The Philippine Stock Exchange (PHS:PSE) Beneish M-Score: -2.27 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


PHS:PSE The Philippine Stock Exchange Inc PHS:PSE
91 GF Score
Price ₱202.80
GF Value ₱377.31
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is The Philippine Stock Exchange Beneish M-Score?

The Philippine Stock Exchange PHS:PSE +1.40% 91 Beneish M-Score is -2.27 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates PHS:PSE with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱377.31 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 702 Capital Markets companies, The Philippine Stock Exchange ranks better than 54.84% 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 -2.27 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

PHS:PSE' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.21   Med: -2.35   Max: -0.29
Current: -2.27

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of The Philippine Stock Exchange was -0.29. The lowest was -3.21. And the median was -2.35.


The Philippine Stock Exchange Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Philippine Stock Exchange'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.

The Philippine Stock Exchange Beneish M-Score Chart

The Philippine Stock Exchange 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 -2.42 -2.19 -2.82 -0.93 -2.56

The Philippine Stock Exchange Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 -1.38 -2.11 -1.88 -2.56 -2.27

PHS:PSE vs SPGI, CME, ICE: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges subindustry, The Philippine Stock Exchange'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.


The Philippine Stock Exchange Beneish M-Score vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, The Philippine Stock Exchange's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where The Philippine Stock Exchange's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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The Philippine Stock Exchange 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 The Philippine Stock Exchange 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 * 0.6024+0.528 * 0.9273+0.404 * 1.0088+0.892 * 1.7524+0.115 * 0.9588
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.7167+4.679 * -0.025035-0.327 * 0.9742
=-2.27

* 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 ₱303 Mil.
Revenue was 764.81 + 837.124 + 692.123 + 667.869 = ₱2,962 Mil.
Gross Profit was 539.881 + 609.192 + 467.479 + 457.72 = ₱2,074 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₱5,470 Mil.
Total Assets was ₱9,262 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₱1,233 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₱261 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₱379 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₱1,859 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₱779 Mil.
Net Income was 372.258 + 472.657 + 217.881 + 243.744 = ₱1,307 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ₱0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 731.07 + 253.071 + 230.868 + 323.397 = ₱1,538 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₱287 Mil.
Revenue was 645.486 + 354.743 + 320.601 + 369.401 = ₱1,690 Mil.
Gross Profit was 411.403 + 217.431 + 225.32 + 243.466 = ₱1,098 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₱5,529 Mil.
Total Assets was ₱9,335 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₱1,250 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₱251 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₱302 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₱1,773 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₱956 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)
=(303.298 / 2961.926) / (287.313 / 1690.231)
=0.102399 / 0.169984
=0.6024

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)
=(1097.62 / 1690.231) / (2074.272 / 2961.926)
=0.649391 / 0.700312
=0.9273

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 - (5469.622 + 1233.39) / 9261.823) / (1 - (5529.06 + 1249.825) / 9335.424)
=0.276275 / 0.273854
=1.0088

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
=2961.926 / 1690.231
=1.7524

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))
=(251.322 / (251.322 + 1249.825)) / (260.936 / (260.936 + 1233.39))
=0.16742 / 0.174618
=0.9588

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)
=(378.73 / 2961.926) / (301.564 / 1690.231)
=0.127866 / 0.178416
=0.7167

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)
=((779.038 + 1858.858) / 9261.823) / ((956.498 + 1772.873) / 9335.424)
=0.284814 / 0.292367
=0.9742

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
=(1306.54 - 0 - 1538.406) / 9261.823
=-0.025035

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 Philippine Stock Exchange has a M-score of -2.27 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 -2.27 mean?
The Philippine Stock Exchange (PHS:PSE) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.27 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on The Philippine Stock Exchange and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, The Philippine Stock Exchange ranks #317 out of 702 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 45.2%.
Is The Philippine Stock Exchange's Beneish M-Score too high?
The Philippine Stock Exchange's current Beneish M-Score is -2.27. Based on the distribution chart, The Philippine Stock Exchange ranks #317 out of 702 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, The Philippine Stock Exchange has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Philippine Stock Exchange's Beneish M-Score compare to SPGI and CME?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, The Philippine Stock Exchange ranks #317 out of 702 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts The Philippine Stock Exchange 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 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 The Philippine Stock Exchange and its competitors. The Philippine Stock Exchange's current Beneish M-Score is -2.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Philippine Stock Exchange stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Philippine Stock Exchange (PHS:PSE) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱377.31, compared to a current price of ₱202.80 — trading 46.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.27. The Philippine Stock Exchange's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 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 The Philippine Stock Exchange (PHS:PSE), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.27 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 The Philippine Stock Exchange (PHS:PSE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Philippine Stock Exchange stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₱202.80 is trading 46.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱377.31. GuruFocus considers The Philippine Stock Exchange to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for PHS:PSE:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.27
  • GF Value™: ₱377.31 vs. price of ₱202.80 (46.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 4 warning signs

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


The Philippine Stock Exchange Business Description

Address 28th Street, 5th Avenue corner, 6th to 10th floors, PSE Tower, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, PHL, 1634
The Philippine Stock Exchange Inc is a Philippines-based stock corporation. The company's business is to provide and maintain a convenient and suitable market for the exchange, purchase, and sale of all types of securities and other instruments. The company's business segments include: Equity, Clearing and Settlement Business; and Depository and Fixed Income Business. It derives maximum revenue from Equity, Clearing and Settlement Business. The sources of revenue also consist of listing-related fees for initial public offerings, annual listing maintenance membership, transactions, data feeds, and miscellaneous fees.
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