Mainland Headwear Holdings (HKSE:01100) Beneish M-Score: -2.48 (As of Jul. 02, 2026)


HKSE:01100 Mainland Headwear Holdings Ltd HKSE:01100
91 GF Score
Price HK$1.48
GF Value HK$1.80
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Mainland Headwear Holdings Beneish M-Score?

Mainland Headwear Holdings HKSE:01100 -0.67% 91 Beneish M-Score is -2.48 as of Jul. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01100 with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$1.80 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 999 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Mainland Headwear Holdings ranks worse than 52.55% 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 -2.48 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

HKSE:01100' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.27   Med: -2.45   Max: -1.94
Current: -2.48

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Mainland Headwear Holdings was -1.94. The lowest was -3.27. And the median was -2.45.


Mainland Headwear Holdings Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mainland Headwear 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.

Mainland Headwear Holdings Beneish M-Score Chart

Mainland Headwear 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 -2.14 -2.55 -3.27 -2.32 -2.48

Mainland Headwear 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 -3.27 0.00 -2.32 0.00 -2.48

HKSE:01100 vs NKE, DECK, ONON: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, Mainland Headwear 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.


Mainland Headwear Holdings Beneish M-Score vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

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

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


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Mainland Headwear 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 Mainland Headwear 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 * 0.9963+0.528 * 0.9985+0.404 * 1.0172+0.892 * 1.1537+0.115 * 0.8398
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9126+4.679 * -0.035931-0.327 * 0.888
=-2.48

* 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$432 Mil.
Revenue was HK$1,701 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$526 Mil.
Total Current Assets was HK$1,074 Mil.
Total Assets was HK$1,998 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was HK$700 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was HK$112 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was HK$386 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was HK$614 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$31 Mil.
Net Income was HK$118 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was HK$190 Mil.
Total Receivables was HK$376 Mil.
Revenue was HK$1,474 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$455 Mil.
Total Current Assets was HK$1,005 Mil.
Total Assets was HK$1,945 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was HK$726 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was HK$95 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was HK$366 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was HK$662 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$46 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)
=(431.752 / 1701.046) / (375.642 / 1474.488)
=0.253816 / 0.254761
=0.9963

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)
=(455.482 / 1474.488) / (526.241 / 1701.046)
=0.308909 / 0.309363
=0.9985

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 - (1073.674 + 699.943) / 1997.767) / (1 - (1004.505 + 725.836) / 1944.866)
=0.1122 / 0.110303
=1.0172

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
=1701.046 / 1474.488
=1.1537

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))
=(95.037 / (95.037 + 725.836)) / (111.923 / (111.923 + 699.943))
=0.115776 / 0.137859
=0.8398

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)
=(385.666 / 1701.046) / (366.316 / 1474.488)
=0.226723 / 0.248436
=0.9126

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)
=((31.286 + 614.161) / 1997.767) / ((45.911 + 661.725) / 1944.866)
=0.323084 / 0.363848
=0.888

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
=(118.468 - 0 - 190.25) / 1997.767
=-0.035931

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.

Mainland Headwear Holdings has a M-score of -2.48 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.48 mean?
Mainland Headwear Holdings (HKSE:01100) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.48 as of Jul. 02, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Mainland Headwear Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Mainland Headwear Holdings ranks #525 out of 999 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 52.6%.
Is Mainland Headwear Holdings' Beneish M-Score too high?
Mainland Headwear Holdings' current Beneish M-Score is -2.48. Based on the distribution chart, Mainland Headwear Holdings ranks #525 out of 999 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Mainland Headwear Holdings has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mainland Headwear Holdings' Beneish M-Score compare to NKE and DECK?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Mainland Headwear Holdings ranks #525 out of 999 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Mainland Headwear 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 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 Mainland Headwear Holdings and its competitors. Mainland Headwear Holdings's current Beneish M-Score is -2.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mainland Headwear Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mainland Headwear Holdings (HKSE:01100) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$1.80, compared to a current price of HK$1.48 — trading 17.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.48. Mainland Headwear Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 91/100 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 Mainland Headwear Holdings (HKSE:01100), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.48 as of Jul. 02, 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 Mainland Headwear Holdings (HKSE:01100) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mainland Headwear Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$1.48 is trading 17.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$1.80. GuruFocus considers Mainland Headwear Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:01100:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.48
  • GF Value™: HK$1.80 vs. price of HK$1.48 (17.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01100 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Mainland Headwear Holdings Business Description

Address 18 Sheung Yuet Road, Rooms 2301-2305, 23rd Floor, CTF Life Tower, Kowloon Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong, HKG
Mainland Headwear Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company. The group is mainly engaged in the design, manufacture, and retail of quality casual headwear. The firm operates in two segments including Manufacturing and Trading. In the Manufacturing segment, it manufactures headwear products for sale to its Trading and Retail Business as well as to external customers. The trading segment includes trading and distribution of headwear, apparel, small leather goods, bags and accessories. The firm sells its products in overseas countries with the U.S. as the main market; followed by the European market. The key revenue is derived from the Manufacturing segment.
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