Hypo Alpe-Adria Bank AD (XBLB:KRLB-R-A) Beneish M-Score: -2.70 (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

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XBLB:KRLB-R-A Hypo Alpe-Adria Bank AD XBLB:KRLB-R-A
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What is Hypo Alpe-Adria Bank AD Beneish M-Score?

Hypo Alpe-Adria Bank AD XBLB:KRLB-R-A 18 Beneish M-Score is -2.70 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates XBLB:KRLB-R-A with a GF Score™ of 18/100 and a GF Value™ of BAM1.31. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

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 -2.7 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Hypo Alpe-Adria Bank AD's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

XBLB:KRLB-R-A' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.05   Med: -2.5   Max: -1.69
Current: -2.7

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Hypo Alpe-Adria Bank AD was -1.69. The lowest was -3.05. And the median was -2.50.

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Hypo Alpe-Adria Bank AD 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 Hypo Alpe-Adria Bank AD 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 * 1.0012+0.892 * 1.0451+0.115 * 0.9484
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.008+4.679 * 0.070469-0.327 * 2.7693
=-2.70

* 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 BAM0.00 Mil.
Revenue was BAM67.03 Mil.
Gross Profit was BAM67.03 Mil.
Total Current Assets was BAM0.00 Mil.
Total Assets was BAM1,131.54 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was BAM20.51 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was BAM2.87 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was BAM12.92 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was BAM0.00 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was BAM48.86 Mil.
Net Income was BAM26.87 Mil.
Gross Profit was BAM0.00 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was BAM-52.87 Mil.
 Total Receivables was BAM0.00 Mil.
Revenue was BAM64.13 Mil.
Gross Profit was BAM64.13 Mil.
Total Current Assets was BAM0.00 Mil.
Total Assets was BAM1,076.64 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was BAM20.75 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was BAM2.73 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was BAM12.27 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was BAM0.00 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was BAM16.79 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 / 67.027) / (0 / 64.132)
=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)
=(64.132 / 64.132) / (67.027 / 67.027)
=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 + 20.513) / 1131.543) / (1 - (0 + 20.745) / 1076.643)
=0.981872 / 0.980732
=1.0012

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
=67.027 / 64.132
=1.0451

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))
=(2.73 / (2.73 + 20.745)) / (2.867 / (2.867 + 20.513))
=0.116294 / 0.122626
=0.9484

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)
=(12.924 / 67.027) / (12.268 / 64.132)
=0.192818 / 0.191293
=1.008

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)
=((48.861 + 0) / 1131.543) / ((16.788 + 0) / 1076.643)
=0.043181 / 0.015593
=2.7693

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
=(26.873 - 0 - -52.866) / 1131.543
=0.070469

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.

Hypo Alpe-Adria Bank AD has a M-score of -2.70 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 -2.70 mean?
Hypo Alpe-Adria Bank AD (XBLB:KRLB-R-A) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.70 as of Jul. 15, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Hypo Alpe-Adria Bank AD and its competitors.
Is Hypo Alpe-Adria Bank AD's Beneish M-Score too high?
Hypo Alpe-Adria Bank AD's current Beneish M-Score is -2.70. Overall, Hypo Alpe-Adria Bank AD has a GF Score™ of 18/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hypo Alpe-Adria Bank AD's Beneish M-Score compare to PNC and USB?
Hypo Alpe-Adria Bank AD's Beneish M-Score of -2.70 can be compared against companies in the Banks 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 Hypo Alpe-Adria Bank AD and its competitors. Hypo Alpe-Adria Bank AD's current Beneish M-Score is -2.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hypo Alpe-Adria Bank AD stock overvalued right now?
Hypo Alpe-Adria Bank AD (XBLB:KRLB-R-A) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.70. The stock's GF Value™ is BAM1.31, compared to a current price of BAM1.14 — trading 13% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.70. Hypo Alpe-Adria Bank AD's overall GF Score™ is 18/100 with 3 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 Hypo Alpe-Adria Bank AD (XBLB:KRLB-R-A), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.70 as of Jul. 15, 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 Hypo Alpe-Adria Bank AD (XBLB:KRLB-R-A) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hypo Alpe-Adria Bank AD stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of BAM1.14 is trading 13% below its estimated GF Value™ of BAM1.31.

Key valuation signals for XBLB:KRLB-R-A:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.70
  • GF Value™: BAM1.31 vs. price of BAM1.14 (13% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 18/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Hypo Alpe-Adria Bank AD Business Description

Address No. 13, Aleja Svetog Save Street, Banja Luka, BIH, 78000
Hypo Alpe-Adria Bank AD is a bank. It is engaged in providing financial products and services. The company's operating segment includes Consumer; SME Business; Mortgage; Large Corporates; Public Finance; and Corporate Center. It offers products and services including loans, leasing, savings, currency exchange, mobile banking, advisory services, deposits, and investment banking services. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Consumer segment.
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