CWT International (HKSE:00521) Beneish M-Score: -1.80 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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HKSE:00521 CWT International Ltd HKSE:00521
46 GF Score
Price HK$0.23
GF Value HK$0.09
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is CWT International Beneish M-Score?

CWT International HKSE:00521 -2.10% 46 Beneish M-Score is -1.80 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00521 with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.09 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 681 Metals & Mining companies, CWT International ranks worse than 70.48% 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 -1.8 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

HKSE:00521' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.04   Med: -2.32   Max: 120.23
Current: -1.8

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of CWT International was 120.23. The lowest was -3.04. And the median was -2.32.


CWT International Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CWT International'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.

CWT International Beneish M-Score Chart

CWT International 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 -2.18 -1.89 -2.91 -2.45 -1.80

CWT International 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 -2.91 0.00 -2.45 0.00 -1.80

CWT International Beneish M-Score Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, CWT International'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.


CWT International Beneish M-Score vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, CWT International's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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CWT International 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 CWT International 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 * 1.0991+0.528 * 1.1651+0.404 * 0.7879+0.892 * 1.1844+0.115 * 1.0047
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.869+4.679 * 0.087643-0.327 * 1.0209
=-1.80

* 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$18,204 Mil.
Revenue was HK$46,622 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$1,963 Mil.
Total Current Assets was HK$27,621 Mil.
Total Assets was HK$33,460 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was HK$5,133 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was HK$563 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was HK$1,076 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was HK$24,705 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$2,993 Mil.
Net Income was HK$371 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was HK$-2,561 Mil.
Total Receivables was HK$13,984 Mil.
Revenue was HK$39,364 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$1,931 Mil.
Total Current Assets was HK$21,870 Mil.
Total Assets was HK$27,632 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was HK$5,021 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was HK$554 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was HK$1,046 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was HK$19,783 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$2,622 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)
=(18204.328 / 46621.655) / (13983.85 / 39363.662)
=0.390469 / 0.355248
=1.0991

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)
=(1931.046 / 39363.662) / (1962.979 / 46621.655)
=0.049057 / 0.042104
=1.1651

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 - (27621.235 + 5132.764) / 33460.475) / (1 - (21870.424 + 5021.171) / 27632.04)
=0.021114 / 0.026797
=0.7879

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
=46621.655 / 39363.662
=1.1844

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))
=(553.601 / (553.601 + 5021.171)) / (562.999 / (562.999 + 5132.764))
=0.099305 / 0.098845
=1.0047

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)
=(1076.286 / 46621.655) / (1045.764 / 39363.662)
=0.023086 / 0.026567
=0.869

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)
=((2992.605 + 24705.322) / 33460.475) / ((2621.866 + 19783.347) / 27632.04)
=0.82778 / 0.810842
=1.0209

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
=(371.346 - 0 - -2561.222) / 33460.475
=0.087643

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.

CWT International has a M-score of -1.80 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 -1.80 mean?
CWT International (HKSE:00521) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.80 as of Jul. 14, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on CWT International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, CWT International ranks #480 out of 681 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 70.5%.
Is CWT International's Beneish M-Score too high?
CWT International's current Beneish M-Score is -1.80. Based on the distribution chart, CWT International ranks #480 out of 681 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, CWT International has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CWT International's Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, CWT International ranks #480 out of 681 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places CWT International 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Metals & Mining 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 CWT International and its competitors. CWT International's current Beneish M-Score is -1.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CWT International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CWT International (HKSE:00521) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.09, compared to a current price of HK$0.23 — trading 158.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.80. CWT International's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 3 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 CWT International (HKSE:00521), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.80 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 CWT International (HKSE:00521) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CWT International stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$0.23 is trading 158.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.09. GuruFocus considers CWT International to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:00521:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.80
  • GF Value™: HK$0.09 vs. price of HK$0.23 (158.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00521 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


CWT International Business Description

Other Exchanges SUO:Germany
Address No.18 Harbour Road, Suite 4705, 47th Floor Central Plaza, Wanchai, HKG
CWT International Ltd is an investment holding company. The company generates revenue through segments namely Logistics services; Commodity marketing; Engineering services; and Financial Services. The company generates the majority of its revenue in China, also from Commodity marketing segment which includes physical trading and supply chain management of base metal non-ferrous concentrates with predominant focus on copper, lead, zinc and other minor metals.
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