China Resources Beer (Holdings) Co (FRA:CHK) Beneish M-Score: -2.84 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


FRA:CHK China Resources Beer (Holdings) Co Ltd FRA:CHK
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Price €2.35
GF Value €3.27
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is China Resources Beer (Holdings) Co Beneish M-Score?

China Resources Beer (Holdings) Co FRA:CHK +1.29% 90 Beneish M-Score is -2.84 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:CHK with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.27 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 201 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, China Resources Beer (Holdings) Co ranks better than 72.64% 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 -2.84 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for China Resources Beer (Holdings) Co's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:CHK' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.06   Med: -2.86   Max: 0.16
Current: -2.84

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of China Resources Beer (Holdings) Co was 0.16. The lowest was -3.06. And the median was -2.86.


China Resources Beer (Holdings) Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Resources Beer (Holdings) Co'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.

China Resources Beer (Holdings) Co Beneish M-Score Chart

China Resources Beer (Holdings) Co 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 -2.15 -2.96 -2.71 -2.70 -2.84

China Resources Beer (Holdings) Co 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 -2.70 0.00 -2.84

FRA:CHK vs STZ, TAP: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, China Resources Beer (Holdings) Co'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.


China Resources Beer (Holdings) Co Beneish M-Score vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry

For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, China Resources Beer (Holdings) Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China Resources Beer (Holdings) Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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China Resources Beer (Holdings) Co 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 China Resources Beer (Holdings) Co 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 * 0.9541+0.528 * 0.9901+0.404 * 0.8231+0.892 * 0.9088+0.115 * 0.9609
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.948+4.679 * -0.054726-0.327 * 1.0208
=-2.94

* 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 €108 Mil.
Revenue was €4,606 Mil.
Gross Profit was €1,984 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €2,572 Mil.
Total Assets was €8,322 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €2,546 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €294 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €1,320 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €3,123 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €163 Mil.
Net Income was €409 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €864 Mil.
Total Receivables was €125 Mil.
Revenue was €5,068 Mil.
Gross Profit was €2,161 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €2,050 Mil.
Total Assets was €9,091 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €2,789 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €308 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €1,532 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €3,417 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €99 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)
=(108.399 / 4605.746) / (125.004 / 5067.703)
=0.023536 / 0.024667
=0.9541

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)
=(2161.004 / 5067.703) / (1983.678 / 4605.746)
=0.426427 / 0.430696
=0.9901

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 - (2571.87 + 2546.165) / 8321.868) / (1 - (2049.905 + 2789.171) / 9091.041)
=0.38499 / 0.467709
=0.8231

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
=4605.746 / 5067.703
=0.9088

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))
=(308.246 / (308.246 + 2789.171)) / (294.157 / (294.157 + 2546.165))
=0.099517 / 0.103565
=0.9609

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)
=(1320.067 / 4605.746) / (1532.182 / 5067.703)
=0.286613 / 0.302343
=0.948

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)
=((162.962 + 3123.08) / 8321.868) / ((99.032 + 3417.469) / 9091.041)
=0.394868 / 0.386809
=1.0208

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
=(408.739 - 0 - 864.161) / 8321.868
=-0.054726

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.

China Resources Beer (Holdings) Co has a M-score of -2.94 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 -2.84 mean?
China Resources Beer (Holdings) Co (FRA:CHK) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.84 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on China Resources Beer (Holdings) Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, China Resources Beer (Holdings) Co ranks #55 out of 201 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 27.4%.
Is China Resources Beer (Holdings) Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
China Resources Beer (Holdings) Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.84. Based on the distribution chart, China Resources Beer (Holdings) Co ranks #55 out of 201 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, China Resources Beer (Holdings) Co has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Resources Beer (Holdings) Co's Beneish M-Score compare to STZ and TAP?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, China Resources Beer (Holdings) Co ranks #55 out of 201 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts China Resources Beer (Holdings) Co in the upper 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Beverages - Alcoholic 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 China Resources Beer (Holdings) Co and its competitors. China Resources Beer (Holdings) Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Resources Beer (Holdings) Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Resources Beer (Holdings) Co (FRA:CHK) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.27, compared to a current price of €2.35 — trading 28.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.84. China Resources Beer (Holdings) Co's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 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 China Resources Beer (Holdings) Co (FRA:CHK), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.84 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 China Resources Beer (Holdings) Co (FRA:CHK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Resources Beer (Holdings) Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €2.35 is trading 28.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €3.27. GuruFocus considers China Resources Beer (Holdings) Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:CHK:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.84
  • GF Value™: €3.27 vs. price of €2.35 (28.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 4 warning signs

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


China Resources Beer (Holdings) Co Business Description

Address Xuehua Road, Xin\'an Street, No. 2, 30th Floor, Snow Beer Headquarters Building, 70th District, Bao\'an District, Shenzhen, CHN
China Resources Beer, or CR Beer, was originally a conglomerate enterprise with operations across retail, beer, food, and beverage industries. In September 2015, the company disposed of all its non-beer businesses and became a pure beer producer. Through a series of mergers and acquisitions, the company achieved its leadership position in China's beer industry. Amid the premiumization trend in the domestic beer market, CR Beer acquired Heineken China in 2019, which allows CR Beer access to a premium international beer brand and also leverages its sophisticated distribution network to grow Heineken's sales and market share. CR Beer is now China's largest brewer, with a volume share of about 26%, versus 15% of Tsingtao and 19% of Budweiser APAC, based on Euromonitor data.
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