Centum Investment Co (NAI:CTUM) Beneish M-Score: -1.72 (As of Jun. 29, 2026)


NAI:CTUM Centum Investment Co Ltd NAI:CTUM
34 GF Score
Price KES14.25
GF Value KES2.64
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Centum Investment Co Beneish M-Score?

Centum Investment Co NAI:CTUM -2.06% 34 Beneish M-Score is -1.72 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates NAI:CTUM with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of KES2.64 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 704 Capital Markets companies, Centum Investment Co ranks worse than 64.2% 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.

Warning Sign:

Beneish M-Score -1.72 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

NAI:CTUM' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.98   Med: -2.06   Max: 3.03
Current: -1.72

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Centum Investment Co was 3.03. The lowest was -3.98. And the median was -2.06.


Centum Investment Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Centum Investment 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.

Centum Investment Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Centum Investment Co Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.03 -3.08 -3.25 -1.75 -1.72

Centum Investment Co Semi-Annual Data
Mar16 Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25
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 -1.75 0.00 -1.72 0.00

NAI:CTUM vs MS, GS, SCHW: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, Centum Investment 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.


Centum Investment Co Beneish M-Score vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Centum Investment Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Centum Investment Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Centum Investment Co 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 Centum Investment 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 * 2.0169+0.528 * 0.987+0.404 * 0.9679+0.892 * 0.4913+0.115 * 3.2047
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * 0.008206-0.327 * 0.9691
=-1.72

* 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 (Mar25) TTM:Last Year (Mar24) TTM:
Total Receivables was KES1,508 Mil.
Revenue was KES5,508 Mil.
Gross Profit was KES1,780 Mil.
Total Current Assets was KES12,690 Mil.
Total Assets was KES82,350 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was KES7,139 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was KES380 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was KES0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was KES10,005 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was KES14,396 Mil.
Net Income was KES1,340 Mil.
Gross Profit was KES0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was KES665 Mil.
Total Receivables was KES1,522 Mil.
Revenue was KES11,211 Mil.
Gross Profit was KES3,576 Mil.
Total Current Assets was KES13,337 Mil.
Total Assets was KES76,172 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was KES3,089 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was KES598 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was KES0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was KES13,729 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was KES9,562 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)
=(1508.083 / 5507.601) / (1522.016 / 11211.123)
=0.273818 / 0.135759
=2.0169

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)
=(3575.654 / 11211.123) / (1779.775 / 5507.601)
=0.318938 / 0.323149
=0.987

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 - (12689.812 + 7138.903) / 82350.483) / (1 - (13336.974 + 3089.07) / 76171.861)
=0.759216 / 0.784355
=0.9679

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
=5507.601 / 11211.123
=0.4913

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))
=(597.672 / (597.672 + 3089.07)) / (380.381 / (380.381 + 7138.903))
=0.162114 / 0.050587
=3.2047

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 / 5507.601) / (0 / 11211.123)
=0 / 0
=1

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)
=((14396.369 + 10005.272) / 82350.483) / ((9562.362 + 13729.272) / 76171.861)
=0.296314 / 0.305777
=0.9691

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
=(1340.467 - 0 - 664.711) / 82350.483
=0.008206

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.

Centum Investment Co has a M-score of -1.72 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 -1.72 mean?
Centum Investment Co (NAI:CTUM) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.72 as of Jun. 29, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Centum Investment Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Centum Investment Co ranks #452 out of 704 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 64.2%.
Is Centum Investment Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Centum Investment Co's current Beneish M-Score is -1.72. Based on the distribution chart, Centum Investment Co ranks #452 out of 704 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Centum Investment Co has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Centum Investment Co's Beneish M-Score compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Centum Investment Co ranks #452 out of 704 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Centum Investment 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 Capital Markets company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Capital Markets 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 Centum Investment Co and its competitors. Centum Investment Co's current Beneish M-Score is -1.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Centum Investment Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Centum Investment Co (NAI:CTUM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KES2.64, compared to a current price of KES14.25 — trading 439.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.72. Centum Investment Co's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 6 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 Centum Investment Co (NAI:CTUM), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.72 as of Jun. 29, 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 Centum Investment Co (NAI:CTUM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Centum Investment Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of KES14.25 is trading 439.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES2.64. GuruFocus considers Centum Investment Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NAI:CTUM:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.72
  • GF Value™: KES2.64 vs. price of KES14.25 (439.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 34/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Centum Investment Co Business Description

Address Limuru Road, Two Rivers Office Towers, P.O. Box 10518, 9th Floor, South Tower, Nairobi, KEN, 00100
Centum Investment Co Ltd is an investment company that provides access to a portfolio of inaccessible, quality, diversified investments to investors. Its objective is to consistently generate market-beating returns by building extraordinary enterprises throughout Africa. The company's operating segment include Private Equity; Real Estate and Marketable securities. The Private Equity segment includes publishing, financial services, and utility companies as well as also responsible for managing Development Portfolio. The Marketable securities segment includes dividend and interest income, real estate sales and proceeds from exits in the private equity and marketable securities portfolios and the Real Estate segment includes developments in East Africa.
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