XJ International Holdings Co (FRA:HE1) Beneish M-Score: -2.42 (As of Jun. 29, 2026)


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What is XJ International Holdings Co Beneish M-Score?

XJ International Holdings Co FRA:HE1 54 Beneish M-Score is -2.42 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:HE1 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.03. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 241 Education companies, XJ International Holdings Co ranks worse than 66.39% 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 -2.42 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

FRA:HE1' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.35   Med: -2.3   Max: 93.36
Current: -2.42

During the past 8 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of XJ International Holdings Co was 93.36. The lowest was -3.35. And the median was -2.30.


XJ International Holdings Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for XJ International 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.

XJ International Holdings Co Beneish M-Score Chart

XJ International Holdings Co Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -2.06 -2.18 -3.35 -2.70 -2.42

XJ International Holdings Co Semi-Annual Data
Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
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FRA:HE1 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, XJ International 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.


XJ International Holdings Co Beneish M-Score vs Education Industry

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

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


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XJ International 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 XJ International 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 * 1.3453+0.528 * 1.0012+0.404 * 0.8355+0.892 * 1.0015+0.115 * 0.8143
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0529+4.679 * -0.046995-0.327 * 0.9756
=-2.47

* 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 (Aug25) TTM:Last Year (Aug24) TTM:
Total Receivables was €99.0 Mil.
Revenue was €474.3 Mil.
Gross Profit was €199.7 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €729.4 Mil.
Total Assets was €2,634.4 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €1,448.2 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €74.1 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €112.7 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €1,051.7 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €181.0 Mil.
Net Income was €46.1 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €169.9 Mil.
Total Receivables was €73.5 Mil.
Revenue was €473.6 Mil.
Gross Profit was €199.7 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €510.0 Mil.
Total Assets was €2,827.5 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €1,730.7 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €71.4 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €106.9 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €1,193.8 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €162.3 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)
=(98.975 / 474.29) / (73.463 / 473.59)
=0.20868 / 0.155119
=1.3453

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)
=(199.681 / 473.59) / (199.736 / 474.29)
=0.421633 / 0.421126
=1.0012

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 - (729.429 + 1448.227) / 2634.377) / (1 - (510.022 + 1730.749) / 2827.468)
=0.17337 / 0.207499
=0.8355

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
=474.29 / 473.59
=1.0015

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))
=(71.431 / (71.431 + 1730.749)) / (74.103 / (74.103 + 1448.227))
=0.039636 / 0.048677
=0.8143

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)
=(112.724 / 474.29) / (106.898 / 473.59)
=0.237669 / 0.225718
=1.0529

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)
=((181.006 + 1051.696) / 2634.377) / ((162.319 + 1193.809) / 2827.468)
=0.467929 / 0.479626
=0.9756

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
=(46.081 - 0 - 169.884) / 2634.377
=-0.046995

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.

XJ International Holdings Co has a M-score of -2.47 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 -2.42 mean?
XJ International Holdings Co (FRA:HE1) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.42 as of Jun. 29, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on XJ International Holdings Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, XJ International Holdings Co ranks #160 out of 241 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 66.4%.
Is XJ International Holdings Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
XJ International Holdings Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.42. Based on the distribution chart, XJ International Holdings Co ranks #160 out of 241 companies in the Education industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, XJ International Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 54/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does XJ International Holdings Co's Beneish M-Score compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, XJ International Holdings Co ranks #160 out of 241 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places XJ International Holdings Co 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 XJ International Holdings Co and its competitors. XJ International Holdings Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is XJ International Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
XJ International Holdings Co (FRA:HE1) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.42. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.03, compared to a current price of €0.02 — trading 43.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.42. XJ International Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 XJ International Holdings Co (FRA:HE1), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.42 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 XJ International Holdings Co (FRA:HE1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, XJ International Holdings Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.02 is trading 43.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.03.

Key valuation signals for FRA:HE1:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.42
  • GF Value™: €0.03 vs. price of €0.02 (43.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:HE1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


XJ International Holdings Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 01765:Hong Kong
Address No. 2000 Xi Qu Avenue, 40th Floor, Dah Sing Financial Centre, Sichuan TOP IT Vocational Institute, Pidu District, Hong Kong, HKG, 610091
XJ International Holdings Co Ltd formerly Hope Education Group Co Ltd is an investment holding company engaged in providing educational services. The company operates higher educational schools which include universities and junior colleges. Some of its colleges are Southwest Jiaotong University Hope Colleges, Business College of Guizhou University of Finance and Economics, Sichuan TOP IT Vocational Institute, and One Technical College among others. Its operating segments are the Domestic education which is the key revenue generating segment, global education segment and others. The company generates its revenue from tuition fees, boarding fees, sales of books and daily necessities, and others. Geographically company also operates in Malaysia, Thailand and Hungary.
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