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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.
Warning Sign:
Beneish M-Score -1.21 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.
The historical rank and industry rank for DL Holdings Group's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:01709'
s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.98 Med: -1.39 Max: 1.61
Current: -1.21
During the past 12 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of DL Holdings Group was 1.61. The lowest was -3.98. And the median was -1.39.
The historical data trend for DL Holdings 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.
HKSE:01709 vs FRHC, VOYA: Beneish M-Score Comparison
For the Financial Conglomerates subindustry, DL Holdings 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.
DL Holdings Group Beneish M-Score vs Diversified Financial Services Industry
For the Diversified Financial Services industry and Financial Services sector, DL Holdings Group's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DL Holdings Group'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 DL Holdings 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 * 0.5526
+
0.528 * 0.886
+
0.404 * 0.9992
+
0.892 * 1.7067
+
0.115 * 3.4822
-
0.172 * SGAI
+
4.679 * TATA
-
0.327 * LVGI
-
0.172 * 0.9467
+
4.679 * 0.156196
-
0.327 * 0.7213
=
-1.21
* 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))
=
(20.73 / (20.73 + 41.959))
/
(67.906 / (67.906 + 647.165))
=
0.33068
/
0.094964
=
3.4822
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
=
(363.136 - 0
-
-160.799)
/
3354.346
=
0.156196
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.
DL Holdings Group has a M-score of -1.21 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.
DL Holdings Group (HKSE:01709) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.21 as of Aug. 10, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on DL Holdings Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, DL Holdings Group ranks #80 out of 83 companies in the Diversified Financial Services industry, placing it in the top 96.4%.
Is DL Holdings Group's Beneish M-Score too high?
DL Holdings Group's current Beneish M-Score is -1.21. Based on the distribution chart, DL Holdings Group ranks #80 out of 83 companies in the Diversified Financial Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, DL Holdings Group has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DL Holdings Group's Beneish M-Score compare to FRHC and VOYA?
According to the Diversified Financial Services industry distribution chart, DL Holdings Group ranks #80 out of 83 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places DL Holdings 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 Diversified Financial Services company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Diversified Financial Services 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 DL Holdings Group and its competitors. DL Holdings Group's current Beneish M-Score is -1.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DL Holdings Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DL Holdings Group (HKSE:01709) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$5.39, compared to a current price of HK$1.03 — trading 80.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.21. DL Holdings Group's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 DL Holdings Group (HKSE:01709), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.21 as of Aug. 10, 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 DL Holdings Group (HKSE:01709) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DL Holdings Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$1.03 is trading 80.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$5.39.
GuruFocus considers DL Holdings Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01709:
Beneish M-Score: -1.21
GF Value™: HK$5.39 vs. price of HK$1.03 (80.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01709 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
DL Holdings Group Ltd is an investment holding company. It operates in given segments that include Sales of apparel products, Financial services of the licensed business, Family office services business, Money lending services and Enterprise solutions services, Sales of apparel products. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Financial services which include the provision of financial advisory services; securities research services; securities trading and brokerage services; margin financing services; referral services; and investment management and advisory services to the customers.
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