Al-Etihad Cooperative Insurance Co (SAU:8170) Beneish M-Score: -2.40 (As of Jun. 30, 2026)


SAU:8170 Al-Etihad Cooperative Insurance Co SAU:8170
63 GF Score
Price ﷼6.50
GF Value ﷼10.38
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Al-Etihad Cooperative Insurance Co Beneish M-Score?

Al-Etihad Cooperative Insurance Co SAU:8170 +0.62% 63 Beneish M-Score is -2.40 as of Jun. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates SAU:8170 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼10.38 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 402 Insurance companies, Al-Etihad Cooperative Insurance Co ranks worse than 62.19% on this metric.

Note: Financial institutions were excluded from the sample in Beneish paper when calculating Beneish M-Score. Thus, the prediction might not fit banks and insurance companies.

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 -2.4 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Al-Etihad Cooperative Insurance Co's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

SAU:8170' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.02   Med: -2.72   Max: 29.63
Current: -2.4

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Al-Etihad Cooperative Insurance Co was 29.63. The lowest was -4.02. And the median was -2.72.

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Al-Etihad Cooperative Insurance 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 Al-Etihad Cooperative Insurance 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 * 1.3242+0.528 * 1+0.404 * 1.0118+0.892 * 0.8842+0.115 * 0.3953
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.7+4.679 * -0.043846-0.327 * 0.6786
=-2.40

* 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 (Mar26) TTM:Last Year (Mar25) TTM:
Total Receivables was ﷼1 Mil.
Revenue was 288.733 + 295.137 + 319.58 + 296.39 = ﷼1,200 Mil.
Gross Profit was 288.733 + 295.137 + 319.58 + 296.39 = ﷼1,200 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ﷼0 Mil.
Total Assets was ﷼1,098 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ﷼8 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ﷼10 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ﷼-0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ﷼0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ﷼3 Mil.
Net Income was -39.565 + -135.285 + -33.547 + -63.694 = ﷼-272 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + -1.991 + 1.682 + 2.296 = ﷼2 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -70.6 + -71.068 + -27.443 + -56.832 = ﷼-226 Mil.
 Total Receivables was ﷼1 Mil.
Revenue was 281.552 + 370.066 + 351.133 + 354.289 = ﷼1,357 Mil.
Gross Profit was 281.552 + 370.066 + 351.133 + 354.289 = ﷼1,357 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ﷼0 Mil.
Total Assets was ﷼1,528 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ﷼29 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ﷼8 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ﷼-0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ﷼0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ﷼7 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)
=(1.22 / 1199.84) / (1.042 / 1357.04)
=0.001017 / 0.000768
=1.3242

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)
=(1357.04 / 1357.04) / (1199.84 / 1199.84)
=1 / 1
=1

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 - (0 + 8.194) / 1097.82) / (1 - (0 + 29.14) / 1527.843)
=0.992536 / 0.980927
=1.0118

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
=1199.84 / 1357.04
=0.8842

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))
=(8.057 / (8.057 + 29.14)) / (9.934 / (9.934 + 8.194))
=0.216603 / 0.547992
=0.3953

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)
=(-0.101 / 1199.84) / (-0.163 / 1357.04)
=-8.4E-5 / -0.00012
=0.7

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)
=((3.318 + 0) / 1097.82) / ((6.804 + 0) / 1527.843)
=0.003022 / 0.004453
=0.6786

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
=(-272.091 - 1.987 - -225.943) / 1097.82
=-0.043846

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-Etihad Cooperative Insurance Co has a M-score of -2.40 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 -2.40 mean?
Al-Etihad Cooperative Insurance Co (SAU:8170) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.40 as of Jun. 30, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Al-Etihad Cooperative Insurance Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Al-Etihad Cooperative Insurance Co ranks #250 out of 402 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 62.2%.
Is Al-Etihad Cooperative Insurance Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Al-Etihad Cooperative Insurance Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.40. Based on the distribution chart, Al-Etihad Cooperative Insurance Co ranks #250 out of 402 companies in the Insurance industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Al-Etihad Cooperative Insurance Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Al-Etihad Cooperative Insurance Co's Beneish M-Score compare to BRK.A and AIG?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Al-Etihad Cooperative Insurance Co ranks #250 out of 402 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Al-Etihad Cooperative Insurance 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 an Insurance company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Insurance 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-Etihad Cooperative Insurance Co and its competitors. Al-Etihad Cooperative Insurance Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Al-Etihad Cooperative Insurance Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Al-Etihad Cooperative Insurance Co (SAU:8170) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼10.38, compared to a current price of ﷼6.50 — trading 37.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.40. Al-Etihad Cooperative Insurance Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 1 warning sign 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-Etihad Cooperative Insurance Co (SAU:8170), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.40 as of Jun. 30, 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-Etihad Cooperative Insurance Co (SAU:8170) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Al-Etihad Cooperative Insurance Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼6.50 is trading 37.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼10.38. GuruFocus considers Al-Etihad Cooperative Insurance Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SAU:8170:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.40
  • GF Value™: ﷼10.38 vs. price of ﷼6.50 (37.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:8170 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Al-Etihad Cooperative Insurance Co Business Description

Address 8514 King Fahad bin Abdulaziz Road, P. O. Box 1022, Al Abdulkarim Tower, Unit No 15, Al-Qashlah District, Dhahran, SAU, 34232-4233
Al-Etihad Cooperative Insurance Co provides insurance and reinsurance services in Saudi Arabia. It offers services through the segments of Medical insurance, Property insurance, Engineering, Motor insurance, General accident, and others.
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