Highway HoldingsHIHO -0.07%52 Beneish M-Score is -2.91 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates HIHO with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.42 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,926 Industrial Products companies, Highway Holdings ranks better than 84.42% 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 -2.91 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
The historical rank and industry rank for Highway Holdings's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:
HIHO'
s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.3 Med: -2.41 Max: -0.03
Current: -2.91
During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Highway Holdings was -0.03. The lowest was -3.30. And the median was -2.41.
Highway Holdings Beneish M-Score Related Terms
Highway Holdings Beneish M-Score Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Highway 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.
HIHO vs MTEN, OLOX, ATI: Beneish M-Score Comparison
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Highway 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.
Highway Holdings Beneish M-Score vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Highway Holdings's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Highway Holdings's Beneish M-Score falls into.
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 Highway 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 * 0.6956
+
0.528 * 0.8108
+
0.404 * 0.4228
+
0.892 * 1.1726
+
0.115 * 0.8677
-
0.172 * SGAI
+
4.679 * TATA
-
0.327 * LVGI
-
0.172 * 1.0346
+
4.679 * -0.001361
-
0.327 * 0.8333
=
-2.91
* 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.
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.
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))
=
(0.758 / (0.758 + 1.375))
/
(0.609 / (0.609 + 0.878))
=
0.355368
/
0.409549
=
0.8677
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
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
=
(0.106 - 0.479
-
-0.36)
/
9.554
=
-0.001361
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.
Highway Holdings has a M-score of -2.91 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
Highway Holdings (HIHO) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.91 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Highway Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Highway Holdings ranks #456 out of 2926 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 15.6%.
Is Highway Holdings' Beneish M-Score too high?
Highway Holdings' current Beneish M-Score is -2.91. Based on the distribution chart, Highway Holdings ranks #456 out of 2926 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Highway Holdings has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Highway Holdings' Beneish M-Score compare to MTEN and OLOX?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Highway Holdings ranks #456 out of 2926 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Highway Holdings in the top 16% 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Industrial Products 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 Highway Holdings and its competitors. Highway Holdings's current Beneish M-Score is -2.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Highway Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Highway Holdings (HIHO) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.42, compared to a current price of $0.80 — trading 43.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.91. Highway Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 2 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 Highway Holdings (HIHO), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.91 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 Highway Holdings (HIHO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Highway Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.80 is trading 43.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.42.
GuruFocus considers Highway Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HIHO:
Beneish M-Score: -2.91
GF Value™: $1.42 vs. price of $0.80 (43.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HIHO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Highway Holdings Ltd is a holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it operates as a fully integrated manufacturer of high-quality metal, plastic, electric and electronic components, subassemblies, and finished products for OEMs and contract manufacturers. The manufacturing services offered by the group include metal stamping, screen printing, plastic injection molding, pad printing, and electronic assembly of printed circuit boards. Its reportable business segments are metal stamping and mechanical OEM operations, which derive maximum revenue, and electric OEM operations. Geographically, the group generates maximum revenue from Europe, and the rest from North America, Hong Kong and China, and other Asian countries.
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