Asset Plus (NZSE:APL) Beneish M-Score: -3.52 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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NZSE:APL Asset Plus Ltd NZSE:APL
43 GF Score
Price NZ$0.17
GF Value NZ$0.23
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Asset Plus Beneish M-Score?

Asset Plus NZSE:APL -1.76% 43 Beneish M-Score is -3.52 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates NZSE:APL with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of NZ$0.23 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 758 REITs companies, Asset Plus ranks better than 96.44% 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 -3.52 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

NZSE:APL' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.74   Med: -2.72   Max: 3.09
Current: -3.52

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Asset Plus was 3.09. The lowest was -3.74. And the median was -2.72.


Asset Plus Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Asset Plus'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.

Asset Plus Beneish M-Score Chart

Asset Plus Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.64 -3.74 -2.79 -2.60 -3.52

Asset Plus Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 -2.79 0.00 -2.60 0.00 -3.52

NZSE:APL vs VICI, WPC, BNL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the REIT - Diversified subindustry, Asset Plus'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.


Asset Plus Beneish M-Score vs REITs Industry

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

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


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Asset Plus 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 Asset Plus 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 * 0.4764+0.528 * 0.8817+0.404 * 1.0346+0.892 * 0.962+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0024+4.679 * 0.010464-0.327 * 2.6131
=-3.52

* 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 NZ$0.01 Mil.
Revenue was NZ$6.56 Mil.
Gross Profit was NZ$4.41 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NZ$7.02 Mil.
Total Assets was NZ$112.96 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NZ$0.00 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NZ$0.00 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NZ$0.62 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NZ$1.65 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NZ$0.00 Mil.
Net Income was NZ$-3.16 Mil.
Gross Profit was NZ$-7.43 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was NZ$3.08 Mil.
Total Receivables was NZ$0.02 Mil.
Revenue was NZ$6.82 Mil.
Gross Profit was NZ$4.04 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NZ$11.03 Mil.
Total Assets was NZ$118.03 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NZ$0.00 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NZ$0.00 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NZ$0.64 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NZ$0.66 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NZ$0.00 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)
=(0.011 / 6.556) / (0.024 / 6.815)
=0.001678 / 0.003522
=0.4764

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)
=(4.043 / 6.815) / (4.411 / 6.556)
=0.59325 / 0.672819
=0.8817

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 - (7.018 + 0) / 112.958) / (1 - (11.033 + 0) / 118.033)
=0.937871 / 0.906526
=1.0346

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
=6.556 / 6.815
=0.962

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 / (0 + 0)) / (0 / (0 + 0))
= /
=1

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)
=(0.621 / 6.556) / (0.644 / 6.815)
=0.094722 / 0.094497
=1.0024

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)
=((0 + 1.648) / 112.958) / ((0 + 0.659) / 118.033)
=0.014589 / 0.005583
=2.6131

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
=(-3.164 - -7.427 - 3.081) / 112.958
=0.010464

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.

Asset Plus has a M-score of -3.52 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 -3.52 mean?
Asset Plus (NZSE:APL) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.52 as of Jul. 14, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Asset Plus and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Asset Plus ranks #27 out of 758 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 3.6%.
Is Asset Plus' Beneish M-Score too high?
Asset Plus' current Beneish M-Score is -3.52. Based on the distribution chart, Asset Plus ranks #27 out of 758 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Asset Plus has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Asset Plus' Beneish M-Score compare to VICI and WPC?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Asset Plus ranks #27 out of 758 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Asset Plus in the top 4% 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 Asset Plus and its competitors. Asset Plus's current Beneish M-Score is -3.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Asset Plus stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asset Plus (NZSE:APL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NZ$0.23, compared to a current price of NZ$0.17 — trading 27.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.52. Asset Plus' overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 2 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 Asset Plus (NZSE:APL), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.52 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 Asset Plus (NZSE:APL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asset Plus stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NZ$0.17 is trading 27.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of NZ$0.23. GuruFocus considers Asset Plus to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NZSE:APL:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.52
  • GF Value™: NZ$0.23 vs. price of NZ$0.17 (27.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 43/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Asset Plus Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Address C/- Centuria Funds Management Limited, 30 Gaunt Street, Level 2, Bayleys House, Wynyard Quarter, Auckland, NTL, NZL, 1010
Asset Plus Ltd is a commercial property investment company. Its principal activities include investing in commercial property in New Zealand. The company's investment portfolio consists of office properties in New Zealand including the Munroe Lane property, and the 35 Graham Street property which is currently held for sale.
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