Access Bank Ghana (XGHA:ACCESS) Beneish M-Score: -3.26 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


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Price GHS31.90
GF Value GHS13.78
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What is Access Bank Ghana Beneish M-Score?

Access Bank Ghana XGHA:ACCESS 47 Beneish M-Score is -3.26 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates XGHA:ACCESS with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of GHS13.78 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,397 Banks companies, Access Bank Ghana ranks better than 95.92% 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 -3.26 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XGHA:ACCESS' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.26   Med: -2.54   Max: -1.23
Current: -3.26

During the past 11 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Access Bank Ghana was -1.23. The lowest was -3.26. And the median was -2.54.

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Access Bank Ghana 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 Access Bank Ghana 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 * 1.0055+0.892 * 0.93+0.115 * 0.8145
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.6967+4.679 * -0.140251-0.327 * 0.7523
=-3.26

* 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 GHS0 Mil.
Revenue was GHS1,501 Mil.
Gross Profit was GHS1,501 Mil.
Total Current Assets was GHS0 Mil.
Total Assets was GHS19,023 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was GHS619 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was GHS111 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was GHS4 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was GHS0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was GHS886 Mil.
Net Income was GHS286 Mil.
Gross Profit was GHS0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was GHS2,954 Mil.
 Total Receivables was GHS0 Mil.
Revenue was GHS1,614 Mil.
Gross Profit was GHS1,614 Mil.
Total Current Assets was GHS0 Mil.
Total Assets was GHS16,562 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was GHS627 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was GHS88 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was GHS3 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was GHS0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was GHS1,025 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 / 1501.456) / (0 / 1614.437)
=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)
=(1614.437 / 1614.437) / (1501.456 / 1501.456)
=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 + 619.277) / 19022.897) / (1 - (0 + 627.198) / 16561.742)
=0.967446 / 0.96213
=1.0055

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
=1501.456 / 1614.437
=0.93

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))
=(88.485 / (88.485 + 627.198)) / (110.832 / (110.832 + 619.277))
=0.123637 / 0.151802
=0.8145

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)
=(4.099 / 1501.456) / (2.598 / 1614.437)
=0.00273 / 0.001609
=1.6967

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)
=((885.788 + 0) / 19022.897) / ((1025.118 + 0) / 16561.742)
=0.046564 / 0.061897
=0.7523

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
=(286.469 - 0 - 2954.44) / 19022.897
=-0.140251

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.

Access Bank Ghana has a M-score of -3.26 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 -3.26 mean?
Access Bank Ghana (XGHA:ACCESS) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.26 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Access Bank Ghana and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Access Bank Ghana ranks #57 out of 1397 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 4.1%.
Is Access Bank Ghana's Beneish M-Score too high?
Access Bank Ghana's current Beneish M-Score is -3.26. Based on the distribution chart, Access Bank Ghana ranks #57 out of 1397 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Access Bank Ghana has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Access Bank Ghana's Beneish M-Score compare to PNC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Access Bank Ghana ranks #57 out of 1397 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Access Bank Ghana in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Access Bank Ghana and its competitors. Access Bank Ghana's current Beneish M-Score is -3.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Access Bank Ghana stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Access Bank Ghana (XGHA:ACCESS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is GHS13.78, compared to a current price of GHS31.90 — trading 131.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.26. Access Bank Ghana's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 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 Access Bank Ghana (XGHA:ACCESS), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.26 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.

Is Access Bank Ghana (XGHA:ACCESS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Access Bank Ghana stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of GHS31.90 is trading 131.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of GHS13.78. GuruFocus considers Access Bank Ghana to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XGHA:ACCESS:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.26
  • GF Value™: GHS13.78 vs. price of GHS31.90 (131.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Access Bank Ghana Business Description

Address Starlets’ 91 Road, P. O. Box GP 353, Opposite Accra Sports Stadium, Osu, Accra, GHA
Access Bank Ghana PLC is a Ghana-based commercial bank. The bank provides universal banking services including Retail Banking, Commercial Banking, Business Banking, Personal Banking, and Exclusive Banking. It also provides support for financing landmark projects in the private and public sectors. It provides services to Corporate, Commercial, Retail customers, and Financial Institutions across Ghana. The company's segments include Institutional Banking, Commercial Banking, Personal, and Business Banking, and Treasury.
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