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Beijing MediaHKSE:01000 29 Beneish M-Score is -3.44 as of Aug. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01000 with a GF Score™ of 29/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.34 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 973 Media - Diversified companies, Beijing Media ranks better than 85.51% 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 -3.44 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
The historical rank and industry rank for Beijing Media's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:01000'
s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -13.03 Med: -3.44 Max: 0.1
Current: -3.44
During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Beijing Media was 0.10. The lowest was -13.03. And the median was -3.44.
The historical data trend for Beijing Media'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.
HKSE:01000 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Beneish M-Score Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Beijing Media'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.
Beijing Media Beneish M-Score vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Beijing Media's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Beijing Media's Beneish M-Score falls into.
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 Beijing Media 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 * 0.988
+
0.528 * 0.1473
+
0.404 * 1.1178
+
0.892 * 0.7519
+
0.115 * 0.7303
-
0.172 * SGAI
+
4.679 * TATA
-
0.327 * LVGI
-
0.172 * 0.9644
+
4.679 * -0.042904
-
0.327 * 1.2921
=
-3.44
* 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.
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.
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))
=
(3.085 / (3.085 + 3.013))
/
(3.359 / (3.359 + 1.49))
=
0.505904
/
0.69272
=
0.7303
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
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
=
(-80.452 - 0
-
-47.798)
/
761.087
=
-0.042904
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.
Beijing Media has a M-score of -3.44 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
Beijing Media (HKSE:01000) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.44 as of Aug. 28, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Beijing Media and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Beijing Media ranks #141 out of 973 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 14.5%.
Is Beijing Media's Beneish M-Score too high?
Beijing Media's current Beneish M-Score is -3.44. Based on the distribution chart, Beijing Media ranks #141 out of 973 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Beijing Media has a GF Score™ of 29/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Beijing Media's Beneish M-Score compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Beijing Media ranks #141 out of 973 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Beijing Media in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Beijing Media and its competitors. Beijing Media's current Beneish M-Score is -3.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Beijing Media stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Beijing Media (HKSE:01000) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.34, compared to a current price of HK$0.45 — trading 32.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.44. Beijing Media's overall GF Score™ is 29/100 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 Beijing Media (HKSE:01000), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.44 as of Aug. 28, 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 Beijing Media (HKSE:01000) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Beijing Media stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.45 is trading 32.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.34.
GuruFocus considers Beijing Media to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01000:
Beneish M-Score: -3.44
GF Value™: HK$0.34 vs. price of HK$0.45 (32.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01000 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Beijing Media Corp Ltd is principally engaged in the provision of the sales of multi-interface convergence media advertising, sales of cultural annual pass, cultural and sports event operations, event planning, new media operation and maintenance, printing and trading of printing-related materials and youth student travel services in the PRC. It operates through the following segments: Advertising, Printing, and Trading of Print-related Material. The company generates maximum revenue from the Advertising segment which provides Comprehensive services including the sales of multi-interface convergence media advertising, culture annual pass sales, the operation of cultural and sports events, event planning, new media operation and maintenance.
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