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 -2.7 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
The historical rank and industry rank for Equity Residential's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0IIB'
s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.79 Med: -2.67 Max: -2.53
Current: -2.7
During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Equity Residential was -2.53. The lowest was -2.79. And the median was -2.67.
Equity Residential Beneish M-Score Related Terms
Equity Residential Beneish M-Score Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Equity Residential'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.
LTS:0IIB vs AVB, ESS, INVH: Beneish M-Score Comparison
For the REIT - Residential subindustry, Equity Residential'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.
Equity Residential Beneish M-Score vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Equity Residential's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Equity Residential'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 Equity Residential 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
+
0.528 * 1.0071
+
0.404 * 1.0001
+
0.892 * 1.0342
+
0.115 * 0.9947
-
0.172 * SGAI
+
4.679 * TATA
-
0.327 * LVGI
-
0.172 * 0.9625
+
4.679 * -0.050946
-
0.327 * 1.0586
=
-2.70
* 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))
=
(997.748 / (997.748 + 452.783))
/
(1013.987 / (1013.987 + 452.318))
=
0.68785
/
0.691525
=
0.9947
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
=
(953.576 - 375.087
-
1623.753)
/
20517.153
=
-0.050946
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.
Equity Residential has a M-score of -2.70 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
Equity Residential (LTS:0IIB) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.70 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Equity Residential and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Equity Residential ranks #205 out of 765 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 26.8%.
Is Equity Residential's Beneish M-Score too high?
Equity Residential's current Beneish M-Score is -2.70. Based on the distribution chart, Equity Residential ranks #205 out of 765 companies in the REITs industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Equity Residential has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Equity Residential's Beneish M-Score compare to AVB and ESS?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Equity Residential ranks #205 out of 765 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Equity Residential 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 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 Equity Residential and its competitors. Equity Residential's current Beneish M-Score is -2.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Equity Residential stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Equity Residential (LTS:0IIB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $69.84, compared to a current price of $65.27 — trading 6.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.70. Equity Residential's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Equity Residential (LTS:0IIB), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.70 as of Jun. 24, 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 Equity Residential (LTS:0IIB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Equity Residential stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $65.27 is trading 6.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $69.84.
GuruFocus considers Equity Residential to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0IIB:
Beneish M-Score: -2.70
GF Value™: $69.84 vs. price of $65.27 (6.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0IIB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Equity Residential owns a portfolio of 312 apartment communities with over 85,000 units and is developing two additional properties with 665 units. The company focuses on owning large, high-quality properties in the urban and suburban submarkets of Southern California, San Francisco, Washington, D.C., New York, Seattle, and Boston.
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