Lonking Holdings (FRA:C9IB) Beneish M-Score: -2.08 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


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What is Lonking Holdings Beneish M-Score?

Lonking Holdings FRA:C9IB 50 Beneish M-Score is -2.08 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:C9IB with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.19 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 205 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Lonking Holdings ranks worse than 75.12% 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 -2.08 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

FRA:C9IB' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.6   Med: -2.5   Max: -1.52
Current: -2.08

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Lonking Holdings was -1.52. The lowest was -3.60. And the median was -2.50.


Lonking Holdings Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lonking 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.

Lonking Holdings Beneish M-Score Chart

Lonking 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 -1.97 -3.18 -2.93 -2.48 -2.08

Lonking Holdings 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 -2.93 0.00 -2.48 0.00 -2.08

FRA:C9IB vs CAT, DE, PCAR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Lonking 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.


Lonking Holdings Beneish M-Score vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Lonking Holdings's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Lonking 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 Lonking 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 * 1.0316+0.528 * 0.9155+0.404 * 1.7069+0.892 * 1.015+0.115 * 0.9797
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9557+4.679 * 0.003309-0.327 * 1.0337
=-2.19

* 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 €447 Mil.
Revenue was €1,360 Mil.
Gross Profit was €291 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €1,590 Mil.
Total Assets was €2,051 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €207 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €29 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €84 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €646 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €0 Mil.
Net Income was €158 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €151 Mil.
Total Receivables was €427 Mil.
Revenue was €1,340 Mil.
Gross Profit was €262 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €1,635 Mil.
Total Assets was €2,030 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €248 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €34 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €86 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €618 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €0 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)
=(447.146 / 1359.86) / (427.006 / 1339.699)
=0.328818 / 0.318733
=1.0316

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)
=(262.09 / 1339.699) / (290.604 / 1359.86)
=0.195633 / 0.213701
=0.9155

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 - (1589.948 + 206.786) / 2051.032) / (1 - (1634.804 + 247.586) / 2029.835)
=0.123985 / 0.072639
=1.7069

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
=1359.86 / 1339.699
=1.015

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))
=(33.851 / (33.851 + 247.586)) / (28.941 / (28.941 + 206.786))
=0.120279 / 0.122773
=0.9797

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)
=(83.745 / 1359.86) / (86.327 / 1339.699)
=0.061584 / 0.064438
=0.9557

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)
=((0.004 + 645.697) / 2051.032) / ((0.005 + 618.181) / 2029.835)
=0.314818 / 0.30455
=1.0337

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
=(157.691 - 0 - 150.905) / 2051.032
=0.003309

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.

Lonking Holdings has a M-score of -2.19 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 -2.08 mean?
Lonking Holdings (FRA:C9IB) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.08 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Lonking Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lonking Holdings ranks #154 out of 205 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 75.1%.
Is Lonking Holdings' Beneish M-Score too high?
Lonking Holdings' current Beneish M-Score is -2.08. Based on the distribution chart, Lonking Holdings ranks #154 out of 205 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lonking Holdings has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lonking Holdings' Beneish M-Score compare to CAT and DE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Lonking Holdings ranks #154 out of 205 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Lonking Holdings 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery 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 Lonking Holdings and its competitors. Lonking Holdings's current Beneish M-Score is -2.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lonking Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lonking Holdings (FRA:C9IB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.19, compared to a current price of €0.28 — trading 49.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.08. Lonking Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 50/100 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 Lonking Holdings (FRA:C9IB), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.08 as of Jun. 25, 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 Lonking Holdings (FRA:C9IB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lonking Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €0.28 is trading 49.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.19. GuruFocus considers Lonking Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:C9IB:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.08
  • GF Value™: €0.19 vs. price of €0.28 (49.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:C9IB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Lonking Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges 03339:Hong Kong
Address No. 26 Mingyi Road, Xinqiao, Songjiang Industrial, Shanghai, CHN, 201612
Lonking Holdings Ltd is a construction and logistics machinery manufacturer in China. It produces wheel loaders, excavators, road rollers, forklifts, and other heavy equipment. In addition, the company supplies individual components, including gearboxes, converters, axles, and hydraulic components. The company has three operating segments: Sale of construction machinery, which generates the majority of the revenue, Finance lease of construction machinery, and Financial investment. The majority of sales are derived from China.
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