Creative Mediammunity Trust (FRA:WY51) Beneish M-Score: -3.20 (As of Jul. 26, 2026)

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FRA:WY51 Creative Media & Community Trust Corp FRA:WY51
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Price €425.00
GF Value €41,945.72
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What is Creative Mediammunity Trust Beneish M-Score?

Creative Mediammunity Trust FRA:WY51 40 Beneish M-Score is -3.20 as of Jul. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:WY51 with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of €41,945.72. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 752 REITs companies, Creative Mediammunity Trust ranks better than 92.69% 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 -3.2 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

FRA:WY51' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.41   Med: -2.73   Max: -2.09
Current: -3.2

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Creative Mediammunity Trust was -2.09. The lowest was -3.41. And the median was -2.73.


Creative Mediammunity Trust Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Creative Mediammunity Trust'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.

Creative Mediammunity Trust Beneish M-Score Chart

Creative Mediammunity Trust 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 -2.83 -2.64 -2.84 -2.82 -3.41

Creative Mediammunity Trust 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 -2.82 -2.83 -2.72 -3.41 -3.20

FRA:WY51 vs MKZR, PW, SQFT: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the REIT - Office subindustry, Creative Mediammunity Trust'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.


Creative Mediammunity Trust Beneish M-Score vs REITs Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Creative Mediammunity Trust's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Creative Mediammunity Trust 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 Creative Mediammunity Trust 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 * 0.2115+0.528 * 1.1542+0.404 * 1.0882+0.892 * 0.8592+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.7536+4.679 * -0.014686-0.327 * 1.046
=-3.26

* 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 €12.81 Mil.
Revenue was 25.446 + 24.297 + 22.351 + 25.74 = €97.83 Mil.
Gross Profit was 9.352 + 9.657 + 6.738 + 9.361 = €35.11 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €45.49 Mil.
Total Assets was €685.36 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €0.00 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €24.30 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €5.65 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €20.42 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €432.57 Mil.
Net Income was -7.187 + -9.765 + -10.612 + -7.802 = €-35.37 Mil.
Non Operating Income was -0.304 + -4.519 + -0.525 + -1.343 = €-6.69 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -22.482 + 2.833 + 3.188 + -2.149 = €-18.61 Mil.
Total Receivables was €70.51 Mil.
Revenue was 29.873 + 26.223 + 25.783 + 31.994 = €113.87 Mil.
Gross Profit was 12.511 + 11.695 + 8.527 + 14.43 = €47.16 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €115.95 Mil.
Total Assets was €816.17 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €0.00 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €25.83 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €8.72 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €64.86 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €450.84 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)
=(12.812 / 97.834) / (70.507 / 113.873)
=0.130957 / 0.619172
=0.2115

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)
=(47.163 / 113.873) / (35.108 / 97.834)
=0.414172 / 0.358853
=1.1542

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 - (45.488 + 0) / 685.358) / (1 - (115.948 + 0) / 816.167)
=0.933629 / 0.857936
=1.0882

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
=97.834 / 113.873
=0.8592

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))
=(25.826 / (25.826 + 0)) / (24.304 / (24.304 + 0))
=1 / 1
=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)
=(5.645 / 97.834) / (8.719 / 113.873)
=0.0577 / 0.076568
=0.7536

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)
=((432.567 + 20.42) / 685.358) / ((450.84 + 64.858) / 816.167)
=0.660949 / 0.631854
=1.046

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
=(-35.366 - -6.691 - -18.61) / 685.358
=-0.014686

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.

Creative Mediammunity Trust has a M-score of -3.26 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 -3.20 mean?
Creative Mediammunity Trust (FRA:WY51) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.20 as of Jul. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Creative Mediammunity Trust and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Creative Mediammunity Trust ranks #55 out of 752 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 7.3%.
Is Creative Mediammunity Trust's Beneish M-Score too high?
Creative Mediammunity Trust's current Beneish M-Score is -3.20. Based on the distribution chart, Creative Mediammunity Trust ranks #55 out of 752 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Creative Mediammunity Trust has a GF Score™ of 40/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Creative Mediammunity Trust's Beneish M-Score compare to MKZR and PW?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Creative Mediammunity Trust ranks #55 out of 752 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Creative Mediammunity Trust in the top 7% 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 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 Creative Mediammunity Trust and its competitors. Creative Mediammunity Trust's current Beneish M-Score is -3.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Creative Mediammunity Trust stock overvalued right now?
Creative Mediammunity Trust (FRA:WY51) has a current Beneish M-Score of -3.20. The stock's GF Value™ is €41,945.72, compared to a current price of €425.00 — trading 99% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.20. Creative Mediammunity Trust's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 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 Creative Mediammunity Trust (FRA:WY51), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.20 as of Jul. 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 Creative Mediammunity Trust (FRA:WY51) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Creative Mediammunity Trust stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €425.00 is trading 99% below its estimated GF Value™ of €41,945.72.

Key valuation signals for FRA:WY51:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.20
  • GF Value™: €41,945.72 vs. price of €425.00 (99% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 40/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:WY51 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Creative Mediammunity Trust Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Other Exchanges CMCT:USA
Address 4700 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, USA, 90010
Creative Media & Community Trust Corp is a Maryland corporation and REIT. It mainly acquires, develops, owns, and operates both multifamily properties situated in vibrant communities throughout the United States and Class A and creative office real assets in markets with similar business and employment characteristics to multifamily investments. All of its communities are located in areas that include traditional downtowns and suburban main streets, which have high barriers to entry, high population density, positive population trends, and a propensity for growth. Currently, the company consists of three types of commercial real estate properties, namely office, hotel, and multifamily.
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