CM Energy Tech Co (HKSE:00206) Beneish M-Score: -3.79 (As of Aug. 28, 2026)

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HKSE:00206 CM Energy Tech Co Ltd HKSE:00206
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Price HK$0.24
GF Value HK$0.20
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is CM Energy Tech Co Beneish M-Score?

CM Energy Tech Co HKSE:00206 +0.42% 53 Beneish M-Score is -3.79 as of Aug. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00206 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.20 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 830 Oil & Gas companies, CM Energy Tech Co ranks better than 92.65% 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 -3.79 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for CM Energy Tech Co's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

HKSE:00206' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.08   Med: -2.84   Max: -1.14
Current: -3.79

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of CM Energy Tech Co was -1.14. The lowest was -4.08. And the median was -2.84.


CM Energy Tech Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CM Energy Tech Co'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.

CM Energy Tech Co Beneish M-Score Chart

CM Energy Tech Co 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 -2.62 -1.18 -2.99 -2.69 -3.79

CM Energy Tech Co Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 -2.99 0.00 -2.69 0.00 -3.79

HKSE:00206 vs SLB, BKR, FTI: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, CM Energy Tech Co'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.


CM Energy Tech Co Beneish M-Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, CM Energy Tech Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CM Energy Tech Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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CM Energy Tech Co 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 CM Energy Tech Co 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 * 1.101+0.528 * 1.0743+0.404 * 0.9153+0.892 * 0.8124+0.115 * 0.6423
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.2421+4.679 * -0.241917-0.327 * 1.0696
=-3.79

* 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$708 Mil.
Revenue was HK$1,053 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$244 Mil.
Total Current Assets was HK$2,272 Mil.
Total Assets was HK$2,606 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was HK$166 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was HK$148 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was HK$224 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was HK$1,169 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$9 Mil.
Net Income was HK$12 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was HK$643 Mil.
Total Receivables was HK$791 Mil.
Revenue was HK$1,296 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$322 Mil.
Total Current Assets was HK$1,998 Mil.
Total Assets was HK$2,413 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was HK$244 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was HK$106 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was HK$222 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was HK$991 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$28 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)
=(707.547 / 1053.225) / (790.998 / 1296.393)
=0.671791 / 0.610153
=1.101

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)
=(322.433 / 1296.393) / (243.835 / 1053.225)
=0.248715 / 0.231513
=1.0743

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 - (2271.947 + 165.778) / 2606.233) / (1 - (1998.393 + 243.805) / 2412.63)
=0.064656 / 0.070642
=0.9153

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
=1053.225 / 1296.393
=0.8124

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))
=(105.812 / (105.812 + 243.805)) / (147.703 / (147.703 + 165.778))
=0.302651 / 0.471171
=0.6423

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)
=(224.359 / 1053.225) / (222.335 / 1296.393)
=0.213021 / 0.171503
=1.2421

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)
=((8.598 + 1169.081) / 2606.233) / ((27.821 + 991.451) / 2412.63)
=0.45187 / 0.422473
=1.0696

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
=(12.294 - 0 - 642.787) / 2606.233
=-0.241917

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.

CM Energy Tech Co has a M-score of -3.79 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 -3.79 mean?
CM Energy Tech Co (HKSE:00206) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.79 as of Aug. 28, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on CM Energy Tech Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, CM Energy Tech Co ranks #61 out of 830 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 7.3%.
Is CM Energy Tech Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
CM Energy Tech Co's current Beneish M-Score is -3.79. Based on the distribution chart, CM Energy Tech Co ranks #61 out of 830 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CM Energy Tech Co has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CM Energy Tech Co's Beneish M-Score compare to SLB and BKR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, CM Energy Tech Co ranks #61 out of 830 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places CM Energy Tech Co in the top 7% 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 Oil & Gas company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Oil & Gas 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 CM Energy Tech Co and its competitors. CM Energy Tech Co's current Beneish M-Score is -3.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CM Energy Tech Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CM Energy Tech Co (HKSE:00206) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.20, compared to a current price of HK$0.24 — trading 18.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.79. CM Energy Tech Co's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 CM Energy Tech Co (HKSE:00206), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.79 as of Aug. 28, 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 CM Energy Tech Co (HKSE:00206) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CM Energy Tech Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$0.24 is trading 18.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.20. GuruFocus considers CM Energy Tech Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:00206:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.79
  • GF Value™: HK$0.20 vs. price of HK$0.24 (18.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00206 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


CM Energy Tech Co Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address No. 1-7 Sai Tso Wan Road, 3rd Floor, Office Building, Tsing Yi Island, New Territories, Hong Kong, HKG
CM Energy Tech Co Ltd is an investment holding company operating in the new energy sector. Its activities are centered on hydrogen energy, marine equipment, electric drive systems, and related services. The company has three reportable segments: Equipment manufacturing and packages, Supply chain and integration services and Assets management and engineering services. The majority of revenue is derived from the Shipbuilding and offshore equipment support segment, which includes Design, manufacturing, installation and commissioning of equipment related to land and offshore drilling rigs and equipment related to offshore wind power installation platforms and rigs. Its product range includes jacking systems, pile legs and racks, cranes, etc.
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