Want Want China Holdings (HKSE:00151) Beneish M-Score: -2.44 (As of Jul. 13, 2026)

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HKSE:00151 Want Want China Holdings Ltd HKSE:00151
88 GF Score
Price HK$3.32
GF Value HK$5.08
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Want Want China Holdings Beneish M-Score?

Want Want China Holdings HKSE:00151 -0.30% 88 Beneish M-Score is -2.44 as of Jul. 13, 2026. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00151 with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$5.08 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,851 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Want Want China Holdings ranks worse than 56.89% 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 -2.44 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

HKSE:00151' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.83   Med: -2.52   Max: 0.54
Current: -2.44

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Want Want China Holdings was 0.54. The lowest was -2.83. And the median was -2.52.


Want Want China Holdings Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Want Want China 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.

Want Want China Holdings Beneish M-Score Chart

Want Want China Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.92 -2.63 -2.51 -2.44 0.00

Want Want China Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 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 -2.51 0.00 -2.44 0.00 0.00

HKSE:00151 vs KHC, GIS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Want Want China 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.


Want Want China Holdings Beneish M-Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Want Want China Holdings's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Want Want China 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 Want Want China 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 * 0.9954+0.528 * 0.9791+0.404 * 0.9733+0.892 * 0.9839+0.115 * 1.0288
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9984+4.679 * 0.006392-0.327 * 0.8591
=-2.44

* 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 (Mar25) TTM:Last Year (Mar24) TTM:
Total Receivables was HK$1,520 Mil.
Revenue was HK$25,209 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$11,997 Mil.
Total Current Assets was HK$14,016 Mil.
Total Assets was HK$29,177 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was HK$6,574 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was HK$988 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was HK$6,471 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was HK$9,152 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$664 Mil.
Net Income was HK$4,649 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was HK$4,462 Mil.
Total Receivables was HK$1,552 Mil.
Revenue was HK$25,622 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$11,939 Mil.
Total Current Assets was HK$13,998 Mil.
Total Assets was HK$29,827 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was HK$6,810 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was HK$1,058 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was HK$6,588 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was HK$8,955 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$2,726 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)
=(1519.587 / 25208.538) / (1551.636 / 25621.862)
=0.060281 / 0.060559
=0.9954

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)
=(11939.454 / 25621.862) / (11997.213 / 25208.538)
=0.465987 / 0.475919
=0.9791

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 - (14015.758 + 6574.363) / 29176.824) / (1 - (13997.951 + 6809.526) / 29826.653)
=0.294299 / 0.302386
=0.9733

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
=25208.538 / 25621.862
=0.9839

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))
=(1057.519 / (1057.519 + 6809.526)) / (988.153 / (988.153 + 6574.363))
=0.134424 / 0.130665
=1.0288

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)
=(6470.786 / 25208.538) / (6587.723 / 25621.862)
=0.25669 / 0.257113
=0.9984

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)
=((664.203 + 9151.938) / 29176.824) / ((2726.448 + 8954.552) / 29826.653)
=0.336436 / 0.39163
=0.8591

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
=(4648.653 - 0 - 4462.147) / 29176.824
=0.006392

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.

Want Want China Holdings has a M-score of -2.44 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.44 mean?
Want Want China Holdings (HKSE:00151) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.44 as of Jul. 13, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Want Want China Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Want Want China Holdings ranks #1053 out of 1851 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 56.9%.
Is Want Want China Holdings' Beneish M-Score too high?
Want Want China Holdings' current Beneish M-Score is -2.44. Based on the distribution chart, Want Want China Holdings ranks #1053 out of 1851 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Want Want China Holdings has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Want Want China Holdings' Beneish M-Score compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Want Want China Holdings ranks #1053 out of 1851 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Want Want China Holdings in the lower 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Want Want China Holdings and its competitors. Want Want China Holdings's current Beneish M-Score is -2.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Want Want China Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Want Want China Holdings (HKSE:00151) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$5.08, compared to a current price of HK$3.32 — trading 34.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.44. Want Want China Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 Want Want China Holdings (HKSE:00151), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.44 as of Jul. 13, 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 Want Want China Holdings (HKSE:00151) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Want Want China Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$3.32 is trading 34.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$5.08. GuruFocus considers Want Want China Holdings to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:00151:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.44
  • GF Value™: HK$5.08 vs. price of HK$3.32 (34.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00151 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Want Want China Holdings Business Description

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Address No. 18 Sheung Yuet Road, Units 07-08, 7th Floor, FTLife Tower, Kowloon Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong, HKG
Want Want is a leading player in the China packaged food and beverage sector. The company was founded in 1962 in Taiwan and entered the mainland Chinese market in 1989. Its flagship products, such as Hot-Kid milk and Want Want rice crackers, are market leaders in the respective segments. With a primary focus on mainland China, the company also exports to overseas markets. As of March 2025, Want Want China had 419 sales offices, 35 production bases, and 89 factories on the Chinese mainland and worked with around 10,000 distributors.
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