trust PLC is a UK-based investment trust company. The company's investment objective is to achieve capital growth in excess of the FTSE World Index and annual dividend growth greater than inflation, as defined by the UK Retail Prices Index. Its investments include Equities, Debt securities, cash investments, investment trusts, collective funds, and derivatives. Its geographical segments are the United Kingdom and Pan Europe, North America, Japan, and Pan Asia. it generate maximum Revenue from Bank Interest.
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