Bamburi Cement (NAI:BAMB) Beneish M-Score: -0.73 (As of Jul. 27, 2026)

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What is Bamburi Cement Beneish M-Score?

Bamburi Cement NAI:BAMB 8 Beneish M-Score is -0.73 as of Jul. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates NAI:BAMB with a GF Score™ of 8/100 and a GF Value™ of KES24.79. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

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.

Warning Sign:

Beneish M-Score -0.73 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

The historical rank and industry rank for Bamburi Cement's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

NAI:BAMB' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.76   Med: -2.55   Max: -0.44
Current: -0.73

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Bamburi Cement was -0.44. The lowest was -3.76. And the median was -2.55.


Bamburi Cement Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bamburi Cement'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.

Bamburi Cement Beneish M-Score Chart

Bamburi Cement Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -3.34 -2.46 -0.44 -3.76 -0.73

Bamburi Cement Semi-Annual Data
Dec15 Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25
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 0.00 -3.76 0.00 -0.73 0.00

NAI:BAMB vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Bamburi Cement'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.


Bamburi Cement Beneish M-Score vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Bamburi Cement's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Bamburi Cement's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Bamburi Cement 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 Bamburi Cement 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 * 1.3841+0.528 * 0.6987+0.404 * 6.4484+0.892 * 0.9949+0.115 * 0.9512
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.4322+4.679 * -0.152942-0.327 * 0.5217
=-0.73

* 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 (Dec24) TTM:Last Year (Dec23) TTM:
Total Receivables was KES1,746 Mil.
Revenue was KES21,914 Mil.
Gross Profit was KES4,457 Mil.
Total Current Assets was KES9,612 Mil.
Total Assets was KES33,006 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was KES23,039 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was KES1,563 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was KES654 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was KES4,657 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was KES0 Mil.
Net Income was KES-1,012 Mil.
Gross Profit was KES0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was KES4,036 Mil.
Total Receivables was KES1,268 Mil.
Revenue was KES22,027 Mil.
Gross Profit was KES3,130 Mil.
Total Current Assets was KES37,541 Mil.
Total Assets was KES61,168 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was KES23,525 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was KES1,513 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was KES459 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was KES16,543 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was KES0 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)
=(1746 / 21914) / (1268 / 22027)
=0.079675 / 0.057566
=1.3841

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)
=(3130 / 22027) / (4457 / 21914)
=0.142098 / 0.203386
=0.6987

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 - (9612 + 23039) / 33006) / (1 - (37541 + 23525) / 61168)
=0.010756 / 0.001668
=6.4484

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
=21914 / 22027
=0.9949

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))
=(1513 / (1513 + 23525)) / (1563 / (1563 + 23039))
=0.060428 / 0.063531
=0.9512

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)
=(654 / 21914) / (459 / 22027)
=0.029844 / 0.020838
=1.4322

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 + 4657) / 33006) / ((0 + 16543) / 61168)
=0.141096 / 0.270452
=0.5217

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
=(-1012 - 0 - 4036) / 33006
=-0.152942

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.

Bamburi Cement has a M-score of -0.73 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of -0.73 mean?
Bamburi Cement (NAI:BAMB) has a Beneish M-Score of -0.73 as of Jul. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Bamburi Cement and its competitors.
Is Bamburi Cement's Beneish M-Score too high?
Bamburi Cement's current Beneish M-Score is -0.73. Overall, Bamburi Cement has a GF Score™ of 8/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bamburi Cement's Beneish M-Score compare to CRH and VMC?
Bamburi Cement's Beneish M-Score of -0.73 can be compared against companies in the Building Materials 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 Building Materials company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Building Materials 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 Bamburi Cement and its competitors. Bamburi Cement's current Beneish M-Score is -0.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bamburi Cement stock overvalued right now?
Bamburi Cement (NAI:BAMB) has a current Beneish M-Score of -0.73. The stock's GF Value™ is KES24.79, compared to a current price of KES54.00 — trading 117.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -0.73. Bamburi Cement's overall GF Score™ is 8/100 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 Bamburi Cement (NAI:BAMB), the current Beneish M-Score is -0.73 as of Jul. 27, 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 Bamburi Cement (NAI:BAMB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bamburi Cement stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of KES54.00 is trading 117.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES24.79.

Key valuation signals for NAI:BAMB:

  • Beneish M-Score: -0.73
  • GF Value™: KES24.79 vs. price of KES54.00 (117.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 8/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Bamburi Cement Business Description

Address LR No 209/6208, Kitui Road, Off Kampala Road, P.O. Box 10921, Industrial Area, Nairobi, KEN, 00100
Bamburi Cement Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of cement and cement-related products. The company organizes its businesses in Kenya segments involved in the manufacture and sale of cement and also includes the manufacture and sale of ready-mix concrete, precast products, and rehabilitation of quarries that are used as a source of raw materials for cement production. Its products include Nguvu, PowerMax, PowerPlus, Powercrete, Tembo, Fundi, Duracem, Powerwhite, Paving Blocks, Drainage, Edge Restraints, and others. Bamburi also owns and manages a nature and environmental park created from rehabilitated quarries. It generates its revenue from Kenya.
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