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Ambow Education HoldingAMBO 44 Beneish M-Score is 0.00 as of Aug. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates AMBO with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.48 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 241 Education companies, Ambow Education Holding ranks worse than 414937.34% 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.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ambow Education Holding's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Ambow Education Holding was 7.99. The lowest was -3.77. And the median was -2.51.
* 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.
AMBO vs WAFU, ASPU, EEIQ: Beneish M-Score Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Ambow Education Holding'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.
Ambow Education Holding Beneish M-Score vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Ambow Education Holding's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ambow Education Holding's Beneish M-Score falls into.
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 Ambow Education Holding 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 *
+
0.528 *
+
0.404 *
+
0.892 *
+
0.115 *
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0.172 * SGAI
+
4.679 * TATA
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0.327 * LVGI
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0.172 *
+
4.679 *
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0.327 *
=
* 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.
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.
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 + 6.568))
=
/
0
=
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
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
=
(2.053 - 1.328
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1.779)
/
19.19
=
-0.054924
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.
Ambow Education Holding (AMBO) has a Beneish M-Score of 0.00 as of Aug. 28, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Ambow Education Holding and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ambow Education Holding ranks #999999 out of 241 companies in the Education industry.
Is Ambow Education Holding's Beneish M-Score too high?
Ambow Education Holding's current Beneish M-Score is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Ambow Education Holding ranks #999999 out of 241 companies in the Education industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ambow Education Holding has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ambow Education Holding's Beneish M-Score compare to WAFU and ASPU?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Ambow Education Holding ranks #999999 out of 241 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Ambow Education Holding 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 an Education company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Education 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 Ambow Education Holding and its competitors. Ambow Education Holding's current Beneish M-Score is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ambow Education Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ambow Education Holding (AMBO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.48, compared to a current price of $2.09 — trading 41.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is 0.00. Ambow Education Holding's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 3 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 Ambow Education Holding (AMBO), the current Beneish M-Score is 0.00 as of Aug. 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 Ambow Education Holding (AMBO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ambow Education Holding stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2.09 is trading 41.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.48.
GuruFocus considers Ambow Education Holding to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for AMBO:
Beneish M-Score: 0.00
GF Value™: $1.48 vs. price of $2.09 (41.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AMBO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ambow Education Holding Ltd is an AI-driven technology educational company. Along with its subsidiaries, the company is developing a new HybriU AI Digital Education Solution that transforms the educational environment, bridging the gap between traditional methods and the future of digital learning. The solution combines sophisticated software and hardware to create an AI-powered digital and hybrid classroom, designed to enhance educational delivery and engagement. In addition, the group offers high-quality, individualized, and dynamic career education services and products through the operation of its for-profit colleges. Substantially the majority of the group's revenues are derived from the United States, based on the geographical locations where services are provided to customers.
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