Acico Industries Co KSCC (KUW:ACICO) Beneish M-Score: -2.16 (As of Jul. 30, 2026)

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What is Acico Industries Co KSCC Beneish M-Score?

Acico Industries Co KSCC KUW:ACICO -1.38% 8 Beneish M-Score is -2.16 as of Jul. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates KUW:ACICO with a GF Score™ of 8/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.09 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 385 Building Materials companies, Acico Industries Co KSCC ranks worse than 82.08% 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 -2.16 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Acico Industries Co KSCC's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

KUW:ACICO' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.2   Med: -3.23   Max: 3.95
Current: -2.16

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Acico Industries Co KSCC was 3.95. The lowest was -5.20. And the median was -3.23.


Acico Industries Co KSCC Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Acico Industries Co KSCC'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.

Acico Industries Co KSCC Beneish M-Score Chart

Acico Industries Co KSCC 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 -3.33 -4.85 -3.59 -2.65 -2.37

Acico Industries Co KSCC 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 -2.08 -2.29 -2.20 -2.37 -2.16

KUW:ACICO vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Acico Industries Co KSCC'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.


Acico Industries Co KSCC Beneish M-Score vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Acico Industries Co KSCC's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Acico Industries Co KSCC's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Acico Industries Co KSCC 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 Acico Industries Co KSCC 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 * 0.8127+0.528 * 2.5062+0.404 * 0.5378+0.892 * 1.1293+0.115 * 0.9606
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.8552+4.679 * -0.056074-0.327 * 0.9748
=-2.16

* 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 KWD18.89 Mil.
Revenue was 22.905 + 26.636 + 17.225 + 16.749 = KWD83.52 Mil.
Gross Profit was 3.38 + 1.8 + 1.944 + 2.035 = KWD9.16 Mil.
Total Current Assets was KWD64.00 Mil.
Total Assets was KWD242.97 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was KWD126.37 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was KWD4.84 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was KWD3.91 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was KWD177.56 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was KWD28.94 Mil.
Net Income was 0.002 + -5.264 + 0.179 + 1.723 = KWD-3.36 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = KWD0.00 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 4.13 + 3.906 + 0.699 + 1.529 = KWD10.26 Mil.
Total Receivables was KWD20.58 Mil.
Revenue was 20.076 + 20.444 + 16.501 + 16.935 = KWD73.96 Mil.
Gross Profit was 5.68 + 7.016 + 3.442 + 4.189 = KWD20.33 Mil.
Total Current Assets was KWD57.58 Mil.
Total Assets was KWD312.49 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was KWD129.12 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was KWD4.75 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was KWD4.05 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was KWD271.37 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was KWD1.08 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)
=(18.889 / 83.515) / (20.581 / 73.956)
=0.226175 / 0.278287
=0.8127

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)
=(20.327 / 73.956) / (9.159 / 83.515)
=0.274853 / 0.109669
=2.5062

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 - (64.001 + 126.368) / 242.965) / (1 - (57.582 + 129.116) / 312.494)
=0.216476 / 0.402555
=0.5378

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
=83.515 / 73.956
=1.1293

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))
=(4.746 / (4.746 + 129.116)) / (4.843 / (4.843 + 126.368))
=0.035454 / 0.03691
=0.9606

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)
=(3.911 / 83.515) / (4.05 / 73.956)
=0.04683 / 0.054762
=0.8552

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)
=((28.935 + 177.556) / 242.965) / ((1.077 + 271.368) / 312.494)
=0.84988 / 0.871841
=0.9748

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
=(-3.36 - 0 - 10.264) / 242.965
=-0.056074

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.

Acico Industries Co KSCC has a M-score of -2.16 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 -2.16 mean?
Acico Industries Co KSCC (KUW:ACICO) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.16 as of Jul. 30, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Acico Industries Co KSCC and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Acico Industries Co KSCC ranks #316 out of 385 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 82.1%.
Is Acico Industries Co KSCC's Beneish M-Score too high?
Acico Industries Co KSCC's current Beneish M-Score is -2.16. Based on the distribution chart, Acico Industries Co KSCC ranks #316 out of 385 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Acico Industries Co KSCC has a GF Score™ of 8/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Acico Industries Co KSCC's Beneish M-Score compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Acico Industries Co KSCC ranks #316 out of 385 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Acico Industries Co KSCC 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 Building Materials company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Building Materials 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 Acico Industries Co KSCC and its competitors. Acico Industries Co KSCC's current Beneish M-Score is -2.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Acico Industries Co KSCC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acico Industries Co KSCC (KUW:ACICO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.09, compared to a current price of KWD0.57 — trading 536.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.16. Acico Industries Co KSCC's overall GF Score™ is 8/100 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 Acico Industries Co KSCC (KUW:ACICO), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.16 as of Jul. 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 Acico Industries Co KSCC (KUW:ACICO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acico Industries Co KSCC stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of KWD0.57 is trading 536.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.09. GuruFocus considers Acico Industries Co KSCC to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KUW:ACICO:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.16
  • GF Value™: KWD0.09 vs. price of KWD0.57 (536.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 8/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Acico Industries Co KSCC Business Description

Address Sharq, Al - Hamra Business Tower, P.O. Box 24079, 34th floor, Safat, Kuwait, KWT, 13101
Acico Industries Co KSCC is a multi-sector industrial and construction company that is a leader in manufacturing building materials and providing engineering, construction, and real estate services under a vertically integrated business model comprising six sectors: Industrial, Construction, Cement, Homes, Logistics, and Real Estate. In addition, the company also deals in shares and bonds. Its segments consist of Real Estate, Contracting, and Industrial.
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