Kuwait International Bank KSC (KUW:KIB) Beneish M-Score: -2.34 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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What is Kuwait International Bank KSC Beneish M-Score?

Kuwait International Bank KSC KUW:KIB +0.39% 23 Beneish M-Score is -2.34 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates KUW:KIB with a GF Score™ of 23/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.22 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,399 Banks companies, Kuwait International Bank KSC ranks worse than 60.47% 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.

Good Sign:

Beneish M-Score -2.34 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Kuwait International Bank KSC's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

KUW:KIB' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.18   Med: -2.43   Max: -1.95
Current: -2.34

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Kuwait International Bank KSC was -1.95. The lowest was -3.18. And the median was -2.43.

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Kuwait International Bank 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 Kuwait International Bank 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 * 1+0.528 * 1+0.404 * 1.001+0.892 * 1.1231+0.115 * 1.3071
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0644+4.679 * -0.009634-0.327 * 0.8369
=-2.34

* 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 KWD0.0 Mil.
Revenue was 24.26 + 28.542 + 25.651 + 24.616 = KWD103.1 Mil.
Gross Profit was 24.26 + 28.542 + 25.651 + 24.616 = KWD103.1 Mil.
Total Current Assets was KWD0.0 Mil.
Total Assets was KWD4,571.5 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was KWD52.4 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was KWD5.6 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was KWD22.7 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was KWD0.0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was KWD95.0 Mil.
Net Income was 8.015 + 9.688 + 5.578 + 7.541 = KWD30.8 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = KWD0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -53.652 + 105.177 + -30.877 + 54.215 = KWD74.9 Mil.
 Total Receivables was KWD0.0 Mil.
Revenue was 21.474 + 26.484 + 23.006 + 20.811 = KWD91.8 Mil.
Gross Profit was 21.474 + 26.484 + 23.006 + 20.811 = KWD91.8 Mil.
Total Current Assets was KWD0.0 Mil.
Total Assets was KWD3,887.9 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was KWD48.5 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was KWD7.0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was KWD19.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was KWD0.0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was KWD96.6 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)
=(0 / 103.069) / (0 / 91.775)
=0 / 0
=1

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)
=(91.775 / 91.775) / (103.069 / 103.069)
=1 / 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 + 52.413) / 4571.481) / (1 - (0 + 48.526) / 3887.942)
=0.988535 / 0.987519
=1.001

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
=103.069 / 91.775
=1.1231

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))
=(6.968 / (6.968 + 48.526)) / (5.57 / (5.57 + 52.413))
=0.125563 / 0.096063
=1.3071

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)
=(22.685 / 103.069) / (18.978 / 91.775)
=0.220095 / 0.206788
=1.0644

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)
=((95.016 + 0) / 4571.481) / ((96.56 + 0) / 3887.942)
=0.020785 / 0.024836
=0.8369

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
=(30.822 - 0 - 74.863) / 4571.481
=-0.009634

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.

Kuwait International Bank KSC has a M-score of -2.34 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.34 mean?
Kuwait International Bank KSC (KUW:KIB) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.34 as of Jul. 14, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Kuwait International Bank KSC and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kuwait International Bank KSC ranks #846 out of 1399 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 60.5%.
Is Kuwait International Bank KSC's Beneish M-Score too high?
Kuwait International Bank KSC's current Beneish M-Score is -2.34. Based on the distribution chart, Kuwait International Bank KSC ranks #846 out of 1399 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kuwait International Bank KSC has a GF Score™ of 23/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kuwait International Bank KSC's Beneish M-Score compare to PNC and USB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Kuwait International Bank KSC ranks #846 out of 1399 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Kuwait International Bank KSC 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 Banks company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Banks 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 Kuwait International Bank KSC and its competitors. Kuwait International Bank KSC's current Beneish M-Score is -2.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kuwait International Bank KSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait International Bank KSC (KUW:KIB) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.22, compared to a current price of KWD0.26 — trading 15.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.34. Kuwait International Bank KSC's overall GF Score™ is 23/100 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 Kuwait International Bank KSC (KUW:KIB), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.34 as of Jul. 14, 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 Kuwait International Bank KSC (KUW:KIB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait International Bank KSC stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of KWD0.26 is trading 15.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.22. GuruFocus considers Kuwait International Bank KSC to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KUW:KIB:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.34
  • GF Value™: KWD0.22 vs. price of KWD0.26 (15.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 23/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Kuwait International Bank KSC Business Description

Address West Tower - Joint Banking Center, P.O. Box 22822, Al Abdul Razzak Square, Safat, Kuwait, KWT, 13089
Kuwait International Bank KSC is an Islamic banking corporation based in Kuwait. The company's segments include Commercial and International Banking; Retail Banking; Treasury, Fund Management and Institutional Banking; Investment Management and others. It generates maximum revenue from the Commercial and International Banking segment. Commercial and International Banking segment comprising of range of banking services and investment products to corporate customers providing commodity and real estate Murabaha finance, Ijara and Wakala facilities.
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