LTC Properties (FRA:LTP) Beneish M-Score: -2.18 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


FRA:LTP LTC Properties Inc FRA:LTP
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Price €33.90
GF Value €42.49
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is LTC Properties Beneish M-Score?

LTC Properties FRA:LTP +0.36% 84 Beneish M-Score is -2.18 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:LTP with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €42.49 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 764 REITs companies, LTC Properties ranks worse than 73.04% 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 -2.18 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

FRA:LTP' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.73   Med: -2.5   Max: -2.02
Current: -2.18

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of LTC Properties was -2.02. The lowest was -2.73. And the median was -2.50.


LTC Properties Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for LTC Properties'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.

LTC Properties Beneish M-Score Chart

LTC Properties 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 -2.36 -2.33 -2.33 -2.53 -2.39

LTC Properties 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 -2.60 -2.59 -2.55 -2.39 -2.18

FRA:LTP vs DHC, SILA, MPT: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the REIT - Healthcare Facilities subindustry, LTC Properties'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.


LTC Properties Beneish M-Score vs REITs Industry

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

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


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LTC Properties 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 LTC Properties 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 * 0.6302+0.528 * 1.3948+0.404 * 1.202+0.892 * 1.3815+0.115 * 1.0618
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.7919+4.679 * -0.022341-0.327 * 1.0691
=-2.27

* 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 €645.9 Mil.
Revenue was 82.531 + 71.986 + 59.035 + 52.228 = €265.8 Mil.
Gross Profit was 48.551 + 46.692 + 42.044 + 41.639 = €178.9 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €664.6 Mil.
Total Assets was €1,818.6 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €2.2 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €35.0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €28.1 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €289.7 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €505.6 Mil.
Net Income was 20.408 + 87.275 + -17.036 + 13.085 = €103.7 Mil.
Non Operating Income was -0.349 + 68.136 + -36.075 + -5.146 = €26.6 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 26.61 + 32.4 + 32.751 + 26.033 = €117.8 Mil.
Total Receivables was €741.9 Mil.
Revenue was 45.354 + 50.216 + 50.26 + 46.558 = €192.4 Mil.
Gross Profit was 42.48 + 47.242 + 47.39 + 43.541 = €180.7 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €777.0 Mil.
Total Assets was €1,642.3 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €0.0 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €33.8 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €25.7 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €178.4 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €493.3 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)
=(645.894 / 265.78) / (741.9 / 192.388)
=2.430183 / 3.85627
=0.6302

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)
=(180.653 / 192.388) / (178.926 / 265.78)
=0.939003 / 0.673211
=1.3948

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 - (664.636 + 2.161) / 1818.554) / (1 - (776.972 + 0) / 1642.346)
=0.633337 / 0.526913
=1.202

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
=265.78 / 192.388
=1.3815

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))
=(33.796 / (33.796 + 0)) / (34.978 / (34.978 + 2.161))
=1 / 0.941813
=1.0618

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)
=(28.142 / 265.78) / (25.725 / 192.388)
=0.105885 / 0.133714
=0.7919

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)
=((505.558 + 289.678) / 1818.554) / ((493.329 + 178.412) / 1642.346)
=0.43729 / 0.409013
=1.0691

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
=(103.732 - 26.566 - 117.794) / 1818.554
=-0.022341

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.

LTC Properties has a M-score of -2.27 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 -2.18 mean?
LTC Properties (FRA:LTP) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.18 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on LTC Properties and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, LTC Properties ranks #558 out of 764 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 73%.
Is LTC Properties' Beneish M-Score too high?
LTC Properties' current Beneish M-Score is -2.18. Based on the distribution chart, LTC Properties ranks #558 out of 764 companies in the REITs industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, LTC Properties has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LTC Properties' Beneish M-Score compare to DHC and SILA?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, LTC Properties ranks #558 out of 764 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places LTC Properties 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 LTC Properties and its competitors. LTC Properties's current Beneish M-Score is -2.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LTC Properties stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LTC Properties (FRA:LTP) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €42.49, compared to a current price of €33.90 — trading 20.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.18. LTC Properties' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 6 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 LTC Properties (FRA:LTP), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.18 as of Jun. 27, 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 LTC Properties (FRA:LTP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LTC Properties stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €33.90 is trading 20.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €42.49. GuruFocus considers LTC Properties to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:LTP:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.18
  • GF Value™: €42.49 vs. price of €33.90 (20.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 6 warning signs

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


LTC Properties Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Address 3011 Townsgate Road, Suite 220, Westlake Village, CA, USA, 91361
LTC Properties Inc is a real estate investment trust. It invests in seniors housing and health care properties, mainly through ownership, sale-leasebacks, mortgage financing, joint ventures, construction financing, and structured finance solutions, including preferred equity, bridge, and mezzanine lending. The company's investment portfolio comprises several properties located throughout the USA, the majority of which are seniors housing and skilled nursing properties. The firm conducts and manages its business as two operating segments: Real Estate Investments, which generates maximum revenue, and SHOP.
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