SKYH (Sky Harbour Group) Beneish M-Score: -1.93 (As of Jul. 26, 2026)

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SKYH Sky Harbour Group Corp SKYH
63 GF Score
Price $10.18
GF Value $22.51
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What is Sky Harbour Group Beneish M-Score?

Sky Harbour Group SKYH -0.20% 63 Beneish M-Score is -1.93 as of Jul. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates SKYH with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $22.51 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,682 Real Estate companies, Sky Harbour Group ranks worse than 69.92% 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 -1.93 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

SKYH' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.68   Med: -1.31   Max: 0.41
Current: -1.93

During the past 7 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Sky Harbour Group was 0.41. The lowest was -2.68. And the median was -1.31.


Sky Harbour Group Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sky Harbour Group'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.

Sky Harbour Group Beneish M-Score Chart

Sky Harbour Group Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 0.00 0.41 -1.37 -1.67

Sky Harbour Group 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 -1.38 0.13 0.00 -1.67 -1.93

SKYH vs FPH, OZ, AXR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, Sky Harbour Group'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.


Sky Harbour Group Beneish M-Score vs Real Estate Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Sky Harbour Group's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Sky Harbour Group 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 Sky Harbour Group 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 * 1.0615+0.404 * 1.1666+0.892 * 1.7087+0.115 * 0.551
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.7399+4.679 * -0.022692-0.327 * 1.2069
=-1.93

* 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 $0.00 Mil.
Revenue was 8.725 + 8.057 + 7.302 + 6.588 = $30.67 Mil.
Gross Profit was 7.571 + 7.088 + 6.613 + 5.665 = $26.94 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $187.62 Mil.
Total Assets was $764.47 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $556.79 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $7.27 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $38.58 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $26.81 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $555.88 Mil.
Net Income was -5.578 + 9.619 + -1.878 + 17.453 = $19.62 Mil.
Non Operating Income was -0.705 + 13.549 + 3.306 + 22.017 = $38.17 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -3.918 + 4.564 + -0.906 + -0.944 = $-1.20 Mil.
Total Receivables was $0.00 Mil.
Revenue was 5.593 + 4.642 + 4.097 + 3.618 = $17.95 Mil.
Gross Profit was 4.859 + 4.321 + 4.017 + 3.536 = $16.73 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $97.46 Mil.
Total Assets was $553.67 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $443.76 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $3.18 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $30.51 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $24.19 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $325.47 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 / 30.672) / (0 / 17.95)
=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)
=(16.733 / 17.95) / (26.937 / 30.672)
=0.932201 / 0.878228
=1.0615

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 - (187.624 + 556.786) / 764.466) / (1 - (97.464 + 443.756) / 553.671)
=0.026235 / 0.022488
=1.1666

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
=30.672 / 17.95
=1.7087

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))
=(3.176 / (3.176 + 443.756)) / (7.274 / (7.274 + 556.786))
=0.007106 / 0.012896
=0.551

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)
=(38.578 / 30.672) / (30.513 / 17.95)
=1.25776 / 1.699889
=0.7399

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)
=((555.877 + 26.81) / 764.466) / ((325.465 + 24.19) / 553.671)
=0.762214 / 0.631521
=1.2069

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
=(19.616 - 38.167 - -1.204) / 764.466
=-0.022692

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.

Sky Harbour Group has a M-score of -1.93 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -1.93 mean?
Sky Harbour Group (SKYH) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.93 as of Jul. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Sky Harbour Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sky Harbour Group ranks #1176 out of 1682 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 69.9%.
Is Sky Harbour Group's Beneish M-Score too high?
Sky Harbour Group's current Beneish M-Score is -1.93. Based on the distribution chart, Sky Harbour Group ranks #1176 out of 1682 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sky Harbour Group has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sky Harbour Group's Beneish M-Score compare to FPH and OZ?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Sky Harbour Group ranks #1176 out of 1682 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Sky Harbour Group 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 Sky Harbour Group and its competitors. Sky Harbour Group's current Beneish M-Score is -1.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sky Harbour Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sky Harbour Group (SKYH) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $22.51, compared to a current price of $10.18 — trading 54.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.93. Sky Harbour Group's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Sky Harbour Group (SKYH), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.93 as of Jul. 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 Sky Harbour Group (SKYH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sky Harbour Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $10.18 is trading 54.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $22.51. GuruFocus considers Sky Harbour Group to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SKYH:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.93
  • GF Value™: $22.51 vs. price of $10.18 (54.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Sky Harbour Group Business Description

Address 136 Tower Road, Suite 205, Westchester County Airport, White Plains, NY, USA, 10604
Sky Harbour Group Corp is an aviation infrastructure company focused on building the first nationwide network of Home Base Operator (HBO) campuses designed exclusively for business aircraft. The company develops, leases, and manages general aviation hangars across the United States, targeting airfields in markets with aircraft populations and high hangar demand. Its HBS campuses include private hangars and offer a range of services tailored to aircraft owners operating from these facilities. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the leasing of home-based aircraft hangars and through services and products ancillary to its leasing activities.
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