Hengan International Group Co (FRA:HGNC) Beneish M-Score: -2.46 (As of Jul. 05, 2026)


FRA:HGNC Hengan International Group Co Ltd FRA:HGNC
67 GF Score
Price €2.50
GF Value €2.93
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Hengan International Group Co Beneish M-Score?

Hengan International Group Co FRA:HGNC +2.29% 67 Beneish M-Score is -2.46 as of Jul. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:HGNC with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.93 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,850 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Hengan International Group Co ranks worse than 55.24% 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 -2.46 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

FRA:HGNC' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.81   Med: -2.43   Max: -2.15
Current: -2.46

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Hengan International Group Co was -2.15. The lowest was -2.81. And the median was -2.43.


Hengan International Group Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hengan International Group 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.

Hengan International Group Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Hengan International Group 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 -2.59 -2.73 -2.81 -2.40 -2.46

Hengan International Group 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 -2.81 0.00 -2.40 0.00 -2.46

FRA:HGNC vs PG, CL, KVUE: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Hengan International Group 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.


Hengan International Group Co Beneish M-Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Hengan International Group Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Hengan International Group 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 Hengan International Group 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 * 1.0112+0.528 * 0.9549+0.404 * 1.2214+0.892 * 0.9407+0.115 * 0.939
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0311+4.679 * -0.016352-0.327 * 1.048
=-2.56

* 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 €332 Mil.
Revenue was €2,797 Mil.
Gross Profit was €946 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €2,919 Mil.
Total Assets was €5,236 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €1,176 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €127 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €650 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €2,536 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €15 Mil.
Net Income was €307 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €393 Mil.
Total Receivables was €349 Mil.
Revenue was €2,973 Mil.
Gross Profit was €961 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €3,009 Mil.
Total Assets was €5,221 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €1,281 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €129 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €670 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €2,109 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €319 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)
=(332.112 / 2797.14) / (349.136 / 2973.492)
=0.118733 / 0.117416
=1.0112

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)
=(960.803 / 2973.492) / (946.476 / 2797.14)
=0.323123 / 0.338373
=0.9549

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 - (2918.921 + 1176.333) / 5235.842) / (1 - (3008.947 + 1280.924) / 5221.093)
=0.217842 / 0.178358
=1.2214

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
=2797.14 / 2973.492
=0.9407

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))
=(129.452 / (129.452 + 1280.924)) / (127.443 / (127.443 + 1176.333))
=0.091785 / 0.097749
=0.939

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)
=(650.18 / 2797.14) / (670.302 / 2973.492)
=0.232445 / 0.225426
=1.0311

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)
=((15.209 + 2535.851) / 5235.842) / ((318.617 + 2108.739) / 5221.093)
=0.48723 / 0.464913
=1.048

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
=(307.379 - 0 - 392.994) / 5235.842
=-0.016352

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.

Hengan International Group Co has a M-score of -2.56 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 -2.46 mean?
Hengan International Group Co (FRA:HGNC) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.46 as of Jul. 05, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Hengan International Group Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hengan International Group Co ranks #1022 out of 1850 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 55.2%.
Is Hengan International Group Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Hengan International Group Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.46. Based on the distribution chart, Hengan International Group Co ranks #1022 out of 1850 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hengan International Group Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hengan International Group Co's Beneish M-Score compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Hengan International Group Co ranks #1022 out of 1850 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Hengan International Group 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 a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Hengan International Group Co and its competitors. Hengan International Group Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hengan International Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hengan International Group Co (FRA:HGNC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.93, compared to a current price of €2.50 — trading 14.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.46. Hengan International Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 3 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 Hengan International Group Co (FRA:HGNC), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.46 as of Jul. 05, 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 Hengan International Group Co (FRA:HGNC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hengan International Group Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €2.50 is trading 14.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €2.93. GuruFocus considers Hengan International Group Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:HGNC:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.46
  • GF Value™: €2.93 vs. price of €2.50 (14.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Hengan International Group Co Business Description

Address Hengan Industrial City, Anhai Town, Fujian Province, Jinjiang, CHN, 362261
Hengan International is a leading producer of personal-care products in China. Its business comprises tissue paper products (close to 60% of sales), sanitary napkins (26% of sales), disposable diapers (5% of sales), and others.
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