Minmetals Land (HKSE:00230) Beneish M-Score: -2.20 (As of Sep. 12, 2026)

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HKSE:00230 Minmetals Land Ltd HKSE:00230
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What is Minmetals Land Beneish M-Score?

Minmetals Land HKSE:00230 39 Beneish M-Score is -2.20 as of Sep. 12, 2026. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00230 with a GF Score™ of 39/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.24. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

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 -2.2 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

HKSE:00230' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.75   Med: -2.16   Max: -0.82
Current: -2.2

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Minmetals Land was -0.82. The lowest was -2.75. And the median was -2.16.


Minmetals Land Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Minmetals Land'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.

Minmetals Land Beneish M-Score Chart

Minmetals Land Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.11 -2.38 -1.90 -2.73 -2.20

Minmetals Land Semi-Annual Data
Dec15 Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25
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 -2.73 0.00 -2.20 0.00

Minmetals Land Beneish M-Score Competitor Comparison

For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, Minmetals Land'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.


Minmetals Land Beneish M-Score vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Minmetals Land's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Minmetals Land's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Minmetals Land 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 Minmetals Land 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 * 1.0099+0.528 * 2.8084+0.404 * 1.0562+0.892 * 0.7825+0.115 * 1.6689
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.3006+4.679 * -0.111424-0.327 * 1.0572
=-2.20

* 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 (Dec24) TTM:Last Year (Dec23) TTM:
Total Receivables was HK$6,479 Mil.
Revenue was HK$9,883 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$605 Mil.
Total Current Assets was HK$35,630 Mil.
Total Assets was HK$41,031 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was HK$697 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was HK$18 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was HK$1,023 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was HK$26,022 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$5,389 Mil.
Net Income was HK$-3,521 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was HK$1,051 Mil.
Total Receivables was HK$8,199 Mil.
Revenue was HK$12,631 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$2,173 Mil.
Total Current Assets was HK$47,083 Mil.
Total Assets was HK$53,575 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was HK$678 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was HK$30 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was HK$1,005 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was HK$30,697 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$8,096 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)
=(6478.987 / 9882.956) / (8199.282 / 12630.739)
=0.655572 / 0.649153
=1.0099

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)
=(2172.568 / 12630.739) / (605.302 / 9882.956)
=0.172006 / 0.061247
=2.8084

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 - (35630.382 + 696.812) / 41030.92) / (1 - (47082.715 + 677.511) / 53575.153)
=0.114639 / 0.108538
=1.0562

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
=9882.956 / 12630.739
=0.7825

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))
=(30.37 / (30.37 + 677.511)) / (18.386 / (18.386 + 696.812))
=0.042903 / 0.025708
=1.6689

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)
=(1022.655 / 9882.956) / (1004.908 / 12630.739)
=0.103477 / 0.079561
=1.3006

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)
=((5388.587 + 26022.045) / 41030.92) / ((8096.252 + 30697.266) / 53575.153)
=0.765536 / 0.724095
=1.0572

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
=(-3520.69 - 0 - 1051.156) / 41030.92
=-0.111424

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.

Minmetals Land has a M-score of -2.20 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 -2.20 mean?
Minmetals Land (HKSE:00230) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.20 as of Sep. 12, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Minmetals Land and its competitors.
Is Minmetals Land's Beneish M-Score too high?
Minmetals Land's current Beneish M-Score is -2.20. Overall, Minmetals Land has a GF Score™ of 39/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Minmetals Land's Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
Minmetals Land's Beneish M-Score of -2.20 can be compared against companies in the Real Estate 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 Real Estate company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Real Estate 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 Minmetals Land and its competitors. Minmetals Land's current Beneish M-Score is -2.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Minmetals Land stock overvalued right now?
Minmetals Land (HKSE:00230) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.20. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.24, compared to a current price of HK$1.00 — trading 316.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.20. Minmetals Land's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 with 7 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 Minmetals Land (HKSE:00230), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.20 as of Sep. 12, 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 Minmetals Land (HKSE:00230) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Minmetals Land stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$1.00 is trading 316.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.24.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:00230:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.20
  • GF Value™: HK$0.24 vs. price of HK$1.00 (316.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 39/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00230 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Minmetals Land Business Description

Address 79 Chatham Road South, 18th Floor, China Minmetals Tower, Tsimshatsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong, HKG
Minmetals Land Ltd is a Hong Kong-based investment holding company. The firm has three operating segments which are Real estate development, Specialised construction, and Property investment. Its real estate development business, which is the key revenue-generating segment, covers the development and sales of residential and commercial properties. The Specialised construction segment includes design, installation and selling of curtain walls and aluminum windows, doors and other materials. The Property Investment segment is engaged in Holding of properties to generate rental income. The group operates in Hong Kong and Mainland China.
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