Hutchison Port Holdings Trust (FRA:H09) Beneish M-Score: -2.74 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


FRA:H09 Hutchison Port Holdings Trust FRA:H09
51 GF Score
Price €0.16
GF Value €0.14
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Hutchison Port Holdings Trust Beneish M-Score?

Hutchison Port Holdings Trust FRA:H09 -2.74% 51 Beneish M-Score is -2.74 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:H09 with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.14 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 966 Transportation companies, Hutchison Port Holdings Trust ranks better than 64.6% 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 -2.74 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

FRA:H09' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.49   Med: -2.69   Max: -2.54
Current: -2.74

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Hutchison Port Holdings Trust was -2.54. The lowest was -3.49. And the median was -2.69.


Hutchison Port Holdings Trust Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hutchison Port Holdings Trust'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.

Hutchison Port Holdings Trust Beneish M-Score Chart

Hutchison Port Holdings Trust 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 -2.54 -2.88 -2.62 -2.68 -2.74

Hutchison Port Holdings Trust 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 -2.62 0.00 -2.68 0.00 -2.74

Hutchison Port Holdings Trust Beneish M-Score Competitor Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Hutchison Port Holdings Trust'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.


Hutchison Port Holdings Trust Beneish M-Score vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Hutchison Port Holdings Trust's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Hutchison Port Holdings Trust 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 Hutchison Port Holdings Trust 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 * 0.9695+0.528 * 0.9582+0.404 * 1.008+0.892 * 0.9242+0.115 * 0.9814
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.051952-0.327 * 1.0037
=-2.84

* 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 €370 Mil.
Revenue was €1,274 Mil.
Gross Profit was €538 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €1,354 Mil.
Total Assets was €8,824 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €5,280 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €305 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €1,730 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €1,690 Mil.
Net Income was €82 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €541 Mil.
Total Receivables was €413 Mil.
Revenue was €1,379 Mil.
Gross Profit was €557 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €1,442 Mil.
Total Assets was €10,043 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €6,129 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €347 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €1,386 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €2,493 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)
=(370.345 / 1274.283) / (413.322 / 1378.811)
=0.29063 / 0.299767
=0.9695

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)
=(557.448 / 1378.811) / (537.642 / 1274.283)
=0.404296 / 0.421917
=0.9582

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 - (1354.161 + 5279.656) / 8824.018) / (1 - (1441.832 + 6128.514) / 10043.359)
=0.248209 / 0.246234
=1.008

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
=1274.283 / 1378.811
=0.9242

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))
=(346.987 / (346.987 + 6128.514)) / (304.905 / (304.905 + 5279.656))
=0.053585 / 0.054598
=0.9814

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)
=(0 / 1274.283) / (0 / 1378.811)
=0 / 0
=1

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)
=((1690.324 + 1730.293) / 8824.018) / ((2492.921 + 1386.093) / 10043.359)
=0.387648 / 0.386227
=1.0037

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
=(82.128 - 0 - 540.555) / 8824.018
=-0.051952

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.

Hutchison Port Holdings Trust has a M-score of -2.84 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 -2.74 mean?
Hutchison Port Holdings Trust (FRA:H09) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.74 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Hutchison Port Holdings Trust and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hutchison Port Holdings Trust ranks #342 out of 966 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 35.4%.
Is Hutchison Port Holdings Trust's Beneish M-Score too high?
Hutchison Port Holdings Trust's current Beneish M-Score is -2.74. Based on the distribution chart, Hutchison Port Holdings Trust ranks #342 out of 966 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hutchison Port Holdings Trust has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hutchison Port Holdings Trust's Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Hutchison Port Holdings Trust ranks #342 out of 966 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Hutchison Port Holdings Trust 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 Transportation company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Transportation 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 Hutchison Port Holdings Trust and its competitors. Hutchison Port Holdings Trust's current Beneish M-Score is -2.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hutchison Port Holdings Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hutchison Port Holdings Trust (FRA:H09) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.14, compared to a current price of €0.16 — trading 14.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.74. Hutchison Port Holdings Trust's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 5 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 Hutchison Port Holdings Trust (FRA:H09), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.74 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 Hutchison Port Holdings Trust (FRA:H09) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hutchison Port Holdings Trust stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €0.16 is trading 14.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.14. GuruFocus considers Hutchison Port Holdings Trust to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:H09:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.74
  • GF Value™: €0.14 vs. price of €0.16 (14.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:H09 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hutchison Port Holdings Trust Business Description

Address 1 Harbourfront Avenue, No. 14-07, Keppel Bay Tower, Singapore, SGP, 098632
Hutchison Port Holdings Trust invests in, develops, operates, and manages deep-water container ports. The company invests in other assets including river ports and provides additional port services such as freight forwarding and warehousing. The company derives revenue through the port and related services, transportation and logistics solutions, management and service fee income, and system development and support fees. The port and related services account for the vast majority of revenue. The company operates in both Hong Kong and Mainland China and derives the majority of its revenue from Mainland China.
51GF Score

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