China Carbon Neutral Development Group (HKSE:01372) Beneish M-Score: -1.77 (As of Jul. 21, 2026)

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HKSE:01372 China Carbon Neutral Development Group Ltd HKSE:01372
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What is China Carbon Neutral Development Group Beneish M-Score?

China Carbon Neutral Development Group HKSE:01372 +1.82% 36 Beneish M-Score is -1.77 as of Jul. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01372 with a GF Score™ of 36/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.35 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,699 Construction companies, China Carbon Neutral Development Group ranks worse than 82.58% 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 -1.77 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

The historical rank and industry rank for China Carbon Neutral Development Group's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

HKSE:01372' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -14.43   Med: -1.98   Max: 132.21
Current: -1.77

During the past 11 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of China Carbon Neutral Development Group was 132.21. The lowest was -14.43. And the median was -1.98.

China Carbon Neutral Development Group Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Carbon Neutral Development Group'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.

China Carbon Neutral Development Group Beneish M-Score Chart

China Carbon Neutral Development Group Annual Data
Trend Mar14 Mar15 Mar16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -14.43 -1.81 0.00 -7.22 -1.77

China Carbon Neutral Development Group Semi-Annual Data
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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 -1.77 0.00 0.00 -2.14 0.00

HKSE:01372 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, China Carbon Neutral Development Group'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.

China Carbon Neutral Development Group Beneish M-Score vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, China Carbon Neutral Development Group's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China Carbon Neutral Development Group's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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China Carbon Neutral Development Group 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 China Carbon Neutral Development Group 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 * 1.5604+0.528 * 1.0617+0.404 * 1.4908+0.892 * 0.8922+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.8429+4.679 * -0.01823-0.327 * 0.647
=-1.77

* 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 (Dec23) TTM:Last Year (Dec22) TTM:
Total Receivables was HK$270.8 Mil.
Revenue was HK$632.9 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$35.7 Mil.
Total Current Assets was HK$446.5 Mil.
Total Assets was HK$492.3 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was HK$16.4 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was HK$0.0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was HK$64.7 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was HK$272.2 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$93.8 Mil.
Net Income was HK$-8.8 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was HK$0.2 Mil.
 Total Receivables was HK$194.5 Mil.
Revenue was HK$709.3 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$42.5 Mil.
Total Current Assets was HK$281.0 Mil.
Total Assets was HK$314.5 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was HK$20.9 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was HK$8.3 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was HK$86.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was HK$156.9 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$204.5 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)
=(270.836 / 632.874) / (194.535 / 709.306)
=0.427946 / 0.274261
=1.5604

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)
=(42.506 / 709.306) / (35.721 / 632.874)
=0.059926 / 0.056443
=1.0617

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 - (446.482 + 16.365) / 492.266) / (1 - (281.024 + 20.905) / 314.538)
=0.059762 / 0.040087
=1.4908

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
=632.874 / 709.306
=0.8922

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))
=(8.321 / (8.321 + 20.905)) / (0 / (0 + 16.365))
=0.284712 / 0
=1

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)
=(64.688 / 632.874) / (86.014 / 709.306)
=0.102213 / 0.121265
=0.8429

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)
=((93.835 + 272.151) / 492.266) / ((204.506 + 156.908) / 314.538)
=0.743472 / 1.149031
=0.647

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
=(-8.787 - 0 - 0.187) / 492.266
=-0.01823

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.

China Carbon Neutral Development Group has a M-score of -1.77 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -1.77 mean?
China Carbon Neutral Development Group (HKSE:01372) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.77 as of Jul. 21, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on China Carbon Neutral Development Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, China Carbon Neutral Development Group ranks #1403 out of 1699 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 82.6%.
Is China Carbon Neutral Development Group's Beneish M-Score too high?
China Carbon Neutral Development Group's current Beneish M-Score is -1.77. Based on the distribution chart, China Carbon Neutral Development Group ranks #1403 out of 1699 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, China Carbon Neutral Development Group has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Carbon Neutral Development Group's Beneish M-Score compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, China Carbon Neutral Development Group ranks #1403 out of 1699 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places China Carbon Neutral Development Group 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 Construction company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Construction 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 China Carbon Neutral Development Group and its competitors. China Carbon Neutral Development Group's current Beneish M-Score is -1.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Carbon Neutral Development Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Carbon Neutral Development Group (HKSE:01372) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.35, compared to a current price of HK$1.12 — trading 220% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.77. China Carbon Neutral Development Group's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 with 5 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 China Carbon Neutral Development Group (HKSE:01372), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.77 as of Jul. 21, 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 China Carbon Neutral Development Group (HKSE:01372) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Carbon Neutral Development Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$1.12 is trading 220% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.35. GuruFocus considers China Carbon Neutral Development Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:01372:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.77
  • GF Value™: HK$0.35 vs. price of HK$1.12 (220% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 36/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01372 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

China Carbon Neutral Development Group Business Description

Address 39 Yip Kan Street, Wong Chuk Hang, Unit 1201, 12th Floor, Landmark South, Hong Kong, HKG
China Carbon Neutral Development Group Ltd is an investment holding company. The company has four reportable segments as follows: a) Global Carbon Neutral Business, b) Digital Technology Business Segment, c) Ecological Governance and Civil Engineering Business, and d) Battery Cascading Utilization Business. It derives key revenue from the Ecological Governance and Civil Engineering Business.
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