Norstar Holdings (XTAE:NSTR) Beneish M-Score: -2.87 (As of Jul. 21, 2026)

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XTAE:NSTR Norstar Holdings Inc XTAE:NSTR
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What is Norstar Holdings Beneish M-Score?

Norstar Holdings XTAE:NSTR -1.97% 60 Beneish M-Score is -2.87 as of Jul. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates XTAE:NSTR with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of ₪7.52 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,686 Real Estate companies, Norstar Holdings ranks better than 80.19% 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 -2.87 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XTAE:NSTR' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.12   Med: -2.53   Max: 1.72
Current: -2.87

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Norstar Holdings was 1.72. The lowest was -3.12. And the median was -2.53.


Norstar Holdings Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Norstar Holdings'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.

Norstar Holdings Beneish M-Score Chart

Norstar Holdings 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 -2.37 -2.64 -2.77 -2.74 0.81

Norstar Holdings 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 -2.25 -2.62 -2.60 0.81 -2.87

XTAE:NSTR vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Norstar Holdings'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.


Norstar Holdings Beneish M-Score vs Real Estate Industry

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

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


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Norstar Holdings 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 Norstar Holdings 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 * 0.77+0.528 * 1.006+0.404 * 0.9302+0.892 * 0.9214+0.115 * 0.9377
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9965+4.679 * -0.013065-0.327 * 1.0555
=-2.87

* 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 ₪586 Mil.
Revenue was 556 + 437 + 704 + 589 = ₪2,286 Mil.
Gross Profit was 354 + 370 + 422 + 412 = ₪1,558 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₪4,353 Mil.
Total Assets was ₪32,607 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₪75 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₪21 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₪101 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₪4,943 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₪18,091 Mil.
Net Income was -4 + 34 + -26 + 97 = ₪101 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ₪0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -60 + 211 + 130 + 246 = ₪527 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₪826 Mil.
Revenue was 569 + 637 + 643 + 632 = ₪2,481 Mil.
Gross Profit was 385 + 435 + 443 + 438 = ₪1,701 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₪2,496 Mil.
Total Assets was ₪36,509 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₪93 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₪24 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₪110 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₪2,992 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₪21,442 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)
=(586 / 2286) / (826 / 2481)
=0.256343 / 0.33293
=0.77

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)
=(1701 / 2481) / (1558 / 2286)
=0.685611 / 0.68154
=1.006

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 - (4353 + 75) / 32607) / (1 - (2496 + 93) / 36509)
=0.864201 / 0.929086
=0.9302

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
=2286 / 2481
=0.9214

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))
=(24 / (24 + 93)) / (21 / (21 + 75))
=0.205128 / 0.21875
=0.9377

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)
=(101 / 2286) / (110 / 2481)
=0.044182 / 0.044337
=0.9965

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)
=((18091 + 4943) / 32607) / ((21442 + 2992) / 36509)
=0.706413 / 0.66926
=1.0555

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
=(101 - 0 - 527) / 32607
=-0.013065

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.

Norstar Holdings has a M-score of -2.87 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 -2.87 mean?
Norstar Holdings (XTAE:NSTR) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.87 as of Jul. 21, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Norstar Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Norstar Holdings ranks #334 out of 1686 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 19.8%.
Is Norstar Holdings' Beneish M-Score too high?
Norstar Holdings' current Beneish M-Score is -2.87. Based on the distribution chart, Norstar Holdings ranks #334 out of 1686 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Norstar Holdings has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Norstar Holdings' Beneish M-Score compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Norstar Holdings ranks #334 out of 1686 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Norstar Holdings in the top 20% 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 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 Norstar Holdings and its competitors. Norstar Holdings's current Beneish M-Score is -2.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Norstar Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Norstar Holdings (XTAE:NSTR) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₪7.52, compared to a current price of ₪8.45 — trading 12.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.87. Norstar Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Norstar Holdings (XTAE:NSTR), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.87 as of Jul. 21, 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 Norstar Holdings (XTAE:NSTR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Norstar Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₪8.45 is trading 12.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₪7.52. GuruFocus considers Norstar Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XTAE:NSTR:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.87
  • GF Value™: ₪7.52 vs. price of ₪8.45 (12.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Norstar Holdings Business Description

Address c/o Meitar Liquornik Geva & Leshem Brandwein Law Office, 16 Aba Hilel Silver Street, Ramat Gan, ISR, 52506
Norstar Holdings Inc is a multinational real estate holdings company based in Israel. The company is the major shareholder of Gazit Globe, a multi-national real estate investment company that acquires, develops, and manages supermarket anchored shopping centers. The company operates through a variety of subsidiaries: in the United States through Equity One Inc., Royal Senior Care LLC, and ProMed Properties Inc.; in Canada through First Capital Realty Inc.; and in Europe through Citycon Oyj. In the United States the company focuses on projects in the senior housing and the medical office building sectors in North America.
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