Citizen Investment Trust (XNEP:CIT) Beneish M-Score: -3.06 (As of Jul. 12, 2026)


XNEP:CIT Citizen Investment Trust XNEP:CIT
81 GF Score
Price NPR1,684.00
GF Value NPR2,558.83
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Citizen Investment Trust Beneish M-Score?

Citizen Investment Trust XNEP:CIT +0.06% 81 Beneish M-Score is -3.06 as of Jul. 12, 2026. GuruFocus rates XNEP:CIT with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of NPR2,558.83 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 953 Asset Management companies, Citizen Investment Trust ranks better than 83.84% 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 -3.06 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XNEP:CIT' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.69   Med: -2.19   Max: -1.11
Current: -3.06

During the past 9 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Citizen Investment Trust was -1.11. The lowest was -3.69. And the median was -2.19.


Citizen Investment Trust Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Citizen 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.

Citizen Investment Trust Beneish M-Score Chart

Citizen Investment Trust Annual Data
Trend Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 0.00 -3.69 -1.31 0.00 -3.06

Citizen Investment Trust Quarterly Data
Oct20 Jan21 Apr21 Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26
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 -3.06 0.00 0.00

XNEP:CIT vs BLK, BX, KKR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Citizen 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.


Citizen Investment Trust Beneish M-Score vs Asset Management Industry

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

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


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Citizen 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 Citizen 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 * 0.6857+0.528 * 0.9659+0.404 * 0.2876+0.892 * 1.2252+0.115 * 0.8653
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.8512+4.679 * -0.019563-0.327 * 1.3284
=-3.06

* 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 (Jul25) TTM:Last Year (Jul24) TTM:
Total Receivables was NPR144 Mil.
Revenue was NPR1,989 Mil.
Gross Profit was NPR1,767 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NPR16,706 Mil.
Total Assets was NPR21,837 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NPR2,179 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NPR79 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NPR17 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NPR1,079 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NPR655 Mil.
Net Income was NPR1,521 Mil.
Gross Profit was NPR0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was NPR1,949 Mil.
Total Receivables was NPR172 Mil.
Revenue was NPR1,624 Mil.
Gross Profit was NPR1,393 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NPR11,433 Mil.
Total Assets was NPR25,748 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NPR2,217 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NPR69 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NPR16 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NPR1,530 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NPR9 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)
=(144.354 / 1989.217) / (171.818 / 1623.633)
=0.072568 / 0.105823
=0.6857

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)
=(1393.023 / 1623.633) / (1766.962 / 1989.217)
=0.857967 / 0.88827
=0.9659

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 - (16706.356 + 2179.36) / 21836.633) / (1 - (11433.477 + 2217.387) / 25748.185)
=0.135136 / 0.469832
=0.2876

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
=1989.217 / 1623.633
=1.2252

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))
=(69.191 / (69.191 + 2217.387)) / (78.975 / (78.975 + 2179.36))
=0.03026 / 0.03497
=0.8653

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)
=(16.936 / 1989.217) / (16.239 / 1623.633)
=0.008514 / 0.010002
=0.8512

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)
=((654.798 + 1079.147) / 21836.633) / ((9.346 + 1529.756) / 25748.185)
=0.079405 / 0.059775
=1.3284

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
=(1521.348 - 0 - 1948.542) / 21836.633
=-0.019563

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.

Citizen Investment Trust has a M-score of -3.06 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 -3.06 mean?
Citizen Investment Trust (XNEP:CIT) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.06 as of Jul. 12, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Citizen Investment Trust and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Citizen Investment Trust ranks #154 out of 953 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 16.2%.
Is Citizen Investment Trust's Beneish M-Score too high?
Citizen Investment Trust's current Beneish M-Score is -3.06. Based on the distribution chart, Citizen Investment Trust ranks #154 out of 953 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Citizen Investment Trust has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Citizen Investment Trust's Beneish M-Score compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Citizen Investment Trust ranks #154 out of 953 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Citizen Investment Trust in the top 16% 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 Citizen Investment Trust and its competitors. Citizen Investment Trust's current Beneish M-Score is -3.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Citizen Investment Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Citizen Investment Trust (XNEP:CIT) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NPR2,558.83, compared to a current price of NPR1,684.00 — trading 34.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.06. Citizen Investment Trust's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Citizen Investment Trust (XNEP:CIT), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.06 as of Jul. 12, 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 Citizen Investment Trust (XNEP:CIT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Citizen Investment Trust stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NPR1,684.00 is trading 34.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of NPR2,558.83. GuruFocus considers Citizen Investment Trust to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XNEP:CIT:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.06
  • GF Value™: NPR2,558.83 vs. price of NPR1,684.00 (34.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Citizen Investment Trust Business Description

Address New Baneshwor, P.O.Box 5823, Kathmandu, NPL
Citizen Investment Trust is an investment trust. It operates and manages various types of retirement schemes / programs, unit schemes and mutual fund program for both domestic and foreign investors.
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