Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Co PJSC (DFM:DU) Beneish M-Score: -2.94 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


DFM:DU Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Co PJSC DFM:DU
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What is Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Co PJSC Beneish M-Score?

Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Co PJSC DFM:DU 76 Beneish M-Score is -2.94 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates DFM:DU with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of د.إ8.44 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 355 Telecommunication Services companies, Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Co PJSC ranks better than 63.1% 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 -2.94 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Co PJSC's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

DFM:DU' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.33   Med: -2.96   Max: -2.46
Current: -2.94

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Co PJSC was -2.46. The lowest was -3.33. And the median was -2.96.


Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Co PJSC Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Co PJSC'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.

Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Co PJSC Beneish M-Score Chart

Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Co PJSC 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 -3.02 -3.11 -3.17 -3.12 -2.98

Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Co PJSC Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 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 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 -3.02 -3.16 -3.23 -2.98 -2.94

DFM:DU vs TMUS, VZ, T: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Co PJSC'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.


Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Co PJSC Beneish M-Score vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Co PJSC's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Co PJSC's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Co PJSC 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 Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Co PJSC 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 * 1.0451+0.528 * 0.9952+0.404 * 1.028+0.892 * 1.0852+0.115 * 1.0206
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9197+4.679 * -0.126894-0.327 * 1.0385
=-2.94

* 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 د.إ2,266 Mil.
Revenue was 4114.108 + 4283.279 + 3871.847 + 3902.355 = د.إ16,172 Mil.
Gross Profit was 2453.92 + 2422.725 + 2304.616 + 2275.091 = د.إ9,456 Mil.
Total Current Assets was د.إ6,499 Mil.
Total Assets was د.إ20,222 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was د.إ11,669 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was د.إ2,179 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was د.إ519 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was د.إ9,084 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was د.إ1,307 Mil.
Net Income was 834.177 + 723.725 + 732.093 + 726.768 = د.إ3,017 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = د.إ0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 1421.298 + 1887.536 + 2066.466 + 207.537 = د.إ5,583 Mil.
Total Receivables was د.إ1,998 Mil.
Revenue was 3847.94 + 3872.83 + 3589.491 + 3592.163 = د.إ14,902 Mil.
Gross Profit was 2245.727 + 2178.404 + 2220.081 + 2028.356 = د.إ8,673 Mil.
Total Current Assets was د.إ5,937 Mil.
Total Assets was د.إ19,238 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was د.إ11,400 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was د.إ2,181 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was د.إ520 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was د.إ8,037 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was د.إ1,482 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)
=(2265.791 / 16171.589) / (1997.958 / 14902.424)
=0.140109 / 0.134069
=1.0451

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)
=(8672.568 / 14902.424) / (9456.352 / 16171.589)
=0.581957 / 0.584751
=0.9952

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 - (6499.437 + 11668.628) / 20222.191) / (1 - (5937.309 + 11399.684) / 19237.987)
=0.101578 / 0.098815
=1.028

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
=16171.589 / 14902.424
=1.0852

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))
=(2180.968 / (2180.968 + 11399.684)) / (2178.923 / (2178.923 + 11668.628))
=0.160594 / 0.157351
=1.0206

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)
=(519.263 / 16171.589) / (520.318 / 14902.424)
=0.03211 / 0.034915
=0.9197

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)
=((1307.323 + 9084.4) / 20222.191) / ((1481.88 + 8037.223) / 19237.987)
=0.513877 / 0.494808
=1.0385

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
=(3016.763 - 0 - 5582.837) / 20222.191
=-0.126894

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.

Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Co PJSC has a M-score of -2.94 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.94 mean?
Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Co PJSC (DFM:DU) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.94 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Co PJSC and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Co PJSC ranks #131 out of 355 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 36.9%.
Is Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Co PJSC's Beneish M-Score too high?
Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Co PJSC's current Beneish M-Score is -2.94. Based on the distribution chart, Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Co PJSC ranks #131 out of 355 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Co PJSC has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Co PJSC's Beneish M-Score compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Co PJSC ranks #131 out of 355 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Co PJSC in the upper 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 Telecommunication Services company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Telecommunication Services 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 Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Co PJSC and its competitors. Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Co PJSC's current Beneish M-Score is -2.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Co PJSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Co PJSC (DFM:DU) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is د.إ8.44, compared to a current price of د.إ11.50 — trading 36.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.94. Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Co PJSC's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 5 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 Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Co PJSC (DFM:DU), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.94 as of Jun. 25, 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 Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Co PJSC (DFM:DU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Co PJSC stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of د.إ11.50 is trading 36.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of د.إ8.44. GuruFocus considers Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Co PJSC to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for DFM:DU:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.94
  • GF Value™: د.إ8.44 vs. price of د.إ11.50 (36.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Co PJSC Business Description

Address Al Salam Tower, Dubai Media City, P.O. Box 502666, Dubai, ARE
Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Co PJSC is a telecommunication service provider. The company provides telecommunications and entertainment services to customers in the UAE. It is organized into four business segments: Mobile, Fixed, Wholesale, and ICT and associated telecom services. The Mobile Segment derives the maximum revenue and offers mobility services to the enterprise and consumer market; and fixed services to the enterprise and consumer customers. Services include broadband, IPTV, home wireless, IP/VPN business internet, and telephony.; Wholesale Segment provides voice and SMS to national and international carriers and operators.; ICT and associated telecom services include broadcasting services, data center co-location, multi-cloud, cybersecurity, IOT and equipment etc.
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