Energy International Investments Holdings (HKSE:00353) Beneish M-Score: 24.46 (As of Sep. 21, 2026)

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HKSE:00353 Energy International Investments Holdings Ltd HKSE:00353
38 GF Score
Price HK$0.41
GF Value HK$0.79
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Energy International Investments Holdings Beneish M-Score?

Energy International Investments Holdings HKSE:00353 38 Beneish M-Score is 24.46 as of Sep. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00353 with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.79 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 830 Oil & Gas companies, Energy International Investments Holdings ranks worse than 99.28% 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 24.46 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

HKSE:00353' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.51   Med: -0.69   Max: 24.46
Current: 24.46

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Energy International Investments Holdings was 24.46. The lowest was -4.51. And the median was -0.69.


Energy International Investments Holdings Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Energy International Investments 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.

Energy International Investments Holdings Beneish M-Score Chart

Energy International Investments Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.47 -2.14 -4.20 -2.11 0.44

Energy International Investments Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 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 -4.20 -4.24 -2.12 1.33 0.45

HKSE:00353 vs SLB, BKR, HAL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Energy International Investments 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.


Energy International Investments Holdings Beneish M-Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Energy International Investments Holdings's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Energy International Investments Holdings's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Energy International Investments 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 Energy International Investments 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 * 3.1063+0.528 * 1.231+0.404 * 0.8307+0.892 * 2.6325+0.115 * 0.2797
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.9355+4.679 * 0.021475-0.327 * 2.1946
=0.43

* 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$513.8 Mil.
Revenue was HK$399.3 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$280.0 Mil.
Total Current Assets was HK$1,147.1 Mil.
Total Assets was HK$3,810.1 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was HK$42.2 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was HK$24.9 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was HK$170.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was HK$1,229.5 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$472.8 Mil.
Net Income was HK$50.0 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$ Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was HK$-31.8 Mil.
Total Receivables was HK$62.8 Mil.
Revenue was HK$151.7 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$130.9 Mil.
Total Current Assets was HK$430.7 Mil.
Total Assets was HK$2,733.0 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was HK$39.3 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was HK$4.6 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was HK$33.4 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was HK$77.3 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$479.1 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)
=(513.788 / 399.291) / (62.832 / 151.679)
=1.286751 / 0.414243
=3.1063

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)
=(130.941 / 151.679) / (280.004 / 399.291)
=0.863277 / 0.701253
=1.231

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 - (1147.138 + 42.198) / 3810.065) / (1 - (430.698 + 39.29) / 2732.952)
=0.687844 / 0.828029
=0.8307

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
=399.291 / 151.679
=2.6325

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))
=(4.554 / (4.554 + 39.29)) / (24.922 / (24.922 + 42.198))
=0.103868 / 0.371305
=0.2797

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)
=(170.013 / 399.291) / (33.368 / 151.679)
=0.425787 / 0.219991
=1.9355

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)
=((472.755 + 1229.531) / 3810.065) / ((479.113 + 77.28) / 2732.952)
=0.446787 / 0.203587
=2.1946

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
=(50.01 - 0 - -31.812) / 3810.065
=0.021475

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.

Energy International Investments Holdings has a M-score of 0.43 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 24.46 mean?
Energy International Investments Holdings (HKSE:00353) has a Beneish M-Score of 24.46 as of Sep. 21, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Energy International Investments Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Energy International Investments Holdings ranks #824 out of 830 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 99.3%.
Is Energy International Investments Holdings' Beneish M-Score too high?
Energy International Investments Holdings' current Beneish M-Score is 24.46. Based on the distribution chart, Energy International Investments Holdings ranks #824 out of 830 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Energy International Investments Holdings has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Energy International Investments Holdings' Beneish M-Score compare to SLB and BKR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Energy International Investments Holdings ranks #824 out of 830 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Energy International Investments 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 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 Energy International Investments Holdings and its competitors. Energy International Investments Holdings's current Beneish M-Score is 24.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Energy International Investments Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Energy International Investments Holdings (HKSE:00353) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.79, compared to a current price of HK$0.41 — trading 48.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is 24.46. Energy International Investments Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 6 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 Energy International Investments Holdings (HKSE:00353), the current Beneish M-Score is 24.46 as of Sep. 21, 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 Energy International Investments Holdings (HKSE:00353) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Energy International Investments Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$0.41 is trading 48.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.79. GuruFocus considers Energy International Investments Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:00353:

  • Beneish M-Score: 24.46
  • GF Value™: HK$0.79 vs. price of HK$0.41 (48.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 38/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00353 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Energy International Investments Holdings Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 1 Harbour Road, Units 4307 - 08, Office Tower, Convention Plaza, Wanchai, Hong Kong, HKG
Energy International Investments Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company. Its operating segment includes Oil and Liquefied Chemical Terminal. It generates maximum revenue from Oil and Liquefied Chemical Terminal segment. The Oil and Liquefied Chemical Terminal segment represents the business of leasing the Port and Storage Facilities. It generates the majority of its revenue from PRC.
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