Newmark SecurityLSE:NWT 57 Beneish M-Score is -2.65 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:NWT with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.93 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,020 Business Services companies, Newmark Security ranks better than 58.14% 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 -2.65 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
The historical rank and industry rank for Newmark Security's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:NWT'
s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.01 Med: -2.71 Max: -2.09
Current: -2.65
During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Newmark Security was -2.09. The lowest was -4.01. And the median was -2.71.
Newmark Security Beneish M-Score Related Terms
Newmark Security Beneish M-Score Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Newmark Security'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.
LSE:NWT vs ALLE, MSA, ADT: Beneish M-Score Comparison
For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, Newmark Security'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.
Newmark Security Beneish M-Score vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Newmark Security's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Newmark Security's Beneish M-Score falls into.
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 Newmark Security 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 * 1.1531
+
0.528 * 0.946
+
0.404 * 0.992
+
0.892 * 1.0341
+
0.115 * 0.9857
-
0.172 * SGAI
+
4.679 * TATA
-
0.327 * LVGI
-
0.172 * 1.0467
+
4.679 * -0.070593
-
0.327 * 0.9021
=
-2.65
* 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.
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.
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))
=
(1.459 / (1.459 + 2.702))
/
(1.488 / (1.488 + 2.695))
=
0.350637
/
0.355726
=
0.9857
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
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
=
(0.662 - 0
-
1.802)
/
16.149
=
-0.070593
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.
Newmark Security has a M-score of -2.65 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
Newmark Security (LSE:NWT) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.65 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Newmark Security and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Newmark Security ranks #427 out of 1020 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 41.9%.
Is Newmark Security's Beneish M-Score too high?
Newmark Security's current Beneish M-Score is -2.65. Based on the distribution chart, Newmark Security ranks #427 out of 1020 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Newmark Security has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Newmark Security's Beneish M-Score compare to ALLE and MSA?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Newmark Security ranks #427 out of 1020 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Newmark Security in the upper 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 Business Services company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Business Services 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 Newmark Security and its competitors. Newmark Security's current Beneish M-Score is -2.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Newmark Security stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Newmark Security (LSE:NWT) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.93, compared to a current price of £1.12 — trading 19.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.65. Newmark Security's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 Newmark Security (LSE:NWT), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.65 as of Jun. 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 Newmark Security (LSE:NWT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Newmark Security stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £1.12 is trading 19.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.93.
GuruFocus considers Newmark Security to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:NWT:
Beneish M-Score: -2.65
GF Value™: £0.93 vs. price of £1.12 (19.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:NWT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Newmark Security PLC is a UK-based security solutions provider. The company operates in the People and Data Management division, which is involved in the design, manufacture, and distribution of access control systems and the design, manufacture, and distribution of HCM hardware only, for time-and-attendance, shop-floor data collection, and access control systems. The Physical Security Solutions division is involved in the design, manufacture, installation, and maintenance of fixed and reactive security screens, reception counters, cash management systems, and associated security equipment. The company operates in the UK and derives the majority of its revenues from the People and Data Management division.
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