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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.
The historical rank and industry rank for MS Group Holdings's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 11 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of MS Group Holdings was -1.80. The lowest was -2.90. And the median was -2.19.
The historical data trend for MS Group 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.
HKSE:01451 vs SW, PKG, IP: Beneish M-Score Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, MS Group 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.
MS Group Holdings Beneish M-Score vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, MS Group Holdings's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MS Group Holdings'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 MS Group 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 *
+
0.528 *
+
0.404 *
+
0.892 *
+
0.115 *
-
0.172 * SGAI
+
4.679 * TATA
-
0.327 * LVGI
-
0.172 *
+
4.679 *
-
0.327 *
=
* 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))
=
(9.689 / (9.689 + 45.619))
/
(10.392 / (10.392 + 37.38))
=
0.175183
/
0.217533
=
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
=
(26.506 - 0
-
104.186)
/
273.992
=
-0.283512
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.
MS Group Holdings (HKSE:01451) has a Beneish M-Score of 0.00 as of Aug. 06, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on MS Group Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, MS Group Holdings ranks #999999 out of 376 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry.
Is MS Group Holdings' Beneish M-Score too high?
MS Group Holdings' current Beneish M-Score is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, MS Group Holdings ranks #999999 out of 376 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, MS Group Holdings has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MS Group Holdings' Beneish M-Score compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, MS Group Holdings ranks #999999 out of 376 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places MS Group 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 Packaging & Containers company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Packaging & Containers 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 MS Group Holdings and its competitors. MS Group Holdings's current Beneish M-Score is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MS Group Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MS Group Holdings (HKSE:01451) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.87, compared to a current price of HK$1.21 — trading 39.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is 0.00. MS Group Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 MS Group Holdings (HKSE:01451), the current Beneish M-Score is 0.00 as of Aug. 06, 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 MS Group Holdings (HKSE:01451) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MS Group Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$1.21 is trading 39.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.87.
GuruFocus considers MS Group Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01451:
Beneish M-Score: 0.00
GF Value™: HK$0.87 vs. price of HK$1.21 (39.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01451 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MS Group Holdings Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sales of plastic bottles and cups for infants and toddlers and plastic sports and stainless steel sports bottles. The segments of the company include the OEM Business, which comprises the production and sales of plastic and stainless steel sports bottles and cups for infants and toddlers and plastic sports bottles on an OEM basis predominately for the overseas markets; and the Yo Yo Monkey Business, which comprises the production and sales of infant and toddler products, particularly plastic bottles and cups, under the brand developed by the group and known as Yo Yo Monkey, principally for the PRC market. It derives majority of the revenue from the OEM Business. The group derives maximum revenue from USA.
59GF Score
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