GCPEF (GCL Technology Holdings) Beneish M-Score: -3.71 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


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What is GCL Technology Holdings Beneish M-Score?

GCL Technology Holdings GCPEF 50 Beneish M-Score is -3.71 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates GCPEF with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.08 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 987 Semiconductors companies, GCL Technology Holdings ranks better than 93.52% 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 -3.71 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

GCPEF' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.52   Med: -2.59   Max: -1.54
Current: -3.71

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of GCL Technology Holdings was -1.54. The lowest was -4.52. And the median was -2.59.


GCL Technology Holdings Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for GCL Technology 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.

GCL Technology Holdings Beneish M-Score Chart

GCL Technology Holdings 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 -2.04 -1.54 -2.37 -4.52 -3.71

GCL Technology Holdings 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 -2.37 0.00 -4.52 0.00 -3.71

GCPEF vs FSLR, NXT, ENPH: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Solar subindustry, GCL Technology 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.


GCL Technology Holdings Beneish M-Score vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, GCL Technology Holdings's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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GCL Technology 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 GCL Technology 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 * 1.2191+0.528 * -1.7953+0.404 * 1.0487+0.892 * 0.9877+0.115 * 0.8873
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9647+4.679 * 0.008362-0.327 * 0.9808
=-3.71

* 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 $1,613 Mil.
Revenue was $2,048 Mil.
Gross Profit was $190 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $4,298 Mil.
Total Assets was $10,774 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $4,703 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $584 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $281 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $3,486 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $866 Mil.
Net Income was $-407 Mil.
Gross Profit was $0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was $-497 Mil.
Total Receivables was $1,340 Mil.
Revenue was $2,074 Mil.
Gross Profit was $-345 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $3,591 Mil.
Total Assets was $10,284 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $5,079 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $552 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $295 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $3,081 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $1,154 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)
=(1613.164 / 2048.065) / (1339.783 / 2073.641)
=0.787653 / 0.646102
=1.2191

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)
=(-344.761 / 2073.641) / (189.672 / 2048.065)
=-0.166259 / 0.09261
=-1.7953

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 - (4297.58 + 4703.441) / 10773.905) / (1 - (3591 + 5079.247) / 10283.923)
=0.164554 / 0.156912
=1.0487

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
=2048.065 / 2073.641
=0.9877

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))
=(551.758 / (551.758 + 5079.247)) / (583.883 / (583.883 + 4703.441))
=0.097986 / 0.110431
=0.8873

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)
=(280.609 / 2048.065) / (294.51 / 2073.641)
=0.137012 / 0.142026
=0.9647

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)
=((865.714 + 3486.246) / 10773.905) / ((1154.388 + 3080.928) / 10283.923)
=0.403935 / 0.411839
=0.9808

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
=(-407.186 - 0 - -497.273) / 10773.905
=0.008362

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.

GCL Technology Holdings has a M-score of -3.71 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 -3.71 mean?
GCL Technology Holdings (GCPEF) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.71 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on GCL Technology Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, GCL Technology Holdings ranks #64 out of 987 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 6.5%.
Is GCL Technology Holdings' Beneish M-Score too high?
GCL Technology Holdings' current Beneish M-Score is -3.71. Based on the distribution chart, GCL Technology Holdings ranks #64 out of 987 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, GCL Technology Holdings has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GCL Technology Holdings' Beneish M-Score compare to FSLR and NXT?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, GCL Technology Holdings ranks #64 out of 987 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places GCL Technology Holdings in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Semiconductors company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Semiconductors 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 GCL Technology Holdings and its competitors. GCL Technology Holdings's current Beneish M-Score is -3.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GCL Technology Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GCL Technology Holdings (GCPEF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.08, compared to a current price of $0.11 — trading 32.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.71. GCL Technology Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 50/100 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 GCL Technology Holdings (GCPEF), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.71 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 GCL Technology Holdings (GCPEF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GCL Technology Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $0.11 is trading 32.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.08. GuruFocus considers GCL Technology Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for GCPEF:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.71
  • GF Value™: $0.08 vs. price of $0.11 (32.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 4 warning signs

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


GCL Technology Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges 03800:Hong Kong3GY:Germany
Address 1 Austin Road West, Unit 1703B-1706, Level 17, International Commerce Centre, Kowloon, Hong Kong, HKG
GCL Technology Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company. The company principally engaged in the manufacturing and sales of polysilicon and wafers for the solar industry; and the sales of electricity, development and operation of solar projects. It is in manufacturing and the sales of polysilicon and wafers and developing, owning and operation of solar farm. It has two reportable segments Solar material business mainly manufactures and sales of polysilicon and wafer product to companies operating in the solar industry, and Solar farm business operates solar farms located in the USA and the PRC. The majority of revenue comes from Solar material business. It has presence in The PRC, India, Vietnam, USA, and Others, of which majority of revenue comes from The PRC.
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