Laxmi Bank (XNEP:LBL) Beneish M-Score: 0.00 (As of Jul. 29, 2026)

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XNEP:LBL Laxmi Bank Ltd XNEP:LBL
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What is Laxmi Bank Beneish M-Score?

Laxmi Bank XNEP:LBL 21 Beneish M-Score is 0.00 as of Jul. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates XNEP:LBL with a GF Score™ of 21/100.

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.

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

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Laxmi Bank was 0.00. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.00.

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Laxmi 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 Laxmi 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 * 1.002+0.892 * 1.2609+0.115 * 0.8611
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.7858+4.679 * -0.012978-0.327 * 0.847
=-2.24

* 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 (Jul21) TTM:Last Year (Jul20) TTM:
Total Receivables was NPR0 Mil.
Revenue was NPR6,371 Mil.
Gross Profit was NPR6,371 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NPR0 Mil.
Total Assets was NPR156,472 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NPR1,395 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NPR201 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NPR573 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NPR0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NPR6,964 Mil.
Net Income was NPR2,226 Mil.
Gross Profit was NPR0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was NPR4,256 Mil.
 Total Receivables was NPR0 Mil.
Revenue was NPR5,052 Mil.
Gross Profit was NPR5,052 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NPR0 Mil.
Total Assets was NPR133,474 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NPR1,456 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NPR177 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NPR578 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NPR0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NPR7,014 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 / 6370.631) / (0 / 5052.336)
=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)
=(5052.336 / 5052.336) / (6370.631 / 6370.631)
=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 + 1395.356) / 156471.748) / (1 - (0 + 1455.793) / 133474.069)
=0.991082 / 0.989093
=1.002

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
=6370.631 / 5052.336
=1.2609

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))
=(177.116 / (177.116 + 1455.793)) / (201.106 / (201.106 + 1395.356))
=0.108467 / 0.12597
=0.8611

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)
=(573.047 / 6370.631) / (578.318 / 5052.336)
=0.089951 / 0.114465
=0.7858

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)
=((6963.804 + 0) / 156471.748) / ((7013.66 + 0) / 133474.069)
=0.044505 / 0.052547
=0.847

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
=(2225.726 - 0 - 4256.443) / 156471.748
=-0.012978

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.

Laxmi Bank has a M-score of -2.24 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 0.00 mean?
Laxmi Bank (XNEP:LBL) has a Beneish M-Score of 0.00 as of Jul. 29, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Laxmi Bank and its competitors.
Is Laxmi Bank's Beneish M-Score too high?
Laxmi Bank's current Beneish M-Score is 0.00. Overall, Laxmi Bank has a GF Score™ of 21/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Laxmi Bank's Beneish M-Score compare to USB and PNC?
Laxmi Bank's Beneish M-Score of 0.00 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 Laxmi Bank and its competitors. Laxmi Bank's current Beneish M-Score is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Laxmi Bank stock overvalued right now?
Laxmi Bank (XNEP:LBL) has a current Beneish M-Score of 0.00. The current Beneish M-Score is 0.00. Laxmi Bank's overall GF Score™ is 21/100. 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 Laxmi Bank (XNEP:LBL), the current Beneish M-Score is 0.00 as of Jul. 29, 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.

Laxmi Bank Business Description

Address Hattisar - 1, Kathmandu, NPL
Laxmi Bank Ltd provides banking services. It offers deposits, loans, remittance, card services, electronic banking, and others. The company provides auxiliaries such as Safe Deposit Lockers; Bancassurance and BBSM Club Card. Bancassurance, is an insurance service rendered through banking premises, is aimed at facilitating customers of Laxmi Bank with life insurance.
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