Premier Insurance Co (XNEP:PIC) Beneish M-Score: 0.00 (As of Jul. 23, 2026)

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XNEP:PIC Premier Insurance Co Ltd XNEP:PIC
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What is Premier Insurance Co Beneish M-Score?

Premier Insurance Co XNEP:PIC 21 Beneish M-Score is 0.00 as of Jul. 23, 2026. GuruFocus rates XNEP:PIC 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 Premier Insurance Co's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Premier Insurance Co was 0.00. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.00.

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Premier Insurance Co 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 Premier Insurance Co 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 * 0.8782+0.528 * 1+0.404 * 1.0067+0.892 * 0.9871+0.115 * 1.0311
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0759+4.679 * -0.178939-0.327 * 0
=-3.12

* 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 (Jul22) TTM:Last Year (Jul21) TTM:
Total Receivables was NPR454 Mil.
Revenue was NPR1,266 Mil.
Gross Profit was NPR1,266 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NPR0 Mil.
Total Assets was NPR5,410 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NPR70 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NPR10 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NPR20 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NPR0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NPR0 Mil.
Net Income was NPR350 Mil.
Gross Profit was NPR10 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was NPR1,308 Mil.
 Total Receivables was NPR524 Mil.
Revenue was NPR1,283 Mil.
Gross Profit was NPR1,283 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NPR0 Mil.
Total Assets was NPR3,883 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NPR76 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NPR11 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NPR19 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NPR0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NPR2 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)
=(453.949 / 1266.387) / (523.659 / 1282.908)
=0.35846 / 0.408181
=0.8782

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)
=(1282.908 / 1282.908) / (1266.387 / 1266.387)
=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 + 69.886) / 5410.263) / (1 - (0 + 75.804) / 3882.599)
=0.987083 / 0.980476
=1.0067

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
=1266.387 / 1282.908
=0.9871

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))
=(11.268 / (11.268 + 75.804)) / (10.03 / (10.03 + 69.886))
=0.12941 / 0.125507
=1.0311

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)
=(19.825 / 1266.387) / (18.667 / 1282.908)
=0.015655 / 0.014551
=1.0759

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)
=((0 + 0) / 5410.263) / ((1.72 + 0) / 3882.599)
=0 / 0.000443
=0

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
=(350.359 - 10.291 - 1308.174) / 5410.263
=-0.178939

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.

Premier Insurance Co has a M-score of -3.12 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?
Premier Insurance Co (XNEP:PIC) has a Beneish M-Score of 0.00 as of Jul. 23, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Premier Insurance Co and its competitors.
Is Premier Insurance Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Premier Insurance Co's current Beneish M-Score is 0.00. Overall, Premier Insurance Co has a GF Score™ of 21/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Premier Insurance Co's Beneish M-Score compare to CB and PGR?
Premier Insurance Co's Beneish M-Score of 0.00 can be compared against companies in the Insurance 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 an Insurance company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Insurance 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 Premier Insurance Co and its competitors. Premier Insurance Co'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 Premier Insurance Co stock overvalued right now?
Premier Insurance Co (XNEP:PIC) has a current Beneish M-Score of 0.00. The current Beneish M-Score is 0.00. Premier Insurance Co'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 Premier Insurance Co (XNEP:PIC), the current Beneish M-Score is 0.00 as of Jul. 23, 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.

Premier Insurance Co Business Description

Address Premier Bhawan, Naxal, Kathmandu, NPL
Premier Insurance Co Ltd is an insurance company. The company operates through the following segments: Aviation; Crops and cattle; Engineering; Fire; Marine; Micro; Miscellaneous and Motor.
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