Al-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC (KUW:ARABREC) Beneish M-Score: -3.02 (As of Jul. 21, 2026)

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KUW:ARABREC Al-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC KUW:ARABREC
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What is Al-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC Beneish M-Score?

Al-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC KUW:ARABREC -1.10% 4 Beneish M-Score is -3.02 as of Jul. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates KUW:ARABREC with a GF Score™ of 4/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.06 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,686 Real Estate companies, Al-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC ranks better than 84.76% 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 -3.02 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Al-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

KUW:ARABREC' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.45   Med: -2.87   Max: -1.44
Current: -3.02

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Al-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC was -1.44. The lowest was -3.45. And the median was -2.87.


Al-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Al-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC'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-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC Beneish M-Score Chart

Al-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC 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 -3.09 -3.30 -2.41 -2.20 -3.02

Al-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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KUW:ARABREC vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Al-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC'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-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC Beneish M-Score vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Al-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Al-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Al-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC 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-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC 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 * 0.4689+0.528 * 1.0074+0.404 * 1.03+0.892 * 1.028+0.115 * 0.9171
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.7953+4.679 * -0.028826-0.327 * 0.9512
=-3.02

* 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 KWD1.87 Mil.
Revenue was KWD8.11 Mil.
Gross Profit was KWD3.49 Mil.
Total Current Assets was KWD3.46 Mil.
Total Assets was KWD111.46 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was KWD13.31 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was KWD0.67 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was KWD0.23 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was KWD56.04 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was KWD10.96 Mil.
Net Income was KWD-0.81 Mil.
Gross Profit was KWD0.00 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was KWD2.40 Mil.
Total Receivables was KWD3.88 Mil.
Revenue was KWD7.89 Mil.
Gross Profit was KWD3.42 Mil.
Total Current Assets was KWD5.16 Mil.
Total Assets was KWD108.65 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was KWD13.87 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was KWD0.64 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was KWD0.29 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was KWD9.10 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was KWD59.56 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)
=(1.869 / 8.112) / (3.877 / 7.891)
=0.230399 / 0.491319
=0.4689

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)
=(3.423 / 7.891) / (3.493 / 8.112)
=0.433785 / 0.430597
=1.0074

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 - (3.457 + 13.307) / 111.46) / (1 - (5.16 + 13.874) / 108.652)
=0.849596 / 0.824817
=1.03

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
=8.112 / 7.891
=1.028

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))
=(0.638 / (0.638 + 13.874)) / (0.67 / (0.67 + 13.307))
=0.043964 / 0.047936
=0.9171

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)
=(0.233 / 8.112) / (0.285 / 7.891)
=0.028723 / 0.036117
=0.7953

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)
=((10.955 + 56.041) / 111.46) / ((59.559 + 9.1) / 108.652)
=0.601077 / 0.631917
=0.9512

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
=(-0.813 - 0 - 2.4) / 111.46
=-0.028826

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-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC has a M-score of -3.02 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 -3.02 mean?
Al-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC (KUW:ARABREC) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.02 as of Jul. 21, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Al-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Al-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC ranks #257 out of 1686 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 15.2%.
Is Al-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC's Beneish M-Score too high?
Al-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC's current Beneish M-Score is -3.02. Based on the distribution chart, Al-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC ranks #257 out of 1686 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Al-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC has a GF Score™ of 4/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Al-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC's Beneish M-Score compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Al-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC ranks #257 out of 1686 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Al-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Al-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC and its competitors. Al-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC's current Beneish M-Score is -3.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Al-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Al-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC (KUW:ARABREC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.06, compared to a current price of KWD0.18 — trading 198.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.02. Al-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC's overall GF Score™ is 4/100 with 6 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-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC (KUW:ARABREC), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.02 as of Jul. 21, 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-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC (KUW:ARABREC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Al-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of KWD0.18 is trading 198.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.06. GuruFocus considers Al-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KUW:ARABREC:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.02
  • GF Value™: KWD0.06 vs. price of KWD0.18 (198.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 4/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Al-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC Business Description

Address Ahmad Al-Jaber Street, 7th Floor, Emad Commercial Center, PO Box 26980, Sharq, Safat, Kuwait City, KWT, 13130
Al-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC is a Kuwait based company involved in the construction, contracting, developing and managing the activities of residential buildings, hotels, and commercial centres within the private and public sector. It operates in three segments. Real estate segment involves activities related to real estate investment properties. Hotels segment, which is the key revenue generator, involves establishment, acquiring and managing hotels. Investment segment involves investing in shares and share capital of the companies. Geographically, it generates revenue from Kuwait being the highest revenue driver, United Arab Emirates, and Egypt.
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