Mekdam Holding Group (DSMD:MKDM) Beneish M-Score: -2.06 (As of Aug. 10, 2026)

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DSMD:MKDM Mekdam Holding Group DSMD:MKDM
89 GF Score
Price ر.ق2.07
GF Value ر.ق3.35
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Mekdam Holding Group Beneish M-Score?

Mekdam Holding Group DSMD:MKDM -3.24% 89 Beneish M-Score is -2.06 as of Aug. 10, 2026. GuruFocus rates DSMD:MKDM with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of ر.ق3.35 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,632 Software companies, Mekdam Holding Group ranks worse than 74.24% 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 -2.06 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

DSMD:MKDM' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.6   Med: -1.96   Max: -0.25
Current: -2.06

During the past 7 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Mekdam Holding Group was -0.25. The lowest was -2.60. And the median was -1.96.


Mekdam Holding Group Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mekdam Holding Group'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.

Mekdam Holding Group Beneish M-Score Chart

Mekdam Holding Group Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 -0.25 -2.13 -2.57 -1.72

Mekdam Holding Group 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 -2.09 -2.12 -1.72 -1.96 -2.06

DSMD:MKDM vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Mekdam Holding Group'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.


Mekdam Holding Group Beneish M-Score vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Mekdam Holding Group's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Mekdam Holding Group's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Mekdam Holding Group 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 Mekdam Holding Group 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 * 0.9469+0.528 * 1.2091+0.404 * 1.1983+0.892 * 1.2517+0.115 * 1.0398
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0363+4.679 * 0.02252-0.327 * 1.158
=-2.06

* 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 ر.ق331.6 Mil.
Revenue was 153.356 + 174.79 + 227.464 + 156.21 = ر.ق711.8 Mil.
Gross Profit was 18.962 + 26.192 + 31.155 + 26.533 = ر.ق102.8 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ر.ق429.3 Mil.
Total Assets was ر.ق543.0 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ر.ق58.1 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ر.ق10.4 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ر.ق36.3 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ر.ق255.6 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ر.ق10.9 Mil.
Net Income was 3.671 + 8.533 + 14.058 + 9.019 = ر.ق35.3 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ر.ق0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -9.903 + 21.156 + 7.543 + 4.256 = ر.ق23.1 Mil.
Total Receivables was ر.ق279.7 Mil.
Revenue was 157.518 + 139.887 + 143.968 + 127.293 = ر.ق568.7 Mil.
Gross Profit was 23.255 + 26.424 + 28.082 + 21.578 = ر.ق99.3 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ر.ق363.1 Mil.
Total Assets was ر.ق455.4 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ر.ق53.4 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ر.ق10.0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ر.ق28.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ر.ق175.1 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ر.ق17.9 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)
=(331.552 / 711.82) / (279.734 / 568.666)
=0.465781 / 0.491913
=0.9469

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)
=(99.339 / 568.666) / (102.842 / 711.82)
=0.174688 / 0.144478
=1.2091

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 - (429.29 + 58.051) / 543.035) / (1 - (363.113 + 53.355) / 455.449)
=0.102561 / 0.085588
=1.1983

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
=711.82 / 568.666
=1.2517

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))
=(9.966 / (9.966 + 53.355)) / (10.354 / (10.354 + 58.051))
=0.157389 / 0.151363
=1.0398

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)
=(36.296 / 711.82) / (27.98 / 568.666)
=0.05099 / 0.049203
=1.0363

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)
=((10.904 + 255.642) / 543.035) / ((17.934 + 175.124) / 455.449)
=0.490845 / 0.423885
=1.158

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
=(35.281 - 0 - 23.052) / 543.035
=0.02252

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.

Mekdam Holding Group has a M-score of -2.06 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 -2.06 mean?
Mekdam Holding Group (DSMD:MKDM) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.06 as of Aug. 10, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Mekdam Holding Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Mekdam Holding Group ranks #1954 out of 2632 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 74.2%.
Is Mekdam Holding Group's Beneish M-Score too high?
Mekdam Holding Group's current Beneish M-Score is -2.06. Based on the distribution chart, Mekdam Holding Group ranks #1954 out of 2632 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Mekdam Holding Group has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mekdam Holding Group's Beneish M-Score compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Mekdam Holding Group ranks #1954 out of 2632 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Mekdam Holding Group 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 Software company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Software 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 Mekdam Holding Group and its competitors. Mekdam Holding Group's current Beneish M-Score is -2.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mekdam Holding Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mekdam Holding Group (DSMD:MKDM) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ر.ق3.35, compared to a current price of ر.ق2.07 — trading 38.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.06. Mekdam Holding Group's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 Mekdam Holding Group (DSMD:MKDM), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.06 as of Aug. 10, 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 Mekdam Holding Group (DSMD:MKDM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mekdam Holding Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ر.ق2.07 is trading 38.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ر.ق3.35. GuruFocus considers Mekdam Holding Group to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for DSMD:MKDM:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.06
  • GF Value™: ر.ق3.35 vs. price of ر.ق2.07 (38.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Mekdam Holding Group Business Description

Address Block E1, Zone 55, Salwa Road, P.O. Box 17654, Al Waab Complex, Doha, QAT
Mekdam Holding Group is a Qatar-based group operating across different industries such as IT & Communication Technology, Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC), Consultancy, Oil & Gas, Trading, Logistics, and MEP, through its subsidiaries. The group's reportable segments are: Technology, Technical Services, Centralized Alarm Monitoring System (CAMS), and Others. Maximum revenue is generated from the Technology segment, which comprises its subsidiaries offering solutions related to information technology, audio and visuals, operations and maintenance, security, education, and other domains.
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