JF SmartInvest Holdings (FRA:D6U) Beneish M-Score: -1.82 (As of Sep. 18, 2026)

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FRA:D6U JF SmartInvest Holdings Ltd FRA:D6U
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What is JF SmartInvest Holdings Beneish M-Score?

JF SmartInvest Holdings FRA:D6U -0.67% 94 Beneish M-Score is -1.82 as of Sep. 18, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:D6U with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.21. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 242 Education companies, JF SmartInvest Holdings ranks worse than 85.95% 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 -1.82 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

FRA:D6U' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.31   Med: -2.84   Max: -1.73
Current: -1.82

During the past 7 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of JF SmartInvest Holdings was -1.73. The lowest was -4.31. And the median was -2.84.


JF SmartInvest Holdings Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for JF SmartInvest 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.

JF SmartInvest Holdings Beneish M-Score Chart

JF SmartInvest Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -3.01 -2.19 -3.05 -1.32 -2.80

JF SmartInvest Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
Beneish M-Score Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -2.40 -1.33 -1.49 -2.76 0.00

FRA:D6U vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, JF SmartInvest 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.


JF SmartInvest Holdings Beneish M-Score vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, JF SmartInvest Holdings's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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JF SmartInvest 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 JF SmartInvest 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 * 0.2172+0.528 * 0.9988+0.404 * 1.2555+0.892 * 1.4273+0.115 * 0.9816
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.8315+4.679 * 0.013961-0.327 * 0.7382
=-2.54

* 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 €16.9 Mil.
Revenue was €422.8 Mil.
Gross Profit was €347.7 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €573.6 Mil.
Total Assets was €630.5 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €3.1 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €12.1 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €233.6 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €268.2 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €0.0 Mil.
Net Income was €113.9 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €105.1 Mil.
Total Receivables was €54.5 Mil.
Revenue was €296.2 Mil.
Gross Profit was €243.3 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €464.0 Mil.
Total Assets was €501.3 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €3.3 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €11.7 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €196.8 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €288.9 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €0.0 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)
=(16.896 / 422.807) / (54.49 / 296.219)
=0.039961 / 0.183953
=0.2172

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)
=(243.315 / 296.219) / (347.728 / 422.807)
=0.821402 / 0.822427
=0.9988

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 - (573.564 + 3.142) / 630.501) / (1 - (463.98 + 3.299) / 501.35)
=0.085322 / 0.067957
=1.2555

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
=422.807 / 296.219
=1.4273

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))
=(11.671 / (11.671 + 3.299)) / (12.127 / (12.127 + 3.142))
=0.77962 / 0.794211
=0.9816

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)
=(233.615 / 422.807) / (196.837 / 296.219)
=0.552532 / 0.664497
=0.8315

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 + 268.171) / 630.501) / ((0 + 288.858) / 501.35)
=0.425329 / 0.57616
=0.7382

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
=(113.863 - 0 - 105.061) / 630.501
=0.013961

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.

JF SmartInvest Holdings has a M-score of -2.54 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 -1.82 mean?
JF SmartInvest Holdings (FRA:D6U) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.82 as of Sep. 18, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on JF SmartInvest Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, JF SmartInvest Holdings ranks #208 out of 242 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 86%.
Is JF SmartInvest Holdings' Beneish M-Score too high?
JF SmartInvest Holdings' current Beneish M-Score is -1.82. Based on the distribution chart, JF SmartInvest Holdings ranks #208 out of 242 companies in the Education industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, JF SmartInvest Holdings has a GF Score™ of 94/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JF SmartInvest Holdings' Beneish M-Score compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, JF SmartInvest Holdings ranks #208 out of 242 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places JF SmartInvest 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 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 JF SmartInvest Holdings and its competitors. JF SmartInvest Holdings's current Beneish M-Score is -1.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JF SmartInvest Holdings stock overvalued right now?
JF SmartInvest Holdings (FRA:D6U) has a current Beneish M-Score of -1.82. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.21, compared to a current price of €2.96 — trading 7.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.82. JF SmartInvest Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 94/100 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 JF SmartInvest Holdings (FRA:D6U), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.82 as of Sep. 18, 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 JF SmartInvest Holdings (FRA:D6U) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JF SmartInvest Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €2.96 is trading 7.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €3.21.

Key valuation signals for FRA:D6U:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.82
  • GF Value™: €3.21 vs. price of €2.96 (7.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 94/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:D6U stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


JF SmartInvest Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges 09636:Hong Kong
Address 88 Xumin East Road, 16th Floor, Yintech Finance Center, Qingpu District, Shanghai, CHN
JF SmartInvest Holdings Ltd is a next-generation stock investing assistant that provides equity investment tools, securities investment advisory, investor education, and other services for individual investors with product offerings such as stock quote software, Stock Learning Machine, Stock Navigator Series, Super Investor, and Jiuyao Stocks (small-amount series products). It has developed JF Robo-Advisor, FinSphere Agent, FinSphere Report, and other AI products based on its AI and big data technologies, enabling the company to achieve industry leadership in inventive practice and scenario application.
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