Delta Property Fund (JSE:DLT) Beneish M-Score: -2.27 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


JSE:DLT Delta Property Fund Ltd JSE:DLT
33 GF Score
Price R0.50
GF Value R0.23
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Delta Property Fund Beneish M-Score?

Delta Property Fund JSE:DLT 33 Beneish M-Score is -2.27 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:DLT with a GF Score™ of 33/100 and a GF Value™ of R0.23 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 764 REITs companies, Delta Property Fund ranks worse than 67.41% 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 -2.27 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

JSE:DLT' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.75   Med: -2.7   Max: -2.04
Current: -2.27

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Delta Property Fund was -2.04. The lowest was -3.75. And the median was -2.70.


Delta Property Fund Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Delta Property Fund'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.

Delta Property Fund Beneish M-Score Chart

Delta Property Fund Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.73 -3.75 -2.98 -2.05 -2.27

Delta Property Fund Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
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 -2.98 0.00 -2.05 0.00 -2.27

JSE:DLT vs BXP, ARE, VNO: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the REIT - Office subindustry, Delta Property Fund'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.


Delta Property Fund Beneish M-Score vs REITs Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Delta Property Fund's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Delta Property Fund 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 Delta Property Fund 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 * 1.0422+0.528 * 1.073+0.404 * 1.0688+0.892 * 1.0039+0.115 * 1.6205
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.784+4.679 * -0.004002-0.327 * 0.9579
=-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 (Feb26) TTM:Last Year (Feb25) TTM:
Total Receivables was R138 Mil.
Revenue was R1,148 Mil.
Gross Profit was R675 Mil.
Total Current Assets was R781 Mil.
Total Assets was R6,476 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was R6 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was R5 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was R29 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was R3,325 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was R600 Mil.
Net Income was R127 Mil.
Gross Profit was R0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was R153 Mil.
Total Receivables was R132 Mil.
Revenue was R1,143 Mil.
Gross Profit was R721 Mil.
Total Current Assets was R1,171 Mil.
Total Assets was R6,587 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was R1 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was R5 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was R37 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was R2,779 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was R1,389 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)
=(137.807 / 1147.913) / (131.705 / 1143.421)
=0.12005 / 0.115185
=1.0422

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)
=(721.407 / 1143.421) / (674.941 / 1147.913)
=0.63092 / 0.587972
=1.073

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 - (780.967 + 5.825) / 6476.37) / (1 - (1171.08 + 1.441) / 6587.152)
=0.878513 / 0.821999
=1.0688

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
=1147.913 / 1143.421
=1.0039

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))
=(5.141 / (5.141 + 1.441)) / (5.42 / (5.42 + 5.825))
=0.78107 / 0.481992
=1.6205

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)
=(28.74 / 1147.913) / (36.514 / 1143.421)
=0.025037 / 0.031934
=0.784

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)
=((599.762 + 3325.306) / 6476.37) / ((1388.69 + 2779.092) / 6587.152)
=0.60606 / 0.632714
=0.9579

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
=(127.007 - 0 - 152.927) / 6476.37
=-0.004002

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.

Delta Property Fund 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 -2.27 mean?
Delta Property Fund (JSE:DLT) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.27 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Delta Property Fund and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Delta Property Fund ranks #515 out of 764 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 67.4%.
Is Delta Property Fund's Beneish M-Score too high?
Delta Property Fund's current Beneish M-Score is -2.27. Based on the distribution chart, Delta Property Fund ranks #515 out of 764 companies in the REITs industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Delta Property Fund has a GF Score™ of 33/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Delta Property Fund's Beneish M-Score compare to BXP and ARE?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Delta Property Fund ranks #515 out of 764 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Delta Property Fund 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 Delta Property Fund and its competitors. Delta Property Fund's current Beneish M-Score is -2.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Delta Property Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Delta Property Fund (JSE:DLT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R0.23, compared to a current price of R0.50 — trading 117.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.27. Delta Property Fund's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 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 Delta Property Fund (JSE:DLT), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.27 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 Delta Property Fund (JSE:DLT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Delta Property Fund stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R0.50 is trading 117.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of R0.23. GuruFocus considers Delta Property Fund to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:DLT:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.27
  • GF Value™: R0.23 vs. price of R0.50 (117.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 33/100 with 9 warning signs

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


Delta Property Fund Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Address 10 Muswell Road South, Building 3, Silver Stream Office Park, Bryanston, Sandton, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 2021
Delta Property Fund Ltd engages in making long-term investments in rental-generating properties. The company comprises three segments, namely, Office-Sovereign, Office-Other, and Head Office. The firm generates its revenue mainly from the Office Sovereign segment. The portfolio of the company consists of large assets, single tenanted by the national government, provincial government, state-owned enterprises, and large blue-chip corporations under long leases.
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