CHOWF (Chowngng Holdings International) Beneish M-Score: -2.21 (As of Aug. 29, 2026)

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CHOWF Chow Sang Sang Holdings International Ltd CHOWF
84 GF Score
Price $1.70
GF Value $1.03
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What is Chowngng Holdings International Beneish M-Score?

Chowngng Holdings International CHOWF 84 Beneish M-Score is -2.21 as of Aug. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates CHOWF with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.03. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,089 Retail - Cyclical companies, Chowngng Holdings International ranks worse than 72.73% 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 -2.21 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

CHOWF' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.98   Med: -2.5   Max: -1.71
Current: -2.21

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Chowngng Holdings International was -1.71. The lowest was -2.98. And the median was -2.50.


Chowngng Holdings International Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chowngng Holdings International'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.

Chowngng Holdings International Beneish M-Score Chart

Chowngng Holdings International 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 -2.16 -2.59 -2.71 -2.90 -2.21

Chowngng Holdings International Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 -2.71 0.00 -2.90 0.00 -2.21

CHOWF vs TPR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Luxury Goods subindustry, Chowngng Holdings International'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.


Chowngng Holdings International Beneish M-Score vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Chowngng Holdings International's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Chowngng Holdings International 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 Chowngng Holdings International 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 * 1.0948+0.528 * 0.867+0.404 * 1.0243+0.892 * 1.059+0.115 * 1.0309
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.8898+4.679 * 0.044987-0.327 * 1.1238
=-2.21

* 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 (Dec25) TTM:Last Year (Dec24) TTM:
Total Receivables was $135 Mil.
Revenue was $2,885 Mil.
Gross Profit was $941 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $2,652 Mil.
Total Assets was $3,154 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $223 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $106 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $603 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $1,137 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $103 Mil.
Net Income was $221 Mil.
Gross Profit was $0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was $79 Mil.
Total Receivables was $116 Mil.
Revenue was $2,724 Mil.
Gross Profit was $770 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $2,059 Mil.
Total Assets was $2,528 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $251 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $124 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $640 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $783 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $101 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)
=(135.05 / 2884.817) / (116.482 / 2724.165)
=0.046814 / 0.042759
=1.0948

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)
=(770.341 / 2724.165) / (940.956 / 2884.817)
=0.282781 / 0.326175
=0.867

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 - (2652.39 + 223.242) / 3154.265) / (1 - (2059.005 + 250.823) / 2527.817)
=0.088335 / 0.086236
=1.0243

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
=2884.817 / 2724.165
=1.059

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))
=(124.07 / (124.07 + 250.823)) / (105.556 / (105.556 + 223.242))
=0.330948 / 0.321036
=1.0309

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)
=(602.634 / 2884.817) / (639.527 / 2724.165)
=0.208899 / 0.234761
=0.8898

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)
=((103.438 + 1136.649) / 3154.265) / ((101.45 + 782.843) / 2527.817)
=0.393146 / 0.349825
=1.1238

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
=(220.731 - 0 - 78.829) / 3154.265
=0.044987

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.

Chowngng Holdings International has a M-score of -2.21 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 -2.21 mean?
Chowngng Holdings International (CHOWF) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.21 as of Aug. 29, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Chowngng Holdings International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Chowngng Holdings International ranks #792 out of 1089 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 72.7%.
Is Chowngng Holdings International's Beneish M-Score too high?
Chowngng Holdings International's current Beneish M-Score is -2.21. Based on the distribution chart, Chowngng Holdings International ranks #792 out of 1089 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Chowngng Holdings International has a GF Score™ of 84/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chowngng Holdings International's Beneish M-Score compare to TPR?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Chowngng Holdings International ranks #792 out of 1089 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Chowngng Holdings International 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Chowngng Holdings International and its competitors. Chowngng Holdings International's current Beneish M-Score is -2.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chowngng Holdings International stock overvalued right now?
Chowngng Holdings International (CHOWF) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.21. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.03, compared to a current price of $1.70 — trading 65% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.21. Chowngng Holdings International's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Chowngng Holdings International (CHOWF), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.21 as of Aug. 29, 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 Chowngng Holdings International (CHOWF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chowngng Holdings International stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $1.70 is trading 65% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.03.

Key valuation signals for CHOWF:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.21
  • GF Value™: $1.03 vs. price of $1.70 (65% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Chowngng Holdings International Business Description

Other Exchanges 00116:Hong KongCJW1:Germany
Address 229 Nathan Road, 4th Floor, Chow Sang Sang Building, Kowloon, Hong Kong, HKG
Chow Sang Sang Holdings International Ltd is an investment holding company. It is engaged in manufacture and retail of jewellery and distribution of watches, wholesale of precious metals, and trading of laboratory-grown diamond and gemstones. The company generates majority of revenue from the retail of jewellery and distribution of watches segment.
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