Infinity Development Holdings Co (HKSE:00640) Beneish M-Score: -2.44 (As of Aug. 10, 2026)

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HKSE:00640 Infinity Development Holdings Co Ltd HKSE:00640
82 GF Score
Price HK$2.43
GF Value HK$1.85
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Infinity Development Holdings Co Beneish M-Score?

Infinity Development Holdings Co HKSE:00640 +0.83% 82 Beneish M-Score is -2.44 as of Aug. 10, 2026. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00640 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$1.85 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,527 Chemicals companies, Infinity Development Holdings Co ranks worse than 55.01% 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 -2.44 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

HKSE:00640' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.77   Med: -2.59   Max: -0.97
Current: -2.44

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Infinity Development Holdings Co was -0.97. The lowest was -3.77. And the median was -2.59.


Infinity Development Holdings Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Infinity Development Holdings Co'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.

Infinity Development Holdings Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Infinity Development Holdings Co Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.38 -0.97 -3.77 -2.36 -2.44

Infinity Development Holdings Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 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 0.00 -2.36 0.00 -2.44 0.00

HKSE:00640 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Infinity Development Holdings Co'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.


Infinity Development Holdings Co Beneish M-Score vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Infinity Development Holdings Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Infinity Development Holdings Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Infinity Development Holdings Co 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 Infinity Development Holdings Co 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 * 0.8987+0.528 * 0.9932+0.404 * 1.1312+0.892 * 1.1342+0.115 * 1.22
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0121+4.679 * -0.018984-0.327 * 0.8958
=-2.44

* 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 (Sep25) TTM:Last Year (Sep24) TTM:
Total Receivables was HK$217.5 Mil.
Revenue was HK$835.2 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$316.8 Mil.
Total Current Assets was HK$624.5 Mil.
Total Assets was HK$846.1 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was HK$196.3 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was HK$16.1 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was HK$179.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was HK$206.4 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$4.4 Mil.
Net Income was HK$122.2 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was HK$138.3 Mil.
Total Receivables was HK$213.4 Mil.
Revenue was HK$736.3 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$277.4 Mil.
Total Current Assets was HK$643.1 Mil.
Total Assets was HK$819.4 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was HK$154.6 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was HK$15.7 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was HK$155.9 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was HK$225.1 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$2.7 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)
=(217.504 / 835.153) / (213.394 / 736.338)
=0.260436 / 0.289804
=0.8987

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)
=(277.44 / 736.338) / (316.834 / 835.153)
=0.376783 / 0.379372
=0.9932

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 - (624.46 + 196.268) / 846.146) / (1 - (643.072 + 154.597) / 819.429)
=0.03004 / 0.026555
=1.1312

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
=835.153 / 736.338
=1.1342

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))
=(15.728 / (15.728 + 154.597)) / (16.072 / (16.072 + 196.268))
=0.092341 / 0.07569
=1.22

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)
=(179.011 / 835.153) / (155.949 / 736.338)
=0.214345 / 0.21179
=1.0121

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)
=((4.414 + 206.359) / 846.146) / ((2.732 + 225.132) / 819.429)
=0.249098 / 0.278077
=0.8958

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
=(122.193 - 0 - 138.256) / 846.146
=-0.018984

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.

Infinity Development Holdings Co has a M-score of -2.44 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 -2.44 mean?
Infinity Development Holdings Co (HKSE:00640) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.44 as of Aug. 10, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Infinity Development Holdings Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Infinity Development Holdings Co ranks #840 out of 1527 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 55%.
Is Infinity Development Holdings Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Infinity Development Holdings Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.44. Based on the distribution chart, Infinity Development Holdings Co ranks #840 out of 1527 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Infinity Development Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Infinity Development Holdings Co's Beneish M-Score compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Infinity Development Holdings Co ranks #840 out of 1527 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Infinity Development Holdings Co 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 Chemicals company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Chemicals 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 Infinity Development Holdings Co and its competitors. Infinity Development Holdings Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Infinity Development Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Infinity Development Holdings Co (HKSE:00640) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$1.85, compared to a current price of HK$2.43 — trading 31.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.44. Infinity Development Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Infinity Development Holdings Co (HKSE:00640), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.44 as of Aug. 10, 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 Infinity Development Holdings Co (HKSE:00640) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Infinity Development Holdings Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$2.43 is trading 31.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$1.85. GuruFocus considers Infinity Development Holdings Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:00640:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.44
  • GF Value™: HK$1.85 vs. price of HK$2.43 (31.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00640 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Infinity Development Holdings Co Business Description

Other Exchanges ZBA:Singapore
Address 16 Andar A - D, Macau Finance Centre, Rua de Pequim No. 202A - 246, Macau, MAC
Infinity Development Holdings Co Ltd is a Hong Kong-based investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, the company is principally engaged in the manufacture and sale of adhesives, primers, hardeners and other adhesive related products. The company's main products include adhesives, hardeners, and other industrial adhesives and related chemical products for the footwear industry. Geographically, it generates the maximum revenue from Vietnam and the rest from PRC, Indonesia, Bangladesh and India.
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