First Abacus Financial Holdings (PHS:FAF) Beneish M-Score: -3.38 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


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What is First Abacus Financial Holdings Beneish M-Score?

First Abacus Financial Holdings PHS:FAF 19 Beneish M-Score is -3.38 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates PHS:FAF with a GF Score™ of 19/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱0.65 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 702 Capital Markets companies, First Abacus Financial Holdings ranks better than 88.75% on this metric.

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 -3.38 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

PHS:FAF' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.39   Med: -2.18   Max: 6.45
Current: -3.38

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of First Abacus Financial Holdings was 6.45. The lowest was -6.39. And the median was -2.18.


First Abacus Financial Holdings Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for First Abacus Financial Holdings's Beneish M-Score can be seen below:

* 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.

First Abacus Financial Holdings Beneish M-Score Chart

First Abacus Financial Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.68 -1.60 -6.39 -5.58 -3.38

First Abacus Financial Holdings Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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PHS:FAF vs MS, GS, SCHW: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, First Abacus Financial Holdings's Beneish M-Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Beneish M-Score data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


First Abacus Financial Holdings Beneish M-Score vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, First Abacus Financial Holdings's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where First Abacus Financial Holdings's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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First Abacus Financial Holdings 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 First Abacus Financial Holdings 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 * 1.2243+0.528 * -0.4645+0.404 * 0.9806+0.892 * 0.9556+0.115 * 1.3789
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0222+4.679 * -0.059281-0.327 * 1.1359
=-3.38

* 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 ₱2,519.6 Mil.
Revenue was ₱106.5 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₱-3.9 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₱4,182.5 Mil.
Total Assets was ₱7,587.7 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₱10.2 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₱3.1 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₱21.2 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₱7,428.3 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₱0.1 Mil.
Net Income was ₱-679.5 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₱0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₱-229.6 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₱2,153.7 Mil.
Revenue was ₱111.4 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₱1.9 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₱4,207.8 Mil.
Total Assets was ₱7,758.5 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₱10.7 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₱5.2 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₱21.8 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₱6,687.0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₱0.0 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)
=(2519.553 / 106.485) / (2153.671 / 111.435)
=23.661107 / 19.326702
=1.2243

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)
=(1.906 / 111.435) / (-3.921 / 106.485)
=0.017104 / -0.036822
=-0.4645

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 - (4182.523 + 10.157) / 7587.726) / (1 - (4207.798 + 10.726) / 7758.507)
=0.447439 / 0.456271
=0.9806

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
=106.485 / 111.435
=0.9556

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))
=(5.181 / (5.181 + 10.726)) / (3.141 / (3.141 + 10.157))
=0.325706 / 0.236201
=1.3789

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)
=(21.249 / 106.485) / (21.753 / 111.435)
=0.199549 / 0.195208
=1.0222

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)
=((0.09 + 7428.292) / 7587.726) / ((0 + 6686.994) / 7758.507)
=0.979 / 0.861892
=1.1359

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
=(-679.45 - 0 - -229.645) / 7587.726
=-0.059281

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.

First Abacus Financial Holdings has a M-score of -3.38 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 -3.38 mean?
First Abacus Financial Holdings (PHS:FAF) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.38 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on First Abacus Financial Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, First Abacus Financial Holdings ranks #79 out of 702 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 11.3%.
Is First Abacus Financial Holdings' Beneish M-Score too high?
First Abacus Financial Holdings' current Beneish M-Score is -3.38. Based on the distribution chart, First Abacus Financial Holdings ranks #79 out of 702 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, First Abacus Financial Holdings has a GF Score™ of 19/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First Abacus Financial Holdings' Beneish M-Score compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, First Abacus Financial Holdings ranks #79 out of 702 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places First Abacus Financial Holdings in the top 11% 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 Capital Markets company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Capital Markets 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 First Abacus Financial Holdings and its competitors. First Abacus Financial Holdings's current Beneish M-Score is -3.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is First Abacus Financial Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Abacus Financial Holdings (PHS:FAF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱0.65, compared to a current price of ₱0.60 — trading 7.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.38. First Abacus Financial Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 19/100 with 6 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 First Abacus Financial Holdings (PHS:FAF), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.38 as of Jun. 25, 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 First Abacus Financial Holdings (PHS:FAF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Abacus Financial Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₱0.60 is trading 7.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱0.65. GuruFocus considers First Abacus Financial Holdings to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for PHS:FAF:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.38
  • GF Value™: ₱0.65 vs. price of ₱0.60 (7.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 19/100 with 6 warning signs

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


First Abacus Financial Holdings Business Description

Address Exchange Road, Unit 2904-A East Tower, Ortigas Center, Philippine Stock Exchange Center, Pasig, PHL, 1605
First Abacus Financial Holdings Corp is involved in providing management advisory services as well as purchasing, selling and assigning accounts receivable, negotiable instruments and other evidences of indebtedness for the payment of money owed by any entity. The company has three segments Securities brokerage handles buying and selling of shares of stock, bonds and other securities; Investment house provides services which include underwriting of financial instruments and management fees from financial and management advisory services; Leasing and others includes leasing of condominium units and other segment activities, none of which constitute a separately reportable segment. It generates majority of revenue from Securities brokerage.
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