Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT (ASX:CQE) Beneish M-Score: -2.75 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


ASX:CQE Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT ASX:CQE
77 GF Score
Price A$2.76
GF Value A$3.02
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT Beneish M-Score?

Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT ASX:CQE +0.73% 77 Beneish M-Score is -2.75 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:CQE with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of A$3.02 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 764 REITs companies, Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT ranks better than 76.96% 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 -2.75 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

ASX:CQE' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.96   Med: -2.15   Max: -0.76
Current: -2.75

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT was -0.76. The lowest was -2.96. And the median was -2.15.


Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT'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.

Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT Beneish M-Score Chart

Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT 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 -1.82 -2.96 -1.53 -2.55 -2.75

Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT Semi-Annual Data
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ASX:CQE vs EQIX, AMT, DLR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the REIT - Specialty subindustry, Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT'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.


Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT Beneish M-Score vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT 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 Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT 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 * 0.7555+0.528 * 0.9977+0.404 * 0.9908+0.892 * 1.0009+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.1241+4.679 * -0.008404-0.327 * 0.9426
=-2.75

* 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 A$3.1 Mil.
Revenue was A$117.5 Mil.
Gross Profit was A$95.8 Mil.
Total Current Assets was A$52.2 Mil.
Total Assets was A$2,130.0 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was A$0.0 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was A$0.0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was A$2.7 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was A$35.1 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was A$661.2 Mil.
Net Income was A$71.0 Mil.
Gross Profit was A$26.2 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was A$62.7 Mil.
Total Receivables was A$4.1 Mil.
Revenue was A$117.4 Mil.
Gross Profit was A$95.5 Mil.
Total Current Assets was A$33.6 Mil.
Total Assets was A$2,177.1 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was A$0.0 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was A$0.0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was A$2.4 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was A$31.0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was A$724.0 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)
=(3.1 / 117.5) / (4.1 / 117.4)
=0.026383 / 0.034923
=0.7555

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)
=(95.5 / 117.4) / (95.8 / 117.5)
=0.813458 / 0.815319
=0.9977

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 - (52.2 + 0) / 2130) / (1 - (33.6 + 0) / 2177.1)
=0.975493 / 0.984567
=0.9908

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
=117.5 / 117.4
=1.0009

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)
=(2.7 / 117.5) / (2.4 / 117.4)
=0.022979 / 0.020443
=1.1241

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)
=((661.2 + 35.1) / 2130) / ((724 + 31) / 2177.1)
=0.326901 / 0.346792
=0.9426

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
=(71 - 26.2 - 62.7) / 2130
=-0.008404

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.

Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT has a M-score of -2.75 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 -2.75 mean?
Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT (ASX:CQE) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.75 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT ranks #176 out of 764 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 23%.
Is Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT's Beneish M-Score too high?
Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT's current Beneish M-Score is -2.75. Based on the distribution chart, Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT ranks #176 out of 764 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT's Beneish M-Score compare to EQIX and AMT?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT ranks #176 out of 764 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT in the top 23% 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 a REITs company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the REITs 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 Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT and its competitors. Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT's current Beneish M-Score is -2.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT (ASX:CQE) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$3.02, compared to a current price of A$2.76 — trading 8.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.75. Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT (ASX:CQE), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.75 as of Jun. 27, 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 Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT (ASX:CQE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$2.76 is trading 8.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$3.02. GuruFocus considers Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:CQE:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.75
  • GF Value™: A$3.02 vs. price of A$2.76 (8.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Other Exchanges FKKEF:USAB6Z0:Germany
Address No. 1 Martin Place, Level 20, Sydney, NSW, AUS, 2000
Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT leases properties to tenants offering essential community services. The property portfolio mostly consists of childcare centers, and several life sciences and healthcare, higher education, government services and transportation assets. Typically, Charter Hall Social locks in long-term leases with their tenants, baking in inflation-linked or fixed rental escalations annually. Leases are also subject to market reviews once every five years, which allows the landlord to re-calibrate rents to prevailing market rates. Most leases are "triple net", meaning tenants pay for all statutory and operating outgoings, such as land tax, repairs and maintenance. The REIT is externally managed by Charter Hall Group.
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