Island Information & Technology (PHS:IS) Beneish M-Score: -1.84 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


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What is Island Information & Technology Beneish M-Score?

Island Information & Technology PHS:IS -0.80% 22 Beneish M-Score is -1.84 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates PHS:IS with a GF Score™ of 22/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,634 Software companies, Island Information & Technology ranks worse than 79.76% 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 -1.84 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Island Information & Technology's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

PHS:IS' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -130.31   Med: -2.55   Max: 7.5
Current: -1.84

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Island Information & Technology was 7.50. The lowest was -130.31. And the median was -2.55.


Island Information & Technology Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Island Information & Technology'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.

Island Information & Technology Beneish M-Score Chart

Island Information & Technology Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Beneish M-Score
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Island Information & Technology Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
Beneish M-Score Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.45 4.56 -2.57 0.44 -1.84

PHS:IS vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Island Information & Technology'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.


Island Information & Technology Beneish M-Score vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Island Information & Technology's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Island Information & Technology's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Island Information & Technology 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 Island Information & Technology 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 * 3.9394+0.528 * 1+0.404 * 0.9897+0.892 * 0.2538+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 8.6191+4.679 * -0.018453-0.327 * 0.9941
=-1.84

* 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 (Apr26) TTM:Last Year (Apr25) TTM:
Total Receivables was ₱0.04 Mil.
Revenue was 0.351 + 0.34 + -0.998 + 0.34 = ₱0.03 Mil.
Gross Profit was 0.351 + 0.34 + -0.998 + 0.34 = ₱0.03 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₱1.42 Mil.
Total Assets was ₱19.13 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₱0.00 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₱0.00 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₱1.63 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₱125.30 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₱0.00 Mil.
Net Income was -0.01 + -0.222 + -0.076 + -0.34 = ₱-0.65 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ₱0.00 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -0.019 + -0.04 + 0.019 + -0.255 = ₱-0.30 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₱0.04 Mil.
Revenue was 0.335 + 0.324 + -0.745 + 0.216 = ₱0.13 Mil.
Gross Profit was 0.335 + 0.324 + -0.745 + 0.216 = ₱0.13 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₱1.22 Mil.
Total Assets was ₱18.88 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₱0.00 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₱0.00 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₱0.75 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₱124.40 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)
=(0.038 / 0.033) / (0.038 / 0.13)
=1.151515 / 0.292308
=3.9394

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)
=(0.13 / 0.13) / (0.033 / 0.033)
=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 - (1.415 + 0) / 19.13) / (1 - (1.215 + 0) / 18.88)
=0.926032 / 0.935646
=0.9897

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
=0.033 / 0.13
=0.2538

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)
=(1.63 / 0.033) / (0.745 / 0.13)
=49.393939 / 5.730769
=8.6191

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 + 125.295) / 19.13) / ((0 + 124.397) / 18.88)
=6.54966 / 6.588824
=0.9941

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
=(-0.648 - 0 - -0.295) / 19.13
=-0.018453

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.

Island Information & Technology has a M-score of -1.84 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 -1.84 mean?
Island Information & Technology (PHS:IS) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.84 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Island Information & Technology and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Island Information & Technology ranks #2101 out of 2634 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 79.8%.
Is Island Information & Technology's Beneish M-Score too high?
Island Information & Technology's current Beneish M-Score is -1.84. Based on the distribution chart, Island Information & Technology ranks #2101 out of 2634 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Island Information & Technology has a GF Score™ of 22/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Island Information & Technology's Beneish M-Score compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Island Information & Technology ranks #2101 out of 2634 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Island Information & Technology 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 Software company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Software 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 Island Information & Technology and its competitors. Island Information & Technology's current Beneish M-Score is -1.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Island Information & Technology stock overvalued right now?
Island Information & Technology (PHS:IS) has a current Beneish M-Score of -1.84. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.84. Island Information & Technology's overall GF Score™ is 22/100 with 2 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 Island Information & Technology (PHS:IS), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.84 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.

Island Information & Technology Business Description

Address 120 Amorsolo Street, 4-B Vernida 1 Condominium, Legaspi Village, Makati City, PHL, 1200
Island Information & Technology Inc engages in the provision of information technology services. It offers products and services such as computer hardware, software and other related products. The company provides services related to the Internet and computer networks. The group covers product development, licensing, marketing, sales and resale, distribution, operations and upgrading of and maintenance of computer software.
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