Independent Petroleum Group KSCP (KUW:IPG) Beneish M-Score: -0.26 (As of Jul. 04, 2026)


KUW:IPG Independent Petroleum Group KSCP KUW:IPG
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Price KWD0.63
GF Value KWD0.36
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What is Independent Petroleum Group KSCP Beneish M-Score?

Independent Petroleum Group KSCP KUW:IPG 33 Beneish M-Score is -0.26 as of Jul. 04, 2026. GuruFocus rates KUW:IPG with a GF Score™ of 33/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.36 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 822 Oil & Gas companies, Independent Petroleum Group KSCP ranks worse than 94.28% 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.

Warning Sign:

Beneish M-Score -0.26 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

KUW:IPG' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.71   Med: -2.42   Max: -0.26
Current: -0.26

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Independent Petroleum Group KSCP was -0.26. The lowest was -4.71. And the median was -2.42.


Independent Petroleum Group KSCP Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Independent Petroleum Group KSCP'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.

Independent Petroleum Group KSCP Beneish M-Score Chart

Independent Petroleum Group KSCP 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 -0.78 -2.49 -0.59 -2.94 -1.73

Independent Petroleum Group KSCP 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 -4.55 -4.70 -2.92 -1.73 -0.26

KUW:IPG vs XOM, CVX: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Integrated subindustry, Independent Petroleum Group KSCP'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.


Independent Petroleum Group KSCP Beneish M-Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Independent Petroleum Group KSCP's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Independent Petroleum Group KSCP's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Independent Petroleum Group KSCP 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 Independent Petroleum Group KSCP 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 * 2.4813+0.528 * 1.8276+0.404 * 1.1098+0.892 * 0.7501+0.115 * 0.9401
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.4249+4.679 * 0.143529-0.327 * 0.9898
=-0.26

* 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 KWD190.1 Mil.
Revenue was 234.197 + 237.392 + 228.559 + 153.698 = KWD853.8 Mil.
Gross Profit was 5.237 + 3.178 + 3.212 + 3.93 = KWD15.6 Mil.
Total Current Assets was KWD348.3 Mil.
Total Assets was KWD478.7 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was KWD44.4 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was KWD6.7 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was KWD2.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was KWD354.5 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was KWD11.0 Mil.
Net Income was 2.265 + 3.25 + 2.012 + 2.849 = KWD10.4 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = KWD0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 39.775 + -91.416 + -17.569 + 10.881 = KWD-58.3 Mil.
Total Receivables was KWD102.1 Mil.
Revenue was 265.191 + 306.981 + 295.497 + 270.606 = KWD1,138.3 Mil.
Gross Profit was 7.315 + 11.666 + 10.671 + 8.251 = KWD37.9 Mil.
Total Current Assets was KWD356.0 Mil.
Total Assets was KWD477.2 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was KWD43.9 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was KWD6.2 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was KWD1.8 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was KWD340.6 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was KWD27.6 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)
=(190.095 / 853.846) / (102.13 / 1138.275)
=0.222634 / 0.089723
=2.4813

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)
=(37.903 / 1138.275) / (15.557 / 853.846)
=0.033299 / 0.01822
=1.8276

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 - (348.254 + 44.415) / 478.685) / (1 - (356.031 + 43.924) / 477.225)
=0.179692 / 0.161915
=1.1098

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
=853.846 / 1138.275
=0.7501

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))
=(6.199 / (6.199 + 43.924)) / (6.728 / (6.728 + 44.415))
=0.123676 / 0.131553
=0.9401

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)
=(1.953 / 853.846) / (1.827 / 1138.275)
=0.002287 / 0.001605
=1.4249

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)
=((11.032 + 354.532) / 478.685) / ((27.579 + 340.642) / 477.225)
=0.763684 / 0.771588
=0.9898

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
=(10.376 - 0 - -58.329) / 478.685
=0.143529

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.

Independent Petroleum Group KSCP has a M-score of -0.26 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -0.26 mean?
Independent Petroleum Group KSCP (KUW:IPG) has a Beneish M-Score of -0.26 as of Jul. 04, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Independent Petroleum Group KSCP and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Independent Petroleum Group KSCP ranks #775 out of 822 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 94.3%.
Is Independent Petroleum Group KSCP's Beneish M-Score too high?
Independent Petroleum Group KSCP's current Beneish M-Score is -0.26. Based on the distribution chart, Independent Petroleum Group KSCP ranks #775 out of 822 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Independent Petroleum Group KSCP has a GF Score™ of 33/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Independent Petroleum Group KSCP's Beneish M-Score compare to XOM and CVX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Independent Petroleum Group KSCP ranks #775 out of 822 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Independent Petroleum Group KSCP 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 Oil & Gas company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Oil & Gas 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 Independent Petroleum Group KSCP and its competitors. Independent Petroleum Group KSCP's current Beneish M-Score is -0.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Independent Petroleum Group KSCP stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Independent Petroleum Group KSCP (KUW:IPG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.36, compared to a current price of KWD0.63 — trading 75% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -0.26. Independent Petroleum Group KSCP's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 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 Independent Petroleum Group KSCP (KUW:IPG), the current Beneish M-Score is -0.26 as of Jul. 04, 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 Independent Petroleum Group KSCP (KUW:IPG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Independent Petroleum Group KSCP stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of KWD0.63 is trading 75% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.36. GuruFocus considers Independent Petroleum Group KSCP to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KUW:IPG:

  • Beneish M-Score: -0.26
  • GF Value™: KWD0.36 vs. price of KWD0.63 (75% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 33/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Independent Petroleum Group KSCP Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address Area 1A, Street 7, 4th Ring Road, P.O. Box 24027, Building, No. 18, Jabriya, Safat, KWT, 13101
Independent Petroleum Group KSCP is engaged in the trading and marketing of crude oil, petroleum products. The trading of crude oil and petroleum products is also related to storage and distribution operations. LPG, petrochemicals, and fertilizers. In addition to this core activity, it has interests in terminals, pipelines, and shipping. The group operates in Europe, Africa and Middle East, and Asia and the Far East where Africa and the Middle East region generates maximum revenue.
33GF Score

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