Edvantage Group Holdings (HKSE:00382) Beneish M-Score: -2.28 (As of Aug. 08, 2026)

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HKSE:00382 Edvantage Group Holdings Ltd HKSE:00382
77 GF Score
Price HK$0.49
GF Value HK$2.61
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Edvantage Group Holdings Beneish M-Score?

Edvantage Group Holdings HKSE:00382 -1.01% 77 Beneish M-Score is -2.28 as of Aug. 08, 2026. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00382 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$2.61 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 240 Education companies, Edvantage Group Holdings ranks worse than 74.58% 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 -2.28 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

HKSE:00382' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.07   Med: -2.54   Max: 6.16
Current: -2.28

During the past 10 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Edvantage Group Holdings was 6.16. The lowest was -3.07. And the median was -2.54.


Edvantage Group Holdings Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Edvantage 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.

Edvantage Group Holdings Beneish M-Score Chart

Edvantage Group Holdings Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Beneish M-Score
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Edvantage Group Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
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 0.00 -2.51 0.00 -2.28 0.00

HKSE:00382 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Edvantage 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.


Edvantage Group Holdings Beneish M-Score vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Edvantage Group Holdings's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Edvantage 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 Edvantage 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 * 1.3207+0.528 * 1.1955+0.404 * 0.8409+0.892 * 1.0769+0.115 * 1.0098
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0555+4.679 * -0.039801-0.327 * 1.0195
=-2.28

* 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 (Aug25) TTM:Last Year (Aug24) TTM:
Total Receivables was HK$181 Mil.
Revenue was HK$2,716 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$1,104 Mil.
Total Current Assets was HK$3,049 Mil.
Total Assets was HK$10,985 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was HK$7,355 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was HK$277 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was HK$513 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was HK$3,306 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$1,599 Mil.
Net Income was HK$561 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was HK$998 Mil.
Total Receivables was HK$127 Mil.
Revenue was HK$2,522 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$1,226 Mil.
Total Current Assets was HK$2,687 Mil.
Total Assets was HK$9,928 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was HK$6,617 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was HK$252 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was HK$451 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was HK$2,976 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$1,373 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)
=(181.054 / 2715.743) / (127.3 / 2521.82)
=0.066668 / 0.050479
=1.3207

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)
=(1226.17 / 2521.82) / (1104.488 / 2715.743)
=0.486224 / 0.406698
=1.1955

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 - (3049.346 + 7354.986) / 10985.008) / (1 - (2686.572 + 6616.929) / 9927.595)
=0.052861 / 0.062865
=0.8409

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
=2715.743 / 2521.82
=1.0769

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))
=(251.793 / (251.793 + 6616.929)) / (277.062 / (277.062 + 7354.986))
=0.036658 / 0.036302
=1.0098

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)
=(513.082 / 2715.743) / (451.407 / 2521.82)
=0.188929 / 0.179
=1.0555

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)
=((1599.233 + 3306.01) / 10985.008) / ((1372.505 + 2975.809) / 9927.595)
=0.44654 / 0.438003
=1.0195

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
=(560.676 - 0 - 997.894) / 10985.008
=-0.039801

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.

Edvantage Group Holdings has a M-score of -2.28 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 -2.28 mean?
Edvantage Group Holdings (HKSE:00382) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.28 as of Aug. 08, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Edvantage Group Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Edvantage Group Holdings ranks #179 out of 240 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 74.6%.
Is Edvantage Group Holdings' Beneish M-Score too high?
Edvantage Group Holdings' current Beneish M-Score is -2.28. Based on the distribution chart, Edvantage Group Holdings ranks #179 out of 240 companies in the Education industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Edvantage Group Holdings has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Edvantage Group Holdings' Beneish M-Score compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Edvantage Group Holdings ranks #179 out of 240 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Edvantage Group 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 Education company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Education 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 Edvantage Group Holdings and its competitors. Edvantage Group Holdings's current Beneish M-Score is -2.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Edvantage Group Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Edvantage Group Holdings (HKSE:00382) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$2.61, compared to a current price of HK$0.49 — trading 81.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.28. Edvantage Group Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Edvantage Group Holdings (HKSE:00382), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.28 as of Aug. 08, 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 Edvantage Group Holdings (HKSE:00382) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Edvantage Group Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$0.49 is trading 81.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$2.61. GuruFocus considers Edvantage Group Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:00382:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.28
  • GF Value™: HK$2.61 vs. price of HK$0.49 (81.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00382 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Edvantage Group Holdings Business Description

Address No. 1 Huashang Road, Licheng Street, Zengcheng, Guangzhou, CHN
Edvantage Group Holdings Ltd is mainly engaged in the operation of private higher education and vocational education institutions. The principal activities of its subsidiaries include the provision of private higher and vocational education institution services in the PRC and overseas. The Group operates in the PRC, Australia, and Singapore, with the majority of its revenue generated from the PRC.
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