National Investment Trust (XMAU:NIT) Beneish M-Score: -3.03 (As of Jul. 08, 2026)


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What is National Investment Trust Beneish M-Score?

National Investment Trust XMAU:NIT +5.88% 52 Beneish M-Score is -3.03 as of Jul. 08, 2026. GuruFocus rates XMAU:NIT with a GF Score™ of 52/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 953 Asset Management companies, National Investment Trust ranks better than 82.9% 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 -3.03 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XMAU:NIT' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.45   Med: -2.34   Max: 45.12
Current: -3.03

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of National Investment Trust was 45.12. The lowest was -4.45. And the median was -2.34.


National Investment Trust Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for National Investment Trust'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 Investment Trust Beneish M-Score Chart

National Investment Trust 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 -1.52 5.80 -2.81 -2.77 -3.03

National Investment Trust Quarterly Data
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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 0.00 -3.03 0.00 0.00

XMAU:NIT vs BLK, BX, KKR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, National Investment Trust'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 Investment Trust Beneish M-Score vs Asset Management Industry

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

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


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National Investment Trust 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 Investment Trust 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 * 0.2098+0.528 * 1.1936+0.404 * 0.952+0.892 * 1.0493+0.115 * 1.2345
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.7069+4.679 * 0.047639-0.327 * 1.7617
=-3.03

* 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 MUR2.99 Mil.
Revenue was MUR31.04 Mil.
Gross Profit was MUR21.87 Mil.
Total Current Assets was MUR82.32 Mil.
Total Assets was MUR1,150.72 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was MUR33.75 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was MUR1.67 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was MUR7.93 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was MUR31.10 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MUR0.00 Mil.
Net Income was MUR45.36 Mil.
Gross Profit was MUR0.00 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was MUR-9.46 Mil.
Total Receivables was MUR13.60 Mil.
Revenue was MUR29.58 Mil.
Gross Profit was MUR24.88 Mil.
Total Current Assets was MUR37.11 Mil.
Total Assets was MUR1,095.50 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was MUR23.67 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was MUR1.46 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was MUR10.69 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was MUR16.81 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MUR0.00 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)
=(2.993 / 31.038) / (13.598 / 29.581)
=0.09643 / 0.459687
=0.2098

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)
=(24.883 / 29.581) / (21.874 / 31.038)
=0.841182 / 0.704749
=1.1936

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 - (82.318 + 33.753) / 1150.717) / (1 - (37.114 + 23.67) / 1095.498)
=0.899132 / 0.944515
=0.952

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
=31.038 / 29.581
=1.0493

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))
=(1.461 / (1.461 + 23.67)) / (1.668 / (1.668 + 33.753))
=0.058135 / 0.047091
=1.2345

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)
=(7.927 / 31.038) / (10.687 / 29.581)
=0.255397 / 0.361279
=0.7069

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 + 31.104) / 1150.717) / ((0 + 16.808) / 1095.498)
=0.02703 / 0.015343
=1.7617

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
=(45.361 - 0 - -9.458) / 1150.717
=0.047639

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 Investment Trust has a M-score of -3.03 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 -3.03 mean?
National Investment Trust (XMAU:NIT) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.03 as of Jul. 08, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on National Investment Trust and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, National Investment Trust ranks #163 out of 953 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 17.1%.
Is National Investment Trust's Beneish M-Score too high?
National Investment Trust's current Beneish M-Score is -3.03. Based on the distribution chart, National Investment Trust ranks #163 out of 953 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, National Investment Trust has a GF Score™ of 52/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Investment Trust's Beneish M-Score compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, National Investment Trust ranks #163 out of 953 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places National Investment Trust in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 National Investment Trust and its competitors. National Investment Trust's current Beneish M-Score is -3.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Investment Trust stock overvalued right now?
National Investment Trust (XMAU:NIT) has a current Beneish M-Score of -3.03. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.03. National Investment Trust's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 4 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 Investment Trust (XMAU:NIT), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.03 as of Jul. 08, 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.

National Investment Trust Business Description

Address Sir William Newton Street, Level 8, Newton Tower, Port Louis, MUS, 11328
National Investment Trust Ltd is a closed-end fund. It invests in shares and securities in both the local and international markets. The investment objective of the NIT Local Equity Fund is to produce both income and capital growth from a diversified portfolio of domestic securities. The company has eight Funds under namely, the NIT Local Equity Fund, NIT Global Opportunities Fund, NIT North America Fund, NIT Europe Fund, NIT Emerging Markets Fund, NIT Global Healthcare Fund, NIT Global Bond Fund and the NIT Global Value.
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