3i Infrastructure (CHIX:3INL) Beneish M-Score: -2.42 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


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What is 3i Infrastructure Beneish M-Score?

3i Infrastructure CHIX:3INL 61 Beneish M-Score is -2.42 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:3INL with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.51. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 954 Asset Management companies, 3i Infrastructure ranks better than 58.18% on this metric.

Note: Financial institutions were excluded from the sample in Beneish paper when calculating Beneish M-Score. Thus, the prediction might not fit banks and insurance companies.

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 -2.42 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for 3i Infrastructure's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

CHIX:3INl' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.42   Med: -2.38   Max: -1.14
Current: -2.42

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of 3i Infrastructure was -1.14. The lowest was -2.42. And the median was -2.38.

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3i Infrastructure 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 3i Infrastructure 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+0.528 * 1+0.404 * 1+0.892 * 0.8905+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.123+4.679 * 0.096647-0.327 * 1.845
=-2.42

* 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 £0.0 Mil.
Revenue was £301.0 Mil.
Gross Profit was £301.0 Mil.
Total Current Assets was £0.0 Mil.
Total Assets was £4,325.0 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was £0.0 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was £0.0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was £4.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was £0.0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was £535.0 Mil.
Net Income was £295.0 Mil.
Gross Profit was £0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was £-123.0 Mil.
 Total Receivables was £0.0 Mil.
Revenue was £338.0 Mil.
Gross Profit was £338.0 Mil.
Total Current Assets was £0.0 Mil.
Total Assets was £3,878.0 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was £0.0 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was £0.0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was £4.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was £0.0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was £260.0 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)
=(0 / 301) / (0 / 338)
=0 / 0
=1

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)
=(338 / 338) / (301 / 301)
=1 / 1
=1

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 - (0 + 0) / 4325) / (1 - (0 + 0) / 3878)
=1 / 1
=1

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
=301 / 338
=0.8905

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)
=(4 / 301) / (4 / 338)
=0.013289 / 0.011834
=1.123

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)
=((535 + 0) / 4325) / ((260 + 0) / 3878)
=0.123699 / 0.067045
=1.845

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
=(295 - 0 - -123) / 4325
=0.096647

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.

3i Infrastructure has a M-score of -2.42 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 -2.42 mean?
3i Infrastructure (CHIX:3INL) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.42 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on 3i Infrastructure and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, 3i Infrastructure ranks #399 out of 954 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 41.8%.
Is 3i Infrastructure's Beneish M-Score too high?
3i Infrastructure's current Beneish M-Score is -2.42. Based on the distribution chart, 3i Infrastructure ranks #399 out of 954 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, 3i Infrastructure has a GF Score™ of 61/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does 3i Infrastructure's Beneish M-Score compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, 3i Infrastructure ranks #399 out of 954 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts 3i Infrastructure 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 an Asset Management company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Asset Management 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 3i Infrastructure and its competitors. 3i Infrastructure's current Beneish M-Score is -2.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is 3i Infrastructure stock overvalued right now?
3i Infrastructure (CHIX:3INL) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.42. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.51, compared to a current price of £3.37 — trading 34.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.42. 3i Infrastructure's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 3i Infrastructure (CHIX:3INL), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.42 as of Jun. 26, 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 3i Infrastructure (CHIX:3INL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, 3i Infrastructure stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £3.37 is trading 34.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of £2.51.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:3INL:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.42
  • GF Value™: £2.51 vs. price of £3.37 (34.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:3INL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

3i Infrastructure Business Description

Other Exchanges 3IN:UK
Address The Esplanade, IFC 6, Aztec Group House, St. Helier, JEY, JE4 0QH
3i Infrastructure PLC is a closed-ended UK investment trust that invests in infrastructure businesses and assets. Its investment objective is to provide shareholders with a total return of eight to ten per cent per annum, over the medium term, with a progressive annual dividend per share. The company is focused on building a diversified portfolio of equity investments in entities owning infrastructure businesses and assets globally, but with a focus on Europe, North America, and Asia. The majority of its investments are in unquoted companies, and it also invests in entities owning infrastructure businesses and assets whose shares or other instruments are listed on any stock exchange. The company is engaged in a single segment of business, being investment in core-plus infrastructure.
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