First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC (KUW:FTI) Beneish M-Score: 0.00 (As of Jul. 24, 2026)

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KUW:FTI First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC KUW:FTI
16 GF Score
Price KWD0.21
GF Value KWD0.18
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC Beneish M-Score?

First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC KUW:FTI 16 Beneish M-Score is 0.00 as of Jul. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates KUW:FTI with a GF Score™ of 16/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.18 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 397 Insurance companies, First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC ranks worse than 251888.92% on this metric.

Note: Financial institutions were excluded from the sample in Beneish paper when calculating Beneish M-Score. Thus, the prediction might not fit banks and insurance companies.

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.

The historical rank and industry rank for First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC was 0.00. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.00.

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First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC 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 First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC 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 * +0.528 * +0.404 * +0.892 * +0.115 *
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * +4.679 * -0.327 *
=

* 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 KWD3.04 Mil.
Revenue was 0.019 + 0.096 + 0.052 + 0.013 = KWD0.18 Mil.
Gross Profit was 0.019 + 0.096 + 0.052 + 0.013 = KWD0.18 Mil.
Total Current Assets was KWD0.00 Mil.
Total Assets was KWD19.14 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was KWD0.00 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was KWD0.00 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was KWD0.23 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was KWD0.00 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was KWD0.00 Mil.
Net Income was -0.029 + -0.004 + 0.031 + -0.032 = KWD-0.03 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = KWD0.00 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 0.19 + 1.151 + -0.229 + 0.25 = KWD1.36 Mil.
 Total Receivables was KWD4.46 Mil.
Revenue was 0.02 + 0.013 + 0.04 + 0.008 = KWD0.08 Mil.
Gross Profit was 0.02 + 0.013 + 0.04 + 0.008 = KWD0.08 Mil.
Total Current Assets was KWD0.00 Mil.
Total Assets was KWD13.02 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was KWD0.00 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was KWD0.00 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was KWD0.19 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was KWD0.00 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was KWD0.00 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)
=(3.037 / 0.18) / (4.46 / 0.081)
=16.872222 / 55.061728
=

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)
=(0.081 / 0.081) / (0.18 / 0.18)
=1 / 1
=

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 - (0 + 0) / 19.144) / (1 - (0 + 0) / 13.016)
=1 / 1
=

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
=0.18 / 0.081
=

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 / (0 + 0)) / (0 / (0 + 0))
= /
=

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)
=(0.225 / 0.18) / (0.193 / 0.081)
=1.25 / 2.382716
=

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 + 0) / 19.144) / ((0 + 0) / 13.016)
=0 / 0
=

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
=(-0.034 - 0 - 1.362) / 19.144
=-0.072921

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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of 0.00 mean?
First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC (KUW:FTI) has a Beneish M-Score of 0.00 as of Jul. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC ranks #999999 out of 397 companies in the Insurance industry.
Is First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC's Beneish M-Score too high?
First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC's current Beneish M-Score is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC ranks #999999 out of 397 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC has a GF Score™ of 16/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC's Beneish M-Score compare to BRK.A and AIG?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC ranks #999999 out of 397 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC 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 an Insurance company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Insurance 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 First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC and its competitors. First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC's current Beneish M-Score is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC (KUW:FTI) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.18, compared to a current price of KWD0.21 — trading 16.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is 0.00. First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC's overall GF Score™ is 16/100 with 2 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 First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC (KUW:FTI), the current Beneish M-Score is 0.00 as of Jul. 24, 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 First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC (KUW:FTI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of KWD0.21 is trading 16.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.18. GuruFocus considers First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KUW:FTI:

  • Beneish M-Score: 0.00
  • GF Value™: KWD0.18 vs. price of KWD0.21 (16.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 16/100 with 2 warning signs

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

First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC Business Description

Address Al Qibla - Abdullah Al-Mubarak Street, 1st Floor, Office No. 6, P.O. Box 5713, Souq Al-Safat Building, Kuwait, KWT, 13058
First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC is engaged in carrying out all types of insurance takaful activities and related activities, including insurance and reinsurance, and investing the funds available to the company in various activities. The company's product line consists of life and medical, fire and general accidents, motor, marine, and aviation. Geographically, the company provides its services only to the Kuwait market.
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