Jerusalem Cigarette Co (XPAE:JCC) Beneish M-Score: -2.48 (As of Aug. 29, 2026)

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XPAE:JCC Jerusalem Cigarette Co Ltd XPAE:JCC
77 GF Score
Price JOD1.70
GF Value JOD2.32
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Jerusalem Cigarette Co Beneish M-Score?

Jerusalem Cigarette Co XPAE:JCC -20.56% 77 Beneish M-Score is -2.48 as of Aug. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates XPAE:JCC with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of JOD2.32 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 44 Tobacco Products companies, Jerusalem Cigarette Co ranks better than 52.27% 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 -2.48 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Jerusalem Cigarette Co's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

XPAE:JCC' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -37.38   Med: -2.48   Max: 296.77
Current: -2.48

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Jerusalem Cigarette Co was 296.77. The lowest was -37.38. And the median was -2.48.


Jerusalem Cigarette Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Jerusalem Cigarette 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.

Jerusalem Cigarette Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Jerusalem Cigarette Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.70 -2.22 -1.88 -3.60 -2.37

Jerusalem Cigarette Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 -1.05 -2.90 -2.37 -2.37 -2.48

XPAE:JCC vs PM, MO, TPB: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Tobacco subindustry, Jerusalem Cigarette 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.


Jerusalem Cigarette Co Beneish M-Score vs Tobacco Products Industry

For the Tobacco Products industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Jerusalem Cigarette Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Jerusalem Cigarette Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Jerusalem Cigarette 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 Jerusalem Cigarette 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 * 0.9316+0.528 * 0.7526+0.404 * 0.9114+0.892 * 1.3278+0.115 * 0.9109
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.3354+4.679 * 0.00379-0.327 * 1.0491
=-2.48

* 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 (Jun26) TTM:Last Year (Jun25) TTM:
Total Receivables was JOD17.10 Mil.
Revenue was 21.879 + 19.816 + 25.883 + 32.419 = JOD100.00 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1.3 + 1.057 + 1.654 + 1.959 = JOD5.97 Mil.
Total Current Assets was JOD30.37 Mil.
Total Assets was JOD82.85 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was JOD30.62 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was JOD1.96 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was JOD1.39 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was JOD41.46 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was JOD7.81 Mil.
Net Income was -0.512 + -0.2 + 0.575 + 0.143 = JOD0.01 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = JOD0.00 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 1.164 + -2.648 + -1.075 + 2.251 = JOD-0.31 Mil.
Total Receivables was JOD13.83 Mil.
Revenue was 20.239 + 18.287 + 18.706 + 18.078 = JOD75.31 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1.242 + 0.981 + 0.228 + 0.933 = JOD3.38 Mil.
Total Current Assets was JOD25.30 Mil.
Total Assets was JOD72.23 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was JOD26.02 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was JOD1.51 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was JOD0.79 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was JOD33.50 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was JOD7.44 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)
=(17.102 / 99.997) / (13.825 / 75.31)
=0.171025 / 0.183575
=0.9316

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)
=(3.384 / 75.31) / (5.97 / 99.997)
=0.044934 / 0.059702
=0.7526

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 - (30.369 + 30.619) / 82.848) / (1 - (25.295 + 26.024) / 72.229)
=0.263857 / 0.289496
=0.9114

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
=99.997 / 75.31
=1.3278

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))
=(1.505 / (1.505 + 26.024)) / (1.955 / (1.955 + 30.619))
=0.05467 / 0.060017
=0.9109

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)
=(1.392 / 99.997) / (0.785 / 75.31)
=0.01392 / 0.010424
=1.3354

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)
=((7.805 + 41.462) / 82.848) / ((7.438 + 33.503) / 72.229)
=0.594667 / 0.566822
=1.0491

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
=(0.006 - 0 - -0.308) / 82.848
=0.00379

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.

Jerusalem Cigarette Co has a M-score of -2.48 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.48 mean?
Jerusalem Cigarette Co (XPAE:JCC) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.48 as of Aug. 29, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Jerusalem Cigarette Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Jerusalem Cigarette Co ranks #21 out of 44 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, placing it in the top 47.7%.
Is Jerusalem Cigarette Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Jerusalem Cigarette Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.48. Based on the distribution chart, Jerusalem Cigarette Co ranks #21 out of 44 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Jerusalem Cigarette Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jerusalem Cigarette Co's Beneish M-Score compare to PM and MO?
According to the Tobacco Products industry distribution chart, Jerusalem Cigarette Co ranks #21 out of 44 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Jerusalem Cigarette Co in the upper 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 Tobacco Products company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Tobacco Products 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 Jerusalem Cigarette Co and its competitors. Jerusalem Cigarette Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jerusalem Cigarette Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jerusalem Cigarette Co (XPAE:JCC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is JOD2.32, compared to a current price of JOD1.70 — trading 26.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.48. Jerusalem Cigarette Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Jerusalem Cigarette Co (XPAE:JCC), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.48 as of Aug. 29, 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 Jerusalem Cigarette Co (XPAE:JCC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jerusalem Cigarette Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of JOD1.70 is trading 26.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of JOD2.32. GuruFocus considers Jerusalem Cigarette Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XPAE:JCC:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.48
  • GF Value™: JOD2.32 vs. price of JOD1.70 (26.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Jerusalem Cigarette Co Business Description

Address Al-Azariah, P.O. Box 19594, Jerusalem, PSE
Jerusalem Cigarette Co Ltd is engaged in the production and sale of cigarettes and tobacco in the West Bank. The company also promotes social events such as renovations at hospitals, activities at local clubs and orphanages, and educational grants for university studies.
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