PSBD (Palmer Square Capital BDC) Beneish M-Score: 0.00 (As of Aug. 05, 2026)

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What is Palmer Square Capital BDC Beneish M-Score?

Palmer Square Capital BDC PSBD +0.25% 12 Beneish M-Score is 0.00 as of Aug. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates PSBD with a GF Score™ of 12/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 952 Asset Management companies, Palmer Square Capital BDC ranks worse than 105041.91% 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 Palmer Square Capital BDC's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

During the past 6 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Palmer Square Capital BDC was 12.53. The lowest was -2.45. And the median was 0.09.

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Palmer Square Capital BDC 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 Palmer Square Capital BDC 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 $9.94 Mil.
Revenue was -36.149 + -4.303 + 4.447 + 8.256 = $-27.75 Mil.
Gross Profit was -36.149 + -4.303 + 4.447 + 8.256 = $-27.75 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $0.00 Mil.
Total Assets was $1,166.13 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 $4.27 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $0.00 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $702.31 Mil.
Net Income was -37.237 + -5.304 + 3.353 + 7.17 = $-32.02 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = $0.00 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 29.053 + 55.744 + 17.515 + 40.985 = $143.30 Mil.
 Total Receivables was $25.68 Mil.
Revenue was -7.234 + 13.272 + 8.808 + 6.407 = $21.25 Mil.
Gross Profit was -7.234 + 13.272 + 8.808 + 6.407 = $21.25 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $0.00 Mil.
Total Assets was $1,362.93 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 $4.86 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $0.00 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $774.45 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)
=(9.937 / -27.749) / (25.681 / 21.253)
= / 1.208347
=

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)
=(21.253 / 21.253) / (-27.749 / -27.749)
=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) / 1166.125) / (1 - (0 + 0) / 1362.93)
=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
=-27.749 / 21.253
=

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))
= /
=

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)
=(4.269 / -27.749) / (4.858 / 21.253)
= / 0.228579
=

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)
=((702.311 + 0) / 1166.125) / ((774.452 + 0) / 1362.93)
=0.60226 / 0.568226
=

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
=(-32.018 - 0 - 143.297) / 1166.125
=-0.15034

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?
Palmer Square Capital BDC (PSBD) has a Beneish M-Score of 0.00 as of Aug. 05, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Palmer Square Capital BDC and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Palmer Square Capital BDC ranks #999999 out of 952 companies in the Asset Management industry.
Is Palmer Square Capital BDC's Beneish M-Score too high?
Palmer Square Capital BDC's current Beneish M-Score is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Palmer Square Capital BDC ranks #999999 out of 952 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Palmer Square Capital BDC has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Palmer Square Capital BDC's Beneish M-Score compare to ARDC and CION?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Palmer Square Capital BDC ranks #999999 out of 952 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Palmer Square Capital BDC 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 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 Palmer Square Capital BDC and its competitors. Palmer Square Capital BDC'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 Palmer Square Capital BDC stock overvalued right now?
Palmer Square Capital BDC (PSBD) has a current Beneish M-Score of 0.00. The current Beneish M-Score is 0.00. Palmer Square Capital BDC's overall GF Score™ is 12/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Palmer Square Capital BDC (PSBD), the current Beneish M-Score is 0.00 as of Aug. 05, 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.

Palmer Square Capital BDC Business Description

Address 1900 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Suite 315, Mission Woods, KS, USA, 66205
Palmer Square Capital BDC Inc is a financial services company that lends to and invests in corporate debt securities of companies, including small to large private U.S. companies. Their investment objective is to maximize total return, comprised of current income and capital appreciation.
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