EFG HoldingE (CAI:HRHO) Beneish M-Score: -1.90 (As of Aug. 16, 2026)

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CAI:HRHO EFG Holding SAE CAI:HRHO
73 GF Score
Price E£26.66
GF Value E£29.80
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is EFG HoldingE Beneish M-Score?

EFG HoldingE CAI:HRHO -2.17% 73 Beneish M-Score is -1.90 as of Aug. 16, 2026. GuruFocus rates CAI:HRHO with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of E£29.80 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 706 Capital Markets companies, EFG HoldingE ranks worse than 60.34% 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 -1.9 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

CAI:HRHO' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.49   Med: -1.7   Max: 1.95
Current: -1.9

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of EFG HoldingE was 1.95. The lowest was -4.49. And the median was -1.70.


EFG HoldingE Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for EFG HoldingE'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.

EFG HoldingE Beneish M-Score Chart

EFG HoldingE 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 -0.72 -2.60 -1.78 -1.39 -1.68

EFG HoldingE Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 -1.95 -2.03 -1.68 -1.87 -1.90

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

For the Capital Markets subindustry, EFG HoldingE'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.


EFG HoldingE Beneish M-Score vs Capital Markets Industry

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

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


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EFG HoldingE 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 EFG HoldingE 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 * 1.0707+0.528 * 0.859+0.404 * 0.9476+0.892 * 1.2617+0.115 * 1.0921
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0115+4.679 * 0.079583-0.327 * 1.0197
=-1.90

* 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 (Jun26) TTM:Last Year (Jun25) TTM:
Total Receivables was E£76,521 Mil.
Revenue was 12791.843 + 4373.989 + 13013.36 + 11876.927 = E£42,056 Mil.
Gross Profit was 4470.353 + -2853.227 + 22646.575 + 4247.948 = E£28,512 Mil.
Total Current Assets was E£149,647 Mil.
Total Assets was E£260,671 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was E£5,478 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was E£1,049 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was E£5,728 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was E£168,662 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was E£29,309 Mil.
Net Income was 775.587 + 1034.391 + 1205.267 + 846.336 = E£3,862 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = E£0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -5906.071 + 2680.188 + -31932.129 + 18274.602 = E£-16,883 Mil.
Total Receivables was E£56,645 Mil.
Revenue was 10890.372 + 3641.743 + 9997.247 + 8803.658 = E£33,333 Mil.
Gross Profit was 3424.621 + -3666.045 + 17530.733 + 2123.284 = E£19,413 Mil.
Total Current Assets was E£115,409 Mil.
Total Assets was E£207,790 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was E£3,596 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was E£766 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was E£4,489 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was E£139,769 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was E£14,989 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)
=(76521.09 / 42056.119) / (56645.433 / 33333.02)
=1.8195 / 1.699379
=1.0707

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)
=(19412.593 / 33333.02) / (28511.649 / 42056.119)
=0.582383 / 0.677943
=0.859

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 - (149647.313 + 5477.632) / 260670.559) / (1 - (115408.684 + 3596.318) / 207790.236)
=0.4049 / 0.427283
=0.9476

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
=42056.119 / 33333.02
=1.2617

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))
=(765.59 / (765.59 + 3596.318)) / (1048.97 / (1048.97 + 5477.632))
=0.175517 / 0.160722
=1.0921

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)
=(5728.326 / 42056.119) / (4488.656 / 33333.02)
=0.136207 / 0.134661
=1.0115

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)
=((29308.938 + 168661.999) / 260670.559) / ((14989.181 + 139769.486) / 207790.236)
=0.759468 / 0.744783
=1.0197

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
=(3861.581 - 0 - -16883.41) / 260670.559
=0.079583

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.

EFG HoldingE has a M-score of -1.90 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of -1.90 mean?
EFG HoldingE (CAI:HRHO) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.90 as of Aug. 16, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on EFG HoldingE and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, EFG HoldingE ranks #426 out of 706 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 60.3%.
Is EFG HoldingE's Beneish M-Score too high?
EFG HoldingE's current Beneish M-Score is -1.90. Based on the distribution chart, EFG HoldingE ranks #426 out of 706 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, EFG HoldingE has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does EFG HoldingE's Beneish M-Score compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, EFG HoldingE ranks #426 out of 706 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places EFG HoldingE 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 EFG HoldingE and its competitors. EFG HoldingE's current Beneish M-Score is -1.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is EFG HoldingE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EFG HoldingE (CAI:HRHO) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is E£29.80, compared to a current price of E£26.66 — trading 10.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.90. EFG HoldingE's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 EFG HoldingE (CAI:HRHO), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.90 as of Aug. 16, 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 EFG HoldingE (CAI:HRHO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EFG HoldingE stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of E£26.66 is trading 10.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of E£29.80. GuruFocus considers EFG HoldingE to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CAI:HRHO:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.90
  • GF Value™: E£29.80 vs. price of E£26.66 (10.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 4 warning signs

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


EFG HoldingE Business Description

Other Exchanges EFGD:UK
Address Km 28 Cairo Alexandria Desert Road, Smart Village, Building No. B129, Phase 3, 6 October, Cairo, EGY, 12577
EFG Holding SAE is a provider of investment banking products and services in the Middle East. The company is headquartered in Egypt and conducts the majority of its business domestically. The bank also has operations in Gulf countries and Lebanon. The company generates the majority of its revenue through brokerage services. In addition, the bank generates revenue through asset-management products, such as traditional and alternative investments, fixed-income, money market, equity, and Shariah-compliant mandates. The bank also engages in equity research, and macroeconomic forecasts, industrial research, and private equity services for its clients.
73GF Score

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