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SafestayLSE:SSTY 40 Beneish M-Score is -3.27 as of Aug. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:SSTY with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.23 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 817 Travel & Leisure companies, Safestay ranks better than 87.39% 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 -3.27 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
The historical rank and industry rank for Safestay's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:SSTY'
s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.27 Med: -2.39 Max: 0.61
Current: -3.27
During the past 12 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Safestay was 0.61. The lowest was -3.27. And the median was -2.39.
The historical data trend for Safestay'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:SSTY vs MAR, HLT, H: Beneish M-Score Comparison
For the Lodging subindustry, Safestay'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.
Safestay Beneish M-Score vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Safestay's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Safestay'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 Safestay 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 * 1.3735
+
0.528 * 1.0208
+
0.404 * 0.8382
+
0.892 * 0.9151
+
0.115 * 0.7419
-
0.172 * SGAI
+
4.679 * TATA
-
0.327 * LVGI
-
0.172 * 1.0666
+
4.679 * -0.193453
-
0.327 * 1.1696
=
-3.27
* 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.
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))
=
(3.381 / (3.381 + 76.65))
/
(3.777 / (3.777 + 62.55))
=
0.042246
/
0.056945
=
0.7419
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
=
(-10.054 - 0
-
4.519)
/
75.331
=
-0.193453
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.
Safestay has a M-score of -3.27 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
Safestay (LSE:SSTY) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.27 as of Aug. 03, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Safestay and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Safestay ranks #103 out of 817 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 12.6%.
Is Safestay's Beneish M-Score too high?
Safestay's current Beneish M-Score is -3.27. Based on the distribution chart, Safestay ranks #103 out of 817 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Safestay 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 Safestay's Beneish M-Score compare to MAR and HLT?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Safestay ranks #103 out of 817 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Safestay in the top 13% 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 Travel & Leisure company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Travel & Leisure 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 Safestay and its competitors. Safestay's current Beneish M-Score is -3.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Safestay stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Safestay (LSE:SSTY) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.23, compared to a current price of £0.13 — trading 45.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.27. Safestay's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 4 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 Safestay (LSE:SSTY), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.27 as of Aug. 03, 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 Safestay (LSE:SSTY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Safestay stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.13 is trading 45.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.23.
GuruFocus considers Safestay to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LSE:SSTY:
Beneish M-Score: -3.27
GF Value™: £0.23 vs. price of £0.13 (45.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:SSTY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Safestay PLC owns and operates a luxurious hostel group in the United Kingdom. It operates backpacker tourist hostels under the Safestay brand. Its property portfolio includes Safestay London Elephant and Castle, Glasgow Charing Cross, Brussels Grand Place. and York among others providing four, six, eight, and twelve bunk bedded dorms with en-suite facilities, as well as single, twin, double, and family bunk rooms with tea and coffee making facilities and televisions. The company operates in the segment of hostel accommodation in the UK and Europe. It generates revenue through various products and services such as Hostel accommodation, which derives key revenue, Food and Beverage sales, and Others. Geographically, it generates a vast majority of its revenue from the United Kingdom.
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