PFBX (Peoples Financial) Beneish M-Score: 0.00 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


PFBX Peoples Financial Corp PFBX
60 GF Score
Price $22.25
GF Value $16.39
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Peoples Financial Beneish M-Score?

Peoples Financial PFBX -3.04% 60 Beneish M-Score is 0.00 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates PFBX with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.39 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,396 Banks companies, Peoples Financial ranks worse than 71633.17% 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.

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

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Peoples Financial was -1.12. The lowest was -5.97. And the median was -2.27.

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Peoples Financial 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 Peoples Financial 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 * +0.528 * +0.404 * +0.892 * +0.115 *
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * +4.679 * -0.327 *
=

* 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 $3.02 Mil.
Revenue was 7.177 + 6.696 + 6.109 + 7.003 = $26.99 Mil.
Gross Profit was 7.177 + 6.696 + 6.109 + 7.003 = $26.99 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $0.00 Mil.
Total Assets was $788.26 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $17.22 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $1.67 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $11.45 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $0.00 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $0.00 Mil.
Net Income was 1.446 + 0.716 + 0.643 + 1.242 = $4.05 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = $0.00 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 1.267 + 1.469 + 0.985 + 0.858 = $4.58 Mil.
 Total Receivables was $3.31 Mil.
Revenue was 7.08 + 7.395 + 6.76 + 7.515 = $28.75 Mil.
Gross Profit was 7.08 + 7.395 + 6.76 + 7.515 = $28.75 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $0.00 Mil.
Total Assets was $866.61 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $18.31 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $1.76 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $11.51 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $0.00 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $0.00 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)
=(3.022 / 26.985) / (3.308 / 28.75)
=0.111988 / 0.115061
=

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)
=(28.75 / 28.75) / (26.985 / 26.985)
=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 + 17.215) / 788.26) / (1 - (0 + 18.31) / 866.613)
=0.978161 / 0.978872
=

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
=26.985 / 28.75
=

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))
=(1.758 / (1.758 + 18.31)) / (1.67 / (1.67 + 17.215))
=0.087602 / 0.08843
=

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)
=(11.45 / 26.985) / (11.507 / 28.75)
=0.42431 / 0.400243
=

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)
=((0 + 0) / 788.26) / ((0 + 0) / 866.613)
=0 / 0
=

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
=(4.047 - 0 - 4.579) / 788.26
=-0.000675

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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of 0.00 mean?
Peoples Financial (PFBX) has a Beneish M-Score of 0.00 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Peoples Financial and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Peoples Financial ranks #999999 out of 1396 companies in the Banks industry.
Is Peoples Financial's Beneish M-Score too high?
Peoples Financial's current Beneish M-Score is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Peoples Financial ranks #999999 out of 1396 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Peoples Financial has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Peoples Financial's Beneish M-Score compare to NMBF and BYLB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Peoples Financial ranks #999999 out of 1396 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Peoples Financial 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 Peoples Financial and its competitors. Peoples Financial's current Beneish M-Score is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Peoples Financial stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Peoples Financial (PFBX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.39, compared to a current price of $22.25 — trading 35.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is 0.00. Peoples Financial's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 7 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 Peoples Financial (PFBX), the current Beneish M-Score is 0.00 as of Jun. 24, 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 Peoples Financial (PFBX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Peoples Financial stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $22.25 is trading 35.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $16.39. GuruFocus considers Peoples Financial to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for PFBX:

  • Beneish M-Score: 0.00
  • GF Value™: $16.39 vs. price of $22.25 (35.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Peoples Financial Business Description

Address Lameuse and Howard Avenues, Biloxi, MS, USA, 39533
Peoples Financial Corp is a bank holding company that provides banking, financial, and trust services to individuals, small and commercial businesses operating in Mississippi, Louisiana, and Alabama. The group offers Personal banking, Business Banking, Asset Management, and Trust services. The Bank currently offers a variety of services to individuals and small to middle market businesses within its trade area. The Company's trade area is defined as those portions of Mississippi, Louisiana, and Alabama, including the Bank's three outlying locations. The Bank's primary lending focus is to offer business, commercial, real estate, construction, personal and installment loans, with an emphasis on commercial lending.
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