SJM Holdings (HKSE:00880) Beneish M-Score: -1.29 (As of Aug. 14, 2026)

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HKSE:00880 SJM Holdings Ltd HKSE:00880
58 GF Score
Price HK$1.46
GF Value HK$4.17
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is SJM Holdings Beneish M-Score?

SJM Holdings HKSE:00880 -1.68% 58 Beneish M-Score is -1.29 as of Aug. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00880 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$4.17 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 816 Travel & Leisure companies, SJM Holdings ranks worse than 90.81% 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 -1.29 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

HKSE:00880' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.41   Med: -2.53   Max: -1.28
Current: -1.29

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of SJM Holdings was -1.28. The lowest was -3.41. And the median was -2.53.


SJM Holdings Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SJM 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.

SJM Holdings Beneish M-Score Chart

SJM Holdings 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 -3.41 -2.81 -1.43 -2.95 -1.29

SJM Holdings Quarterly Data
Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 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 -2.95 0.00 0.00 -1.29 0.00

HKSE:00880 vs LVS, MGM, WYNN: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Resorts & Casinos subindustry, SJM 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.


SJM Holdings Beneish M-Score vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, SJM Holdings's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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SJM 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 SJM 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 * 2.6958+0.528 * 1.0032+0.404 * 0.9168+0.892 * 0.9699+0.115 * 0.9767
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9511+4.679 * -0.065065-0.327 * 1.0355
=-1.29

* 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$702 Mil.
Revenue was HK$16,723 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$15,953 Mil.
Total Current Assets was HK$3,766 Mil.
Total Assets was HK$51,207 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was HK$43,629 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was HK$2,035 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was HK$4,679 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was HK$14,194 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$20,910 Mil.
Net Income was HK$-429 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was HK$2,903 Mil.
Total Receivables was HK$269 Mil.
Revenue was HK$17,241 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$16,500 Mil.
Total Current Assets was HK$3,262 Mil.
Total Assets was HK$48,725 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was HK$41,507 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was HK$1,889 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was HK$5,072 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was HK$6,933 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$25,324 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)
=(702.1 / 16722.5) / (268.5 / 17240.6)
=0.041985 / 0.015574
=2.6958

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)
=(16499.6 / 17240.6) / (15953.4 / 16722.5)
=0.95702 / 0.954008
=1.0032

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 - (3766.3 + 43628.6) / 51207.4) / (1 - (3261.5 + 41506.6) / 48724.9)
=0.074452 / 0.081207
=0.9168

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
=16722.5 / 17240.6
=0.9699

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))
=(1888.7 / (1888.7 + 41506.6)) / (2034.7 / (2034.7 + 43628.6))
=0.043523 / 0.044559
=0.9767

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)
=(4678.8 / 16722.5) / (5071.8 / 17240.6)
=0.279791 / 0.294178
=0.9511

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)
=((20910 + 14194) / 51207.4) / ((25324.1 + 6933.4) / 48724.9)
=0.685526 / 0.662033
=1.0355

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
=(-429 - 0 - 2902.8) / 51207.4
=-0.065065

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.

SJM Holdings has a M-score of -1.29 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 -1.29 mean?
SJM Holdings (HKSE:00880) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.29 as of Aug. 14, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on SJM Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, SJM Holdings ranks #741 out of 816 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 90.8%.
Is SJM Holdings' Beneish M-Score too high?
SJM Holdings' current Beneish M-Score is -1.29. Based on the distribution chart, SJM Holdings ranks #741 out of 816 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, SJM Holdings has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SJM Holdings' Beneish M-Score compare to LVS and MGM?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, SJM Holdings ranks #741 out of 816 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places SJM 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 a Travel & Leisure company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Travel & Leisure 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 SJM Holdings and its competitors. SJM Holdings's current Beneish M-Score is -1.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SJM Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SJM Holdings (HKSE:00880) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$4.17, compared to a current price of HK$1.46 — trading 65% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.29. SJM Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 4 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 SJM Holdings (HKSE:00880), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.29 as of Aug. 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 SJM Holdings (HKSE:00880) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SJM Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$1.46 is trading 65% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$4.17. GuruFocus considers SJM Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:00880:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.29
  • GF Value™: HK$4.17 vs. price of HK$1.46 (65% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00880 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


SJM Holdings Business Description

Address Nos. 168 - 200 Connaught Road Central, 18th Floor, China Merchants Tower, Shun Tak Centre, Hong Kong, HKG
SJM Holdings is one of six casino license holders in Macao. It operates Grand Lisboa casino in the peninsula and Grand Lisboa Palace in Cotai, as well as another three self-promoted casinos: Casino Lisboa, Oceanus at Jai Alai, and L'Arc Macau.
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