Balkan and Sea Properties Reit-Varna (LTS:0HZU) Beneish M-Score: -3.24 (As of Jun. 30, 2026)


LTS:0HZU Balkan and Sea Properties Reit-Varna LTS:0HZU
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What is Balkan and Sea Properties Reit-Varna Beneish M-Score?

Balkan and Sea Properties Reit-Varna LTS:0HZU 53 Beneish M-Score is -3.24 as of Jun. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0HZU with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of лв194.53. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 764 REITs companies, Balkan and Sea Properties Reit-Varna ranks better than 92.8% 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 -3.24 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Balkan and Sea Properties Reit-Varna's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

LTS:0HZU' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.09   Med: -0.89   Max: 342.87
Current: -3.24

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Balkan and Sea Properties Reit-Varna was 342.87. The lowest was -10.09. And the median was -0.89.


Balkan and Sea Properties Reit-Varna Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Balkan and Sea Properties Reit-Varna'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.

Balkan and Sea Properties Reit-Varna Beneish M-Score Chart

Balkan and Sea Properties Reit-Varna 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 -2.30 5.43 -2.14 23.81 -3.07

Balkan and Sea Properties Reit-Varna 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 0.00 36.01 39.21 -3.07 -3.24

LTS:0HZU vs VICI, WPC: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the REIT - Diversified subindustry, Balkan and Sea Properties Reit-Varna'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.


Balkan and Sea Properties Reit-Varna Beneish M-Score vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Balkan and Sea Properties Reit-Varna's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Balkan and Sea Properties Reit-Varna's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Balkan and Sea Properties Reit-Varna 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 Balkan and Sea Properties Reit-Varna 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 * 0.8676+0.528 * 0.4702+0.404 * 1.1108+0.892 * 0.6216+0.115 * 1.0171
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.7661+4.679 * -0.023867-0.327 * 0.903
=-3.21

* 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 лв5.40 Mil.
Revenue was 1.108 + 0.892 + 1.766 + 0.268 = лв4.03 Mil.
Gross Profit was 0.23 + 0.196 + 0.384 + 0.044 = лв0.85 Mil.
Total Current Assets was лв35.86 Mil.
Total Assets was лв103.99 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was лв3.08 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was лв0.02 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was лв0.06 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was лв12.51 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was лв33.55 Mil.
Net Income was -0.402 + 1.06 + -0.167 + 0.537 = лв1.03 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = лв0.00 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 0.886 + 0.506 + 2.648 + -0.53 = лв3.51 Mil.
Total Receivables was лв10.02 Mil.
Revenue was 2.437 + 3.917 + 0.082 + 0.054 = лв6.49 Mil.
Gross Profit was 0.311 + 0.234 + 0.065 + 0.036 = лв0.65 Mil.
Total Current Assets was лв42.69 Mil.
Total Assets was лв104.37 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was лв2.90 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was лв0.02 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was лв0.13 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was лв12.22 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was лв38.98 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)
=(5.404 / 4.034) / (10.021 / 6.49)
=1.339613 / 1.544068
=0.8676

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)
=(0.646 / 6.49) / (0.854 / 4.034)
=0.099538 / 0.211701
=0.4702

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 - (35.858 + 3.077) / 103.991) / (1 - (42.69 + 2.899) / 104.373)
=0.625593 / 0.563211
=1.1108

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
=4.034 / 6.49
=0.6216

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))
=(0.023 / (0.023 + 2.899)) / (0.024 / (0.024 + 3.077))
=0.007871 / 0.007739
=1.0171

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)
=(0.06 / 4.034) / (0.126 / 6.49)
=0.014874 / 0.019414
=0.7661

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)
=((33.547 + 12.514) / 103.991) / ((38.979 + 12.218) / 104.373)
=0.442933 / 0.49052
=0.903

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
=(1.028 - 0 - 3.51) / 103.991
=-0.023867

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.

Balkan and Sea Properties Reit-Varna has a M-score of -3.21 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 -3.24 mean?
Balkan and Sea Properties Reit-Varna (LTS:0HZU) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.24 as of Jun. 30, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Balkan and Sea Properties Reit-Varna and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Balkan and Sea Properties Reit-Varna ranks #55 out of 764 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 7.2%.
Is Balkan and Sea Properties Reit-Varna's Beneish M-Score too high?
Balkan and Sea Properties Reit-Varna's current Beneish M-Score is -3.24. Based on the distribution chart, Balkan and Sea Properties Reit-Varna ranks #55 out of 764 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Balkan and Sea Properties Reit-Varna has a GF Score™ of 53/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Balkan and Sea Properties Reit-Varna's Beneish M-Score compare to VICI and WPC?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Balkan and Sea Properties Reit-Varna ranks #55 out of 764 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Balkan and Sea Properties Reit-Varna in the top 7% 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 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 Balkan and Sea Properties Reit-Varna and its competitors. Balkan and Sea Properties Reit-Varna's current Beneish M-Score is -3.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Balkan and Sea Properties Reit-Varna stock overvalued right now?
Balkan and Sea Properties Reit-Varna (LTS:0HZU) has a current Beneish M-Score of -3.24. The stock's GF Value™ is лв194.53, compared to a current price of лв17.00 — trading 91.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.24. Balkan and Sea Properties Reit-Varna's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 Balkan and Sea Properties Reit-Varna (LTS:0HZU), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.24 as of Jun. 30, 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 Balkan and Sea Properties Reit-Varna (LTS:0HZU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Balkan and Sea Properties Reit-Varna stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of лв17.00 is trading 91.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of лв194.53.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0HZU:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.24
  • GF Value™: лв194.53 vs. price of лв17.00 (91.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0HZU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Balkan and Sea Properties Reit-Varna Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Other Exchanges BSP:Bulgaria
Address 14 General Kolev Boulevard, Varna, BGR, 9000
Balkan and Sea Properties Reit-Varna is a real estate investment trust.
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