Howard Hughes Holdings (FRA:HHE0) Beneish M-Score: -2.67 (As of Jun. 30, 2026)


FRA:HHE0 Howard Hughes Holdings Inc FRA:HHE0
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What is Howard Hughes Holdings Beneish M-Score?

Howard Hughes Holdings FRA:HHE0 +1.28% 75 Beneish M-Score is -2.67 as of Jun. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:HHE0 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €59.01 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,684 Real Estate companies, Howard Hughes Holdings ranks better than 70.55% 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 Howard Hughes Holdings's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:HHE0' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.04   Med: -2.38   Max: -1.36
Current: -2.67

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Howard Hughes Holdings was -1.36. The lowest was -3.04. And the median was -2.38.


Howard Hughes Holdings Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Howard Hughes Holdings'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.

Howard Hughes Holdings Beneish M-Score Chart

Howard Hughes Holdings 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 -1.70 -2.53 -2.49 -2.13 -2.67

Howard Hughes Holdings 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 -2.03 -2.25 -2.14 -2.67 -2.67

FRA:HHE0 vs CCS, FOR, FPH: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, Howard Hughes Holdings'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.


Howard Hughes Holdings Beneish M-Score vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Howard Hughes Holdings's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Howard Hughes Holdings's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Howard Hughes Holdings 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 Howard Hughes Holdings 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 * 1.2687+0.528 * 0.9632+0.404 * 0.8557+0.892 * 0.7706+0.115 * 0.9962
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.6336+4.679 * -0.025446-0.327 * 0.9085
=-2.71

* 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 €666 Mil.
Revenue was 204.068 + 533.279 + 332.48 + 226.183 = €1,296 Mil.
Gross Profit was 111.395 + 115.67 + 213.278 + 129.19 = €570 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €2,894 Mil.
Total Assets was €9,730 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €4 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €161 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €108 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €435 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €5,014 Mil.
Net Income was 7.115 + 5.124 + 101.821 + -10.529 = €104 Mil.
Non Operating Income was -11.129 + 3.963 + 10.008 + -42.253 = €-39 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -198.434 + 307.665 + 127.594 + 153.696 = €391 Mil.
Total Receivables was €681 Mil.
Revenue was 184.378 + 939.328 + 294.759 + 263.342 = €1,682 Mil.
Gross Profit was 99.7 + 302.746 + 159.844 + 149.592 = €712 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €1,537 Mil.
Total Assets was €8,593 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €5 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €168 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €86 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €436 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €4,860 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)
=(666.253 / 1296.01) / (681.46 / 1681.807)
=0.51408 / 0.405195
=1.2687

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)
=(711.882 / 1681.807) / (569.533 / 1296.01)
=0.423284 / 0.439451
=0.9632

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 - (2894.045 + 4.389) / 9729.619) / (1 - (1536.736 + 5.254) / 8592.676)
=0.702102 / 0.820546
=0.8557

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
=1296.01 / 1681.807
=0.7706

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))
=(168.05 / (168.05 + 5.254)) / (160.789 / (160.789 + 4.389))
=0.969683 / 0.973429
=0.9962

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)
=(107.906 / 1296.01) / (85.718 / 1681.807)
=0.08326 / 0.050968
=1.6336

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)
=((5013.6 + 435.16) / 9729.619) / ((4860.399 + 436.388) / 8592.676)
=0.560018 / 0.61643
=0.9085

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
=(103.531 - -39.411 - 390.521) / 9729.619
=-0.025446

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.

Howard Hughes Holdings has a M-score of -2.71 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?
Howard Hughes Holdings (FRA:HHE0) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.67 as of Jun. 30, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Howard Hughes Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Howard Hughes Holdings ranks #496 out of 1684 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 29.5%.
Is Howard Hughes Holdings' Beneish M-Score too high?
Howard Hughes Holdings' current Beneish M-Score is -2.67. Based on the distribution chart, Howard Hughes Holdings ranks #496 out of 1684 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Howard Hughes Holdings has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Howard Hughes Holdings' Beneish M-Score compare to CCS and FOR?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Howard Hughes Holdings ranks #496 out of 1684 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Howard Hughes Holdings 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 Real Estate company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Real Estate 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 Howard Hughes Holdings and its competitors. Howard Hughes Holdings'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 Howard Hughes Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Howard Hughes Holdings (FRA:HHE0) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €59.01, compared to a current price of €63.50 — trading 7.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.67. Howard Hughes Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Howard Hughes Holdings (FRA:HHE0), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.67 as of Jun. 30, 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 Howard Hughes Holdings (FRA:HHE0) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Howard Hughes Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €63.50 is trading 7.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €59.01. GuruFocus considers Howard Hughes Holdings to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:HHE0:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.67
  • GF Value™: €59.01 vs. price of €63.50 (7.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:HHE0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Howard Hughes Holdings Business Description

Address 9950 Woodloch Forest Drive, Suite 1100, 11th Floor, The Woodlands, TX, USA, 77380
Howard Hughes Holdings Inc, through its subsidiary, operates a large-scale, mixed-use real estate platform focused on the development of master planned communities (MPCs), the investment in strategic real estate development opportunities, and the ownership and operation of income-producing properties. The group operates through three reportable business segments: Operating Assets, MPCs, and Strategic Developments. Maximum revenue is generated from the MPC segment, which consists of the development and sale of land in large-scale, long-term community development projects in and around Las Vegas, Nevada; Houston, Texas; and Phoenix, Arizona. Revenues are mainly generated through the sale of residential and commercial land to homebuilders and developers.
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