Trident Estates (MAL:TRI) Beneish M-Score: -2.17 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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MAL:TRI Trident Estates PLC MAL:TRI
89 GF Score
Price €1.14
GF Value €1.61
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Trident Estates Beneish M-Score?

Trident Estates MAL:TRI 89 Beneish M-Score is -2.17 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates MAL:TRI with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.61 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,685 Real Estate companies, Trident Estates ranks worse than 61.54% 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 -2.17 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

MAL:TRI' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.19   Med: -1.82   Max: 9.03
Current: -2.17

During the past 10 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Trident Estates was 9.03. The lowest was -5.19. And the median was -1.82.


Trident Estates Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Trident Estates'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.

Trident Estates Beneish M-Score Chart

Trident Estates Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 9.03 -0.77 -1.57 -2.32 -2.17

Trident Estates Semi-Annual Data
Jan17 Jul17 Jan18 Jul18 Jan19 Jul19 Jan20 Jul20 Jan21 Jul21 Jan22 Jul22 Jan23 Jul23 Jan24 Jul24 Jan25 Jul25 Jan26
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 -1.57 0.00 -2.32 0.00 -2.17

MAL:TRI vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Trident Estates'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.


Trident Estates Beneish M-Score vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Trident Estates's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Trident Estates's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Trident Estates 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 Trident Estates 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 * 0.9958+0.528 * 0.9853+0.404 * 0.9699+0.892 * 1.0973+0.115 * 1.0973
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * 0.042798-0.327 * 0.8769
=-2.17

* 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 (Jan26) TTM:Last Year (Jan25) TTM:
Total Receivables was €1.44 Mil.
Revenue was €6.06 Mil.
Gross Profit was €5.44 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €7.17 Mil.
Total Assets was €116.85 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €3.61 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €0.10 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €0.00 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €5.67 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €29.47 Mil.
Net Income was €7.44 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0.00 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €2.44 Mil.
Total Receivables was €1.32 Mil.
Revenue was €5.52 Mil.
Gross Profit was €4.89 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €3.13 Mil.
Total Assets was €106.24 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €3.68 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €0.11 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €0.00 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €5.74 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €30.69 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)
=(1.439 / 6.057) / (1.317 / 5.52)
=0.237576 / 0.238587
=0.9958

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)
=(4.885 / 5.52) / (5.44 / 6.057)
=0.884964 / 0.898134
=0.9853

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 - (7.173 + 3.607) / 116.85) / (1 - (3.129 + 3.68) / 106.237)
=0.907745 / 0.935907
=0.9699

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
=6.057 / 5.52
=1.0973

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))
=(0.11 / (0.11 + 3.68)) / (0.098 / (0.098 + 3.607))
=0.029024 / 0.026451
=1.0973

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 / 6.057) / (0 / 5.52)
=0 / 0
=1

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)
=((29.465 + 5.669) / 116.85) / ((30.691 + 5.736) / 106.237)
=0.300676 / 0.342884
=0.8769

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
=(7.439 - 0 - 2.438) / 116.85
=0.042798

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.

Trident Estates has a M-score of -2.17 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 -2.17 mean?
Trident Estates (MAL:TRI) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.17 as of Jul. 14, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Trident Estates and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Trident Estates ranks #1037 out of 1685 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 61.5%.
Is Trident Estates' Beneish M-Score too high?
Trident Estates' current Beneish M-Score is -2.17. Based on the distribution chart, Trident Estates ranks #1037 out of 1685 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Trident Estates has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Trident Estates' Beneish M-Score compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Trident Estates ranks #1037 out of 1685 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Trident Estates 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 Real Estate company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Real Estate 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 Trident Estates and its competitors. Trident Estates's current Beneish M-Score is -2.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Trident Estates stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Trident Estates (MAL:TRI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.61, compared to a current price of €1.14 — trading 29.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.17. Trident Estates' overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 Trident Estates (MAL:TRI), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.17 as of Jul. 14, 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 Trident Estates (MAL:TRI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Trident Estates stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €1.14 is trading 29.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.61. GuruFocus considers Trident Estates to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MAL:TRI:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.17
  • GF Value™: €1.61 vs. price of €1.14 (29.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Trident Estates Business Description

Address Mdina Road, Zone 2, No.4 - Level 0, Trident Park, Central Business District, Notabile Gardens, Birkirkara, MLT, CBD 2010
Trident Estates PLC is a property investment company that owns and manages properties for rental and investment purposes. Its property portfolio includes Trident House, Paceville Premises (Burger King), South Street, Valletta (Pizza Hut), and other properties. All of the Group's and Company's revenue is generated in Malta and is derived solely from rental income from leased properties.
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