Seacon Shipping Group Holdings (FRA:K2N) Beneish M-Score: -0.39 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


FRA:K2N Seacon Shipping Group Holdings Ltd FRA:K2N
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What is Seacon Shipping Group Holdings Beneish M-Score?

Seacon Shipping Group Holdings FRA:K2N -0.95% 70 Beneish M-Score is -0.39 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:K2N with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.44. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 966 Transportation companies, Seacon Shipping Group Holdings ranks worse than 94.41% 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.

Warning Sign:

Beneish M-Score -0.39 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

FRA:K2N' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.88   Med: -2.75   Max: -0.39
Current: -0.39

During the past 7 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Seacon Shipping Group Holdings was -0.39. The lowest was -3.88. And the median was -2.75.


Seacon Shipping Group Holdings Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Seacon Shipping Group 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.

Seacon Shipping Group Holdings Beneish M-Score Chart

Seacon Shipping Group Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -3.88 -2.75 -2.92 -1.70 -0.39

Seacon Shipping Group Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Dec19 Dec20 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 -2.92 0.00 -1.70 0.00 -0.39

Seacon Shipping Group Holdings Beneish M-Score Competitor Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Seacon Shipping Group 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.


Seacon Shipping Group Holdings Beneish M-Score vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Seacon Shipping Group Holdings's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Seacon Shipping Group Holdings's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Seacon Shipping Group 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 Seacon Shipping Group 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 * 2.9746+0.528 * 1.3568+0.404 * 1.5523+0.892 * 1.0264+0.115 * 1.1167
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.1793+4.679 * -0.041256-0.327 * 1.1845
=-0.50

* 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 €53.7 Mil.
Revenue was €276.6 Mil.
Gross Profit was €46.5 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €212.0 Mil.
Total Assets was €829.5 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €496.5 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €29.4 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €19.8 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €208.2 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €378.1 Mil.
Net Income was €30.7 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €64.9 Mil.
Total Receivables was €17.6 Mil.
Revenue was €269.4 Mil.
Gross Profit was €61.5 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €106.0 Mil.
Total Assets was €571.9 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €412.2 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €27.4 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €16.4 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €80.4 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €260.9 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)
=(53.692 / 276.564) / (17.585 / 269.44)
=0.19414 / 0.065265
=2.9746

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)
=(61.479 / 269.44) / (46.51 / 276.564)
=0.228173 / 0.168171
=1.3568

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 - (212.035 + 496.463) / 829.45) / (1 - (106.006 + 412.21) / 571.946)
=0.145822 / 0.093942
=1.5523

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
=276.564 / 269.44
=1.0264

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))
=(27.406 / (27.406 + 412.21)) / (29.353 / (29.353 + 496.463))
=0.062341 / 0.055824
=1.1167

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)
=(19.819 / 276.564) / (16.373 / 269.44)
=0.071662 / 0.060767
=1.1793

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)
=((378.083 + 208.185) / 829.45) / ((260.873 + 80.427) / 571.946)
=0.706815 / 0.596735
=1.1845

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
=(30.727 - 0 - 64.947) / 829.45
=-0.041256

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.

Seacon Shipping Group Holdings has a M-score of -0.50 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of -0.39 mean?
Seacon Shipping Group Holdings (FRA:K2N) has a Beneish M-Score of -0.39 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Seacon Shipping Group Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Seacon Shipping Group Holdings ranks #912 out of 966 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 94.4%.
Is Seacon Shipping Group Holdings' Beneish M-Score too high?
Seacon Shipping Group Holdings' current Beneish M-Score is -0.39. Based on the distribution chart, Seacon Shipping Group Holdings ranks #912 out of 966 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Seacon Shipping Group Holdings has a GF Score™ of 70/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Seacon Shipping Group Holdings' Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Seacon Shipping Group Holdings ranks #912 out of 966 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Seacon Shipping Group 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 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 Seacon Shipping Group Holdings and its competitors. Seacon Shipping Group Holdings's current Beneish M-Score is -0.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Seacon Shipping Group Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Seacon Shipping Group Holdings (FRA:K2N) has a current Beneish M-Score of -0.39. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.44, compared to a current price of €0.42 — trading 5% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -0.39. Seacon Shipping Group Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 9 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 Seacon Shipping Group Holdings (FRA:K2N), the current Beneish M-Score is -0.39 as of Jun. 27, 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 Seacon Shipping Group Holdings (FRA:K2N) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seacon Shipping Group Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.42 is trading 5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.44.

Key valuation signals for FRA:K2N:

  • Beneish M-Score: -0.39
  • GF Value™: €0.44 vs. price of €0.42 (5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:K2N stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Seacon Shipping Group Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges 02409:Hong Kong
Address No. 20 Zhuzhou Road, 23rd Floor, Block B, Building 3, Hisense Innovation Valley, Laoshan District, Shandong Province, Qingdao, CHN
Seacon Shipping Group Holdings Ltd is an integrated shipping services provider. Its comprehensive services provided include shipping services and ship management services, covering key processes along the value chain of the maritime shipping industry. In terms of shipping services, the company, leveraging a diversified fleet comprising controlled vessels and chartered-in vessels, provides various shipping services for dry bulk cargoes as well as oil/chemical products to commodity producers, traders, and shipping enterprises. In ship management services, it offers comprehensive services covering the entire lifecycle of vessels to shipowners, financial leasing companies and shipyards. It derives the majority of the revenue from the Shipping segment.
70GF Score

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