Fairwood Holdings (HKSE:00052) Beneish M-Score: -3.91 (As of Aug. 30, 2026)

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HKSE:00052 Fairwood Holdings Ltd HKSE:00052
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Price HK$4.70
GF Value HK$6.75
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What is Fairwood Holdings Beneish M-Score?

Fairwood Holdings HKSE:00052 +0.21% 70 Beneish M-Score is -3.91 as of Aug. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00052 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$6.75 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 359 Restaurants companies, Fairwood Holdings ranks better than 91.09% 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 -3.91 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

HKSE:00052' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.42   Med: -3.59   Max: -2
Current: -3.91

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Fairwood Holdings was -2.00. The lowest was -4.42. And the median was -3.59.


Fairwood Holdings Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Fairwood 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.

Fairwood Holdings Beneish M-Score Chart

Fairwood Holdings Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.00 -4.42 -3.54 -3.86 -3.91

Fairwood Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 -3.54 0.00 -3.86 0.00 -3.91

HKSE:00052 vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Fairwood 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.


Fairwood Holdings Beneish M-Score vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Fairwood Holdings's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Fairwood 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 Fairwood 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 * 1.0207+0.528 * 0.8833+0.404 * 0.909+0.892 * 0.9996+0.115 * 1.0312
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0302+4.679 * -0.288854-0.327 * 0.9883
=-3.91

* 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.

This Year (Mar26) TTM:Last Year (Mar25) TTM:
Total Receivables was HK$26 Mil.
Revenue was HK$3,099 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$268 Mil.
Total Current Assets was HK$732 Mil.
Total Assets was HK$2,172 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was HK$1,357 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was HK$518 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was HK$191 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was HK$820 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$586 Mil.
Net Income was HK$42 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was HK$669 Mil.
Total Receivables was HK$25 Mil.
Revenue was HK$3,100 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$237 Mil.
Total Current Assets was HK$703 Mil.
Total Assets was HK$2,105 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was HK$1,314 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was HK$523 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was HK$186 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was HK$813 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$566 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)
=(25.658 / 3098.831) / (25.147 / 3100.07)
=0.00828 / 0.008112
=1.0207

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)
=(237.206 / 3100.07) / (268.441 / 3098.831)
=0.076516 / 0.086627
=0.8833

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 - (731.651 + 1357.361) / 2171.587) / (1 - (703.181 + 1314.078) / 2105.329)
=0.038025 / 0.041832
=0.909

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
=3098.831 / 3100.07
=0.9996

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))
=(522.966 / (522.966 + 1314.078)) / (517.597 / (517.597 + 1357.361))
=0.284678 / 0.276058
=1.0312

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)
=(191.068 / 3098.831) / (185.548 / 3100.07)
=0.061658 / 0.059853
=1.0302

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)
=((585.525 + 819.573) / 2171.587) / ((565.7 + 812.659) / 2105.329)
=0.647037 / 0.6547
=0.9883

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
=(41.56 - 0 - 668.831) / 2171.587
=-0.288854

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.

Fairwood Holdings has a M-score of -3.91 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 -3.91 mean?
Fairwood Holdings (HKSE:00052) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.91 as of Aug. 30, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Fairwood Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Fairwood Holdings ranks #32 out of 359 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 8.9%.
Is Fairwood Holdings' Beneish M-Score too high?
Fairwood Holdings' current Beneish M-Score is -3.91. Based on the distribution chart, Fairwood Holdings ranks #32 out of 359 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Fairwood Holdings has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fairwood Holdings' Beneish M-Score compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Fairwood Holdings ranks #32 out of 359 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Fairwood Holdings in the top 9% 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 Restaurants company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Restaurants 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 Fairwood Holdings and its competitors. Fairwood Holdings's current Beneish M-Score is -3.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fairwood Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fairwood Holdings (HKSE:00052) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$6.75, compared to a current price of HK$4.70 — trading 30.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.91. Fairwood Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 6 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 Fairwood Holdings (HKSE:00052), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.91 as of Aug. 30, 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 Fairwood Holdings (HKSE:00052) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fairwood Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$4.70 is trading 30.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$6.75. GuruFocus considers Fairwood Holdings to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:00052:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.91
  • GF Value™: HK$6.75 vs. price of HK$4.70 (30.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00052 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Fairwood Holdings Business Description

Address 18 Tanner Road, 2nd Floor, TRP Commercial Centre, North Point, Hong Kong, HKG
Fairwood Holdings Ltd. is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, the company is principally engaged in the operation of fast-food restaurants and property investments. Its eateries' portfolio comprises crispy fried snacks, chicken wings, chicken curry with white rice, spaghetti, salads, and desserts, among other items. The group manages its operations through two divisions, based on the geographic location, namely Hong Kong restaurants and Mainland China restaurants. The majority of its revenue is generated from the operation of Hong Kong restaurants.
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