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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 -2.27 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kuwait Real Estate Co's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:
KUW:KRE'
s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.45 Med: -2.28 Max: -1.19
Current: -2.27
During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Kuwait Real Estate Co was -1.19. The lowest was -5.45. And the median was -2.28.
Kuwait Real Estate Co Beneish M-Score Related Terms
Kuwait Real Estate Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kuwait Real Estate Co'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.
KUW:KRE vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: Beneish M-Score Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Kuwait Real Estate Co'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.
Kuwait Real Estate Co Beneish M-Score vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Kuwait Real Estate Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kuwait Real Estate Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.
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 Real Estate Co 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 * 0.5179
+
0.528 * 1.2305
+
0.404 * 1.0327
+
0.892 * 1.4886
+
0.115 * 2.6714
-
0.172 * SGAI
+
4.679 * TATA
-
0.327 * LVGI
-
0.172 * 1.0587
+
4.679 * -0.02515
-
0.327 * 0.9493
=
-2.27
* 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.
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.
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))
=
(0.924 / (0.924 + 5.613))
/
(0.687 / (0.687 + 12.297))
=
0.141349
/
0.052911
=
2.6714
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
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
=
(17.486 - 0
-
31.296)
/
549.108
=
-0.02515
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 Real Estate Co has a M-score of -2.27 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
Kuwait Real Estate Co (KUW:KRE) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.27 as of Jul. 21, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Kuwait Real Estate Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kuwait Real Estate Co ranks #947 out of 1686 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 56.2%.
Is Kuwait Real Estate Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Kuwait Real Estate Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.27. Based on the distribution chart, Kuwait Real Estate Co ranks #947 out of 1686 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kuwait Real Estate Co has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kuwait Real Estate Co's Beneish M-Score compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Kuwait Real Estate Co ranks #947 out of 1686 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Kuwait Real Estate Co 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 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 Kuwait Real Estate Co and its competitors. Kuwait Real Estate Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kuwait Real Estate Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait Real Estate Co (KUW:KRE) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.33, compared to a current price of KWD0.34 — trading 3% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.27. Kuwait Real Estate Co's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 7 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 Real Estate Co (KUW:KRE), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.27 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 Kuwait Real Estate Co (KUW:KRE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait Real Estate Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of KWD0.34 is trading 3% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.33.
GuruFocus considers Kuwait Real Estate Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for KUW:KRE:
Beneish M-Score: -2.27
GF Value™: KWD0.33 vs. price of KWD0.34 (3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KUW:KRE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kuwait Real Estate Co is a Kuwait-based shareholding company that operates in the real estate sector. Its portfolio consists of notable projects in the premium residential, integrated corporate housing, commercial, and hospitality sectors. The group is engaged in dealing with a range of real estate activities, including the sale, purchase, renting out, and leasing of lands and real estate properties, erecting buildings, preparing and implementing studies of private and public real estate projects. It has three operating segments: real estate, investment, and services. The real estate segment contributes to the majority of the revenue. Its geographical segments are Kuwait, Other MENA Countries, the United States, Europe, and other countries.
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