Safestore Holdings (MEX:SAFEN) Beneish M-Score: -2.37 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


MEX:SAFEN Safestore Holdings PLC MEX:SAFEN
79 GF Score
Price MXN221.20
GF Value MXN285.97
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Safestore Holdings Beneish M-Score?

Safestore Holdings MEX:SAFEN 79 Beneish M-Score is -2.37 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:SAFEN with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN285.97. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 764 REITs companies, Safestore Holdings ranks worse than 60.21% 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 -2.37 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

MEX:SAFEN' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.41   Med: -2.14   Max: -1.61
Current: -2.37

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Safestore Holdings was -1.61. The lowest was -2.41. And the median was -2.14.


Safestore Holdings Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Safestore Holdings'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.

Safestore Holdings Beneish M-Score Chart

Safestore Holdings Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.61 -1.77 -2.11 -2.25 -2.37

Safestore Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Oct16 Apr17 Oct17 Apr18 Oct18 Apr19 Oct19 Apr20 Oct20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Oct22 Apr23 Oct23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25 Apr26
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 -2.25 0.00 -2.37 0.00

MEX:SAFEN vs PLD, PSA, EXR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the REIT - Industrial subindustry, Safestore Holdings'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.


Safestore Holdings Beneish M-Score vs REITs Industry

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

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


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Safestore Holdings 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 Safestore Holdings 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 * 1.0758+0.528 * 1.0169+0.404 * 1.0049+0.892 * 0.9944+0.115 * 1.2083
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.1406+4.679 * 0.003119-0.327 * 1.0769
=-2.42

* 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 (Oct25) TTM:Last Year (Oct24) TTM:
Total Receivables was MXN631 Mil.
Revenue was MXN5,802 Mil.
Gross Profit was MXN3,823 Mil.
Total Current Assets was MXN1,090 Mil.
Total Assets was MXN88,919 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was MXN178 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was MXN37 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was MXN468 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was MXN4,108 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN23,714 Mil.
Net Income was MXN2,751 Mil.
Gross Profit was MXN0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was MXN2,474 Mil.
Total Receivables was MXN590 Mil.
Revenue was MXN5,834 Mil.
Gross Profit was MXN3,910 Mil.
Total Current Assets was MXN1,525 Mil.
Total Assets was MXN87,780 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was MXN149 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was MXN39 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was MXN413 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was MXN1,718 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN23,787 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)
=(631.423 / 5801.662) / (590.234 / 5834.439)
=0.108835 / 0.101164
=1.0758

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)
=(3909.649 / 5834.439) / (3823.204 / 5801.662)
=0.670099 / 0.658984
=1.0169

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 - (1089.514 + 178.284) / 88919.201) / (1 - (1525.207 + 148.864) / 87780.363)
=0.985742 / 0.980929
=1.0049

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
=5801.662 / 5834.439
=0.9944

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))
=(39.175 / (39.175 + 148.864)) / (37.143 / (37.143 + 178.284))
=0.208334 / 0.172416
=1.2083

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)
=(467.996 / 5801.662) / (412.642 / 5834.439)
=0.080666 / 0.070725
=1.1406

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)
=((23714.263 + 4107.963) / 88919.201) / ((23786.961 + 1718.47) / 87780.363)
=0.312893 / 0.29056
=1.0769

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
=(2751.023 - 0 - 2473.692) / 88919.201
=0.003119

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.

Safestore Holdings has a M-score of -2.42 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 -2.37 mean?
Safestore Holdings (MEX:SAFEN) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.37 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Safestore Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Safestore Holdings ranks #460 out of 764 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 60.2%.
Is Safestore Holdings' Beneish M-Score too high?
Safestore Holdings' current Beneish M-Score is -2.37. Based on the distribution chart, Safestore Holdings ranks #460 out of 764 companies in the REITs industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Safestore Holdings has a GF Score™ of 79/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Safestore Holdings' Beneish M-Score compare to PLD and PSA?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Safestore Holdings ranks #460 out of 764 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Safestore Holdings 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 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 Safestore Holdings and its competitors. Safestore Holdings's current Beneish M-Score is -2.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Safestore Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Safestore Holdings (MEX:SAFEN) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.37. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN285.97, compared to a current price of MXN221.20 — trading 22.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.37. Safestore Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Safestore Holdings (MEX:SAFEN), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.37 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 Safestore Holdings (MEX:SAFEN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Safestore Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN221.20 is trading 22.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN285.97.

Key valuation signals for MEX:SAFEN:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.37
  • GF Value™: MXN285.97 vs. price of MXN221.20 (22.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Safestore Holdings Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Address Brittanic House, Stirling Way, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, GBR, WD6 2BT
Safestore Holdings PLC is a real estate investment trust that owns and leases storage space located in Paris and the United Kingdom. The company focuses on provision of self-storage accommodation and related services. The company operates in three segments based on geographical areas, being the United Kingdom, Paris in France and Expansion Markets (Spain, the Netherlands and Belgium). It also derives revenue from the rental of self-storage space and the sale of ancillary products such as StoreProtect and merchandise (e.g. packing materials and padlocks).
79GF Score

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