Mashaer Holding Co (KSC Public) (KUW:MASHAER) Beneish M-Score: -2.07 (As of Jul. 04, 2026)


KUW:MASHAER Mashaer Holding Co (KSC Public) KUW:MASHAER
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What is Mashaer Holding Co (KSC Public) Beneish M-Score?

Mashaer Holding Co (KSC Public) KUW:MASHAER +1.72% 25 Beneish M-Score is -2.07 as of Jul. 04, 2026. GuruFocus rates KUW:MASHAER with a GF Score™ of 25/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.09 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,680 Real Estate companies, Mashaer Holding Co (KSC Public) ranks worse than 65.83% 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 -2.07 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Mashaer Holding Co (KSC Public)'s Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

KUW:MASHAER' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.86   Med: -2.77   Max: 9.41
Current: -2.07

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Mashaer Holding Co (KSC Public) was 9.41. The lowest was -3.86. And the median was -2.77.


Mashaer Holding Co (KSC Public) Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mashaer Holding Co (KSC Public)'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.

Mashaer Holding Co (KSC Public) Beneish M-Score Chart

Mashaer Holding Co (KSC Public) 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 -2.68 -2.30 -1.06 -3.28 -2.14

Mashaer Holding Co (KSC Public) 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 -2.89 -2.67 -2.48 -2.14 -2.07

KUW:MASHAER vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Mashaer Holding Co (KSC Public)'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.


Mashaer Holding Co (KSC Public) Beneish M-Score vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Mashaer Holding Co (KSC Public)'s Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Mashaer Holding Co (KSC Public)'s Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Mashaer Holding Co (KSC Public) 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 Mashaer Holding Co (KSC Public) 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 * 0.902+0.528 * 0.9278+0.404 * 0.8401+0.892 * 1.1712+0.115 * 0.7843
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.5098+4.679 * 0.083986-0.327 * 1.0177
=-2.07

* 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 KWD0.36 Mil.
Revenue was 0.32 + 0.485 + 0.31 + 0.315 = KWD1.43 Mil.
Gross Profit was 0.284 + 0.431 + 0.257 + 0.26 = KWD1.23 Mil.
Total Current Assets was KWD6.14 Mil.
Total Assets was KWD23.64 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was KWD0.02 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was KWD0.01 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was KWD0.28 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was KWD4.94 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was KWD0.00 Mil.
Net Income was 0.884 + 0.266 + 0.352 + 0.262 = KWD1.76 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = KWD0.00 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -0.034 + 0.125 + -0.386 + 0.074 = KWD-0.22 Mil.
Total Receivables was KWD0.34 Mil.
Revenue was 0.3 + 0.32 + 0.287 + 0.314 = KWD1.22 Mil.
Gross Profit was 0.259 + 0.231 + 0.227 + 0.259 = KWD0.98 Mil.
Total Current Assets was KWD2.52 Mil.
Total Assets was KWD21.24 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was KWD0.02 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was KWD0.01 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was KWD0.47 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was KWD2.22 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was KWD2.15 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)
=(0.356 / 1.43) / (0.337 / 1.221)
=0.248951 / 0.276003
=0.902

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)
=(0.976 / 1.221) / (1.232 / 1.43)
=0.799345 / 0.861538
=0.9278

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 - (6.137 + 0.015) / 23.635) / (1 - (2.515 + 0.024) / 21.241)
=0.739708 / 0.880467
=0.8401

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
=1.43 / 1.221
=1.1712

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))
=(0.01 / (0.01 + 0.024)) / (0.009 / (0.009 + 0.015))
=0.294118 / 0.375
=0.7843

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)
=(0.28 / 1.43) / (0.469 / 1.221)
=0.195804 / 0.384111
=0.5098

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 + 4.943) / 23.635) / ((2.147 + 2.218) / 21.241)
=0.209139 / 0.205499
=1.0177

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
=(1.764 - 0 - -0.221) / 23.635
=0.083986

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.

Mashaer Holding Co (KSC Public) has a M-score of -2.07 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 -2.07 mean?
Mashaer Holding Co (KSC Public) (KUW:MASHAER) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.07 as of Jul. 04, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Mashaer Holding Co (KSC Public) and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Mashaer Holding Co (KSC Public) ranks #1106 out of 1680 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 65.8%.
Is Mashaer Holding Co (KSC Public)'s Beneish M-Score too high?
Mashaer Holding Co (KSC Public)'s current Beneish M-Score is -2.07. Based on the distribution chart, Mashaer Holding Co (KSC Public) ranks #1106 out of 1680 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Mashaer Holding Co (KSC Public) has a GF Score™ of 25/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mashaer Holding Co (KSC Public)'s Beneish M-Score compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Mashaer Holding Co (KSC Public) ranks #1106 out of 1680 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Mashaer Holding Co (KSC Public) 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 Mashaer Holding Co (KSC Public) and its competitors. Mashaer Holding Co (KSC Public)'s current Beneish M-Score is -2.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mashaer Holding Co (KSC Public) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mashaer Holding Co (KSC Public) (KUW:MASHAER) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.09, compared to a current price of KWD0.12 — trading 31.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.07. Mashaer Holding Co (KSC Public)'s overall GF Score™ is 25/100 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 Mashaer Holding Co (KSC Public) (KUW:MASHAER), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.07 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 Mashaer Holding Co (KSC Public) (KUW:MASHAER) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mashaer Holding Co (KSC Public) stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of KWD0.12 is trading 31.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.09. GuruFocus considers Mashaer Holding Co (KSC Public) to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KUW:MASHAER:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.07
  • GF Value™: KWD0.09 vs. price of KWD0.12 (31.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 25/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Mashaer Holding Co (KSC Public) Business Description

Address Ahmed Al-Jaber Street, Gravity Tower, Building No. 23, 6th Floor, P.O.Box 23110, Al Sharq, Safat, Kuwait, KWT, 13092
Mashaer Holding Co (KSC Public) is principally engaged in managing real estate projects. Along with its subsidiaries, the company operates in the following business segments: Real estate activities, Hajj and Umrah services, and Investment activities. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Real estate activities segment, which represents its investments in real estate properties either by way of purchase, sale, development, and renting of residential and commercial properties (including land and land development) in various geographical locations. The Hajj and Umrah services segment, which is involved in providing ticketing, travel, and logistic services relating to Hajj and Umrah. Geographically, the group generates maximum revenue from Kuwait.
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