Alexandria Real Estate Equities (HAM:A6W) Beneish M-Score: -2.48 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


HAM:A6W Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc HAM:A6W
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Price €46.10
GF Value €80.55
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What is Alexandria Real Estate Equities Beneish M-Score?

Alexandria Real Estate Equities HAM:A6W +3.85% 40 Beneish M-Score is -2.48 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates HAM:A6W with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of €80.55 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 764 REITs companies, Alexandria Real Estate Equities ranks worse than 51.05% 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 -2.48 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Alexandria Real Estate Equities's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

HAM:A6W' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.79   Med: -2.52   Max: 0.58
Current: -2.48

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Alexandria Real Estate Equities was 0.58. The lowest was -2.79. And the median was -2.52.


Alexandria Real Estate Equities Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Alexandria Real Estate Equities'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.

Alexandria Real Estate Equities Beneish M-Score Chart

Alexandria Real Estate Equities 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 -1.82 -2.76 -2.70 -1.21 -1.77

Alexandria Real Estate Equities 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 0.38 0.48 0.58 -1.77 -2.48

HAM:A6W vs BXP, VNO, CUZ: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the REIT - Office subindustry, Alexandria Real Estate Equities'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.


Alexandria Real Estate Equities Beneish M-Score vs REITs Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Alexandria Real Estate Equities's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Alexandria Real Estate Equities 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 Alexandria Real Estate Equities 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 * 1.253+0.528 * 1.0299+0.404 * 0.9979+0.892 * 0.871+0.115 * 0.925
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.8494+4.679 * -0.039111-0.327 * 1.0478
=-2.53

* 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 €283 Mil.
Revenue was 564.856 + 622.457 + 626.943 + 639.221 = €2,453 Mil.
Gross Profit was 370.973 + 423.865 + 423.116 + 444.637 = €1,663 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €729 Mil.
Total Assets was €29,555 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €945 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €1,105 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €104 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €2,556 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €9,969 Mil.
Net Income was 312.83 + -923.067 + -198.306 + -92.771 = €-901 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 323.697 + -918.841 + -230.171 + -125.271 = €-951 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 170.08 + 266.771 + 369.323 + 399.029 = €1,205 Mil.
Total Receivables was €259 Mil.
Revenue was 687.437 + 728.903 + 698.945 + 701.545 = €2,817 Mil.
Gross Profit was 478.021 + 499.29 + 488.774 + 499.717 = €1,966 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €793 Mil.
Total Assets was €34,780 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €1,107 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €1,101 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €141 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €1,892 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €12,175 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)
=(282.833 / 2453.477) / (259.154 / 2816.83)
=0.115278 / 0.092002
=1.253

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)
=(1965.802 / 2816.83) / (1662.591 / 2453.477)
=0.697877 / 0.677647
=1.0299

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 - (729.293 + 944.859) / 29554.798) / (1 - (793.129 + 1107.183) / 34780.396)
=0.943354 / 0.945363
=0.9979

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
=2453.477 / 2816.83
=0.871

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))
=(1101.222 / (1101.222 + 1107.183)) / (1104.986 / (1104.986 + 944.859))
=0.49865 / 0.539058
=0.925

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)
=(104.085 / 2453.477) / (140.685 / 2816.83)
=0.042423 / 0.049944
=0.8494

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)
=((9968.795 + 2555.983) / 29554.798) / ((12175.186 + 1891.784) / 34780.396)
=0.423782 / 0.404451
=1.0478

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
=(-901.314 - -950.586 - 1205.203) / 29554.798
=-0.039111

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.

Alexandria Real Estate Equities has a M-score of -2.53 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.48 mean?
Alexandria Real Estate Equities (HAM:A6W) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.48 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Alexandria Real Estate Equities and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Alexandria Real Estate Equities ranks #390 out of 764 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 51%.
Is Alexandria Real Estate Equities' Beneish M-Score too high?
Alexandria Real Estate Equities' current Beneish M-Score is -2.48. Based on the distribution chart, Alexandria Real Estate Equities ranks #390 out of 764 companies in the REITs industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Alexandria Real Estate Equities has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alexandria Real Estate Equities' Beneish M-Score compare to BXP and VNO?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Alexandria Real Estate Equities ranks #390 out of 764 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Alexandria Real Estate Equities 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 Alexandria Real Estate Equities and its competitors. Alexandria Real Estate Equities's current Beneish M-Score is -2.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alexandria Real Estate Equities stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alexandria Real Estate Equities (HAM:A6W) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €80.55, compared to a current price of €46.10 — trading 42.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.48. Alexandria Real Estate Equities' overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 9 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 Alexandria Real Estate Equities (HAM:A6W), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.48 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 Alexandria Real Estate Equities (HAM:A6W) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alexandria Real Estate Equities stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €46.10 is trading 42.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €80.55. GuruFocus considers Alexandria Real Estate Equities to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for HAM:A6W:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.48
  • GF Value™: €80.55 vs. price of €46.10 (42.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 40/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:A6W stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Alexandria Real Estate Equities Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Address 26 North Euclid Avenue, Pasadena, CA, USA, 91101
Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc is an urban office real estate investment trust (REIT). It is engaged in the business of providing space for lease to life science, agtech, and technology tenants. The company has established a market presence in key locations, including Greater Boston, the San Francisco Bay Area, New York City, San Diego, Seattle, Maryland, and Research Triangle, Texas, and Canada. The Company is a life science real estate investment trust focused on developing, redeveloping, and operating properties that provide space for lease to tenants in the life science industry.
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