Belton Holding (CAI:BTFH) Beneish M-Score: -0.69 (As of Jul. 19, 2026)

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CAI:BTFH Belton Holding CAI:BTFH
53 GF Score
Price E£3.09
GF Value E£3.30
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Belton Holding Beneish M-Score?

Belton Holding CAI:BTFH +1.64% 53 Beneish M-Score is -0.69 as of Jul. 19, 2026. GuruFocus rates CAI:BTFH with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of E£3.30 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 12 warning signs investors should review. Among 705 Capital Markets companies, Belton Holding ranks worse than 80.71% 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 -0.69 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

The historical rank and industry rank for Belton Holding's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

CAI:BTFH' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.02   Med: -0.73   Max: 7.24
Current: -0.69

During the past 11 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Belton Holding was 7.24. The lowest was -3.02. And the median was -0.73.


Belton Holding Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Belton Holding'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.

Belton Holding Beneish M-Score Chart

Belton Holding 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 -0.77 7.24 1.84 -0.69

Belton Holding Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
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 1.84 0.78 0.36 -0.51 -0.69

CAI:BTFH vs MS, GS, SCHW: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, Belton Holding'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.


Belton Holding Beneish M-Score vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Belton Holding's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Belton Holding's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Belton Holding 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 Belton Holding 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 * 0.9209+0.528 * 1.4084+0.404 * 0.8916+0.892 * 1.7364+0.115 * 0.5479
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0117+4.679 * 0.225454-0.327 * 0.8954
=-0.69

* 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 E£18,449 Mil.
Revenue was 3291.894 + 3212.837 + 3476.234 + 2702.019 = E£12,683 Mil.
Gross Profit was -3484.422 + 2666.963 + 2759.167 + 894.612 = E£2,836 Mil.
Total Current Assets was E£28,359 Mil.
Total Assets was E£53,024 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was E£2,801 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was E£175 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was E£567 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was E£13,570 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was E£15,868 Mil.
Net Income was -143.13 + 185.974 + 601.553 + 702.654 = E£1,347 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = E£0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -1031.144 + -3255.37 + -4025.733 + -2295.113 = E£-10,607 Mil.
Total Receivables was E£11,537 Mil.
Revenue was 2526.432 + 1909.375 + 1582.495 + 1286.005 = E£7,304 Mil.
Gross Profit was -975.064 + 1555.541 + 1170.748 + 549.435 = E£2,301 Mil.
Total Current Assets was E£15,896 Mil.
Total Assets was E£33,747 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was E£2,244 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was E£75 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was E£323 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was E£8,712 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was E£12,212 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)
=(18449.004 / 12682.984) / (11537.262 / 7304.307)
=1.454626 / 1.579515
=0.9209

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)
=(2300.66 / 7304.307) / (2836.32 / 12682.984)
=0.314973 / 0.223632
=1.4084

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 - (28358.79 + 2800.512) / 53023.757) / (1 - (15895.592 + 2243.862) / 33747.246)
=0.412352 / 0.462491
=0.8916

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
=12682.984 / 7304.307
=1.7364

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))
=(74.891 / (74.891 + 2243.862)) / (175.419 / (175.419 + 2800.512))
=0.032298 / 0.058946
=0.5479

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)
=(567.492 / 12682.984) / (323.044 / 7304.307)
=0.044744 / 0.044227
=1.0117

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)
=((15867.653 + 13569.711) / 53023.757) / ((12211.926 + 8712.264) / 33747.246)
=0.555173 / 0.620027
=0.8954

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
=(1347.051 - 0 - -10607.36) / 53023.757
=0.225454

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.

Belton Holding has a M-score of -0.69 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of -0.69 mean?
Belton Holding (CAI:BTFH) has a Beneish M-Score of -0.69 as of Jul. 19, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Belton Holding and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Belton Holding ranks #569 out of 705 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 80.7%.
Is Belton Holding's Beneish M-Score too high?
Belton Holding's current Beneish M-Score is -0.69. Based on the distribution chart, Belton Holding ranks #569 out of 705 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Belton Holding has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Belton Holding's Beneish M-Score compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Belton Holding ranks #569 out of 705 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Belton Holding 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 a Capital Markets company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Capital Markets 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 Belton Holding and its competitors. Belton Holding's current Beneish M-Score is -0.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Belton Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Belton Holding (CAI:BTFH) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is E£3.30, compared to a current price of E£3.09 — trading 6.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -0.69. Belton Holding's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 12 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 Belton Holding (CAI:BTFH), the current Beneish M-Score is -0.69 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 Belton Holding (CAI:BTFH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Belton Holding stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of E£3.09 is trading 6.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of E£3.30. GuruFocus considers Belton Holding to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CAI:BTFH:

  • Beneish M-Score: -0.69
  • GF Value™: E£3.30 vs. price of E£3.09 (6.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 12 warning signs

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


Belton Holding Business Description

Address Road 90 South, Sodic Eastown, Building 1, Cairo, EGY, 11865
Belton Holding is a financial services provider. The Company offers financial solutions such as brokerage, investment banking, asset management, equity research, in addition to end-to-end non-banking financial institutions (NBFIs) including private equity & direct investments, leasing, factoring, consumer finance, venture capital, mortgage finance, Agriculture, SMEs, Real estate brokerage and marketing, and microfinance. Its segments include: Holding; Investment Banking; Assets Management; Brokerage & Custody; NBFIs; and Others.
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