SBRA (Sabra Health Care REIT) Beneish M-Score: -2.49 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


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What is Sabra Health Care REIT Beneish M-Score?

Sabra Health Care REIT SBRA +1.15% 80 Beneish M-Score is -2.49 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates SBRA with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $19.32 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 765 REITs companies, Sabra Health Care REIT ranks worse than 50.07% 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 -2.49 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

SBRA' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.22   Med: -2.67   Max: -0.76
Current: -2.49

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Sabra Health Care REIT was -0.76. The lowest was -3.22. And the median was -2.67.


Sabra Health Care REIT Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sabra Health Care REIT'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.

Sabra Health Care REIT Beneish M-Score Chart

Sabra Health Care REIT Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.81 -2.59 -2.74 -2.62 -2.75

Sabra Health Care REIT Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 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 -2.74 -2.56 -2.67 -2.75 -2.49

SBRA vs NHI, HR, MPT: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the REIT - Healthcare Facilities subindustry, Sabra Health Care REIT'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.


Sabra Health Care REIT Beneish M-Score vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Sabra Health Care REIT's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sabra Health Care REIT's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Sabra Health Care REIT 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 Sabra Health Care REIT 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 * 1.0379+0.528 * 1.0654+0.404 * 0.9805+0.892 * 1.1289+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9718+4.679 * -0.038929-0.327 * 1.0367
=-2.49

* 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 $148.1 Mil.
Revenue was 221.753 + 211.902 + 190.037 + 189.15 = $812.8 Mil.
Gross Profit was 136.111 + 131.485 + 120.383 + 128.048 = $516.0 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $271.5 Mil.
Total Assets was $5,591.2 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $0.0 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $196.6 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $55.8 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $472.9 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $2,330.4 Mil.
Net Income was 40.88 + 27.225 + 22.538 + 65.542 = $156.2 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 1.417 + -8.001 + -7.698 + 21.412 = $7.1 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 98.362 + 87.427 + 99.964 + 80.959 = $366.7 Mil.
Total Receivables was $126.4 Mil.
Revenue was 183.543 + 182.346 + 178.001 + 176.141 = $720.0 Mil.
Gross Profit was 123.61 + 122.508 + 119.497 + 121.388 = $487.0 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $155.3 Mil.
Total Assets was $5,233.2 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $0.0 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $170.2 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $50.9 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $112.1 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $2,418.9 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)
=(148.088 / 812.842) / (126.384 / 720.031)
=0.182185 / 0.175526
=1.0379

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)
=(487.003 / 720.031) / (516.027 / 812.842)
=0.676364 / 0.634843
=1.0654

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 - (271.539 + 0) / 5591.19) / (1 - (155.281 + 0) / 5233.198)
=0.951434 / 0.970328
=0.9805

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
=812.842 / 720.031
=1.1289

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))
=(170.203 / (170.203 + 0)) / (196.633 / (196.633 + 0))
=1 / 1
=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)
=(55.844 / 812.842) / (50.905 / 720.031)
=0.068702 / 0.070698
=0.9718

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)
=((2330.35 + 472.926) / 5591.19) / ((2418.899 + 112.067) / 5233.198)
=0.501374 / 0.483637
=1.0367

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
=(156.185 - 7.13 - 366.712) / 5591.19
=-0.038929

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.

Sabra Health Care REIT has a M-score of -2.49 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 -2.49 mean?
Sabra Health Care REIT (SBRA) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.49 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Sabra Health Care REIT and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sabra Health Care REIT ranks #383 out of 765 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 50.1%.
Is Sabra Health Care REIT's Beneish M-Score too high?
Sabra Health Care REIT's current Beneish M-Score is -2.49. Based on the distribution chart, Sabra Health Care REIT ranks #383 out of 765 companies in the REITs industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sabra Health Care REIT has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sabra Health Care REIT's Beneish M-Score compare to NHI and HR?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Sabra Health Care REIT ranks #383 out of 765 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Sabra Health Care REIT 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 Sabra Health Care REIT and its competitors. Sabra Health Care REIT's current Beneish M-Score is -2.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sabra Health Care REIT stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sabra Health Care REIT (SBRA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $19.32, compared to a current price of $19.31 — trading 0.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.49. Sabra Health Care REIT's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 10 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 Sabra Health Care REIT (SBRA), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.49 as of Jun. 25, 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 Sabra Health Care REIT (SBRA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sabra Health Care REIT stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $19.31 is trading 0.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $19.32. GuruFocus considers Sabra Health Care REIT to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SBRA:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.49
  • GF Value™: $19.32 vs. price of $19.31 (0.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 10 warning signs

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


Sabra Health Care REIT Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Other Exchanges SBC:Germany
Address 1781 Flight Way, Tustin, CA, USA, 92782
Sabra Health Care REIT Inc is a healthcare facility real estate investment trust. The company operates one segment that owns and invests in healthcare real estate. All of the company's revenue is generated in the United States. Sabra's operations consist of nursing facilities, assisted living centers, and mental health facilities.
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