PHPRF (Primary Health Properties) Beneish M-Score: -1.13 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


PHPRF Primary Health Properties PLC PHPRF
61 GF Score
Price $1.27
GF Value $3.31
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What is Primary Health Properties Beneish M-Score?

Primary Health Properties PHPRF 61 Beneish M-Score is -1.13 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates PHPRF with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.31 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 764 REITs companies, Primary Health Properties ranks worse than 90.18% on this metric.

Note: Financial institutions were excluded from the sample in Beneish paper when calculating Beneish M-Score. Thus, the prediction might not fit banks and insurance companies.

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.

Warning Sign:

Beneish M-Score -1.13 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

PHPRF' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.41   Med: -2.45   Max: -1.13
Current: -1.13

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Primary Health Properties was -1.13. The lowest was -3.41. And the median was -2.45.

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Primary Health Properties 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 Primary Health Properties 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+0.404 * 0.9999+0.892 * 2.5505+0.115 * 1.9996
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.5813+4.679 * -0.009934-0.327 * 1.1407
=-1.00

* 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 (Dec25) TTM:Last Year (Dec24) TTM:
Total Receivables was $0.0 Mil.
Revenue was $299.9 Mil.
Gross Profit was $299.9 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $0.0 Mil.
Total Assets was $8,085.7 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $4.0 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $1.3 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $9.4 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $0.0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $4,428.4 Mil.
Net Income was $159.3 Mil.
Gross Profit was $0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was $239.6 Mil.
 Total Receivables was $0.0 Mil.
Revenue was $117.6 Mil.
Gross Profit was $117.6 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $0.0 Mil.
Total Assets was $3,528.4 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $1.3 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $1.3 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $6.3 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $0.0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $1,694.1 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 / 299.866) / (0 / 117.573)
=0 / 0
=1

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)
=(117.573 / 117.573) / (299.866 / 299.866)
=1 / 1
=1

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 - (0 + 4.016) / 8085.676) / (1 - (0 + 1.264) / 3528.445)
=0.999503 / 0.999642
=0.9999

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
=299.866 / 117.573
=2.5505

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))
=(1.264 / (1.264 + 1.264)) / (1.339 / (1.339 + 4.016))
=0.5 / 0.250047
=1.9996

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)
=(9.371 / 299.866) / (6.321 / 117.573)
=0.031251 / 0.053762
=0.5813

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)
=((4428.38 + 0) / 8085.676) / ((1694.058 + 0) / 3528.445)
=0.547682 / 0.480115
=1.1407

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
=(159.304 - 0 - 239.625) / 8085.676
=-0.009934

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.

Primary Health Properties has a M-score of -1.00 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of -1.13 mean?
Primary Health Properties (PHPRF) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.13 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Primary Health Properties and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Primary Health Properties ranks #689 out of 764 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 90.2%.
Is Primary Health Properties' Beneish M-Score too high?
Primary Health Properties' current Beneish M-Score is -1.13. Based on the distribution chart, Primary Health Properties ranks #689 out of 764 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Primary Health Properties has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Primary Health Properties' Beneish M-Score compare to WELL and VTR?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Primary Health Properties ranks #689 out of 764 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Primary Health Properties 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 Primary Health Properties and its competitors. Primary Health Properties's current Beneish M-Score is -1.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Primary Health Properties stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Primary Health Properties (PHPRF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.31, compared to a current price of $1.27 — trading 61.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.13. Primary Health Properties' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 5 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 Primary Health Properties (PHPRF), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.13 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 Primary Health Properties (PHPRF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Primary Health Properties stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1.27 is trading 61.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.31. GuruFocus considers Primary Health Properties to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for PHPRF:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.13
  • GF Value™: $3.31 vs. price of $1.27 (61.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Primary Health Properties Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Address 15-16 Buckingham Street, 5th Floor, Burdett House, London, GBR, WC2N 6DU
Primary Health Properties PLC is a UK-based real estate investment trust. The company is engaged in making investments in integrated healthcare properties. Its services include Acquisition and development, Property management, Landlord and tenant, Asset management, and Finance. It seeks the generation of rental income and capital growth through investment in primary healthcare property in the United Kingdom and Ireland. It receives rental income on property investments.
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