Dream International (HKSE:01126) Beneish M-Score: -2.44 (As of Jul. 24, 2026)

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HKSE:01126 Dream International Ltd HKSE:01126
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Price HK$6.90
GF Value HK$5.14
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Dream International Beneish M-Score?

Dream International HKSE:01126 -2.13% 80 Beneish M-Score is -2.44 as of Jul. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01126 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$5.14 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 817 Travel & Leisure companies, Dream International ranks worse than 65.48% 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 Dream International's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

HKSE:01126' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.86   Med: -2.44   Max: -1.73
Current: -2.44

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Dream International was -1.73. The lowest was -2.86. And the median was -2.44.


Dream International Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dream International'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.

Dream International Beneish M-Score Chart

Dream International 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 -1.96 -2.43 -2.86 -2.31 -2.44

Dream International 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 -2.86 0.00 -2.31 0.00 -2.44

HKSE:01126 vs AS, HAS, LTH: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Leisure subindustry, Dream International'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.


Dream International Beneish M-Score vs Travel & Leisure Industry

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

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


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Dream International 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 Dream International 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 * 1.1042+0.528 * 1.1399+0.404 * 0.9063+0.892 * 1.0962+0.115 * 1.0908
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9083+4.679 * -0.030065-0.327 * 1.1818
=-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 (Dec25) TTM:Last Year (Dec24) TTM:
Total Receivables was HK$1,343 Mil.
Revenue was HK$5,974 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$1,206 Mil.
Total Current Assets was HK$4,080 Mil.
Total Assets was HK$5,545 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was HK$1,333 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was HK$176 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was HK$445 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was HK$1,250 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$59 Mil.
Net Income was HK$693 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was HK$860 Mil.
Total Receivables was HK$1,109 Mil.
Revenue was HK$5,450 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$1,254 Mil.
Total Current Assets was HK$3,570 Mil.
Total Assets was HK$4,959 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was HK$1,258 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was HK$183 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was HK$447 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was HK$967 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$23 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)
=(1342.991 / 5974.359) / (1109.453 / 5449.987)
=0.224792 / 0.20357
=1.1042

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)
=(1253.869 / 5449.987) / (1205.857 / 5974.359)
=0.230068 / 0.201839
=1.1399

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 - (4079.598 + 1332.552) / 5545.141) / (1 - (3569.99 + 1258.115) / 4959.341)
=0.023983 / 0.026462
=0.9063

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
=5974.359 / 5449.987
=1.0962

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))
=(183.222 / (183.222 + 1258.115)) / (175.778 / (175.778 + 1332.552))
=0.127119 / 0.116538
=1.0908

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)
=(445.491 / 5974.359) / (447.411 / 5449.987)
=0.074567 / 0.082094
=0.9083

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)
=((58.982 + 1249.864) / 5545.141) / ((23.35 + 967.15) / 4959.341)
=0.236035 / 0.199724
=1.1818

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
=(692.904 - 0 - 859.617) / 5545.141
=-0.030065

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.

Dream International 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?
Dream International (HKSE:01126) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.44 as of Jul. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Dream International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Dream International ranks #535 out of 817 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 65.5%.
Is Dream International's Beneish M-Score too high?
Dream International's current Beneish M-Score is -2.44. Based on the distribution chart, Dream International ranks #535 out of 817 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Dream International has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dream International's Beneish M-Score compare to AS and HAS?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Dream International ranks #535 out of 817 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Dream International 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 Dream International and its competitors. Dream International'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 Dream International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dream International (HKSE:01126) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$5.14, compared to a current price of HK$6.90 — trading 34.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.44. Dream International's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Dream International (HKSE:01126), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.44 as of Jul. 24, 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 Dream International (HKSE:01126) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dream International stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$6.90 is trading 34.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$5.14. GuruFocus considers Dream International to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:01126:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.44
  • GF Value™: HK$5.14 vs. price of HK$6.90 (34.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01126 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Dream International Business Description

Address 75 Mody Road, 6th Floor, Tower 1, South Seas Centre, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, HKG
Dream International Ltd is a Hong Kong-based company engaged in the design, development, manufacturing, and sale of toys. It operates in three segments: Plush stuffed toys, Plastic figures, and Tarpaulin. The majority is from the Plush stuffed toys segment, which is involved in the design, development, manufacture, and sale of plush stuffed toys. These products are either sourced externally or are manufactured in the group's manufacturing facilities located in Chinese Mainland and Vietnam. The company's geographical segments are Hong Kong, North America, Japan, Europe, Chinese Mainland, Vietnam, Korea, and Other countries, of which prime revenue is derived from North America.
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