Philadelphia International Educational Investment Co (AMM:PIEC) Beneish M-Score: -2.59 (As of Jul. 20, 2026)

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What is Philadelphia International Educational Investment Co Beneish M-Score?

Philadelphia International Educational Investment Co AMM:PIEC 100 Beneish M-Score is -2.59 as of Jul. 20, 2026. GuruFocus rates AMM:PIEC with a GF Score™ of 100/100 and a GF Value™ of JOD2.25 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 238 Education companies, Philadelphia International Educational Investment Co ranks worse than 52.1% 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 -2.59 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Philadelphia International Educational Investment Co's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

AMM:PIEC' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9.55   Med: -2.68   Max: 9.21
Current: -2.59

During the past 10 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Philadelphia International Educational Investment Co was 9.21. The lowest was -9.55. And the median was -2.68.


Philadelphia International Educational Investment Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Philadelphia International Educational Investment 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.

Philadelphia International Educational Investment Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Philadelphia International Educational Investment Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
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Philadelphia International Educational Investment 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 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.59 0.00

AMM:PIEC vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Philadelphia International Educational Investment 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.


Philadelphia International Educational Investment Co Beneish M-Score vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Philadelphia International Educational Investment Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Philadelphia International Educational Investment Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Philadelphia International Educational Investment 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 Philadelphia International Educational Investment 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 * 1.1772+0.528 * 0.9641+0.404 * 0+0.892 * 1.0803+0.115 * 0.9916
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.8413+4.679 * 0.005011-0.327 * 0.9053
=-2.59

* 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 (Dec25) TTM:Last Year (Dec24) TTM:
Total Receivables was JOD3.24 Mil.
Revenue was JOD17.27 Mil.
Gross Profit was JOD12.31 Mil.
Total Current Assets was JOD8.13 Mil.
Total Assets was JOD33.32 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was JOD25.19 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was JOD0.80 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was JOD0.37 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was JOD6.06 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was JOD0.00 Mil.
Net Income was JOD4.61 Mil.
Gross Profit was JOD0.00 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was JOD4.45 Mil.
Total Receivables was JOD2.55 Mil.
Revenue was JOD15.98 Mil.
Gross Profit was JOD10.99 Mil.
Total Current Assets was JOD5.52 Mil.
Total Assets was JOD31.16 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was JOD25.64 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was JOD0.81 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was JOD0.41 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was JOD6.26 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was JOD0.00 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)
=(3.239 / 17.265) / (2.547 / 15.982)
=0.187605 / 0.159367
=1.1772

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)
=(10.986 / 15.982) / (12.31 / 17.265)
=0.687398 / 0.713003
=0.9641

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 - (8.132 + 25.192) / 33.324) / (1 - (5.523 + 25.636) / 31.158)
=0 / -3.2E-5
=0

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
=17.265 / 15.982
=1.0803

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))
=(0.806 / (0.806 + 25.636)) / (0.799 / (0.799 + 25.192))
=0.030482 / 0.030741
=0.9916

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)
=(0.369 / 17.265) / (0.406 / 15.982)
=0.021373 / 0.025404
=0.8413

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 + 6.06) / 33.324) / ((0 + 6.259) / 31.158)
=0.181851 / 0.200879
=0.9053

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
=(4.614 - 0 - 4.447) / 33.324
=0.005011

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.

Philadelphia International Educational Investment Co has a M-score of -2.59 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.59 mean?
Philadelphia International Educational Investment Co (AMM:PIEC) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.59 as of Jul. 20, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Philadelphia International Educational Investment Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Philadelphia International Educational Investment Co ranks #124 out of 238 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 52.1%.
Is Philadelphia International Educational Investment Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Philadelphia International Educational Investment Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.59. Based on the distribution chart, Philadelphia International Educational Investment Co ranks #124 out of 238 companies in the Education industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Philadelphia International Educational Investment Co has a GF Score™ of 100/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Philadelphia International Educational Investment Co's Beneish M-Score compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Philadelphia International Educational Investment Co ranks #124 out of 238 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Philadelphia International Educational Investment 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 Education company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Education 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 Philadelphia International Educational Investment Co and its competitors. Philadelphia International Educational Investment Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Philadelphia International Educational Investment Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Philadelphia International Educational Investment Co (AMM:PIEC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is JOD2.25, compared to a current price of JOD3.15 — trading 40% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.59. Philadelphia International Educational Investment Co's overall GF Score™ is 100/100 with 5 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 Philadelphia International Educational Investment Co (AMM:PIEC), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.59 as of Jul. 20, 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 Philadelphia International Educational Investment Co (AMM:PIEC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Philadelphia International Educational Investment Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of JOD3.15 is trading 40% above its estimated GF Value™ of JOD2.25. GuruFocus considers Philadelphia International Educational Investment Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for AMM:PIEC:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.59
  • GF Value™: JOD2.25 vs. price of JOD3.15 (40% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 100/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Philadelphia International Educational Investment Co Business Description

Address University of Jordan street, P.O. Box: 1101, Abu Al-Haj Commercial Complex, Amman, JOR, 11910
Philadelphia International Educational Investment Co operates in the education sector. The group offers undergraduate studies and graduate studies in the fields of business, arts, engineering, information technology, pharmacy, science, law, and nursing. The company's main operations are providing educational services inside the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
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