GLPI (Gaming and Leisure Properties) Beneish M-Score: -2.42 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


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GF Value $49.74
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What is Gaming and Leisure Properties Beneish M-Score?

Gaming and Leisure Properties GLPI -0.97% 84 Beneish M-Score is -2.42 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates GLPI with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $49.74 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 765 REITs companies, Gaming and Leisure Properties ranks worse than 55.29% 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 -2.42 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

GLPI' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.46   Med: -2.58   Max: 68.85
Current: -2.42

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Gaming and Leisure Properties was 68.85. The lowest was -3.46. And the median was -2.58.


Gaming and Leisure Properties Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Gaming and Leisure 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.

Gaming and Leisure Properties Beneish M-Score Chart

Gaming and Leisure 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 -2.59 -2.06 -2.53 -2.42 -2.43

Gaming and Leisure 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 -2.48 -2.60 -2.56 -2.43 -2.42

GLPI vs LAMR, WY, RYN: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the REIT - Specialty subindustry, Gaming and Leisure 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.


Gaming and Leisure Properties Beneish M-Score vs REITs Industry

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

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


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Gaming and Leisure 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 Gaming and Leisure 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 * 1.108+0.528 * 1.0026+0.404 * 0.9902+0.892 * 1.0443+0.115 * 0.9804
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.8944+4.679 * -0.017802-0.327 * 1.0203
=-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 $2,863 Mil.
Revenue was 419.985 + 407.031 + 397.61 + 394.876 = $1,620 Mil.
Gross Profit was 406.187 + 392.905 + 383.825 + 380.934 = $1,564 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $3,137 Mil.
Total Assets was $13,765 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $241 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $283 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $56 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $297 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $8,378 Mil.
Net Income was 231.829 + 267.297 + 241.191 + 151.439 = $892 Mil.
Non Operating Income was -0.268 + -6.3 + -3.783 + 0 = $-10 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 270.229 + 343.244 + 240.306 + 293.375 = $1,147 Mil.
Total Receivables was $2,474 Mil.
Revenue was 395.235 + 389.615 + 385.341 + 380.626 = $1,551 Mil.
Gross Profit was 381.68 + 377.387 + 373.583 + 368.756 = $1,501 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $2,643 Mil.
Total Assets was $12,133 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $244 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $274 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $60 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $300 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $7,194 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)
=(2862.578 / 1619.502) / (2473.949 / 1550.817)
=1.767567 / 1.595255
=1.108

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)
=(1501.406 / 1550.817) / (1563.851 / 1619.502)
=0.968139 / 0.965637
=1.0026

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 - (3137.091 + 241.345) / 13765.406) / (1 - (2642.824 + 243.92) / 12132.521)
=0.754571 / 0.762066
=0.9902

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
=1619.502 / 1550.817
=1.0443

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))
=(274.068 / (274.068 + 243.92)) / (282.969 / (282.969 + 241.345))
=0.529101 / 0.539694
=0.9804

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)
=(56.413 / 1619.502) / (60.398 / 1550.817)
=0.034834 / 0.038946
=0.8944

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)
=((8378.096 + 297.438) / 13765.406) / ((7194.264 + 300.003) / 12132.521)
=0.630242 / 0.617701
=1.0203

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
=(891.756 - -10.351 - 1147.154) / 13765.406
=-0.017802

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.

Gaming and Leisure Properties has a M-score of -2.42 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.42 mean?
Gaming and Leisure Properties (GLPI) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.42 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Gaming and Leisure Properties and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Gaming and Leisure Properties ranks #423 out of 765 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 55.3%.
Is Gaming and Leisure Properties' Beneish M-Score too high?
Gaming and Leisure Properties' current Beneish M-Score is -2.42. Based on the distribution chart, Gaming and Leisure Properties ranks #423 out of 765 companies in the REITs industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Gaming and Leisure Properties has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gaming and Leisure Properties' Beneish M-Score compare to LAMR and WY?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Gaming and Leisure Properties ranks #423 out of 765 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Gaming and Leisure 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 Gaming and Leisure Properties and its competitors. Gaming and Leisure Properties'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 Gaming and Leisure Properties stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gaming and Leisure Properties (GLPI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $49.74, compared to a current price of $44.94 — trading 9.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.42. Gaming and Leisure Properties' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Gaming and Leisure Properties (GLPI), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.42 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 Gaming and Leisure Properties (GLPI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gaming and Leisure Properties stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $44.94 is trading 9.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $49.74. GuruFocus considers Gaming and Leisure Properties to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for GLPI:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.42
  • GF Value™: $49.74 vs. price of $44.94 (9.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Gaming and Leisure Properties Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Other Exchanges 2GL:GermanyG1AM34:Brazil
Address 845 Berkshire Boulevard, Suite 200, Wyomissing, PA, USA, 19610
Gaming and Leisure Properties Inc, or GLP, is a self-administered and self-managed Pennsylvania real estate investment trust (REIT). It is engaged in acquiring, financing, and owning real estate property to be leased to gaming operators in triple-net lease arrangements. The company also extends loans that produce fixed or variable returns, which may convert into leased rent upon project completion or stabilization. Its portfolio consists of gaming and related facilities and amenities such as Ameristar Black Hawk, Bally's Casino, Argosy Casino Alton, Bally's Chicago, Hollywood Casino Aurora, and others located across different states in the United States.
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