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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.
Good Sign:
Beneish M-Score -2.56 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
The historical rank and industry rank for Huazhang Technology Holding's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:01673'
s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.23 Med: -2.58 Max: -0.81
Current: -2.56
During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Huazhang Technology Holding was -0.81. The lowest was -4.23. And the median was -2.58.
* 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:01673 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Beneish M-Score Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Huazhang Technology Holding'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.
Huazhang Technology Holding Beneish M-Score vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Huazhang Technology Holding's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Huazhang Technology Holding'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 Huazhang Technology Holding 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 * 1.0411
+
0.528 * 1.0333
+
0.404 * 1.3363
+
0.892 * 0.9745
+
0.115 * 0.6948
-
0.172 * SGAI
+
4.679 * TATA
-
0.327 * LVGI
-
0.172 * 0.825
+
4.679 * -0.05118
-
0.327 * 1.0002
=
-2.56
* 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))
=
(20.435 / (20.435 + 62.212))
/
(20.107 / (20.107 + 36.396))
=
0.247256
/
0.355857
=
0.6948
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
=
(-12.543 - 0
-
41.191)
/
1049.902
=
-0.05118
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.
Huazhang Technology Holding has a M-score of -2.56 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
Huazhang Technology Holding (HKSE:01673) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.56 as of Aug. 05, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Huazhang Technology Holding and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Huazhang Technology Holding ranks #1169 out of 2910 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 40.2%.
Is Huazhang Technology Holding's Beneish M-Score too high?
Huazhang Technology Holding's current Beneish M-Score is -2.56. Based on the distribution chart, Huazhang Technology Holding ranks #1169 out of 2910 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Huazhang Technology Holding has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Huazhang Technology Holding's Beneish M-Score compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Huazhang Technology Holding ranks #1169 out of 2910 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Huazhang Technology Holding in the upper 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 Huazhang Technology Holding and its competitors. Huazhang Technology Holding's current Beneish M-Score is -2.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Huazhang Technology Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Huazhang Technology Holding (HKSE:01673) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.17, compared to a current price of HK$0.30 — trading 76.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.56. Huazhang Technology Holding's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 with 8 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 Huazhang Technology Holding (HKSE:01673), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.56 as of Aug. 05, 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 Huazhang Technology Holding (HKSE:01673) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Huazhang Technology Holding stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.30 is trading 76.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.17.
GuruFocus considers Huazhang Technology Holding to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01673:
Beneish M-Score: -2.56
GF Value™: HK$0.17 vs. price of HK$0.30 (76.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01673 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Huazhang Technology Holding Ltd is principally engaged in the research, development, manufacture, and sale of paper-making products in the People's Republic of China. The company operates through four segments. Its Industrial products segment includes paper-making-related production machines. The Project contracting services segment is a key revenue driver, which consists of system integration of complete-set paper-making equipment. Its Environmental products segment provides complete treatment for wastewater, sludge, solid waste, and others. The company's Supporting services segment relates to the after-sale and maintenance services, the sale of paper-making equipment parts, and other services.
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