Transport International Holdings (HKSE:00062) Beneish M-Score: -2.71 (As of Sep. 11, 2026)

Author: Vera Yuan Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Director of Data and Quant Analytics at GuruFocus
Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Reviewed by: Charlie Tian Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Founder & CEO of GuruFocus
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.

HKSE:00062 Transport International Holdings Ltd HKSE:00062
59 GF Score
Price HK$8.65
GF Value HK$9.63
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is Transport International Holdings Beneish M-Score?

Transport International Holdings HKSE:00062 -2.92% 59 Beneish M-Score is -2.71 as of Sep. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00062 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$9.63 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 979 Transportation companies, Transport International Holdings ranks better than 64.35% 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 -2.71 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

HKSE:00062' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.94   Med: -2.68   Max: -1.24
Current: -2.71

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Transport International Holdings was -1.24. The lowest was -2.94. And the median was -2.68.


Transport International Holdings Beneish M-Score Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for Transport International 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.

Transport International Holdings Beneish M-Score Chart

Transport International 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 -2.94 -1.78 -2.78 -2.74 -2.71

Transport International Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
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 0.00 -2.74 0.00 -2.71 0.00

HKSE:00062 vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Railroads subindustry, Transport International 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.


Transport International Holdings Beneish M-Score vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Transport International Holdings's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


HKSE:00062
59GF Score
Transport International Holdings Ltd HKSE:00062
Beneish M-Score is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

Transport International 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 Transport International 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 * 0.8518+0.528 * 1.0144+0.404 * 1.0597+0.892 * 1.0277+0.115 * 0.9274
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.6632+4.679 * -0.053208-0.327 * 0.8384
=-2.71

* 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 HK$888 Mil.
Revenue was HK$8,443 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$2,582 Mil.
Total Current Assets was HK$2,909 Mil.
Total Assets was HK$23,460 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was HK$6,706 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was HK$1,183 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was HK$135 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was HK$4,294 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$551 Mil.
Net Income was HK$398 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was HK$1,646 Mil.
Total Receivables was HK$1,015 Mil.
Revenue was HK$8,215 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$2,548 Mil.
Total Current Assets was HK$3,188 Mil.
Total Assets was HK$23,909 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was HK$7,406 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was HK$1,197 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was HK$198 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was HK$2,519 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$3,372 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)
=(888.436 / 8442.725) / (1014.943 / 8215.353)
=0.105231 / 0.123542
=0.8518

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)
=(2548.494 / 8215.353) / (2581.725 / 8442.725)
=0.310211 / 0.305793
=1.0144

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 - (2908.994 + 6706.288) / 23459.904) / (1 - (3188.489 + 7406.126) / 23909.474)
=0.59014 / 0.556886
=1.0597

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
=8442.725 / 8215.353
=1.0277

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))
=(1196.676 / (1196.676 + 7406.126)) / (1183.432 / (1183.432 + 6706.288))
=0.139103 / 0.149997
=0.9274

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)
=(135.026 / 8442.725) / (198.117 / 8215.353)
=0.015993 / 0.024115
=0.6632

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)
=((551.469 + 4294.314) / 23459.904) / ((3372.193 + 2518.54) / 23909.474)
=0.206556 / 0.246377
=0.8384

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
=(398.022 - 0 - 1646.278) / 23459.904
=-0.053208

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.

Transport International Holdings has a M-score of -2.71 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 -2.71 mean?
Transport International Holdings (HKSE:00062) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.71 as of Sep. 11, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Transport International Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Transport International Holdings ranks #349 out of 979 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 35.6%.
Is Transport International Holdings' Beneish M-Score too high?
Transport International Holdings' current Beneish M-Score is -2.71. Based on the distribution chart, Transport International Holdings ranks #349 out of 979 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Transport International Holdings has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Transport International Holdings' Beneish M-Score compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Transport International Holdings ranks #349 out of 979 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Transport International 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 Transportation company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Transportation 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 Transport International Holdings and its competitors. Transport International Holdings's current Beneish M-Score is -2.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Transport International Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Transport International Holdings (HKSE:00062) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$9.63, compared to a current price of HK$8.65 — trading 10.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.71. Transport International Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 5 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 Transport International Holdings (HKSE:00062), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.71 as of Sep. 11, 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 Transport International Holdings (HKSE:00062) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Transport International Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$8.65 is trading 10.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$9.63. GuruFocus considers Transport International Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:00062:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.71
  • GF Value™: HK$9.63 vs. price of HK$8.65 (10.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00062 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Transport International Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges KWO:Germany
Address 9 Po Lun Street, 15th Floor, Lai Chi Kok, Kowloon, Hong Kong, HKG
Transport International Holdings Ltd is a public transportation company domiciled in the People's Republic of China. Its main segments include franchised bus operation and property holdings and development. The franchised bus operation segment, which generates the vast majority of revenue, provides franchised public bus services in Hong Kong. The property holdings and development segment develops and leases nonresidential properties for use as investment properties.
59GF Score

Get the complete analysis for HKSE:00062

Beneish M-Score is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

HK$8.65
Price
HK$9.63
GF Value