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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 -2.58 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
The historical rank and industry rank for CCT Fortis Holdings's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:00138'
s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.25 Med: -2.7 Max: 0.14
Current: -2.58
During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of CCT Fortis Holdings was 0.14. The lowest was -4.25. And the median was -2.70.
CCT Fortis Holdings Beneish M-Score Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CCT Fortis 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:00138 vs MMM, HON: Beneish M-Score Comparison
For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, CCT Fortis 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.
CCT Fortis Holdings Beneish M-Score vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, CCT Fortis Holdings's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CCT Fortis 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 CCT Fortis 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 * 0.7052
+
0.528 * 1.3534
+
0.404 * 0.9362
+
0.892 * 1.1434
+
0.115 * 1.1886
-
0.172 * SGAI
+
4.679 * TATA
-
0.327 * LVGI
-
0.172 * 0.6898
+
4.679 * -0.0312
-
0.327 * 1.1292
=
-2.58
* 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))
=
(100 / (100 + 973))
/
(81 / (81 + 952))
=
0.093197
/
0.078412
=
1.1886
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
=
(-327 - 0
-
-249)
/
2500
=
-0.0312
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.
CCT Fortis Holdings has a M-score of -2.58 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
CCT Fortis Holdings (HKSE:00138) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.58 as of Aug. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on CCT Fortis Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, CCT Fortis Holdings ranks #569 out of 1281 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 44.4%.
Is CCT Fortis Holdings' Beneish M-Score too high?
CCT Fortis Holdings' current Beneish M-Score is -2.58. Based on the distribution chart, CCT Fortis Holdings ranks #569 out of 1281 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, CCT Fortis Holdings has a GF Score™ of 24/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CCT Fortis Holdings' Beneish M-Score compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, CCT Fortis Holdings ranks #569 out of 1281 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts CCT Fortis 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 CCT Fortis Holdings and its competitors. CCT Fortis Holdings's current Beneish M-Score is -2.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CCT Fortis Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CCT Fortis Holdings (HKSE:00138) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.83, compared to a current price of HK$0.30 — trading 63.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.58. CCT Fortis Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 24/100 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 CCT Fortis Holdings (HKSE:00138), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.58 as of Aug. 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 CCT Fortis Holdings (HKSE:00138) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CCT Fortis Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.30 is trading 63.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.83.
GuruFocus considers CCT Fortis Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:00138:
Beneish M-Score: -2.58
GF Value™: HK$0.83 vs. price of HK$0.30 (63.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00138 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CCT Fortis Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company. Through its subsidiaries, it operates in the following reportable segments: property investment and holding, securities business, Ferrari business, Maserati business, valuable collections, cultural entertainment, and others. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Ferrari business segment, which represents the import and distribution of Ferrari cars and the provision of after-sales services as the official importer of Ferrari in Hong Kong and Macau. Geographically, the Group mainly operates in Hong Kong, Macau and the Mainland.
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