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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 -3.02 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
The historical rank and industry rank for Chen Hsong Holdings's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:00057'
s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.02 Med: -2.35 Max: -1.77
Current: -3.02
During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Chen Hsong Holdings was -1.77. The lowest was -3.02. And the median was -2.35.
Chen Hsong Holdings Beneish M-Score Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chen Hsong 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.
HKSE:00057 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Beneish M-Score Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Chen Hsong 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.
Chen Hsong Holdings Beneish M-Score vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Chen Hsong Holdings's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chen Hsong 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 Chen Hsong 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 * 0.9033
+
0.528 * 0.9833
+
0.404 * 1.0336
+
0.892 * 0.95
+
0.115 * 1.008
-
0.172 * SGAI
+
4.679 * TATA
-
0.327 * LVGI
-
0.172 * 1.0455
+
4.679 * -0.083213
-
0.327 * 1.0429
=
-3.02
* 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))
=
(58.558 / (58.558 + 615.879))
/
(61.947 / (61.947 + 657.262))
=
0.086825
/
0.086132
=
1.008
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
=
(116.949 - 0
-
503.867)
/
4649.748
=
-0.083213
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.
Chen Hsong Holdings has a M-score of -3.02 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
Chen Hsong Holdings (HKSE:00057) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.02 as of Aug. 06, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Chen Hsong Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Chen Hsong Holdings ranks #339 out of 2908 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 11.7%.
Is Chen Hsong Holdings' Beneish M-Score too high?
Chen Hsong Holdings' current Beneish M-Score is -3.02. Based on the distribution chart, Chen Hsong Holdings ranks #339 out of 2908 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Chen Hsong Holdings has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chen Hsong Holdings' Beneish M-Score compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Chen Hsong Holdings ranks #339 out of 2908 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Chen Hsong Holdings in the top 12% 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 Chen Hsong Holdings and its competitors. Chen Hsong Holdings's current Beneish M-Score is -3.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chen Hsong Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chen Hsong Holdings (HKSE:00057) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$1.66, compared to a current price of HK$1.59 — trading 4.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.02. Chen Hsong Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Chen Hsong Holdings (HKSE:00057), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.02 as of Aug. 06, 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 Chen Hsong Holdings (HKSE:00057) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chen Hsong Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$1.59 is trading 4.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$1.66.
GuruFocus considers Chen Hsong Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:00057:
Beneish M-Score: -3.02
GF Value™: HK$1.66 vs. price of HK$1.59 (4.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00057 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chen Hsong Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company which is engaged in the business of manufacture and sale of Plastic injection molding machines and related products. The company's services are used in automotive, packaging, home appliances, consumer electronics, mobile phones, and other businesses. The group operates through the geographic segments of Mainland China and Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Other Overseas Countries. The Mainland China and Hong Kong segment generates maximum revenue for the company.
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