Al-Buhaira National Insurance Co (ADX:ABNIC) Beneish M-Score: -3.07 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


ADX:ABNIC Al-Buhaira National Insurance Co ADX:ABNIC
67 GF Score
Price د.إ2.40
GF Value د.إ4.52
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Al-Buhaira National Insurance Co Beneish M-Score?

Al-Buhaira National Insurance Co ADX:ABNIC 67 Beneish M-Score is -3.07 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates ADX:ABNIC with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of د.إ4.52 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 397 Insurance companies, Al-Buhaira National Insurance Co ranks better than 86.4% 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 -3.07 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Al-Buhaira National Insurance Co's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

ADX:ABNIC' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -50.55   Med: -2.89   Max: 2.57
Current: -3.07

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Al-Buhaira National Insurance Co was 2.57. The lowest was -50.55. And the median was -2.89.

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Al-Buhaira National 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 Al-Buhaira National 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 * 1.1519+0.528 * 1+0.404 * 0.9988+0.892 * 0.9804+0.115 * 0.883
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.562+4.679 * -0.178539-0.327 * 0.8116
=-3.07

* 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 (Mar26) TTM:Last Year (Mar25) TTM:
Total Receivables was د.إ30.0 Mil.
Revenue was 197.901 + 200.872 + 182.761 + 180.068 = د.إ761.6 Mil.
Gross Profit was 197.901 + 200.872 + 182.761 + 180.068 = د.إ761.6 Mil.
Total Current Assets was د.إ0.0 Mil.
Total Assets was د.إ1,542.7 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was د.إ12.8 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was د.إ4.5 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was د.إ4.6 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was د.إ0.0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was د.إ52.1 Mil.
Net Income was 30.969 + -51.921 + 30.715 + 6.213 = د.إ16.0 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 55.518 + 0 + 0 = د.إ55.5 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -45.254 + 104.303 + 72.035 + 104.808 = د.إ235.9 Mil.
 Total Receivables was د.إ26.6 Mil.
Revenue was 209.296 + 261.266 + 137.659 + 168.625 = د.إ776.8 Mil.
Gross Profit was 209.296 + 261.266 + 137.659 + 168.625 = د.إ776.8 Mil.
Total Current Assets was د.إ0.0 Mil.
Total Assets was د.إ2,130.3 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was د.إ15.2 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was د.إ4.6 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was د.إ8.3 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was د.إ0.0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was د.إ88.7 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)
=(30.029 / 761.602) / (26.592 / 776.846)
=0.039429 / 0.034231
=1.1519

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)
=(776.846 / 776.846) / (761.602 / 761.602)
=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 + 12.812) / 1542.71) / (1 - (0 + 15.189) / 2130.284)
=0.991695 / 0.99287
=0.9988

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
=761.602 / 776.846
=0.9804

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))
=(4.572 / (4.572 + 15.189)) / (4.549 / (4.549 + 12.812))
=0.231365 / 0.262024
=0.883

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)
=(4.552 / 761.602) / (8.262 / 776.846)
=0.005977 / 0.010635
=0.562

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)
=((52.12 + 0) / 1542.71) / ((88.677 + 0) / 2130.284)
=0.033785 / 0.041627
=0.8116

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
=(15.976 - 55.518 - 235.892) / 1542.71
=-0.178539

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.

Al-Buhaira National Insurance Co has a M-score of -3.07 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 -3.07 mean?
Al-Buhaira National Insurance Co (ADX:ABNIC) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.07 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Al-Buhaira National Insurance Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Al-Buhaira National Insurance Co ranks #54 out of 397 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 13.6%.
Is Al-Buhaira National Insurance Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Al-Buhaira National Insurance Co's current Beneish M-Score is -3.07. Based on the distribution chart, Al-Buhaira National Insurance Co ranks #54 out of 397 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Al-Buhaira National Insurance Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Al-Buhaira National Insurance Co's Beneish M-Score compare to BRK.A and AIG?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Al-Buhaira National Insurance Co ranks #54 out of 397 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Al-Buhaira National Insurance Co in the top 14% 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 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 Al-Buhaira National Insurance Co and its competitors. Al-Buhaira National Insurance Co's current Beneish M-Score is -3.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Al-Buhaira National Insurance Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Al-Buhaira National Insurance Co (ADX:ABNIC) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is د.إ4.52, compared to a current price of د.إ2.40 — trading 46.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.07. Al-Buhaira National Insurance Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Al-Buhaira National Insurance Co (ADX:ABNIC), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.07 as of Jun. 27, 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 Al-Buhaira National Insurance Co (ADX:ABNIC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Al-Buhaira National Insurance Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of د.إ2.40 is trading 46.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of د.إ4.52. GuruFocus considers Al-Buhaira National Insurance Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ADX:ABNIC:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.07
  • GF Value™: د.إ4.52 vs. price of د.إ2.40 (46.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Al-Buhaira National Insurance Co Business Description

Address Al Buhaira Tower, Khalid Lagoon, P.O Box 6000, 6th Floor, Buhaira Corniche, Sharjah, ARE
Al-Buhaira National Insurance Co is a national insurance company. The group's principal activity is the writing of insurance of all types, other than savings and accumulation of funds. The company is organized into two segments, namely Underwriting and Investments. The underwriting segment incorporates all classes of general insurance, including fire, marine, medical, motor, general accident, and other classes of insurance. The investment segment includes investments in equity securities, term deposits with banks, and investment properties.
67GF Score

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