GTWCF (Greentown China Holdings) Beneish M-Score: -2.49 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


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What is Greentown China Holdings Beneish M-Score?

Greentown China Holdings GTWCF 86 Beneish M-Score is -2.49 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates GTWCF with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.93. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,681 Real Estate companies, Greentown China Holdings ranks better than 58.72% 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 -2.49 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

GTWCF' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.6   Med: -2.35   Max: -1.81
Current: -2.49

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Greentown China Holdings was -1.81. The lowest was -2.60. And the median was -2.35.


Greentown China Holdings Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Greentown China 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.

Greentown China Holdings Beneish M-Score Chart

Greentown China 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 -1.83 -2.42 -2.52 -2.58 -2.49

Greentown China 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 -2.52 0.00 -2.58 0.00 -2.49

Greentown China Holdings Beneish M-Score Competitor Comparison

For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, Greentown China 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.


Greentown China Holdings Beneish M-Score vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Greentown China Holdings's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Greentown China 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 Greentown China 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 * 0.8637+0.528 * 1.0702+0.404 * 1.22+0.892 * 1.0104+0.115 * 1.1528
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9308+4.679 * -0.012334-0.327 * 0.9877
=-2.49

* 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 $11,133 Mil.
Revenue was $22,002 Mil.
Gross Profit was $2,623 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $53,163 Mil.
Total Assets was $63,872 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $1,800 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $95 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $1,003 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $33,153 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $15,485 Mil.
Net Income was $10 Mil.
Gross Profit was $0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was $798 Mil.
Total Receivables was $12,758 Mil.
Revenue was $21,776 Mil.
Gross Profit was $2,778 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $60,117 Mil.
Total Assets was $69,744 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $1,654 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $101 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $1,066 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $39,214 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $14,556 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)
=(11133.047 / 22002.24) / (12757.925 / 21776.226)
=0.505996 / 0.585865
=0.8637

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)
=(2777.933 / 21776.226) / (2622.561 / 22002.24)
=0.127567 / 0.119195
=1.0702

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 - (53162.976 + 1799.884) / 63871.709) / (1 - (60116.572 + 1653.835) / 69743.977)
=0.13948 / 0.114326
=1.22

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
=22002.24 / 21776.226
=1.0104

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))
=(101.101 / (101.101 + 1653.835)) / (94.683 / (94.683 + 1799.884))
=0.05761 / 0.049976
=1.1528

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)
=(1002.973 / 22002.24) / (1066.431 / 21776.226)
=0.045585 / 0.048972
=0.9308

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)
=((15485.348 + 33152.985) / 63871.709) / ((14556.105 + 39213.953) / 69743.977)
=0.7615 / 0.770963
=0.9877

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
=(10.079 - 0 - 797.855) / 63871.709
=-0.012334

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.

Greentown China Holdings has a M-score of -2.49 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 -2.49 mean?
Greentown China Holdings (GTWCF) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.49 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Greentown China Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Greentown China Holdings ranks #694 out of 1681 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 41.3%.
Is Greentown China Holdings' Beneish M-Score too high?
Greentown China Holdings' current Beneish M-Score is -2.49. Based on the distribution chart, Greentown China Holdings ranks #694 out of 1681 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Greentown China Holdings has a GF Score™ of 86/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Greentown China Holdings' Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Greentown China Holdings ranks #694 out of 1681 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Greentown China Holdings 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 Real Estate company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Real Estate 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 Greentown China Holdings and its competitors. Greentown China Holdings's current Beneish M-Score is -2.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Greentown China Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Greentown China Holdings (GTWCF) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.49. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.93, compared to a current price of $1.45 — trading 24.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.49. Greentown China Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 7 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 Greentown China Holdings (GTWCF), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.49 as of Jun. 24, 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 Greentown China Holdings (GTWCF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Greentown China Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1.45 is trading 24.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.93.

Key valuation signals for GTWCF:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.49
  • GF Value™: $1.93 vs. price of $1.45 (24.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Greentown China Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges 03900:Hong Kong
Address No. 1 Hangda Road, 10th Floor, Block A, Dragon Century Plaza, Zhejiang, Hangzhou, CHN, 310007
Greentown China Holdings Ltd is a quality property developer and an integrated living service provider in China. It maintains a leadership position in the industry by virtue of the quality of its properties, its renowned architectural aesthetics, and its customer-centric services. The reporting segments of the Group are as follows: Property development, Hotel operations, Property investment, Project management, and Others. The majority of revenue is derived from the Property development segment.
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