Denox Environmental & Technology Holdings (HKSE:01452) Beneish M-Score: -2.38 (As of Jul. 19, 2026)

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HKSE:01452 Denox Environmental & Technology Holdings Ltd HKSE:01452
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What is Denox Environmental & Technology Holdings Beneish M-Score?

Denox Environmental & Technology Holdings HKSE:01452 -2.45% 43 Beneish M-Score is -2.38 as of Jul. 19, 2026. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01452 with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.15 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,909 Industrial Products companies, Denox Environmental & Technology Holdings ranks worse than 57.13% 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 -2.38 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Denox Environmental & Technology Holdings's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

HKSE:01452' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.31   Med: -2.76   Max: -0.91
Current: -2.38

During the past 12 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Denox Environmental & Technology Holdings was -0.91. The lowest was -4.31. And the median was -2.76.


Denox Environmental & Technology Holdings Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Denox Environmental & Technology 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.

Denox Environmental & Technology Holdings Beneish M-Score Chart

Denox Environmental & Technology 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 -2.33 -3.86 -2.51 -3.27 -2.38

Denox Environmental & Technology 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 -2.51 0.00 -3.27 0.00 -2.38

HKSE:01452 vs VLTO, ZWS, CECO: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Pollution & Treatment Controls subindustry, Denox Environmental & Technology 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.


Denox Environmental & Technology Holdings Beneish M-Score vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Denox Environmental & Technology Holdings's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Denox Environmental & Technology Holdings's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Denox Environmental & Technology 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 Denox Environmental & Technology 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 * 0.9569+0.528 * 1.0237+0.404 * 0.4455+0.892 * 1.7972+0.115 * 0.9458
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.5411+4.679 * -0.085085-0.327 * 1.1182
=-2.38

* 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$36.3 Mil.
Revenue was HK$209.1 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$51.5 Mil.
Total Current Assets was HK$512.8 Mil.
Total Assets was HK$561.5 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was HK$48.6 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was HK$8.4 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was HK$57.6 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was HK$426.0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$10.9 Mil.
Net Income was HK$-19.1 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was HK$28.7 Mil.
Total Receivables was HK$21.1 Mil.
Revenue was HK$116.3 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$29.3 Mil.
Total Current Assets was HK$413.5 Mil.
Total Assets was HK$466.5 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was HK$52.7 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was HK$8.5 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was HK$59.2 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was HK$317.3 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$7.3 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)
=(36.308 / 209.076) / (21.113 / 116.337)
=0.173659 / 0.181481
=0.9569

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)
=(29.318 / 116.337) / (51.471 / 209.076)
=0.252009 / 0.246183
=1.0237

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 - (512.768 + 48.599) / 561.523) / (1 - (413.488 + 52.713) / 466.492)
=0.000278 / 0.000624
=0.4455

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
=209.076 / 116.337
=1.7972

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))
=(8.487 / (8.487 + 52.713)) / (8.35 / (8.35 + 48.599))
=0.138676 / 0.146622
=0.9458

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)
=(57.576 / 209.076) / (59.203 / 116.337)
=0.275383 / 0.508892
=0.5411

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)
=((10.857 + 426.036) / 561.523) / ((7.315 + 317.28) / 466.492)
=0.77805 / 0.695821
=1.1182

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
=(-19.076 - 0 - 28.701) / 561.523
=-0.085085

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.

Denox Environmental & Technology Holdings has a M-score of -2.38 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.38 mean?
Denox Environmental & Technology Holdings (HKSE:01452) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.38 as of Jul. 19, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Denox Environmental & Technology Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Denox Environmental & Technology Holdings ranks #1662 out of 2909 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 57.1%.
Is Denox Environmental & Technology Holdings' Beneish M-Score too high?
Denox Environmental & Technology Holdings' current Beneish M-Score is -2.38. Based on the distribution chart, Denox Environmental & Technology Holdings ranks #1662 out of 2909 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Denox Environmental & Technology Holdings has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Denox Environmental & Technology Holdings' Beneish M-Score compare to VLTO and ZWS?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Denox Environmental & Technology Holdings ranks #1662 out of 2909 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Denox Environmental & Technology 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Industrial Products 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 Denox Environmental & Technology Holdings and its competitors. Denox Environmental & Technology Holdings's current Beneish M-Score is -2.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Denox Environmental & Technology Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Denox Environmental & Technology Holdings (HKSE:01452) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.15, compared to a current price of HK$0.20 — trading 32.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.38. Denox Environmental & Technology Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 43/100 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 Denox Environmental & Technology Holdings (HKSE:01452), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.38 as of Jul. 19, 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 Denox Environmental & Technology Holdings (HKSE:01452) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Denox Environmental & Technology Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$0.20 is trading 32.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.15. GuruFocus considers Denox Environmental & Technology Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:01452:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.38
  • GF Value™: HK$0.15 vs. price of HK$0.20 (32.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 43/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01452 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Denox Environmental & Technology Holdings Business Description

Address No. 128 Western South Fourth Ring Road, Room 1506-1, Block 2, 12th Floor, Fengtai District, Beijing, CHN, 100070
Denox Environmental & Technology Holdings Ltd is a China-based firm. The company is mainly engaged in developing and producing products related to air pollution control. Its main products are plate-type DeNOx catalysts, honey-comb DeNOx catalysts, and DeNOx catalysts for diesel-powered vehicles. The company derives the majority of its revenue from the PRC, and also has its presence in Southeast Asia and Europe.
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