C Banner International Holdings (HKSE:01028) Beneish M-Score: -3.77 (As of Aug. 10, 2026)

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HKSE:01028 C Banner International Holdings Ltd HKSE:01028
39 GF Score
Price HK$0.82
GF Value HK$0.19
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is C Banner International Holdings Beneish M-Score?

C Banner International Holdings HKSE:01028 +1.24% 39 Beneish M-Score is -3.77 as of Aug. 10, 2026. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01028 with a GF Score™ of 39/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.19 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 998 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, C Banner International Holdings ranks better than 94.19% 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 -3.77 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

HKSE:01028' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.48   Med: -2.69   Max: -2.06
Current: -3.77

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of C Banner International Holdings was -2.06. The lowest was -4.48. And the median was -2.69.


C Banner International Holdings Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for C Banner International 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.

C Banner International Holdings Beneish M-Score Chart

C Banner International 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 -2.53 -2.76 -2.06 -2.67 -3.77

C Banner International Holdings 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 -2.06 0.00 -2.67 0.00 -3.77

HKSE:01028 vs NKE, DECK, ONON: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, C Banner International 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.


C Banner International Holdings Beneish M-Score vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, C Banner International Holdings's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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C Banner International 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 C Banner International 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 * 0.385+0.528 * 0.9437+0.404 * 2.0266+0.892 * 0.9021+0.115 * 1.0462
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.1+4.679 * -0.211614-0.327 * 1.0486
=-3.77

* 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$146 Mil.
Revenue was HK$1,340 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$803 Mil.
Total Current Assets was HK$1,088 Mil.
Total Assets was HK$1,547 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was HK$236 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was HK$74 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was HK$847 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was HK$309 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$15 Mil.
Net Income was HK$-166 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was HK$162 Mil.
Total Receivables was HK$419 Mil.
Revenue was HK$1,486 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$840 Mil.
Total Current Assets was HK$1,227 Mil.
Total Assets was HK$1,581 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was HK$242 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was HK$80 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was HK$854 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was HK$308 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$8 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)
=(145.575 / 1340.233) / (419.173 / 1485.721)
=0.108619 / 0.282134
=0.385

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)
=(840.139 / 1485.721) / (803.1 / 1340.233)
=0.565476 / 0.599224
=0.9437

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 - (1087.871 + 235.937) / 1546.537) / (1 - (1226.604 + 242.317) / 1581.292)
=0.144018 / 0.071063
=2.0266

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
=1340.233 / 1485.721
=0.9021

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))
=(80.382 / (80.382 + 242.317)) / (73.729 / (73.729 + 235.937))
=0.249093 / 0.238092
=1.0462

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)
=(847.128 / 1340.233) / (853.7 / 1485.721)
=0.632075 / 0.574603
=1.1

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)
=((14.93 + 309.272) / 1546.537) / ((7.636 + 308.497) / 1581.292)
=0.209631 / 0.199921
=1.0486

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
=(-165.75 - 0 - 161.519) / 1546.537
=-0.211614

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.

C Banner International Holdings has a M-score of -3.77 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 -3.77 mean?
C Banner International Holdings (HKSE:01028) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.77 as of Aug. 10, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on C Banner International Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, C Banner International Holdings ranks #58 out of 998 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 5.8%.
Is C Banner International Holdings' Beneish M-Score too high?
C Banner International Holdings' current Beneish M-Score is -3.77. Based on the distribution chart, C Banner International Holdings ranks #58 out of 998 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, C Banner International Holdings has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does C Banner International Holdings' Beneish M-Score compare to NKE and DECK?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, C Banner International Holdings ranks #58 out of 998 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places C Banner International Holdings in the top 6% 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 C Banner International Holdings and its competitors. C Banner International Holdings's current Beneish M-Score is -3.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is C Banner International Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, C Banner International Holdings (HKSE:01028) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.19, compared to a current price of HK$0.82 — trading 328.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.77. C Banner International Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 39/100 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 C Banner International Holdings (HKSE:01028), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.77 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 C Banner International Holdings (HKSE:01028) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, C Banner International Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$0.82 is trading 328.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.19. GuruFocus considers C Banner International Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:01028:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.77
  • GF Value™: HK$0.19 vs. price of HK$0.82 (328.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 39/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01028 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


C Banner International Holdings Business Description

Address 18 Harcourt Road, Suite 1503, Level 15, Admiralty Centre Tower 1, Admiralty, Hong Kong, HKG
C Banner International Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company principally engaged in manufacture and sale of branded fashion footwear and retail of toys. It is mainly engaged in mid-to-premium ladies footwear brands and retail of toys in the PRC. Its brands include C.banner, EBLAN, MIO and Natursun, offering footwear products for sports, leisure, street fashion and business. The Group distributes self-developed brands products through department stores and independent retail stores in different cities, ranging from first-tier to third-tier cities in the PRC. It has three reportable segments: retail and wholesale of branded fashion footwear, which generates maximum revenue, contract manufacturing of footwear, and retail of toys. Its operations are mainly located in the PRC.
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