BRSP (BrightSpire Capital) Beneish M-Score: -2.37 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


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Price $5.56
GF Value $5.48
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What is BrightSpire Capital Beneish M-Score?

BrightSpire Capital BRSP -0.18% 67 Beneish M-Score is -2.37 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates BRSP with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.48 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 765 REITs companies, BrightSpire Capital ranks worse than 60.13% 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 -2.37 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

BRSP' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.93   Med: -2.49   Max: -1.55
Current: -2.37

During the past 10 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of BrightSpire Capital was -1.55. The lowest was -2.93. And the median was -2.49.


BrightSpire Capital Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for BrightSpire Capital'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.

BrightSpire Capital Beneish M-Score Chart

BrightSpire Capital 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 -1.93 -2.43 -2.65 -2.82 -2.41

BrightSpire Capital 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 -2.69 -2.57 -2.55 -2.41 -2.37

BRSP vs IVR, RWT, ADAM: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the REIT - Mortgage subindustry, BrightSpire Capital'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.


BrightSpire Capital Beneish M-Score vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, BrightSpire Capital's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where BrightSpire Capital's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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BrightSpire Capital 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 BrightSpire Capital 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 * 1.148+0.528 * 1.1847+0.404 * 0.8426+0.892 * 1.0008+0.115 * 1.0018
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9252+4.679 * -0.010668-0.327 * 1.0603
=-2.37

* 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 $2,707.4 Mil.
Revenue was 82.169 + 81.836 + 81.425 + 84.331 = $329.8 Mil.
Gross Profit was 28.697 + 30.449 + 30.386 + 35.746 = $125.3 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $2,896.7 Mil.
Total Assets was $3,647.8 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $19.0 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $34.4 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $33.6 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $127.4 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $2,613.7 Mil.
Net Income was 4.845 + -14.355 + 0.984 + -23.118 = $-31.6 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 2.135 + -14.546 + -0.312 + -53.458 = $-66.2 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 10.928 + 15.225 + 29.873 + 17.426 = $73.5 Mil.
Total Receivables was $2,356.5 Mil.
Revenue was 74.944 + 80.414 + 85.638 + 88.496 = $329.5 Mil.
Gross Profit was 32.767 + 34.659 + 38.345 + 42.527 = $148.3 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $2,682.5 Mil.
Total Assets was $3,550.7 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $22.3 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $40.7 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $36.3 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $148.1 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $2,368.1 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)
=(2707.414 / 329.761) / (2356.513 / 329.492)
=8.210231 / 7.151958
=1.148

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)
=(148.298 / 329.492) / (125.278 / 329.761)
=0.450081 / 0.379905
=1.1847

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 - (2896.69 + 18.958) / 3647.848) / (1 - (2682.493 + 22.306) / 3550.653)
=0.200721 / 0.238225
=0.8426

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
=329.761 / 329.492
=1.0008

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))
=(40.687 / (40.687 + 22.306)) / (34.401 / (34.401 + 18.958))
=0.645897 / 0.644708
=1.0018

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)
=(33.613 / 329.761) / (36.302 / 329.492)
=0.101931 / 0.110176
=0.9252

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)
=((2613.688 + 127.365) / 3647.848) / ((2368.122 + 148.073) / 3550.653)
=0.751416 / 0.708657
=1.0603

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
=(-31.644 - -66.181 - 73.452) / 3647.848
=-0.010668

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.

BrightSpire Capital has a M-score of -2.37 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 -2.37 mean?
BrightSpire Capital (BRSP) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.37 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on BrightSpire Capital and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, BrightSpire Capital ranks #460 out of 765 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 60.1%.
Is BrightSpire Capital's Beneish M-Score too high?
BrightSpire Capital's current Beneish M-Score is -2.37. Based on the distribution chart, BrightSpire Capital ranks #460 out of 765 companies in the REITs industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, BrightSpire Capital has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BrightSpire Capital's Beneish M-Score compare to IVR and RWT?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, BrightSpire Capital ranks #460 out of 765 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places BrightSpire Capital 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 BrightSpire Capital and its competitors. BrightSpire Capital's current Beneish M-Score is -2.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BrightSpire Capital stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BrightSpire Capital (BRSP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.48, compared to a current price of $5.56 — trading 1.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.37. BrightSpire Capital's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 10 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 BrightSpire Capital (BRSP), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.37 as of Jun. 24, 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 BrightSpire Capital (BRSP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BrightSpire Capital stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $5.56 is trading 1.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.48. GuruFocus considers BrightSpire Capital to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BRSP:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.37
  • GF Value™: $5.48 vs. price of $5.56 (1.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 10 warning signs

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


BrightSpire Capital Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Other Exchanges 41W0:Germany
Address 590 Madison Avenue, 33rd Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10022
BrightSpire Capital Inc is an internally-managed commercial real estate credit REIT focused on originating, acquiring, financing and managing a diversified portfolio of commercial real estate debt and net lease real estate investments predominantly in the United States. CRE debt investments consist of first mortgage loans with the objective of generating consistent risk-adjusted returns. The operating segments of the company are Senior and Mezzanine Loans and Preferred Equity, Net Leased and Other Real Estate, Corporate and Other. Geographically, the company generates revenue from the United States.
67GF Score

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