Lung Kee Group Holdings (HKSE:00255) Beneish M-Score: -3.28 (As of Aug. 11, 2026)

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HKSE:00255 Lung Kee Group Holdings Ltd HKSE:00255
67 GF Score
Price HK$1.50
GF Value HK$1.24
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Lung Kee Group Holdings Beneish M-Score?

Lung Kee Group Holdings HKSE:00255 67 Beneish M-Score is -3.28 as of Aug. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00255 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$1.24 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,906 Industrial Products companies, Lung Kee Group Holdings ranks better than 93.22% 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 -3.28 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

HKSE:00255' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.28   Med: -2.87   Max: -2.33
Current: -3.28

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Lung Kee Group Holdings was -2.33. The lowest was -3.28. And the median was -2.87.


Lung Kee Group Holdings Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lung Kee Group 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.

Lung Kee Group Holdings Beneish M-Score Chart

Lung Kee Group Holdings 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 -2.86 -2.83 -2.77 -3.07 -3.28

Lung Kee Group Holdings 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 -2.77 0.00 -3.07 0.00 -3.28

HKSE:00255 vs CRS, ATI, MLI: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Lung Kee Group 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.


Lung Kee Group Holdings Beneish M-Score vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Lung Kee Group Holdings's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lung Kee Group Holdings's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Lung Kee Group 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 Lung Kee Group 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 * 0.9+0.528 * 0.9535+0.404 * 1.0953+0.892 * 0.8498+0.115 * 0.9125
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0251+4.679 * -0.126889-0.327 * 0.9534
=-3.28

* 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$77 Mil.
Revenue was HK$1,320 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$848 Mil.
Total Current Assets was HK$1,102 Mil.
Total Assets was HK$1,818 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was HK$504 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was HK$159 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was HK$11 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was HK$180 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$1 Mil.
Net Income was HK$-23 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was HK$208 Mil.
Total Receivables was HK$101 Mil.
Revenue was HK$1,553 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$952 Mil.
Total Current Assets was HK$1,162 Mil.
Total Assets was HK$1,972 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was HK$600 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was HK$168 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was HK$12 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was HK$201 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$4 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)
=(76.87 / 1319.901) / (100.51 / 1553.244)
=0.058239 / 0.06471
=0.9

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)
=(951.686 / 1553.244) / (848.143 / 1319.901)
=0.612709 / 0.642581
=0.9535

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 - (1102.424 + 504.197) / 1817.874) / (1 - (1162.485 + 599.949) / 1971.626)
=0.116209 / 0.106101
=1.0953

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
=1319.901 / 1553.244
=0.8498

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))
=(167.657 / (167.657 + 599.949)) / (158.65 / (158.65 + 504.197))
=0.218415 / 0.239346
=0.9125

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)
=(10.503 / 1319.901) / (12.056 / 1553.244)
=0.007957 / 0.007762
=1.0251

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)
=((0.85 + 179.705) / 1817.874) / ((3.932 + 201.476) / 1971.626)
=0.099322 / 0.104182
=0.9534

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
=(-22.616 - 0 - 208.052) / 1817.874
=-0.126889

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.

Lung Kee Group Holdings has a M-score of -3.28 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 -3.28 mean?
Lung Kee Group Holdings (HKSE:00255) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.28 as of Aug. 11, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Lung Kee Group Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lung Kee Group Holdings ranks #197 out of 2906 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 6.8%.
Is Lung Kee Group Holdings' Beneish M-Score too high?
Lung Kee Group Holdings' current Beneish M-Score is -3.28. Based on the distribution chart, Lung Kee Group Holdings ranks #197 out of 2906 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lung Kee Group Holdings has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lung Kee Group Holdings' Beneish M-Score compare to CRS and ATI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Lung Kee Group Holdings ranks #197 out of 2906 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Lung Kee Group Holdings 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 Industrial Products company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Industrial Products 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 Lung Kee Group Holdings and its competitors. Lung Kee Group Holdings's current Beneish M-Score is -3.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lung Kee Group Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lung Kee Group Holdings (HKSE:00255) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$1.24, compared to a current price of HK$1.50 — trading 20.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.28. Lung Kee Group Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Lung Kee Group Holdings (HKSE:00255), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.28 as of Aug. 11, 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 Lung Kee Group Holdings (HKSE:00255) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lung Kee Group Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$1.50 is trading 20.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$1.24. GuruFocus considers Lung Kee Group Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:00255:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.28
  • GF Value™: HK$1.24 vs. price of HK$1.50 (20.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00255 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Lung Kee Group Holdings Business Description

Address No. 1 On Kwan Street, Unit A, 15th Floor, Kings Wing Plaza 2, Sha Tin, New Territories, Hong Kong, HKG
Lung Kee Group Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company that provides corporate management services. Along with its subsidiaries, it is engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of mould bases and related products. Its product offerings include standard and custom-made mould base, mould components, tool and steel products such as plastic and steel mould, hot and cold work steel, precision plates, standard mould inserts, and other materials. The company generates a majority of its revenue from the People's Republic of China and the rest from other markets like Asia, Europe, and America.
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