Tamdeen Investment Co (KSCC) (KUW:TAMINV) Beneish M-Score: -3.50 (As of Jul. 09, 2026)


KUW:TAMINV Tamdeen Investment Co (KSCC) KUW:TAMINV
69 GF Score
Price KWD1.28
GF Value KWD1.04
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Tamdeen Investment Co (KSCC) Beneish M-Score?

Tamdeen Investment Co (KSCC) KUW:TAMINV -1.16% 69 Beneish M-Score is -3.50 as of Jul. 09, 2026. GuruFocus rates KUW:TAMINV with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD1.04 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 953 Asset Management companies, Tamdeen Investment Co (KSCC) ranks better than 89.09% 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 -3.5 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Tamdeen Investment Co (KSCC)'s Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

KUW:TAMINV' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.5   Med: -1.84   Max: 14.27
Current: -3.5

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Tamdeen Investment Co (KSCC) was 14.27. The lowest was -3.50. And the median was -1.84.


Tamdeen Investment Co (KSCC) Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tamdeen Investment Co (KSCC)'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.

Tamdeen Investment Co (KSCC) Beneish M-Score Chart

Tamdeen Investment Co (KSCC) 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 3.87 -1.85 -1.51 -2.45 -3.50

Tamdeen Investment Co (KSCC) Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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KUW:TAMINV vs BLK, BX, KKR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Tamdeen Investment Co (KSCC)'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.


Tamdeen Investment Co (KSCC) Beneish M-Score vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Tamdeen Investment Co (KSCC)'s Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Tamdeen Investment Co (KSCC)'s Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Tamdeen Investment Co (KSCC) 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 Tamdeen Investment Co (KSCC) 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 * 0.936+0.528 * 1.0136+0.404 * 1.0065+0.892 * 1.0805+0.115 * 0.9307
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.7392+4.679 * 0.040997-0.327 * 4.9029
=-3.50

* 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 (Dec25) TTM:Last Year (Dec24) TTM:
Total Receivables was KWD1.07 Mil.
Revenue was KWD6.97 Mil.
Gross Profit was KWD6.09 Mil.
Total Current Assets was KWD220.44 Mil.
Total Assets was KWD417.04 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was KWD3.31 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was KWD1.58 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was KWD0.72 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was KWD34.10 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was KWD0.81 Mil.
Net Income was KWD16.52 Mil.
Gross Profit was KWD0.00 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was KWD-0.58 Mil.
Total Receivables was KWD1.06 Mil.
Revenue was KWD6.45 Mil.
Gross Profit was KWD5.71 Mil.
Total Current Assets was KWD185.13 Mil.
Total Assets was KWD349.98 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was KWD3.69 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was KWD1.59 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was KWD0.90 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was KWD4.94 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was KWD1.03 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)
=(1.074 / 6.967) / (1.062 / 6.448)
=0.154155 / 0.164702
=0.936

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)
=(5.713 / 6.448) / (6.09 / 6.967)
=0.886011 / 0.874121
=1.0136

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 - (220.435 + 3.31) / 417.035) / (1 - (185.13 + 3.688) / 349.975)
=0.463486 / 0.460481
=1.0065

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
=6.967 / 6.448
=1.0805

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))
=(1.586 / (1.586 + 3.688)) / (1.58 / (1.58 + 3.31))
=0.300721 / 0.323108
=0.9307

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)
=(0.722 / 6.967) / (0.904 / 6.448)
=0.103631 / 0.140199
=0.7392

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)
=((0.814 + 34.095) / 417.035) / ((1.032 + 4.943) / 349.975)
=0.083708 / 0.017073
=4.9029

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
=(16.521 - 0 - -0.576) / 417.035
=0.040997

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.

Tamdeen Investment Co (KSCC) has a M-score of -3.50 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 -3.50 mean?
Tamdeen Investment Co (KSCC) (KUW:TAMINV) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.50 as of Jul. 09, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Tamdeen Investment Co (KSCC) and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Tamdeen Investment Co (KSCC) ranks #104 out of 953 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 10.9%.
Is Tamdeen Investment Co (KSCC)'s Beneish M-Score too high?
Tamdeen Investment Co (KSCC)'s current Beneish M-Score is -3.50. Based on the distribution chart, Tamdeen Investment Co (KSCC) ranks #104 out of 953 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Tamdeen Investment Co (KSCC) has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tamdeen Investment Co (KSCC)'s Beneish M-Score compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Tamdeen Investment Co (KSCC) ranks #104 out of 953 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Tamdeen Investment Co (KSCC) in the top 11% 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 an Asset Management company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Asset Management 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 Tamdeen Investment Co (KSCC) and its competitors. Tamdeen Investment Co (KSCC)'s current Beneish M-Score is -3.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tamdeen Investment Co (KSCC) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tamdeen Investment Co (KSCC) (KUW:TAMINV) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD1.04, compared to a current price of KWD1.28 — trading 23.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.50. Tamdeen Investment Co (KSCC)'s overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Tamdeen Investment Co (KSCC) (KUW:TAMINV), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.50 as of Jul. 09, 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 Tamdeen Investment Co (KSCC) (KUW:TAMINV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tamdeen Investment Co (KSCC) stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of KWD1.28 is trading 23.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD1.04. GuruFocus considers Tamdeen Investment Co (KSCC) to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KUW:TAMINV:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.50
  • GF Value™: KWD1.04 vs. price of KWD1.28 (23.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Tamdeen Investment Co (KSCC) Business Description

Address South Al Sura - Al Zahra’a Area, 360 Mall- 6th Ring Road, 4th Floor, Box No. 22509, Safat, Kuwait, KWT, 13066
Tamdeen Investment Co (KSCC) conducts financial investment transactions in all economic sectors inside and outside Kuwait, performing transactions related to dealing in securities such as the purchase and sale of shares and bonds of both companies and government authorities, carrying out investment and portfolio management activities. Geographically, it derives the majority of its revenue from Kuwait, but also operates in Europe.
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