UBOH (United Bancshares) Beneish M-Score: -2.31 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


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GF Value $28.88
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What is United Bancshares Beneish M-Score?

United Bancshares UBOH 46 Beneish M-Score is -2.31 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates UBOH with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of $28.88 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,396 Banks companies, United Bancshares ranks worse than 66.55% 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.

Good Sign:

Beneish M-Score -2.31 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

UBOH' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.92   Med: -2.49   Max: -1.94
Current: -2.31

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of United Bancshares was -1.94. The lowest was -2.92. And the median was -2.49.

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United Bancshares 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 United Bancshares 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+0.528 * 1+0.404 * 1.0008+0.892 * 1.17+0.115 * 0.9909
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9019+4.679 * -0.00264-0.327 * 0.9669
=-2.31

* 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 $0.00 Mil.
Revenue was $45.59 Mil.
Gross Profit was $45.59 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $0.00 Mil.
Total Assets was $1,193.40 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $21.63 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $1.78 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $17.71 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $0.00 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $16.57 Mil.
Net Income was $12.00 Mil.
Gross Profit was $0.00 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was $15.15 Mil.
 Total Receivables was $0.00 Mil.
Revenue was $38.97 Mil.
Gross Profit was $38.97 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $0.00 Mil.
Total Assets was $1,189.33 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $22.44 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $1.83 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $16.78 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $0.00 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $17.08 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 / 45.589) / (0 / 38.966)
=0 / 0
=1

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)
=(38.966 / 38.966) / (45.589 / 45.589)
=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 - (0 + 21.627) / 1193.397) / (1 - (0 + 22.443) / 1189.33)
=0.981878 / 0.98113
=1.0008

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
=45.589 / 38.966
=1.17

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))
=(1.831 / (1.831 + 22.443)) / (1.782 / (1.782 + 21.627))
=0.075431 / 0.076125
=0.9909

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)
=(17.71 / 45.589) / (16.784 / 38.966)
=0.388471 / 0.430734
=0.9019

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)
=((16.568 + 0) / 1193.397) / ((17.077 + 0) / 1189.33)
=0.013883 / 0.014359
=0.9669

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
=(11.995 - 0 - 15.146) / 1193.397
=-0.00264

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.

United Bancshares has a M-score of -2.31 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 -2.31 mean?
United Bancshares (UBOH) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.31 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on United Bancshares and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, United Bancshares ranks #929 out of 1396 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 66.5%.
Is United Bancshares' Beneish M-Score too high?
United Bancshares' current Beneish M-Score is -2.31. Based on the distribution chart, United Bancshares ranks #929 out of 1396 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, United Bancshares has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Bancshares' Beneish M-Score compare to BORT and CZBS?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, United Bancshares ranks #929 out of 1396 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places United Bancshares 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 United Bancshares and its competitors. United Bancshares's current Beneish M-Score is -2.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is United Bancshares stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Bancshares (UBOH) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $28.88, compared to a current price of $38.00 — trading 31.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.31. United Bancshares' overall GF Score™ is 46/100 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 United Bancshares (UBOH), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.31 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 United Bancshares (UBOH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Bancshares stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $38.00 is trading 31.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $28.88. GuruFocus considers United Bancshares to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for UBOH:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.31
  • GF Value™: $28.88 vs. price of $38.00 (31.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 1 warning sign

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

United Bancshares Business Description

Address 105 Progressive Drive, Columbus Grove, OH, USA, 45830
United Bancshares Inc is a financial holding company engaged in the business of full-service community banking, offering a full range of commercial and consumer banking services. It provides products including residential, commercial and multi-family real estate, commercial, and consumer loans, along with securities portfolio management. Its services include deposit services, lending, and risk management. The Bank offers a range of commercial banking services, including checking, savings, money market accounts, time certificates of deposit, and automated teller machines; as well as commercial, consumer, agricultural, residential mortgage, and home equity loans; online and mobile banking; remote and mobile deposit; safe deposit box rentals; and other personalized banking services.
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