Ferchem Misr Co for Fertilizers and Chemicals (CAI:FERC) Beneish M-Score: 2.72 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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What is Ferchem Misr Co for Fertilizers and Chemicals Beneish M-Score?

Ferchem Misr Co for Fertilizers and Chemicals CAI:FERC +0.19% 33 Beneish M-Score is 2.72 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates CAI:FERC with a GF Score™ of 33/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 243 Agriculture companies, Ferchem Misr Co for Fertilizers and Chemicals ranks worse than 97.53% 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 2.72 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

The historical rank and industry rank for Ferchem Misr Co for Fertilizers and Chemicals's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

CAI:FERC' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -216.93   Med: -107.11   Max: 2.72
Current: 2.72

During the past 3 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Ferchem Misr Co for Fertilizers and Chemicals was 2.72. The lowest was -216.93. And the median was -107.11.


Ferchem Misr Co for Fertilizers and Chemicals Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ferchem Misr Co for Fertilizers and Chemicals'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.

Ferchem Misr Co for Fertilizers and Chemicals Beneish M-Score Chart

Ferchem Misr Co for Fertilizers and Chemicals Annual Data
Trend Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
0.00 0.00 -216.93

Ferchem Misr Co for Fertilizers and Chemicals Quarterly Data
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 0.00 0.00 0.00 -216.93 2.72

CAI:FERC vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Ferchem Misr Co for Fertilizers and Chemicals'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.


Ferchem Misr Co for Fertilizers and Chemicals Beneish M-Score vs Agriculture Industry

For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Ferchem Misr Co for Fertilizers and Chemicals's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ferchem Misr Co for Fertilizers and Chemicals's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Ferchem Misr Co for Fertilizers and Chemicals 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 Ferchem Misr Co for Fertilizers and Chemicals 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 * 1.3542+0.404 * 0.0063+0.892 * 5.0957+0.115 * 14.8089
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.8225+4.679 * 0.100603-0.327 * 1.4846
=2.72

* 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 E£408 Mil.
Revenue was 2034.711 + 2567.835 + 2917.362 + 3082.156 = E£10,602 Mil.
Gross Profit was 562.035 + 340.541 + 964.886 + 1198.646 = E£3,066 Mil.
Total Current Assets was E£8,622 Mil.
Total Assets was E£12,656 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was E£4,009 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was E£290 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was E£185 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was E£7,692 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was E£691 Mil.
Net Income was 218.195 + 175.113 + 624.044 + 816.219 = E£1,834 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = E£0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -708.471 + -21.686 + 1113.914 + 176.567 = E£560 Mil.
Total Receivables was E£0 Mil.
Revenue was 1467.296 + 205.837 + 259.52 + 147.924 = E£2,081 Mil.
Gross Profit was 754.688 + 12.036 + 12.345 + 35.755 = E£815 Mil.
Total Current Assets was E£6,825 Mil.
Total Assets was E£9,987 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was E£0 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was E£22 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was E£20 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was E£4,456 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)
=(407.808 / 10602.064) / (0 / 2080.577)
=0.038465 / 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)
=(814.824 / 2080.577) / (3066.108 / 10602.064)
=0.391634 / 0.289199
=1.3542

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 - (8621.766 + 4009.307) / 12656.154) / (1 - (6824.762 + 0) / 9987.156)
=0.001982 / 0.316646
=0.0063

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
=10602.064 / 2080.577
=5.0957

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))
=(22.042 / (22.042 + 0)) / (290.342 / (290.342 + 4009.307))
=1 / 0.067527
=14.8089

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)
=(184.716 / 10602.064) / (19.891 / 2080.577)
=0.017423 / 0.00956
=1.8225

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)
=((690.815 + 7691.587) / 12656.154) / ((0 + 4455.57) / 9987.156)
=0.662318 / 0.44613
=1.4846

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
=(1833.571 - 0 - 560.324) / 12656.154
=0.100603

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.

Ferchem Misr Co for Fertilizers and Chemicals has a M-score of 2.72 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 2.72 mean?
Ferchem Misr Co for Fertilizers and Chemicals (CAI:FERC) has a Beneish M-Score of 2.72 as of Jul. 14, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Ferchem Misr Co for Fertilizers and Chemicals and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ferchem Misr Co for Fertilizers and Chemicals ranks #237 out of 243 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 97.5%.
Is Ferchem Misr Co for Fertilizers and Chemicals' Beneish M-Score too high?
Ferchem Misr Co for Fertilizers and Chemicals' current Beneish M-Score is 2.72. Based on the distribution chart, Ferchem Misr Co for Fertilizers and Chemicals ranks #237 out of 243 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ferchem Misr Co for Fertilizers and Chemicals has a GF Score™ of 33/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ferchem Misr Co for Fertilizers and Chemicals' Beneish M-Score compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Ferchem Misr Co for Fertilizers and Chemicals ranks #237 out of 243 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Ferchem Misr Co for Fertilizers and Chemicals 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 Agriculture company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Agriculture 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 Ferchem Misr Co for Fertilizers and Chemicals and its competitors. Ferchem Misr Co for Fertilizers and Chemicals's current Beneish M-Score is 2.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ferchem Misr Co for Fertilizers and Chemicals stock overvalued right now?
Ferchem Misr Co for Fertilizers and Chemicals (CAI:FERC) has a current Beneish M-Score of 2.72. The current Beneish M-Score is 2.72. Ferchem Misr Co for Fertilizers and Chemicals' overall GF Score™ is 33/100 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 Ferchem Misr Co for Fertilizers and Chemicals (CAI:FERC), the current Beneish M-Score is 2.72 as of Jul. 14, 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.

Ferchem Misr Co for Fertilizers and Chemicals Business Description

Address 17 Qasr El Nil Street, Fifth floor, Abdeen, Cairo, EGY
Ferchem Misr Co for Fertilizers and Chemicals is engaged in the mixing and packaging of fertilizers. The company's product offering includes Soluble Fertilizers, Liquid Fertilizers, Nitrogen Fertilizers, and Phosphate Fertilizers, among others.
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