Guheshwori Merchant Bank & Finance (XNEP:GMFIL) Beneish M-Score: -2.49 (As of Sep. 14, 2026)

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XNEP:GMFIL Guheshwori Merchant Bank & Finance Ltd XNEP:GMFIL
67 GF Score
Price NPR413.80
GF Value NPR498.15
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Guheshwori Merchant Bank & Finance Beneish M-Score?

Guheshwori Merchant Bank & Finance XNEP:GMFIL -0.98% 67 Beneish M-Score is -2.49 as of Sep. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates XNEP:GMFIL with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of NPR498.15 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 493 Credit Services companies, Guheshwori Merchant Bank & Finance ranks better than 67.75% 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 -2.49 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Guheshwori Merchant Bank & Finance's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

XNEP:GMFIL' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.96   Med: -2.49   Max: -2.27
Current: -2.49

During the past 9 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Guheshwori Merchant Bank & Finance was -2.27. The lowest was -2.96. And the median was -2.49.

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Guheshwori Merchant Bank & Finance 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 Guheshwori Merchant Bank & Finance 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 * 0.9986+0.892 * 0.923+0.115 * 1.1437
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.2551+4.679 * 0.017119-0.327 * 0.9677
=-2.49

* 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 (Jul25) TTM:Last Year (Jul24) TTM:
Total Receivables was NPR0.0 Mil.
Revenue was NPR239.5 Mil.
Gross Profit was NPR239.5 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NPR0.0 Mil.
Total Assets was NPR9,967.4 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NPR212.0 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NPR24.2 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NPR36.5 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NPR0.0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NPR62.1 Mil.
Net Income was NPR23.8 Mil.
Gross Profit was NPR0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was NPR-146.8 Mil.
Total Receivables was NPR0.0 Mil.
Revenue was NPR259.5 Mil.
Gross Profit was NPR259.5 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NPR0.0 Mil.
Total Assets was NPR9,941.4 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NPR197.5 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NPR26.3 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NPR31.5 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NPR0.0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NPR64.0 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 / 239.54) / (0 / 259.512)
=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)
=(259.512 / 259.512) / (239.54 / 239.54)
=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 + 212.008) / 9967.357) / (1 - (0 + 197.523) / 9941.359)
=0.97873 / 0.980131
=0.9986

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
=239.54 / 259.512
=0.923

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))
=(26.264 / (26.264 + 197.523)) / (24.243 / (24.243 + 212.008))
=0.117362 / 0.102615
=1.1437

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)
=(36.48 / 239.54) / (31.49 / 259.512)
=0.152292 / 0.121343
=1.2551

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)
=((62.067 + 0) / 9967.357) / ((63.976 + 0) / 9941.359)
=0.006227 / 0.006435
=0.9677

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
=(23.832 - 0 - -146.797) / 9967.357
=0.017119

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.

Guheshwori Merchant Bank & Finance has a M-score of -2.49 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 -2.49 mean?
Guheshwori Merchant Bank & Finance (XNEP:GMFIL) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.49 as of Sep. 14, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Guheshwori Merchant Bank & Finance and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Guheshwori Merchant Bank & Finance ranks #159 out of 493 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 32.3%.
Is Guheshwori Merchant Bank & Finance's Beneish M-Score too high?
Guheshwori Merchant Bank & Finance's current Beneish M-Score is -2.49. Based on the distribution chart, Guheshwori Merchant Bank & Finance ranks #159 out of 493 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Guheshwori Merchant Bank & Finance has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Guheshwori Merchant Bank & Finance's Beneish M-Score compare to V and MA?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, Guheshwori Merchant Bank & Finance ranks #159 out of 493 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Guheshwori Merchant Bank & Finance 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 Credit Services company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Credit Services 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 Guheshwori Merchant Bank & Finance and its competitors. Guheshwori Merchant Bank & Finance's current Beneish M-Score is -2.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Guheshwori Merchant Bank & Finance stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guheshwori Merchant Bank & Finance (XNEP:GMFIL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NPR498.15, compared to a current price of NPR413.80 — trading 16.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.49. Guheshwori Merchant Bank & Finance's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Guheshwori Merchant Bank & Finance (XNEP:GMFIL), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.49 as of Sep. 14, 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 Guheshwori Merchant Bank & Finance (XNEP:GMFIL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guheshwori Merchant Bank & Finance stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NPR413.80 is trading 16.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of NPR498.15. GuruFocus considers Guheshwori Merchant Bank & Finance to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XNEP:GMFIL:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.49
  • GF Value™: NPR498.15 vs. price of NPR413.80 (16.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 1 warning sign

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


Guheshwori Merchant Bank & Finance Business Description

Address Pulchowk. Guheswori Bhawan, Harihar Bhawan, Lalitpur, NPL
Guheshwori Merchant Bank & Finance Ltd is engaged in mortgage financing, corporate financing, merchant banking, e-banking, and other financial services. Its products and services include Loans & Advances; Guarantee; Remittance; Card Service; Locker Service; and other ancillary services.
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