One Media Group (HKSE:00426) Beneish M-Score: 0.51 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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HKSE:00426 One Media Group Ltd HKSE:00426
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What is One Media Group Beneish M-Score?

One Media Group HKSE:00426 +2.10% 1 Beneish M-Score is 0.51 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00426 with a GF Score™ of 1/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.05 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 976 Media - Diversified companies, One Media Group ranks worse than 94.06% 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 0.51 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

HKSE:00426' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.6   Med: -2.71   Max: 8.85
Current: 0.51

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of One Media Group was 8.85. The lowest was -5.60. And the median was -2.71.


One Media Group Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for One Media Group'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.

One Media Group Beneish M-Score Chart

One Media Group Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -3.61 -1.45 -2.84 0.51 0.00

One Media Group Quarterly Data
Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 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 0.51 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

HKSE:00426 vs NYT, WLY: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, One Media Group'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.


One Media Group Beneish M-Score vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, One Media Group's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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One Media Group 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 One Media Group 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 * 0.9679+0.528 * 8.5514+0.404 * 0.9956+0.892 * 0.818+0.115 * 0.7878
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.1936+4.679 * -0.134348-0.327 * 1.3434
=0.51

* 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 (Mar25) TTM:Last Year (Mar24) TTM:
Total Receivables was HK$3.42 Mil.
Revenue was HK$32.31 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$0.49 Mil.
Total Current Assets was HK$33.26 Mil.
Total Assets was HK$37.86 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was HK$0.14 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was HK$0.16 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was HK$22.59 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was HK$12.83 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$98.23 Mil.
Net Income was HK$-25.83 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$0.00 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was HK$-20.75 Mil.
Total Receivables was HK$4.33 Mil.
Revenue was HK$39.51 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$5.08 Mil.
Total Current Assets was HK$35.15 Mil.
Total Assets was HK$40.09 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was HK$0.20 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was HK$0.15 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was HK$23.14 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was HK$9.55 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$78.00 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)
=(3.424 / 32.314) / (4.325 / 39.506)
=0.10596 / 0.109477
=0.9679

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)
=(5.081 / 39.506) / (0.486 / 32.314)
=0.128613 / 0.01504
=8.5514

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 - (33.262 + 0.139) / 37.857) / (1 - (35.154 + 0.197) / 40.091)
=0.117706 / 0.118231
=0.9956

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
=32.314 / 39.506
=0.818

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))
=(0.145 / (0.145 + 0.197)) / (0.162 / (0.162 + 0.139))
=0.423977 / 0.538206
=0.7878

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)
=(22.592 / 32.314) / (23.14 / 39.506)
=0.69914 / 0.585734
=1.1936

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)
=((98.227 + 12.833) / 37.857) / ((78 + 9.547) / 40.091)
=2.933671 / 2.183707
=1.3434

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
=(-25.831 - 0 - -20.745) / 37.857
=-0.134348

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.

One Media Group has a M-score of 0.51 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 0.51 mean?
One Media Group (HKSE:00426) has a Beneish M-Score of 0.51 as of Jul. 14, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on One Media Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, One Media Group ranks #918 out of 976 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 94.1%.
Is One Media Group's Beneish M-Score too high?
One Media Group's current Beneish M-Score is 0.51. Based on the distribution chart, One Media Group ranks #918 out of 976 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, One Media Group has a GF Score™ of 1/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does One Media Group's Beneish M-Score compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, One Media Group ranks #918 out of 976 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places One Media Group 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 a Media - Diversified company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Media - Diversified 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 One Media Group and its competitors. One Media Group's current Beneish M-Score is 0.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is One Media Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, One Media Group (HKSE:00426) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.05, compared to a current price of HK$0.15 — trading 192% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is 0.51. One Media Group's overall GF Score™ is 1/100 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 One Media Group (HKSE:00426), the current Beneish M-Score is 0.51 as of Jul. 14, 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 One Media Group (HKSE:00426) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, One Media Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$0.15 is trading 192% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.05. GuruFocus considers One Media Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:00426:

  • Beneish M-Score: 0.51
  • GF Value™: HK$0.05 vs. price of HK$0.15 (192% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 1/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00426 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


One Media Group Business Description

Address 18 Ka Yip Street, 16th Floor, Block A, Ming Pao Industrial Centre, Chai Wan, Hong Kong, HKG
One Media Group Ltd is a Hong Kong-based investment holding company. The company's operating segment includes Entertainment and lifestyle operation and Watch and car operation and others. It generates maximum revenue from the Entertainment and lifestyle operation segment.
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