Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:STC) Beneish M-Score: -3.23 (As of Jul. 08, 2026)


KUW:STC Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC KUW:STC
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Price KWD0.64
GF Value KWD0.58
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC Beneish M-Score?

Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC KUW:STC -3.01% 56 Beneish M-Score is -3.23 as of Jul. 08, 2026. GuruFocus rates KUW:STC with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.58 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 351 Telecommunication Services companies, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC ranks better than 84.62% 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 -3.23 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

KUW:STC' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.95   Med: -2.96   Max: -1.55
Current: -3.23

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC was -1.55. The lowest was -3.95. And the median was -2.96.


Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC'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.

Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC Beneish M-Score Chart

Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC 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 -2.34 -2.91 -3.29 -3.12 -2.98

Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC 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 -2.90 -3.28 -3.33 -2.98 -3.23

KUW:STC vs TMUS, VZ, T: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC'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 Telecommunications Co KSC Beneish M-Score vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Kuwait Telecommunications Co 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 Telecommunications Co 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 * 0.9721+0.528 * 1+0.404 * 1.0108+0.892 * 0.9981+0.115 * 0.9682
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9923+4.679 * -0.151919-0.327 * 1.048
=-3.23

* 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 KWD112.3 Mil.
Revenue was 85.289 + 86.833 + 81.073 + 87.242 = KWD340.4 Mil.
Gross Profit was 85.289 + 86.833 + 81.073 + 87.242 = KWD340.4 Mil.
Total Current Assets was KWD245.1 Mil.
Total Assets was KWD497.0 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was KWD180.8 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was KWD55.1 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was KWD28.7 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was KWD248.0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was KWD23.4 Mil.
Net Income was 9.211 + 8.274 + 8.501 + 8.254 = KWD34.2 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = KWD0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 29.132 + 4.915 + 34.88 + 40.815 = KWD109.7 Mil.
Total Receivables was KWD115.8 Mil.
Revenue was 87.364 + 87.935 + 82.62 + 83.168 = KWD341.1 Mil.
Gross Profit was 87.364 + 87.935 + 82.62 + 83.168 = KWD341.1 Mil.
Total Current Assets was KWD239.8 Mil.
Total Assets was KWD480.2 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was KWD172.4 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was KWD50.4 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was KWD29.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was KWD217.5 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was KWD32.7 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)
=(112.348 / 340.437) / (115.799 / 341.087)
=0.330011 / 0.3395
=0.9721

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)
=(341.087 / 341.087) / (340.437 / 340.437)
=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 - (245.065 + 180.849) / 496.988) / (1 - (239.838 + 172.424) / 480.202)
=0.143009 / 0.141482
=1.0108

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
=340.437 / 341.087
=0.9981

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))
=(50.404 / (50.404 + 172.424)) / (55.131 / (55.131 + 180.849))
=0.226201 / 0.233626
=0.9682

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)
=(28.698 / 340.437) / (28.975 / 341.087)
=0.084298 / 0.084949
=0.9923

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)
=((23.406 + 248.021) / 496.988) / ((32.741 + 217.508) / 480.202)
=0.546144 / 0.521133
=1.048

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
=(34.24 - 0 - 109.742) / 496.988
=-0.151919

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 Telecommunications Co KSC has a M-score of -3.23 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -3.23 mean?
Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:STC) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.23 as of Jul. 08, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC ranks #54 out of 351 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 15.4%.
Is Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's Beneish M-Score too high?
Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's current Beneish M-Score is -3.23. Based on the distribution chart, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC ranks #54 out of 351 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's Beneish M-Score compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC ranks #54 out of 351 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Telecommunication Services company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Telecommunication Services 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 Telecommunications Co KSC and its competitors. Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's current Beneish M-Score is -3.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:STC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.58, compared to a current price of KWD0.64 — trading 11% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.23. Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 9 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 Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:STC), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.23 as of Jul. 08, 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 Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:STC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of KWD0.64 is trading 11% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.58. GuruFocus considers Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KUW:STC:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.23
  • GF Value™: KWD0.58 vs. price of KWD0.64 (11% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 9 warning signs

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


Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC Business Description

Address Al-Khansa Street, P.O. Box. 181, Olympia Building, Salmiya, KWT, 22002
Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC is a telecommunication service provider. The company provides internet access using 4G LTE technology, and 5G technology. The principal activities of the company are to purchase, supply, install, operate, and maintain wireless telecommunication devices and equipment. The company offers numerous opportunities in the field of telecommunications, entertainment, information, digital, and data transfer services. The Group has identified Consumer (i.e., Individual customers) and Enterprise (i.e., Corporates & others) as operating segments.
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