Global IME Bank (XNEP:GBIME) Beneish M-Score: -2.53 (As of Sep. 01, 2026)

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XNEP:GBIME Global IME Bank Ltd XNEP:GBIME
71 GF Score
Price NPR240.00
GF Value NPR237.59
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Global IME Bank Beneish M-Score?

Global IME Bank XNEP:GBIME -0.83% 71 Beneish M-Score is -2.53 as of Sep. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates XNEP:GBIME with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of NPR237.59 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,390 Banks companies, Global IME Bank ranks better than 74.17% 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 -2.53 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XNEP:GBIME' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.08   Med: -2.51   Max: -2.01
Current: -2.53

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Global IME Bank was -2.01. The lowest was -3.08. And the median was -2.51.

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Global IME Bank 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 Global IME Bank 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 * 1.0022+0.892 * 1.0257+0.115 * 0.9702
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0+4.679 * -0.111911-0.327 * 0.6049
=-2.68

* 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 (Jul26) TTM:Last Year (Jul25) TTM:
Total Receivables was NPR0 Mil.
Revenue was NPR23,140 Mil.
Gross Profit was NPR23,140 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NPR0 Mil.
Total Assets was NPR830,081 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NPR8,178 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NPR897 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NPR0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NPR0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NPR19,803 Mil.
Net Income was NPR6,727 Mil.
Gross Profit was NPR0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was NPR99,622 Mil.
 Total Receivables was NPR0 Mil.
Revenue was NPR22,559 Mil.
Gross Profit was NPR22,559 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NPR0 Mil.
Total Assets was NPR696,903 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NPR8,393 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NPR890 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NPR1,877 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NPR0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NPR27,485 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 / 23139.573) / (0 / 22559.199)
=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)
=(22559.199 / 22559.199) / (23139.573 / 23139.573)
=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 + 8178.258) / 830080.86) / (1 - (0 + 8392.719) / 696902.969)
=0.990148 / 0.987957
=1.0022

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
=23139.573 / 22559.199
=1.0257

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))
=(890.304 / (890.304 + 8392.719)) / (897.163 / (897.163 + 8178.258))
=0.095907 / 0.098856
=0.9702

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)
=(0 / 23139.573) / (1876.76 / 22559.199)
=0 / 0.083193
=0

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)
=((19802.785 + 0) / 830080.86) / ((27484.633 + 0) / 696902.969)
=0.023856 / 0.039438
=0.6049

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
=(6727.227 - 0 - 99622.341) / 830080.86
=-0.111911

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.

Global IME Bank has a M-score of -2.68 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 -2.53 mean?
Global IME Bank (XNEP:GBIME) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.53 as of Sep. 01, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Global IME Bank and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Global IME Bank ranks #359 out of 1390 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 25.8%.
Is Global IME Bank's Beneish M-Score too high?
Global IME Bank's current Beneish M-Score is -2.53. Based on the distribution chart, Global IME Bank ranks #359 out of 1390 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Global IME Bank has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Global IME Bank's Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Global IME Bank ranks #359 out of 1390 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Global IME Bank 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 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 Global IME Bank and its competitors. Global IME Bank's current Beneish M-Score is -2.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Global IME Bank stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global IME Bank (XNEP:GBIME) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NPR237.59, compared to a current price of NPR240.00 — trading 1% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.53. Global IME Bank's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 2 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 Global IME Bank (XNEP:GBIME), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.53 as of Sep. 01, 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 Global IME Bank (XNEP:GBIME) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global IME Bank stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NPR240.00 is trading 1% above its estimated GF Value™ of NPR237.59. GuruFocus considers Global IME Bank to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XNEP:GBIME:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.53
  • GF Value™: NPR237.59 vs. price of NPR240.00 (1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 2 warning signs

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

Global IME Bank Business Description

Address Kamaladi, Ward No. 28, Kathmandu Metropolitan City, Kathmandu District, Bagmati Province, Kathmandu, NPL
Global IME Bank Ltd operates as a commercial bank in Nepal which provides entire commercial banking services. The bank offers a complete range of banking products in deposits, lending, trade finance, and remittances. Its deposit product portfolio encompasses customer tailored saving deposits, fixed deposits, call and current deposits. The lending product portfolio includes commercial loan products such as demand loans, cash credits, overdrafts, trust receipts, and term loans, whereas a complete portfolio of personal and retail credit products are also provided by the bank. It also provides internet and mobile banking services.
71GF Score

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