BKD (Brookdale Senior Living) Beneish M-Score: -2.67 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


BKD Brookdale Senior Living Inc BKD
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GF Value $6.33
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What is Brookdale Senior Living Beneish M-Score?

Brookdale Senior Living BKD +6.14% 43 Beneish M-Score is -2.67 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates BKD with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.33 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 632 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Brookdale Senior Living ranks better than 58.07% 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 -2.67 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Brookdale Senior Living's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

BKD' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.34   Med: -2.83   Max: -2.53
Current: -2.67

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Brookdale Senior Living was -2.53. The lowest was -3.34. And the median was -2.83.


Brookdale Senior Living Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Brookdale Senior Living'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.

Brookdale Senior Living Beneish M-Score Chart

Brookdale Senior Living 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 -3.25 -2.65 -3.08 -2.78 -2.53

Brookdale Senior Living Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 -2.67 -2.74 -2.60 -2.53 -2.67

BKD vs CON, LFST, NHC: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Brookdale Senior Living'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.


Brookdale Senior Living Beneish M-Score vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Brookdale Senior Living's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Brookdale Senior Living's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Brookdale Senior Living 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 Brookdale Senior Living 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 * 1.1158+0.528 * 0.9811+0.404 * 0.9939+0.892 * 0.9964+0.115 * 0.9848
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9875+4.679 * -0.058144-0.327 * 1.0352
=-2.67

* 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 (Mar26) TTM:Last Year (Mar25) TTM:
Total Receivables was $64 Mil.
Revenue was 764.856 + 754.093 + 813.165 + 812.944 = $3,145 Mil.
Gross Profit was 216.359 + 187.689 + 210.853 + 215.92 = $831 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $553 Mil.
Total Assets was $5,898 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $4,988 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $353 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $384 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $535 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $5,354 Mil.
Net Income was -6.892 + -39.963 + -114.726 + -43.024 = $-205 Mil.
Non Operating Income was -3.451 + -7.992 + -67.193 + 1.44 = $-77 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 20.887 + 34.539 + 76.525 + 83.564 = $216 Mil.
Total Receivables was $58 Mil.
Revenue was 813.864 + 780.948 + 784.167 + 777.541 = $3,157 Mil.
Gross Profit was 223.087 + 192.06 + 198.123 + 204.818 = $818 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $454 Mil.
Total Assets was $6,206 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $5,373 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $374 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $390 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $556 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $5,430 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)
=(64.359 / 3145.058) / (57.894 / 3156.52)
=0.020464 / 0.018341
=1.1158

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)
=(818.088 / 3156.52) / (830.821 / 3145.058)
=0.259174 / 0.264167
=0.9811

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 - (552.548 + 4987.702) / 5897.812) / (1 - (454.033 + 5373.115) / 6205.691)
=0.060626 / 0.060999
=0.9939

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
=3145.058 / 3156.52
=0.9964

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))
=(373.733 / (373.733 + 5373.115)) / (352.642 / (352.642 + 4987.702))
=0.065033 / 0.066034
=0.9848

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)
=(383.694 / 3145.058) / (389.957 / 3156.52)
=0.121999 / 0.12354
=0.9875

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)
=((5354.193 + 534.569) / 5897.812) / ((5429.623 + 555.712) / 6205.691)
=0.998466 / 0.964491
=1.0352

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
=(-204.605 - -77.196 - 215.515) / 5897.812
=-0.058144

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.

Brookdale Senior Living has a M-score of -2.67 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 -2.67 mean?
Brookdale Senior Living (BKD) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.67 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Brookdale Senior Living and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Brookdale Senior Living ranks #265 out of 632 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 41.9%.
Is Brookdale Senior Living's Beneish M-Score too high?
Brookdale Senior Living's current Beneish M-Score is -2.67. Based on the distribution chart, Brookdale Senior Living ranks #265 out of 632 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Brookdale Senior Living has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Brookdale Senior Living's Beneish M-Score compare to CON and LFST?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Brookdale Senior Living ranks #265 out of 632 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Brookdale Senior Living 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Healthcare Providers & Services 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 Brookdale Senior Living and its competitors. Brookdale Senior Living's current Beneish M-Score is -2.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Brookdale Senior Living stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brookdale Senior Living (BKD) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.33, compared to a current price of $14.69 — trading 132.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.67. Brookdale Senior Living's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 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 Brookdale Senior Living (BKD), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.67 as of Jun. 25, 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 Brookdale Senior Living (BKD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brookdale Senior Living stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $14.69 is trading 132.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $6.33. GuruFocus considers Brookdale Senior Living to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BKD:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.67
  • GF Value™: $6.33 vs. price of $14.69 (132.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 43/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Brookdale Senior Living Business Description

Other Exchanges B7S:Germany
Address 105 Westwood Place, Suite 400, Brentwood, TN, USA, 37027
Brookdale Senior Living Inc operates senior living communities throughout the United States. The company has three reportable segments: Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care, and Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRs). The majority of the revenue is generated from the Assisted Living and Memory Care segment, which offers housing and assistance with activities of daily living to its customers. The company generates revenue in the form of Resident Fees, which it receives in exchange for the services provided, and in the form of management fees from certain communities under contract in exchange for the management services provided.
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