Jordanian Duty Free Shops (AMM:JDFS) Beneish M-Score: -3.20 (As of Jul. 19, 2026)

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AMM:JDFS Jordanian Duty Free Shops AMM:JDFS
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Price JOD6.25
GF Value JOD9.85
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What is Jordanian Duty Free Shops Beneish M-Score?

Jordanian Duty Free Shops AMM:JDFS 95 Beneish M-Score is -3.20 as of Jul. 19, 2026. GuruFocus rates AMM:JDFS with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of JOD9.85 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,084 Retail - Cyclical companies, Jordanian Duty Free Shops ranks better than 86.35% 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.

Good Sign:

Beneish M-Score -3.2 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Jordanian Duty Free Shops's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

AMM:JDFS' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.73   Med: -1.86   Max: 48.28
Current: -3.2

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Jordanian Duty Free Shops was 48.28. The lowest was -4.73. And the median was -1.86.


Jordanian Duty Free Shops Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Jordanian Duty Free Shops'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.

Jordanian Duty Free Shops Beneish M-Score Chart

Jordanian Duty Free Shops 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 -4.08 12.08 -0.54 6.32 -2.53

Jordanian Duty Free Shops 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 21.00 0.60 -1.29 -2.53 -3.20

AMM:JDFS vs CASY, WSM, DKS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Jordanian Duty Free Shops'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.


Jordanian Duty Free Shops Beneish M-Score vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Jordanian Duty Free Shops's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Jordanian Duty Free Shops's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Jordanian Duty Free Shops 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 Jordanian Duty Free Shops 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+0.528 * 1.0237+0.404 * 1.1223+0.892 * 1.0168+0.115 * 1.6369
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.0793+4.679 * -0.092268-0.327 * 0
=-3.20

* 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 JOD0.0 Mil.
Revenue was 20.918 + 37.584 + 21.08 + 21.122 = JOD100.7 Mil.
Gross Profit was 7.992 + 9.002 + 7.692 + 8.016 = JOD32.7 Mil.
Total Current Assets was JOD40.8 Mil.
Total Assets was JOD81.2 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was JOD24.6 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was JOD2.2 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was JOD0.3 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was JOD0.0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was JOD0.0 Mil.
Net Income was 2.879 + 4.286 + 0.552 + 2.274 = JOD10.0 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = JOD0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 4.458 + 7.662 + 1.75 + 3.609 = JOD17.5 Mil.
Total Receivables was JOD8.3 Mil.
Revenue was 21.571 + 34.569 + 22.805 + 20.094 = JOD99.0 Mil.
Gross Profit was 8.229 + 8.823 + 8.466 + 7.406 = JOD32.9 Mil.
Total Current Assets was JOD38.3 Mil.
Total Assets was JOD81.0 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was JOD28.6 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was JOD4.5 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was JOD4.2 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was JOD15.7 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was JOD18.1 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 / 100.704) / (8.305 / 99.039)
=0 / 0.083856
=0

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)
=(32.924 / 99.039) / (32.702 / 100.704)
=0.332435 / 0.324734
=1.0237

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 - (40.764 + 24.609) / 81.155) / (1 - (38.303 + 28.639) / 80.972)
=0.194467 / 0.17327
=1.1223

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
=100.704 / 99.039
=1.0168

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))
=(4.532 / (4.532 + 28.639)) / (2.241 / (2.241 + 24.609))
=0.136625 / 0.083464
=1.6369

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)
=(0.336 / 100.704) / (4.167 / 99.039)
=0.003337 / 0.042074
=0.0793

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) / 81.155) / ((18.093 + 15.694) / 80.972)
=0 / 0.417268
=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
=(9.991 - 0 - 17.479) / 81.155
=-0.092268

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.

Jordanian Duty Free Shops has a M-score of -3.20 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -3.20 mean?
Jordanian Duty Free Shops (AMM:JDFS) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.20 as of Jul. 19, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Jordanian Duty Free Shops and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Jordanian Duty Free Shops ranks #148 out of 1084 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 13.7%.
Is Jordanian Duty Free Shops' Beneish M-Score too high?
Jordanian Duty Free Shops' current Beneish M-Score is -3.20. Based on the distribution chart, Jordanian Duty Free Shops ranks #148 out of 1084 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Jordanian Duty Free Shops has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jordanian Duty Free Shops' Beneish M-Score compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Jordanian Duty Free Shops ranks #148 out of 1084 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Jordanian Duty Free Shops 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 a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Jordanian Duty Free Shops and its competitors. Jordanian Duty Free Shops's current Beneish M-Score is -3.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jordanian Duty Free Shops stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jordanian Duty Free Shops (AMM:JDFS) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is JOD9.85, compared to a current price of JOD6.25 — trading 36.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.20. Jordanian Duty Free Shops' overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 4 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 Jordanian Duty Free Shops (AMM:JDFS), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.20 as of Jul. 19, 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 Jordanian Duty Free Shops (AMM:JDFS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jordanian Duty Free Shops stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of JOD6.25 is trading 36.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of JOD9.85. GuruFocus considers Jordanian Duty Free Shops to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for AMM:JDFS:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.20
  • GF Value™: JOD9.85 vs. price of JOD6.25 (36.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 95/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Jordanian Duty Free Shops Business Description

Address Tunis Street, 4th Circle, P.O.Box 941601, Amoun Complex, Jabal Amman, Amman, JOR, 11194
Jordanian Duty Free Shops is engaged in the business of establishing, operating, managing, and investing in duty-free shops on border crossings. The company's various product offerings include Fragrances, Cosmetics, Accessories, Confectionery, Liquors, Cigarettes, and Tobacco, among others.
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