National Co for Learning and Education (SAU:4291) Beneish M-Score: -2.10 (As of Jul. 27, 2026)

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SAU:4291 National Co for Learning and Education SAU:4291
95 GF Score
Price ﷼128.60
GF Value ﷼197.15
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is National Co for Learning and Education Beneish M-Score?

National Co for Learning and Education SAU:4291 +2.31% 95 Beneish M-Score is -2.10 as of Jul. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates SAU:4291 with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼197.15 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 238 Education companies, National Co for Learning and Education ranks worse than 81.09% 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 -2.1 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

SAU:4291' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.37   Med: -2.6   Max: 0.47
Current: -2.1

During the past 11 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of National Co for Learning and Education was 0.47. The lowest was -3.37. And the median was -2.60.


National Co for Learning and Education Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for National Co for Learning and Education'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.

National Co for Learning and Education Beneish M-Score Chart

National Co for Learning and Education Annual Data
Trend Aug15 Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Jul25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.44 -3.37 -1.97 -3.34 -2.81

National Co for Learning and Education Quarterly Data
May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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 -2.67 -2.81 -2.38 -2.27 -2.10

SAU:4291 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, National Co for Learning and Education'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.


National Co for Learning and Education Beneish M-Score vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, National Co for Learning and Education's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where National Co for Learning and Education's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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National Co for Learning and Education 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 National Co for Learning and Education 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 * 1.2629+0.528 * 0.9216+0.404 * 0.8956+0.892 * 1.2219+0.115 * 0.9709
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.3765+4.679 * -0.01101-0.327 * 1.082
=-2.10

* 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 (Apr26) TTM:Last Year (Apr25) TTM:
Total Receivables was ﷼194.9 Mil.
Revenue was 212.271 + 212.227 + 185.318 + 165.351 = ﷼775.2 Mil.
Gross Profit was 103.067 + 99.792 + 80.204 + 72.724 = ﷼355.8 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ﷼231.6 Mil.
Total Assets was ﷼1,707.6 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ﷼1,367.8 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ﷼71.5 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ﷼49.6 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ﷼239.9 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ﷼470.2 Mil.
Net Income was 67.603 + 65.094 + 35.534 + 39.866 = ﷼208.1 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ﷼0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -3.143 + 18.75 + 181.51 + 29.78 = ﷼226.9 Mil.
Total Receivables was ﷼126.3 Mil.
Revenue was 164.823 + 164.062 + 163.661 + 141.846 = ﷼634.4 Mil.
Gross Profit was 72.518 + 67.602 + 68.892 + 59.335 = ﷼268.3 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ﷼161.7 Mil.
Total Assets was ﷼1,448.7 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ﷼1,184.6 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ﷼60.1 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ﷼107.9 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ﷼210.7 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ﷼346.1 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)
=(194.892 / 775.167) / (126.299 / 634.392)
=0.251419 / 0.199087
=1.2629

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)
=(268.347 / 634.392) / (355.787 / 775.167)
=0.422999 / 0.458981
=0.9216

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 - (231.62 + 1367.77) / 1707.559) / (1 - (161.678 + 1184.568) / 1448.722)
=0.063347 / 0.070735
=0.8956

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
=775.167 / 634.392
=1.2219

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))
=(60.057 / (60.057 + 1184.568)) / (71.535 / (71.535 + 1367.77))
=0.048253 / 0.049701
=0.9709

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)
=(49.633 / 775.167) / (107.9 / 634.392)
=0.064029 / 0.170084
=0.3765

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)
=((470.231 + 239.927) / 1707.559) / ((346.126 + 210.732) / 1448.722)
=0.415891 / 0.384379
=1.082

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
=(208.097 - 0 - 226.897) / 1707.559
=-0.01101

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.

National Co for Learning and Education has a M-score of -2.10 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.10 mean?
National Co for Learning and Education (SAU:4291) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.10 as of Jul. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on National Co for Learning and Education and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, National Co for Learning and Education ranks #193 out of 238 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 81.1%.
Is National Co for Learning and Education's Beneish M-Score too high?
National Co for Learning and Education's current Beneish M-Score is -2.10. Based on the distribution chart, National Co for Learning and Education ranks #193 out of 238 companies in the Education industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, National Co for Learning and Education has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Co for Learning and Education's Beneish M-Score compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, National Co for Learning and Education ranks #193 out of 238 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places National Co for Learning and Education 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 an Education company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Education 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 National Co for Learning and Education and its competitors. National Co for Learning and Education's current Beneish M-Score is -2.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Co for Learning and Education stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Co for Learning and Education (SAU:4291) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼197.15, compared to a current price of ﷼128.60 — trading 34.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.10. National Co for Learning and Education's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 2 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 National Co for Learning and Education (SAU:4291), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.10 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 National Co for Learning and Education (SAU:4291) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Co for Learning and Education stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼128.60 is trading 34.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼197.15. GuruFocus considers National Co for Learning and Education to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SAU:4291:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.10
  • GF Value™: ﷼197.15 vs. price of ﷼128.60 (34.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 95/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:4291 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


National Co for Learning and Education Business Description

Address Prince Muqrin Bin Abdul Aziz Street, P.O. Box 41980, Al Nozha Neighborhood, Al Rayyan District, Riyadh, SAU, 11531
National Co for Learning and Education is a provider of educational and learning services based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It is engaged in ownership, establishment and management of private schools for general education (pre-university) in addition to investment in sport and entertainment along with sport clubs for school students. The company offers educational complexes that accommodate more than 15 thousand students, distributed in all stages from kindergarten, primary, intermediate and high school, according to the national curriculum and international curricula, with scientific laboratories on one hand, and entertainment facilities and sports clubs on the other hand. The company's business segments include Al-Rayan schools, Al-Rawabi schools, Al-Nuzha schools among others.
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