Asia Orient Holdings (HKSE:00214) Beneish M-Score: -0.58 (As of Aug. 17, 2026)

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HKSE:00214 Asia Orient Holdings Ltd HKSE:00214
48 GF Score
Price HK$0.21
GF Value HK$1.16
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Asia Orient Holdings Beneish M-Score?

Asia Orient Holdings HKSE:00214 +6.00% 48 Beneish M-Score is -0.58 as of Aug. 17, 2026. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00214 with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$1.16 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 959 Asset Management companies, Asia Orient Holdings ranks worse than 83% 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.

Warning Sign:

Beneish M-Score -0.58 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

HKSE:00214' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.47   Med: -2.26   Max: 4.22
Current: -0.58

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Asia Orient Holdings was 4.22. The lowest was -3.47. And the median was -2.26.


Asia Orient Holdings Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Asia Orient 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.

Asia Orient Holdings Beneish M-Score Chart

Asia Orient Holdings Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -3.24 4.22 -3.47 -2.89 -0.58

Asia Orient Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 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 -3.47 0.00 -2.89 0.00 -0.58

HKSE:00214 vs BLK, BX, KKR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Asia Orient 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.


Asia Orient Holdings Beneish M-Score vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Asia Orient Holdings's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Asia Orient 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 Asia Orient 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 * 1.1311+0.528 * 2.5158+0.404 * 1.0369+0.892 * 2.5596+0.115 * 0.8202
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.3922+4.679 * -0.115047-0.327 * 0.9191
=-0.58

* 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.

This Year (Mar26) TTM:Last Year (Mar25) TTM:
Total Receivables was HK$1,298 Mil.
Revenue was HK$6,421 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$1,624 Mil.
Total Current Assets was HK$8,194 Mil.
Total Assets was HK$29,333 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was HK$6,443 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was HK$220 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was HK$353 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was HK$4,622 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$10,207 Mil.
Net Income was HK$-1,088 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was HK$2,287 Mil.
Total Receivables was HK$448 Mil.
Revenue was HK$2,509 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$1,596 Mil.
Total Current Assets was HK$10,278 Mil.
Total Assets was HK$34,638 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was HK$7,623 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was HK$212 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was HK$352 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was HK$8,197 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$10,855 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)
=(1297.771 / 6421.458) / (448.25 / 2508.814)
=0.202099 / 0.17867
=1.1311

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)
=(1596.336 / 2508.814) / (1624.102 / 6421.458)
=0.636291 / 0.252918
=2.5158

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 - (8193.938 + 6442.666) / 29333.035) / (1 - (10277.625 + 7623.425) / 34637.687)
=0.50102 / 0.483192
=1.0369

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
=6421.458 / 2508.814
=2.5596

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))
=(212.213 / (212.213 + 7623.425)) / (220.01 / (220.01 + 6442.666))
=0.027083 / 0.033021
=0.8202

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)
=(353.482 / 6421.458) / (352.111 / 2508.814)
=0.055047 / 0.14035
=0.3922

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)
=((10206.719 + 4622.291) / 29333.035) / ((10855.194 + 8197.089) / 34637.687)
=0.50554 / 0.550045
=0.9191

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
=(-1087.537 - 0 - 2287.144) / 29333.035
=-0.115047

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.

Asia Orient Holdings has a M-score of -0.58 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of -0.58 mean?
Asia Orient Holdings (HKSE:00214) has a Beneish M-Score of -0.58 as of Aug. 17, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Asia Orient Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Asia Orient Holdings ranks #796 out of 959 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 83%.
Is Asia Orient Holdings' Beneish M-Score too high?
Asia Orient Holdings' current Beneish M-Score is -0.58. Based on the distribution chart, Asia Orient Holdings ranks #796 out of 959 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Asia Orient Holdings has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Asia Orient Holdings' Beneish M-Score compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Asia Orient Holdings ranks #796 out of 959 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Asia Orient 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 an Asset Management company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Asset Management 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 Asia Orient Holdings and its competitors. Asia Orient Holdings's current Beneish M-Score is -0.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Asia Orient Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asia Orient Holdings (HKSE:00214) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$1.16, compared to a current price of HK$0.21 — trading 81.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -0.58. Asia Orient Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 4 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 Asia Orient Holdings (HKSE:00214), the current Beneish M-Score is -0.58 as of Aug. 17, 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 Asia Orient Holdings (HKSE:00214) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asia Orient Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$0.21 is trading 81.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$1.16. GuruFocus considers Asia Orient Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:00214:

  • Beneish M-Score: -0.58
  • GF Value™: HK$1.16 vs. price of HK$0.21 (81.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00214 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Asia Orient Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges ASD1:Germany
Address 33 Lockhart Road, 30th Floor, YF Life Tower, Wanchai, Hong Kong, HKG
Asia Orient Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company. The company operates through segments which are: Property Sales, Property Leasing, Hotel operation, Financial Investment and Others. The company generates maximum revenue from the Financial Investment segment.
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