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 -2.41 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
The historical rank and industry rank for British Land Co's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:
BRLAF'
s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.67 Med: -2.49 Max: -2.06
Current: -2.41
During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of British Land Co was -2.06. The lowest was -3.67. And the median was -2.49.
British Land Co Beneish M-Score Related Terms
British Land Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data
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The historical data trend for British Land 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.
For the REIT - Diversified subindustry, British Land 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.
British Land Co Beneish M-Score vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, British Land Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where British Land Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.
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 British Land 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 * 0.8198
+
0.528 * 1.0141
+
0.404 * 0.989
+
0.892 * 1.1888
+
0.115 * 1
-
0.172 * SGAI
+
4.679 * TATA
-
0.327 * LVGI
-
0.172 * 0.8045
+
4.679 * 0.015491
-
0.327 * 1.0324
=
-2.38
* 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.
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.
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 + 20.672))
/
(0 / (0 + 18.667))
=
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
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
=
(605.333 - 0
-
412)
/
12480
=
0.015491
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.
British Land Co has a M-score of -2.38 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
British Land Co (BRLAF) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.41 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on British Land Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, British Land Co ranks #433 out of 765 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 56.6%.
Is British Land Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
British Land Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.41. Based on the distribution chart, British Land Co ranks #433 out of 765 companies in the REITs industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, British Land Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does British Land Co's Beneish M-Score compare to VICI and WPC?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, British Land Co ranks #433 out of 765 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places British Land Co in the lower 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 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 British Land Co and its competitors. British Land Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is British Land Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, British Land Co (BRLAF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.09, compared to a current price of $5.56 — trading 9.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.41. British Land Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 5 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 British Land Co (BRLAF), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.41 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 British Land Co (BRLAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, British Land Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $5.56 is trading 9.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.09.
GuruFocus considers British Land Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BRLAF:
Beneish M-Score: -2.41
GF Value™: $5.09 vs. price of $5.56 (9.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BRLAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
British Land Co PLC is a diversified real estate business focused on owning and managing high-quality UK commercial property. The company's portfolio is concentrated in office-led campuses in Central London and retail parks across the UK, while also including shopping centres, other retail assets, and London urban logistics sites. It leverages its development, asset management and property management expertise to create and manage commercial real estate assets. The business operates through two segments: Campuses, comprising Broadgate, Regent's Place, Paddington Central and other campuses, and Retail & London Urban Logistics, comprising retail parks, shopping centres and other retail assets, and London urban logistics sites.
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