Al Rajhi REIT Fund (SAU:4340) Beneish M-Score: -2.33 (As of Jul. 20, 2026)

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SAU:4340 Al Rajhi REIT Fund SAU:4340
68 GF Score
Price ﷼8.21
GF Value ﷼7.94
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Al Rajhi REIT Fund Beneish M-Score?

Al Rajhi REIT Fund SAU:4340 68 Beneish M-Score is -2.33 as of Jul. 20, 2026. GuruFocus rates SAU:4340 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼7.94 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 754 REITs companies, Al Rajhi REIT Fund ranks worse than 63.26% 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 -2.33 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Al Rajhi REIT Fund's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

SAU:4340' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.38   Med: -2.34   Max: 2.63
Current: -2.33

During the past 8 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Al Rajhi REIT Fund was 2.63. The lowest was -3.38. And the median was -2.34.


Al Rajhi REIT Fund Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Al Rajhi REIT Fund'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.

Al Rajhi REIT Fund Beneish M-Score Chart

Al Rajhi REIT Fund Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -3.38 -2.37 -1.79 -2.34 -2.33

Al Rajhi REIT Fund Semi-Annual Data
Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 -1.79 0.00 -2.34 0.00 -2.33

SAU:4340 vs VICI, WPC: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the REIT - Diversified subindustry, Al Rajhi REIT Fund'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.


Al Rajhi REIT Fund Beneish M-Score vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Al Rajhi REIT Fund's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Al Rajhi REIT Fund's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Al Rajhi REIT Fund 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 Al Rajhi REIT Fund 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 * 1.1475+0.528 * 1.0142+0.404 * 1.0006+0.892 * 0.9721+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * 0.006407-0.327 * 0.9952
=-2.33

* 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 ﷼76.8 Mil.
Revenue was ﷼231.1 Mil.
Gross Profit was ﷼198.6 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ﷼198.2 Mil.
Total Assets was ﷼3,185.8 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ﷼0.0 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ﷼50.0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ﷼0.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ﷼180.0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ﷼751.0 Mil.
Net Income was ﷼147.4 Mil.
Gross Profit was ﷼0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ﷼127.0 Mil.
Total Receivables was ﷼68.8 Mil.
Revenue was ﷼237.7 Mil.
Gross Profit was ﷼207.2 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ﷼200.1 Mil.
Total Assets was ﷼3,186.4 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ﷼0.0 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ﷼47.5 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ﷼0.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ﷼39.2 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ﷼896.4 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)
=(76.772 / 231.072) / (68.82 / 237.695)
=0.332243 / 0.289531
=1.1475

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)
=(207.24 / 237.695) / (198.646 / 231.072)
=0.871874 / 0.859671
=1.0142

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 - (198.187 + 0) / 3185.834) / (1 - (200.107 + 0) / 3186.365)
=0.937791 / 0.937199
=1.0006

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
=231.072 / 237.695
=0.9721

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))
=(47.538 / (47.538 + 0)) / (50.02 / (50.02 + 0))
=1 / 1
=1

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 / 231.072) / (0 / 237.695)
=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)
=((750.993 + 179.987) / 3185.834) / ((896.4 + 39.186) / 3186.365)
=0.292225 / 0.293622
=0.9952

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
=(147.39 - 0 - 126.977) / 3185.834
=0.006407

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.

Al Rajhi REIT Fund has a M-score of -2.33 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 -2.33 mean?
Al Rajhi REIT Fund (SAU:4340) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.33 as of Jul. 20, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Al Rajhi REIT Fund and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Al Rajhi REIT Fund ranks #477 out of 754 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 63.3%.
Is Al Rajhi REIT Fund's Beneish M-Score too high?
Al Rajhi REIT Fund's current Beneish M-Score is -2.33. Based on the distribution chart, Al Rajhi REIT Fund ranks #477 out of 754 companies in the REITs industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Al Rajhi REIT Fund has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Al Rajhi REIT Fund's Beneish M-Score compare to VICI and WPC?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Al Rajhi REIT Fund ranks #477 out of 754 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Al Rajhi REIT Fund 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 REITs company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the REITs 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 Al Rajhi REIT Fund and its competitors. Al Rajhi REIT Fund's current Beneish M-Score is -2.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Al Rajhi REIT Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Al Rajhi REIT Fund (SAU:4340) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼7.94, compared to a current price of ﷼8.21 — trading 3.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.33. Al Rajhi REIT Fund's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Al Rajhi REIT Fund (SAU:4340), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.33 as of Jul. 20, 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 Al Rajhi REIT Fund (SAU:4340) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Al Rajhi REIT Fund stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ﷼8.21 is trading 3.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼7.94. GuruFocus considers Al Rajhi REIT Fund to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SAU:4340:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.33
  • GF Value™: ﷼7.94 vs. price of ﷼8.21 (3.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:4340 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Al Rajhi REIT Fund Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Address King Fahad Road, Unit No. 1, PO Box 5561, Al Muruj District, Riyadh, SAU, 11432
Al Rajhi REIT Fund is a close-ended real estate investment traded fund. The investment objective of the company is to invest in income-generating real estate assets. It is divided into four divisions namely Brokerage, Asset Management, Investment Banking, and Research. The Brokerage Division offers a comprehensive brokerage and execution service, The Asset management division manages International, regional, and local mutual funds. Investment Banking provides a comprehensive range of strategic financial advisory services, including debt and equity structuring and arranging, to assist clients in achieving their business and financial objectives. The research division focuses on delivering detailed investment analysis of regional and international equity, markets, and economies.
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