CDEVF (City Developments) Beneish M-Score: -2.14 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


CDEVF City Developments Ltd CDEVF
67 GF Score
Price $6.49
GF Value $4.55
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What is City Developments Beneish M-Score?

City Developments CDEVF -3.85% 67 Beneish M-Score is -2.14 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates CDEVF with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.55 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,681 Real Estate companies, City Developments ranks worse than 63.06% 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 -2.14 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

CDEVF' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.17   Med: -2.37   Max: -0.87
Current: -2.14

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of City Developments was -0.87. The lowest was -3.17. And the median was -2.37.


City Developments Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for City Developments'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.

City Developments Beneish M-Score Chart

City Developments 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 -2.54 -2.19 -2.09 -3.17 -2.14

City Developments Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 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 -2.09 0.00 -3.17 0.00 -2.14

City Developments Beneish M-Score Competitor Comparison

For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, City Developments'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.


City Developments Beneish M-Score vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, City Developments's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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City Developments 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 City Developments 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 * 0.8279+0.528 * 1.0957+0.404 * 0.903+0.892 * 1.1473+0.115 * 1.1219
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.974+4.679 * 0.079176-0.327 * 0.9556
=-2.09

* 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 $1,160 Mil.
Revenue was $2,779 Mil.
Gross Profit was $1,134 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $8,584 Mil.
Total Assets was $20,957 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $4,277 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $224 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $476 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $3,847 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $8,399 Mil.
Net Income was $488 Mil.
Gross Profit was $0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was $-1,171 Mil.
Total Receivables was $1,221 Mil.
Revenue was $2,422 Mil.
Gross Profit was $1,083 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $7,384 Mil.
Total Assets was $18,962 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $3,466 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $205 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $426 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $4,668 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $6,927 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)
=(1159.881 / 2779.183) / (1221.156 / 2422.391)
=0.417346 / 0.504112
=0.8279

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)
=(1082.596 / 2422.391) / (1133.611 / 2779.183)
=0.446912 / 0.407894
=1.0957

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 - (8583.737 + 4277.167) / 20956.891) / (1 - (7384.185 + 3465.541) / 18962.446)
=0.386316 / 0.427831
=0.903

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
=2779.183 / 2422.391
=1.1473

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))
=(205.364 / (205.364 + 3465.541)) / (224.481 / (224.481 + 4277.167))
=0.055944 / 0.049866
=1.1219

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)
=(475.593 / 2779.183) / (425.613 / 2422.391)
=0.171127 / 0.1757
=0.974

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)
=((8399.094 + 3847.349) / 20956.891) / ((6927.198 + 4668.058) / 18962.446)
=0.584364 / 0.611485
=0.9556

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
=(487.862 - 0 - -1171.422) / 20956.891
=0.079176

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.

City Developments has a M-score of -2.09 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 -2.14 mean?
City Developments (CDEVF) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.14 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on City Developments and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, City Developments ranks #1060 out of 1681 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 63.1%.
Is City Developments' Beneish M-Score too high?
City Developments' current Beneish M-Score is -2.14. Based on the distribution chart, City Developments ranks #1060 out of 1681 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, City Developments has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does City Developments' Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, City Developments ranks #1060 out of 1681 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places City Developments 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 Real Estate company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Real Estate 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 City Developments and its competitors. City Developments's current Beneish M-Score is -2.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is City Developments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, City Developments (CDEVF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.55, compared to a current price of $6.49 — trading 42.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.14. City Developments' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 7 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 City Developments (CDEVF), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.14 as of Jun. 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 City Developments (CDEVF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, City Developments stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $6.49 is trading 42.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.55. GuruFocus considers City Developments to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CDEVF:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.14
  • GF Value™: $4.55 vs. price of $6.49 (42.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 7 warning signs

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


City Developments Business Description

Address 9 Raffles Place, No. 12-01 Republic Plaza, Singapore, SGP, 048619
City Developments Ltd operates as a property developer and owner, and investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, its principal activities are those of property developers and owners, hotel owners and operators, a club operator and owner, investment in properties and in shares, property management, project management, and provision of consultancy, procurement, and laundry services. The company's reportable segments are; Property development, Hotel operations, and Investment properties. The majority of the revenue is generated from its Property development segment which develops and purchases properties for sale. Key revenue for the company is generated from its operations in Singapore and the rest from Japan, China, the United States, United Kingdom, and other regions.
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