Umm Al Qaiwain General Investments Co (ADX:QIC) Beneish M-Score: -1.65 (As of Jul. 24, 2026)

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ADX:QIC Umm Al Qaiwain General Investments Co ADX:QIC
71 GF Score
Price د.إ1.57
GF Value د.إ1.36
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Umm Al Qaiwain General Investments Co Beneish M-Score?

Umm Al Qaiwain General Investments Co ADX:QIC 71 Beneish M-Score is -1.65 as of Jul. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates ADX:QIC with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of د.إ1.36 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 952 Asset Management companies, Umm Al Qaiwain General Investments Co ranks worse than 69.64% on this metric.

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.

Warning Sign:

Beneish M-Score -1.65 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

The historical rank and industry rank for Umm Al Qaiwain General Investments Co's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

ADX:QIC' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.9   Med: -2.59   Max: 2.42
Current: -1.65

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Umm Al Qaiwain General Investments Co was 2.42. The lowest was -3.90. And the median was -2.59.


Umm Al Qaiwain General Investments Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Umm Al Qaiwain General Investments Co's Beneish M-Score can be seen below:

* 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.

Umm Al Qaiwain General Investments Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Umm Al Qaiwain General Investments Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.42 -3.12 -0.87 -3.24 -1.02

Umm Al Qaiwain General Investments Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.45 -3.39 -2.65 -1.02 -1.65

ADX:QIC vs BLK, BX, KKR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Umm Al Qaiwain General Investments Co's Beneish M-Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Beneish M-Score data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Umm Al Qaiwain General Investments Co Beneish M-Score vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Umm Al Qaiwain General Investments Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Umm Al Qaiwain General Investments Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Umm Al Qaiwain General Investments 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 Umm Al Qaiwain General Investments 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 * 0.8394+0.528 * 0.9815+0.404 * 0.9288+0.892 * 1.4698+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.649+4.679 * 0.088355-0.327 * 0.6302
=-1.65

* 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.إ22.27 Mil.
Revenue was 23.736 + 0.833 + 7.445 + 8.298 = د.إ40.31 Mil.
Gross Profit was 23.108 + -0.068 + 6.912 + 7.74 = د.إ37.69 Mil.
Total Current Assets was د.إ383.12 Mil.
Total Assets was د.إ871.66 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was د.إ0.00 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was د.إ0.00 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was د.إ1.41 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was د.إ63.44 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was د.إ0.00 Mil.
Net Income was 30.55 + 15.05 + 21.431 + 31.587 = د.إ98.62 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = د.إ0.00 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -3.548 + -5.798 + 4.337 + 26.612 = د.إ21.60 Mil.
Total Receivables was د.إ18.05 Mil.
Revenue was 18.926 + -0.904 + 1.76 + 7.644 = د.إ27.43 Mil.
Gross Profit was 18.258 + -1.581 + 1.339 + 7.152 = د.إ25.17 Mil.
Total Current Assets was د.إ285.96 Mil.
Total Assets was د.إ721.10 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was د.إ0.00 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was د.إ0.00 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was د.إ1.48 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was د.إ83.28 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was د.إ0.00 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)
=(22.273 / 40.312) / (18.052 / 27.426)
=0.552515 / 0.658208
=0.8394

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)
=(25.168 / 27.426) / (37.692 / 40.312)
=0.917669 / 0.935007
=0.9815

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 - (383.119 + 0) / 871.658) / (1 - (285.958 + 0) / 721.096)
=0.560471 / 0.60344
=0.9288

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
=40.312 / 27.426
=1.4698

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))
=(0 / (0 + 0)) / (0 / (0 + 0))
= /
=1

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)
=(1.409 / 40.312) / (1.477 / 27.426)
=0.034952 / 0.053854
=0.649

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 + 63.44) / 871.658) / ((0 + 83.276) / 721.096)
=0.072781 / 0.115485
=0.6302

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
=(98.618 - 0 - 21.603) / 871.658
=0.088355

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.

Umm Al Qaiwain General Investments Co has a M-score of -1.65 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -1.65 mean?
Umm Al Qaiwain General Investments Co (ADX:QIC) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.65 as of Jul. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Umm Al Qaiwain General Investments Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Umm Al Qaiwain General Investments Co ranks #663 out of 952 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 69.6%.
Is Umm Al Qaiwain General Investments Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Umm Al Qaiwain General Investments Co's current Beneish M-Score is -1.65. Based on the distribution chart, Umm Al Qaiwain General Investments Co ranks #663 out of 952 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Umm Al Qaiwain General Investments Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Umm Al Qaiwain General Investments Co's Beneish M-Score compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Umm Al Qaiwain General Investments Co ranks #663 out of 952 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Umm Al Qaiwain General Investments Co in the lower 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 an Asset Management company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Asset Management 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 Umm Al Qaiwain General Investments Co and its competitors. Umm Al Qaiwain General Investments Co's current Beneish M-Score is -1.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Umm Al Qaiwain General Investments Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Umm Al Qaiwain General Investments Co (ADX:QIC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is د.إ1.36, compared to a current price of د.إ1.57 — trading 15.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.65. Umm Al Qaiwain General Investments Co'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 Umm Al Qaiwain General Investments Co (ADX:QIC), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.65 as of Jul. 24, 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 Umm Al Qaiwain General Investments Co (ADX:QIC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Umm Al Qaiwain General Investments Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of د.إ1.57 is trading 15.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of د.إ1.36. GuruFocus considers Umm Al Qaiwain General Investments Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ADX:QIC:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.65
  • GF Value™: د.إ1.36 vs. price of د.إ1.57 (15.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Umm Al Qaiwain General Investments Co Business Description

Other Exchanges QIC:Kuwait
Address Al Ittihad Street, Fahad Al Salem Street, P.O.Box: 816, AL MADAR SH,OKH BUILDING 5 FLOOR, Umm Al-Qaiwain, ARE
Umm Al Qaiwain General Investments Co is engaged in the development, establishment and management of real estate enterprises, funds and stocks investments (stocks and bonds), investment, establishment and institution in commercial enterprises, entertainment, agriculture, tourism, industrial, infrastructure, educational services, health, energy and ownership and investment of classes and units in the buildings of the investment areas. The two geographical segments in which the company operates comprise of the United Arab Emirates, which generates the majority of revenue, and the Gulf Cooperation Council.
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