SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings (HKSE:00315) Beneish M-Score: -3.07 (As of Jul. 26, 2026)

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HKSE:00315 SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings Ltd HKSE:00315
71 GF Score
Price HK$4.78
GF Value HK$4.07
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings Beneish M-Score?

SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings HKSE:00315 -0.42% 71 Beneish M-Score is -3.07 as of Jul. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00315 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$4.07 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 350 Telecommunication Services companies, SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings ranks better than 77.14% 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 -3.07 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

HKSE:00315' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.65   Med: -3.07   Max: -1.64
Current: -3.07

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings was -1.64. The lowest was -3.65. And the median was -3.07.


SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SmarTone Telecommunications 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.

SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings Beneish M-Score Chart

SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -3.38 -2.93 -3.28 -3.12 -3.07

SmarTone Telecommunications 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 0.00 -3.12 0.00 -3.07 0.00

HKSE:00315 vs TMUS, VZ, T: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, SmarTone Telecommunications 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.


SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings Beneish M-Score vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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SmarTone Telecommunications 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 SmarTone Telecommunications 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 * 1.0863+0.528 * 1.0206+0.404 * 0.9235+0.892 * 1.0052+0.115 * 1.0156
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.8315+4.679 * -0.146282-0.327 * 0.9884
=-3.07

* 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 (Jun25) TTM:Last Year (Jun24) TTM:
Total Receivables was HK$651 Mil.
Revenue was HK$6,253 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$4,057 Mil.
Total Current Assets was HK$3,447 Mil.
Total Assets was HK$11,308 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was HK$3,873 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was HK$1,603 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was HK$3 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was HK$2,973 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$387 Mil.
Net Income was HK$479 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was HK$2,133 Mil.
Total Receivables was HK$596 Mil.
Revenue was HK$6,221 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$4,119 Mil.
Total Current Assets was HK$3,025 Mil.
Total Assets was HK$11,178 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was HK$3,884 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was HK$1,644 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was HK$3 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was HK$2,944 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$417 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)
=(650.706 / 6253.447) / (595.938 / 6221.251)
=0.104056 / 0.095791
=1.0863

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)
=(4118.988 / 6221.251) / (4056.601 / 6253.447)
=0.662084 / 0.648698
=1.0206

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 - (3447.095 + 3872.658) / 11307.528) / (1 - (3025.306 + 3884.435) / 11178.275)
=0.352665 / 0.38186
=0.9235

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
=6253.447 / 6221.251
=1.0052

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))
=(1643.996 / (1643.996 + 3884.435)) / (1603.341 / (1603.341 + 3872.658))
=0.297371 / 0.292794
=1.0156

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)
=(2.837 / 6253.447) / (3.398 / 6221.251)
=0.000454 / 0.000546
=0.8315

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)
=((387.47 + 2973.299) / 11307.528) / ((417.343 + 2943.905) / 11178.275)
=0.297215 / 0.300695
=0.9884

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
=(478.901 - 0 - 2132.992) / 11307.528
=-0.146282

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.

SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings has a M-score of -3.07 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 -3.07 mean?
SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings (HKSE:00315) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.07 as of Jul. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings ranks #80 out of 350 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 22.9%.
Is SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings' Beneish M-Score too high?
SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings' current Beneish M-Score is -3.07. Based on the distribution chart, SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings ranks #80 out of 350 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings' Beneish M-Score compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings ranks #80 out of 350 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings in the top 23% 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 a Telecommunication Services company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Telecommunication Services 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 SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings and its competitors. SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings's current Beneish M-Score is -3.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings (HKSE:00315) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$4.07, compared to a current price of HK$4.78 — trading 17.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.07. SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings (HKSE:00315), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.07 as of Jul. 26, 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 SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings (HKSE:00315) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$4.78 is trading 17.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$4.07. GuruFocus considers SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:00315:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.07
  • GF Value™: HK$4.07 vs. price of HK$4.78 (17.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00315 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges SMA:Germany
Address 378 Kwun Tong Road, 31st Floor, Millennium City 2, Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, HKG
SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings Ltd provides mobile and broadband services for household and corporate customers. The majority of overall company revenue comes from selling handsets and associated accessories. The group's customers are post-paid. It operates in one reportable segment, which is mobile telecommunications business.
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