Cairo For Investment And Real Estate Developments CIRA Education (CAI:CIRA) Beneish M-Score: 0.06 (As of Aug. 24, 2026)

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CAI:CIRA Cairo For Investment And Real Estate Developments CIRA Education CAI:CIRA
74 GF Score
Price E£36.71
GF Value E£35.92
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Cairo For Investment And Real Estate Developments CIRA Education Beneish M-Score?

Cairo For Investment And Real Estate Developments CIRA Education CAI:CIRA -1.26% 74 Beneish M-Score is 0.06 as of Aug. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates CAI:CIRA with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of E£35.92 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 241 Education companies, Cairo For Investment And Real Estate Developments CIRA Education ranks worse than 95.02% 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 0.06 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

The historical rank and industry rank for Cairo For Investment And Real Estate Developments CIRA Education's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

CAI:CIRA' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -18.47   Med: -2.56   Max: 5.94
Current: 0.06

During the past 9 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Cairo For Investment And Real Estate Developments CIRA Education was 5.94. The lowest was -18.47. And the median was -2.56.


Cairo For Investment And Real Estate Developments CIRA Education Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cairo For Investment And Real Estate Developments CIRA Education'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.

Cairo For Investment And Real Estate Developments CIRA Education Beneish M-Score Chart

Cairo For Investment And Real Estate Developments CIRA Education Annual Data
Trend Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -0.14 -3.77 5.94 -3.25 -1.75

Cairo For Investment And Real Estate Developments CIRA Education Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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 -2.57 -1.75 -2.04 -1.69 0.06

CAI:CIRA vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Cairo For Investment And Real Estate Developments CIRA Education'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.


Cairo For Investment And Real Estate Developments CIRA Education Beneish M-Score vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Cairo For Investment And Real Estate Developments CIRA Education's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cairo For Investment And Real Estate Developments CIRA Education's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Cairo For Investment And Real Estate Developments CIRA Education 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 Cairo For Investment And Real Estate Developments CIRA Education 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+0.528 * 1+0.404 * 0.2046+0.892 * 1.7961+0.115 * 24.6087
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.6085+4.679 * -0.098384-0.327 * 1.5086
=0.06

* 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 (May26) TTM:Last Year (May25) TTM:
Total Receivables was E£547 Mil.
Revenue was 1944.198 + 1571.474 + 1394.798 + 1063.508 = E£5,974 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1944.198 + 1571.474 + 1394.798 + 1063.508 = E£5,974 Mil.
Total Current Assets was E£1,627 Mil.
Total Assets was E£11,014 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was E£7,558 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was E£320 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was E£-1 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was E£4,108 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was E£2,251 Mil.
Net Income was 543.899 + 338.433 + 351.997 + -229.111 = E£1,005 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = E£0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -129.582 + 668.311 + 908.925 + 641.178 = E£2,089 Mil.
Total Receivables was E£0 Mil.
Revenue was 1153.571 + 1156.848 + 1015.754 + 0 = E£3,326 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1153.571 + 1156.848 + 1015.754 + 0 = E£3,326 Mil.
Total Current Assets was E£1,815 Mil.
Total Assets was E£9,650 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was E£0 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was E£214 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was E£-1 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was E£3,693 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was E£0 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)
=(547.247 / 5973.978) / (0 / 3326.173)
=0.091605 / 0
=1

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)
=(3326.173 / 3326.173) / (5973.978 / 5973.978)
=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 - (1626.62 + 7558.037) / 11014.129) / (1 - (1815.294 + 0) / 9650.07)
=0.166102 / 0.811888
=0.2046

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
=5973.978 / 3326.173
=1.7961

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))
=(213.503 / (213.503 + 0)) / (320.134 / (320.134 + 7558.037))
=1 / 0.040636
=24.6087

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)
=(-1.373 / 5973.978) / (-1.257 / 3326.173)
=-0.00023 / -0.000378
=0.6085

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)
=((2250.909 + 4107.667) / 11014.129) / ((0 + 3692.832) / 9650.07)
=0.577311 / 0.382674
=1.5086

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
=(1005.218 - 0 - 2088.832) / 11014.129
=-0.098384

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.

Cairo For Investment And Real Estate Developments CIRA Education has a M-score of 0.06 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of 0.06 mean?
Cairo For Investment And Real Estate Developments CIRA Education (CAI:CIRA) has a Beneish M-Score of 0.06 as of Aug. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Cairo For Investment And Real Estate Developments CIRA Education and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Cairo For Investment And Real Estate Developments CIRA Education ranks #229 out of 241 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 95%.
Is Cairo For Investment And Real Estate Developments CIRA Education's Beneish M-Score too high?
Cairo For Investment And Real Estate Developments CIRA Education's current Beneish M-Score is 0.06. Based on the distribution chart, Cairo For Investment And Real Estate Developments CIRA Education ranks #229 out of 241 companies in the Education industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Cairo For Investment And Real Estate Developments CIRA Education has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cairo For Investment And Real Estate Developments CIRA Education's Beneish M-Score compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Cairo For Investment And Real Estate Developments CIRA Education ranks #229 out of 241 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Cairo For Investment And Real Estate Developments CIRA Education 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 Cairo For Investment And Real Estate Developments CIRA Education and its competitors. Cairo For Investment And Real Estate Developments CIRA Education's current Beneish M-Score is 0.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cairo For Investment And Real Estate Developments CIRA Education stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cairo For Investment And Real Estate Developments CIRA Education (CAI:CIRA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is E£35.92, compared to a current price of E£36.71 — trading 2.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is 0.06. Cairo For Investment And Real Estate Developments CIRA Education's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 11 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 Cairo For Investment And Real Estate Developments CIRA Education (CAI:CIRA), the current Beneish M-Score is 0.06 as of Aug. 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 Cairo For Investment And Real Estate Developments CIRA Education (CAI:CIRA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cairo For Investment And Real Estate Developments CIRA Education stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of E£36.71 is trading 2.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of E£35.92. GuruFocus considers Cairo For Investment And Real Estate Developments CIRA Education to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CAI:CIRA:

  • Beneish M-Score: 0.06
  • GF Value™: E£35.92 vs. price of E£36.71 (2.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 11 warning signs

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


Cairo For Investment And Real Estate Developments CIRA Education Business Description

Address 36 Sheikh Ahmed El Sawy Street, Nasr City, Cairo, EGY
Cairo For Investment And Real Estate Developments CIRA Education is an Egypt-based provider of educational services in the private sector. The company engaged in two reportable segments which include the School segment, and the Higher Education segment. The majority of revenue derives from the Higher Education segment.
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