CRRNF (Cairn Homes) Beneish M-Score: -2.56 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


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What is Cairn Homes Beneish M-Score?

Cairn Homes CRRNF 95 Beneish M-Score is -2.56 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates CRRNF with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.22. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 89 Homebuilding & Construction companies, Cairn Homes ranks better than 78.65% 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 -2.56 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

CRRNF' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.56   Med: -1.78   Max: -0.56
Current: -2.56

During the past 11 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Cairn Homes was -0.56. The lowest was -2.56. And the median was -1.78.


Cairn Homes Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cairn Homes'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.

Cairn Homes Beneish M-Score Chart

Cairn Homes 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 -1.03 -1.78 -1.06 -0.56 -2.56

Cairn Homes Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 -1.06 0.00 -0.56 0.00 -2.56

CRRNF vs DHI, PHM, LEN: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Residential Construction subindustry, Cairn Homes'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.


Cairn Homes Beneish M-Score vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry

For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Cairn Homes's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Cairn Homes 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 Cairn Homes 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 * 0.715+0.528 * 0.9838+0.404 * 0.6843+0.892 * 1.2285+0.115 * 0.9431
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9097+4.679 * 0.047537-0.327 * 1.1575
=-2.49

* 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 (Dec25) TTM:Last Year (Dec24) TTM:
Total Receivables was $129 Mil.
Revenue was $1,106 Mil.
Gross Profit was $244 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $1,501 Mil.
Total Assets was $1,529 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $13 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $3 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $14 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $293 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $220 Mil.
Net Income was $155 Mil.
Gross Profit was $0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was $83 Mil.
Total Receivables was $147 Mil.
Revenue was $900 Mil.
Gross Profit was $196 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $1,093 Mil.
Total Assets was $1,123 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $13 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $3 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $13 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $145 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $180 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)
=(128.965 / 1106.096) / (146.828 / 900.388)
=0.116595 / 0.163072
=0.715

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)
=(195.771 / 900.388) / (244.456 / 1106.096)
=0.21743 / 0.221008
=0.9838

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 - (1501.185 + 13.424) / 1529.489) / (1 - (1093.483 + 13.363) / 1122.809)
=0.009729 / 0.014217
=0.6843

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
=1106.096 / 900.388
=1.2285

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))
=(2.857 / (2.857 + 13.363)) / (3.083 / (3.083 + 13.424))
=0.176141 / 0.186769
=0.9431

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)
=(14.361 / 1106.096) / (12.851 / 900.388)
=0.012984 / 0.014273
=0.9097

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)
=((220.328 + 293.126) / 1529.489) / ((180.361 + 145.277) / 1122.809)
=0.335703 / 0.290021
=1.1575

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
=(155.404 - 0 - 82.696) / 1529.489
=0.047537

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.

Cairn Homes has a M-score of -2.49 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 -2.56 mean?
Cairn Homes (CRRNF) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.56 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Cairn Homes and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Cairn Homes ranks #19 out of 89 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, placing it in the top 21.3%.
Is Cairn Homes' Beneish M-Score too high?
Cairn Homes' current Beneish M-Score is -2.56. Based on the distribution chart, Cairn Homes ranks #19 out of 89 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cairn Homes has a GF Score™ of 95/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cairn Homes' Beneish M-Score compare to DHI and PHM?
According to the Homebuilding & Construction industry distribution chart, Cairn Homes ranks #19 out of 89 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Cairn Homes in the top 21% 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 Homebuilding & Construction company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Homebuilding & Construction 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 Cairn Homes and its competitors. Cairn Homes's current Beneish M-Score is -2.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cairn Homes stock overvalued right now?
Cairn Homes (CRRNF) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.56. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.22, compared to a current price of $1.99 — trading 10.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.56. Cairn Homes' overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 2 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 Cairn Homes (CRRNF), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.56 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 Cairn Homes (CRRNF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cairn Homes stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1.99 is trading 10.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.22.

Key valuation signals for CRRNF:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.56
  • GF Value™: $2.22 vs. price of $1.99 (10.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 95/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Cairn Homes Business Description

Address 45 Mespil Road, Dublin 4, Dublin, IRL, D04 W2F1
Cairn Homes PLC is an Irish homebuilder. Its core activity is to design and develop properties mainly for residential purposes, mainly in the suburbs of Dublin City. The company's portfolio predominantly comprises new homes, residential communities, and apartments, and to a lesser extent, retail and commercial spaces. Sales of residential properties generate the majority of the company's revenue. Geographically, it operates in a single market, Ireland.
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