Al Ramz Investment and Development Co (DFM:ALRAMZ) Beneish M-Score: -0.25 (As of Aug. 30, 2026)

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DFM:ALRAMZ Al Ramz Corporation Investment and Development Co DFM:ALRAMZ
74 GF Score
Price د.إ1.46
GF Value د.إ2.25
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Al Ramz Investment and Development Co Beneish M-Score?

Al Ramz Investment and Development Co DFM:ALRAMZ 74 Beneish M-Score is -0.25 as of Aug. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates DFM:ALRAMZ with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of د.إ2.25 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 700 Capital Markets companies, Al Ramz Investment and Development Co ranks worse than 83.57% 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 -0.25 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

The historical rank and industry rank for Al Ramz Investment and Development Co's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

DFM:ALRAMZ' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -853.63   Med: -2.66   Max: -0.25
Current: -0.25

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Al Ramz Investment and Development Co was -0.25. The lowest was -853.63. And the median was -2.66.


Al Ramz Investment and Development Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Al Ramz Investment and Development Co'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.

Al Ramz Investment and Development Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Al Ramz Investment and Development Co 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 -2.22 -2.26 -0.74 -2.55 -2.79

Al Ramz Investment and Development Co 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 -4.22 -2.96 -2.79 -2.68 -0.25

DFM:ALRAMZ vs MS, GS, SCHW: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, Al Ramz Investment and Development Co'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.


Al Ramz Investment and Development Co Beneish M-Score vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Al Ramz Investment and Development Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Al Ramz Investment and Development Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Al Ramz Investment and Development Co 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 Al Ramz Investment and Development Co 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 * 0.9168+0.528 * 1.0892+0.404 * 1.3164+0.892 * 1.4279+0.115 * 0.8963
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.8336+4.679 * 0.367049-0.327 * 0.9409
=-0.25

* 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 د.إ883.6 Mil.
Revenue was 64.435 + 44.044 + 38.752 + 44.899 = د.إ192.1 Mil.
Gross Profit was 40.949 + 24.686 + 18.648 + 21.715 = د.إ106.0 Mil.
Total Current Assets was د.إ1,768.9 Mil.
Total Assets was د.إ1,850.8 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was د.إ33.0 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was د.إ6.5 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was د.إ35.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was د.إ1,259.8 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was د.إ0.4 Mil.
Net Income was 23.75 + 12.082 + 15.871 + 13.552 = د.إ65.3 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = د.إ0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -309.058 + 38.006 + -55.674 + -287.341 = د.إ-614.1 Mil.
Total Receivables was د.إ675.0 Mil.
Revenue was 38.509 + 32.944 + 33.864 + 29.236 = د.إ134.6 Mil.
Gross Profit was 23.275 + 18.193 + 24.12 + 15.27 = د.إ80.9 Mil.
Total Current Assets was د.إ1,957.2 Mil.
Total Assets was د.إ2,033.6 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was د.إ35.7 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was د.إ6.2 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was د.إ29.4 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was د.إ1,471.2 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was د.إ0.6 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)
=(883.637 / 192.13) / (674.988 / 134.553)
=4.599162 / 5.016521
=0.9168

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)
=(80.858 / 134.553) / (105.998 / 192.13)
=0.600938 / 0.551699
=1.0892

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 - (1768.947 + 33.02) / 1850.769) / (1 - (1957.176 + 35.737) / 2033.648)
=0.026368 / 0.020031
=1.3164

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
=192.13 / 134.553
=1.4279

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))
=(6.157 / (6.157 + 35.737)) / (6.476 / (6.476 + 33.02))
=0.146966 / 0.163966
=0.8963

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)
=(34.985 / 192.13) / (29.392 / 134.553)
=0.18209 / 0.218442
=0.8336

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)
=((0.354 + 1259.797) / 1850.769) / ((0.56 + 1471.15) / 2033.648)
=0.68088 / 0.72368
=0.9409

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
=(65.255 - 0 - -614.067) / 1850.769
=0.367049

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.

Al Ramz Investment and Development Co has a M-score of -0.25 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 -0.25 mean?
Al Ramz Investment and Development Co (DFM:ALRAMZ) has a Beneish M-Score of -0.25 as of Aug. 30, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Al Ramz Investment and Development Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Al Ramz Investment and Development Co ranks #585 out of 700 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 83.6%.
Is Al Ramz Investment and Development Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Al Ramz Investment and Development Co's current Beneish M-Score is -0.25. Based on the distribution chart, Al Ramz Investment and Development Co ranks #585 out of 700 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Al Ramz Investment and Development Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Al Ramz Investment and Development Co's Beneish M-Score compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Al Ramz Investment and Development Co ranks #585 out of 700 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Al Ramz Investment and Development Co 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 Al Ramz Investment and Development Co and its competitors. Al Ramz Investment and Development Co's current Beneish M-Score is -0.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Al Ramz Investment and Development Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Al Ramz Investment and Development Co (DFM:ALRAMZ) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is د.إ2.25, compared to a current price of د.إ1.46 — trading 35.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -0.25. Al Ramz Investment and Development Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Al Ramz Investment and Development Co (DFM:ALRAMZ), the current Beneish M-Score is -0.25 as of Aug. 30, 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 Al Ramz Investment and Development Co (DFM:ALRAMZ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Al Ramz Investment and Development Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of د.إ1.46 is trading 35.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of د.إ2.25. GuruFocus considers Al Ramz Investment and Development Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for DFM:ALRAMZ:

  • Beneish M-Score: -0.25
  • GF Value™: د.إ2.25 vs. price of د.إ1.46 (35.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Al Ramz Investment and Development Co Business Description

Address Sheikh zayed road, Rolex tower, Level 9, P.O.Box 121200, Dubai, ARE
Al Ramz Corporation Investment and Development Co is a financial institution providing a variety of services including asset management, corporate finance, brokerage, lending, market making, liquidity providing, and research. The main activities of the company and its subsidiaries are to invest and manage commercial, industrial, and agricultural enterprises and to provide brokerage services including brokerage in selling and buying shares, margin trading, market making, and liquidity providing, and to perform all related transactions and activities.
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