The Mauritius Development Investment Trust Co (XMAU:MDIT) Beneish M-Score: -0.59 (As of Jul. 21, 2026)

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XMAU:MDIT The Mauritius Development Investment Trust Co Ltd XMAU:MDIT
93 GF Score
Price MUR2.05
GF Value MUR2.95
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is The Mauritius Development Investment Trust Co Beneish M-Score?

The Mauritius Development Investment Trust Co XMAU:MDIT 93 Beneish M-Score is -0.59 as of Jul. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates XMAU:MDIT with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of MUR2.95 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 952 Asset Management companies, The Mauritius Development Investment Trust Co ranks worse than 82.04% 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 -0.59 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

XMAU:MDIT' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.51   Med: -1.56   Max: 0.27
Current: -0.59

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of The Mauritius Development Investment Trust Co was 0.27. The lowest was -5.51. And the median was -1.56.


The Mauritius Development Investment Trust Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Mauritius Development Investment Trust 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.

The Mauritius Development Investment Trust Co Beneish M-Score Chart

The Mauritius Development Investment Trust Co Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.27 -1.16 -1.56 0.00 -0.59

The Mauritius Development Investment Trust Co Quarterly Data
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XMAU:MDIT vs BLK, BX, KKR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, The Mauritius Development Investment Trust 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.


The Mauritius Development Investment Trust Co Beneish M-Score vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, The Mauritius Development Investment Trust Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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The Mauritius Development Investment Trust 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 The Mauritius Development Investment Trust 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 * 2.7066+0.528 * 0.9967+0.404 * 0+0.892 * 1.286+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.8774+4.679 * 0.118883-0.327 * 1.3416
=-0.59

* 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 (Jun25) TTM:Last Year (Jun24) TTM:
Total Receivables was MUR109.0 Mil.
Revenue was MUR106.1 Mil.
Gross Profit was MUR103.5 Mil.
Total Current Assets was MUR1,862.8 Mil.
Total Assets was MUR1,862.8 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was MUR0.0 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was MUR0.0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was MUR18.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was MUR224.9 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MUR0.0 Mil.
Net Income was MUR248.9 Mil.
Gross Profit was MUR0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was MUR27.5 Mil.
Total Receivables was MUR31.3 Mil.
Revenue was MUR82.5 Mil.
Gross Profit was MUR80.2 Mil.
Total Current Assets was MUR1,572.2 Mil.
Total Assets was MUR1,572.6 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was MUR0.0 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was MUR0.0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was MUR15.9 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was MUR141.5 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MUR0.0 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)
=(108.969 / 106.066) / (31.306 / 82.476)
=1.02737 / 0.379577
=2.7066

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)
=(80.203 / 82.476) / (103.487 / 106.066)
=0.97244 / 0.975685
=0.9967

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 - (1862.802 + 0) / 1862.802) / (1 - (1572.175 + 0) / 1572.61)
=0 / 0.000277
=0

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
=106.066 / 82.476
=1.286

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))
=(0 / (0 + 0)) / (0 / (0 + 0))
= /
=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)
=(17.978 / 106.066) / (15.933 / 82.476)
=0.169498 / 0.193183
=0.8774

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 + 224.935) / 1862.802) / ((0 + 141.539) / 1572.61)
=0.120751 / 0.090003
=1.3416

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
=(248.948 - 0 - 27.493) / 1862.802
=0.118883

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.

The Mauritius Development Investment Trust Co has a M-score of -0.59 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -0.59 mean?
The Mauritius Development Investment Trust Co (XMAU:MDIT) has a Beneish M-Score of -0.59 as of Jul. 21, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on The Mauritius Development Investment Trust Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, The Mauritius Development Investment Trust Co ranks #781 out of 952 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 82%.
Is The Mauritius Development Investment Trust Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
The Mauritius Development Investment Trust Co's current Beneish M-Score is -0.59. Based on the distribution chart, The Mauritius Development Investment Trust Co ranks #781 out of 952 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, The Mauritius Development Investment Trust Co has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Mauritius Development Investment Trust Co's Beneish M-Score compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, The Mauritius Development Investment Trust Co ranks #781 out of 952 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places The Mauritius Development Investment Trust 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 Asset Management company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Asset Management 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 The Mauritius Development Investment Trust Co and its competitors. The Mauritius Development Investment Trust Co's current Beneish M-Score is -0.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Mauritius Development Investment Trust Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Mauritius Development Investment Trust Co (XMAU:MDIT) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is MUR2.95, compared to a current price of MUR2.05 — trading 30.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -0.59. The Mauritius Development Investment Trust Co's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 7 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 The Mauritius Development Investment Trust Co (XMAU:MDIT), the current Beneish M-Score is -0.59 as of Jul. 21, 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 The Mauritius Development Investment Trust Co (XMAU:MDIT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Mauritius Development Investment Trust Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MUR2.05 is trading 30.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of MUR2.95. GuruFocus considers The Mauritius Development Investment Trust Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XMAU:MDIT:

  • Beneish M-Score: -0.59
  • GF Value™: MUR2.95 vs. price of MUR2.05 (30.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 7 warning signs

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


The Mauritius Development Investment Trust Co Business Description

Address 206 The Catalyst, 40 Silicon Avenue, Ebene, MUS, 72201
The Mauritius Development Investment Trust Co Ltd is an investment trust and a closed-end fund. Its investment objective is to secure for investors the benefits of a market-related dividend yield as well as long-term capital appreciation. The company is organized into one main operating segment, which invests in quoted and unquoted securities in both local and overseas markets. It operates in Mauritius, Europe, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Asia, and South Africa, from which it derives the majority of its revenue from Mauritius.
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