Halmont Properties (TSXV:HMT) Beneish M-Score: -1.45 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


TSXV:HMT Halmont Properties Corp TSXV:HMT
63 GF Score
Price C$1.05
GF Value C$0.99
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is Halmont Properties Beneish M-Score?

Halmont Properties TSXV:HMT +5.00% 63 Beneish M-Score is -1.45 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSXV:HMT with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of C$0.99 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,682 Real Estate companies, Halmont Properties ranks worse than 80.08% 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.

Warning Sign:

Beneish M-Score -1.45 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

TSXV:HMT' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.3   Med: -2.05   Max: 31.31
Current: -1.45

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Halmont Properties was 31.31. The lowest was -3.30. And the median was -2.05.


Halmont Properties Beneish M-Score Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for Halmont Properties'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.

Halmont Properties Beneish M-Score Chart

Halmont Properties 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 -0.28 -2.43 -2.21 -1.31 -2.46

Halmont Properties 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 -2.90 -2.79 -1.31 -2.46 -1.45

TSXV:HMT vs CBRE, BEKE: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Halmont Properties'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.


Halmont Properties Beneish M-Score vs Real Estate Industry

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

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


TSXV:HMT
63GF Score
Halmont Properties Corp TSXV:HMT
Beneish M-Score is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

Halmont 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 Halmont 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 * 1.8522+0.528 * 1.1352+0.404 * 0.9436+0.892 * 1.1082+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.647+4.679 * 0.022984-0.327 * 1.2051
=-1.45

* 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 C$76.32 Mil.
Revenue was 8.928 + 11.149 + 8.161 + 8.192 = C$36.43 Mil.
Gross Profit was 6.863 + 9.243 + 6.546 + 6.603 = C$29.26 Mil.
Total Current Assets was C$80.24 Mil.
Total Assets was C$489.96 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was C$0.00 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was C$0.00 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was C$0.87 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was C$4.02 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was C$204.87 Mil.
Net Income was 4.459 + 6.678 + 3.808 + 3.939 = C$18.88 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = C$0.00 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 5.854 + 2.798 + 0.626 + -1.655 = C$7.62 Mil.
Total Receivables was C$37.19 Mil.
Revenue was 8.544 + 11.068 + 6.412 + 6.85 = C$32.87 Mil.
Gross Profit was 7.042 + 10.188 + 6.166 + 6.573 = C$29.97 Mil.
Total Current Assets was C$45.91 Mil.
Total Assets was C$403.58 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was C$0.00 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was C$0.00 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was C$1.22 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was C$8.33 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was C$134.45 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)
=(76.323 / 36.43) / (37.185 / 32.874)
=2.095059 / 1.131137
=1.8522

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)
=(29.969 / 32.874) / (29.255 / 36.43)
=0.911632 / 0.803047
=1.1352

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 - (80.236 + 0) / 489.957) / (1 - (45.914 + 0) / 403.584)
=0.836239 / 0.886234
=0.9436

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
=36.43 / 32.874
=1.1082

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)
=(0.874 / 36.43) / (1.219 / 32.874)
=0.023991 / 0.037081
=0.647

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)
=((204.87 + 4.02) / 489.957) / ((134.449 + 8.333) / 403.584)
=0.426344 / 0.353785
=1.2051

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
=(18.884 - 0 - 7.623) / 489.957
=0.022984

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.

Halmont Properties has a M-score of -1.45 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 -1.45 mean?
Halmont Properties (TSXV:HMT) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.45 as of Jun. 28, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Halmont Properties and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Halmont Properties ranks #1347 out of 1682 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 80.1%.
Is Halmont Properties' Beneish M-Score too high?
Halmont Properties' current Beneish M-Score is -1.45. Based on the distribution chart, Halmont Properties ranks #1347 out of 1682 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Halmont Properties has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Halmont Properties' Beneish M-Score compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Halmont Properties ranks #1347 out of 1682 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Halmont 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 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 Halmont Properties and its competitors. Halmont Properties's current Beneish M-Score is -1.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Halmont Properties stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Halmont Properties (TSXV:HMT) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$0.99, compared to a current price of C$1.05 — trading 6.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.45. Halmont Properties' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Halmont Properties (TSXV:HMT), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.45 as of Jun. 28, 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 Halmont Properties (TSXV:HMT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Halmont Properties stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$1.05 is trading 6.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$0.99. GuruFocus considers Halmont Properties to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSXV:HMT:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.45
  • GF Value™: C$0.99 vs. price of C$1.05 (6.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Halmont Properties Business Description

Address 181 Bay Street, Suite IN200, Toronto, ON, CAN, M5J 2T3
Halmont Properties Corp is a Canadian company invest in real estate properties, forest properties, and financial loans. The company's operating activities are organized into three reportable segments, Real Estates includes commercial properties; Forest Properties includes freehold timberlands and sawmill facilities; and financial loans includes property and construction loans, limited partnership interests and marketable securities. The company generates majority of revenue from Real Estate segment.
63GF Score

Get the complete analysis for TSXV:HMT

Beneish M-Score is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

C$1.05
Price
C$0.99
GF Value