Haidilao International Holding (FRA:8HI) Beneish M-Score: -2.58 (As of Jun. 29, 2026)


FRA:8HI Haidilao International Holding Ltd FRA:8HI
83 GF Score
Price €1.20
GF Value €2.00
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Haidilao International Holding Beneish M-Score?

Haidilao International Holding FRA:8HI -1.60% 83 Beneish M-Score is -2.58 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:8HI with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.00 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 356 Restaurants companies, Haidilao International Holding ranks worse than 65.73% 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 -2.58 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

FRA:8HI' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.8   Med: -2.98   Max: -1.57
Current: -2.58

During the past 11 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Haidilao International Holding was -1.57. The lowest was -3.80. And the median was -2.98.


Haidilao International Holding Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Haidilao International Holding'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.

Haidilao International Holding Beneish M-Score Chart

Haidilao International Holding 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 -3.40 -3.80 -2.93 -3.19 -2.58

Haidilao International Holding Semi-Annual Data
Dec15 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 -2.93 0.00 -3.19 0.00 -2.58

FRA:8HI vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Haidilao International 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.


Haidilao International Holding Beneish M-Score vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Haidilao International Holding's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Haidilao International Holding 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 Haidilao International 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 * 1.1938+0.528 * 1.0832+0.404 * 0.9907+0.892 * 0.9346+0.115 * 1.1282
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.1722+4.679 * -0.073081-0.327 * 1.0088
=-2.68

* 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 €106 Mil.
Revenue was €5,241 Mil.
Gross Profit was €1,370 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €1,507 Mil.
Total Assets was €2,678 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €773 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €265 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €72 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €1,131 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €321 Mil.
Net Income was €491 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €687 Mil.
Total Receivables was €95 Mil.
Revenue was €5,608 Mil.
Gross Profit was €1,588 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €1,708 Mil.
Total Assets was €2,988 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €831 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €336 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €66 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €932 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €674 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)
=(106.25 / 5241.148) / (95.233 / 5608.077)
=0.020272 / 0.016981
=1.1938

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)
=(1588.245 / 5608.077) / (1370.371 / 5241.148)
=0.283207 / 0.261464
=1.0832

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 - (1506.829 + 773.46) / 2678.475) / (1 - (1708.362 + 831.419) / 2988.188)
=0.148661 / 0.15006
=0.9907

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
=5241.148 / 5608.077
=0.9346

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))
=(335.595 / (335.595 + 831.419)) / (264.579 / (264.579 + 773.46))
=0.287567 / 0.254883
=1.1282

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)
=(71.819 / 5241.148) / (65.561 / 5608.077)
=0.013703 / 0.01169
=1.1722

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)
=((321.281 + 1130.546) / 2678.475) / ((673.757 + 931.799) / 2988.188)
=0.542035 / 0.537301
=1.0088

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
=(491.048 - 0 - 686.793) / 2678.475
=-0.073081

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.

Haidilao International Holding has a M-score of -2.68 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 -2.58 mean?
Haidilao International Holding (FRA:8HI) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.58 as of Jun. 29, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Haidilao International Holding and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Haidilao International Holding ranks #234 out of 356 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 65.7%.
Is Haidilao International Holding's Beneish M-Score too high?
Haidilao International Holding's current Beneish M-Score is -2.58. Based on the distribution chart, Haidilao International Holding ranks #234 out of 356 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Haidilao International Holding has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Haidilao International Holding's Beneish M-Score compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Haidilao International Holding ranks #234 out of 356 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Haidilao International 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 a Restaurants company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Restaurants 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 Haidilao International Holding and its competitors. Haidilao International Holding's current Beneish M-Score is -2.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Haidilao International Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Haidilao International Holding (FRA:8HI) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.00, compared to a current price of €1.20 — trading 40% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.58. Haidilao International Holding's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Haidilao International Holding (FRA:8HI), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.58 as of Jun. 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 Haidilao International Holding (FRA:8HI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Haidilao International Holding stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €1.20 is trading 40% below its estimated GF Value™ of €2.00. GuruFocus considers Haidilao International Holding to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:8HI:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.58
  • GF Value™: €2.00 vs. price of €1.20 (40% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:8HI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Haidilao International Holding Business Description

Other Exchanges HDALF:USA06862:Hong Kong
Address No. 398 Yard, Zhongdong Road, 7th Floor, No. 1 Building, Dongxiaokou Town, Changping District, Beijing, CHN, 102218
Haidilao, founded in Sichuan in 1998, is a prominent Chinese hot pot restaurant operator. Following the spinoff of its international unit Super Hi, Haidilao now focuses solely on managing restaurants in Greater China.By the end of 2024, the chain operated over 1,300 stores in Greater China, generating more than CNY 40 billion in systemwide sales, making it one of the largest restaurant operators in China. The majority of its restaurants are company-owned, with only a small fraction franchised.
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