Central New Energy Holding Group (HKSE:01735) Beneish M-Score: -1.85 (As of Aug. 11, 2026)

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HKSE:01735 Central New Energy Holding Group Ltd HKSE:01735
74 GF Score
Price HK$8.21
GF Value HK$20.59
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Central New Energy Holding Group Beneish M-Score?

Central New Energy Holding Group HKSE:01735 +0.12% 74 Beneish M-Score is -1.85 as of Aug. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01735 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$20.59 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,705 Construction companies, Central New Energy Holding Group ranks worse than 79.71% 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 -1.85 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Central New Energy Holding Group's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

HKSE:01735' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.85   Med: -0.7   Max: 2.73
Current: -1.85

During the past 11 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Central New Energy Holding Group was 2.73. The lowest was -1.85. And the median was -0.70.


Central New Energy Holding Group Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Central New Energy Holding 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.

Central New Energy Holding Group Beneish M-Score Chart

Central New Energy Holding Group Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.73 -1.32 0.44 -1.61 -1.85

Central New Energy Holding Group Semi-Annual Data
Mar15 Mar16 Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 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 0.44 0.00 -1.61 0.00 -1.85

HKSE:01735 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Central New Energy Holding 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.


Central New Energy Holding Group Beneish M-Score vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Central New Energy Holding Group's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Central New Energy Holding Group's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Central New Energy Holding 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 Central New Energy Holding 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 * 0.8805+0.528 * 1.1086+0.404 * 1.0573+0.892 * 1.8264+0.115 * 1.2828
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.5243+4.679 * -0.037114-0.327 * 1.0617
=-1.85

* 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$2,230 Mil.
Revenue was HK$11,017 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$210 Mil.
Total Current Assets was HK$4,238 Mil.
Total Assets was HK$6,750 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was HK$2,324 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was HK$191 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was HK$185 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was HK$4,043 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$659 Mil.
Net Income was HK$34 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was HK$285 Mil.
Total Receivables was HK$1,387 Mil.
Revenue was HK$6,032 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$128 Mil.
Total Current Assets was HK$3,041 Mil.
Total Assets was HK$4,477 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was HK$1,318 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was HK$142 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was HK$193 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was HK$2,615 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$322 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)
=(2229.817 / 11016.846) / (1386.606 / 6032.026)
=0.202401 / 0.229874
=0.8805

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)
=(127.765 / 6032.026) / (210.493 / 11016.846)
=0.021181 / 0.019106
=1.1086

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 - (4238.248 + 2324.009) / 6750.16) / (1 - (3041.055 + 1317.697) / 4476.615)
=0.027837 / 0.026329
=1.0573

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
=11016.846 / 6032.026
=1.8264

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))
=(142.081 / (142.081 + 1317.697)) / (190.814 / (190.814 + 2324.009))
=0.097331 / 0.075876
=1.2828

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)
=(184.562 / 11016.846) / (192.752 / 6032.026)
=0.016753 / 0.031955
=0.5243

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)
=((658.708 + 4043.114) / 6750.16) / ((321.926 + 2615.015) / 4476.615)
=0.69655 / 0.656063
=1.0617

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
=(34.24 - 0 - 284.767) / 6750.16
=-0.037114

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.

Central New Energy Holding Group has a M-score of -1.85 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of -1.85 mean?
Central New Energy Holding Group (HKSE:01735) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.85 as of Aug. 11, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Central New Energy Holding Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Central New Energy Holding Group ranks #1359 out of 1705 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 79.7%.
Is Central New Energy Holding Group's Beneish M-Score too high?
Central New Energy Holding Group's current Beneish M-Score is -1.85. Based on the distribution chart, Central New Energy Holding Group ranks #1359 out of 1705 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Central New Energy Holding Group has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central New Energy Holding Group's Beneish M-Score compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Central New Energy Holding Group ranks #1359 out of 1705 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Central New Energy Holding 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 Central New Energy Holding Group and its competitors. Central New Energy Holding Group's current Beneish M-Score is -1.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Central New Energy Holding Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central New Energy Holding Group (HKSE:01735) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$20.59, compared to a current price of HK$8.21 — trading 60.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.85. Central New Energy Holding Group's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Central New Energy Holding Group (HKSE:01735), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.85 as of Aug. 11, 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 Central New Energy Holding Group (HKSE:01735) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central New Energy Holding Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$8.21 is trading 60.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$20.59. GuruFocus considers Central New Energy Holding Group to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:01735:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.85
  • GF Value™: HK$20.59 vs. price of HK$8.21 (60.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01735 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Central New Energy Holding Group Business Description

Address 191 Java Road, 21th Floor, Unit 2102-03, 10-12, Central K.Wah Centre, North Point, Hong Kong, HKG
Central New Energy Holding Group Ltd is an investment holding company. The Group is principally engaged in the business of new energy and engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC); green building and construction-related business in Hong Kong and the People's Republic of China (the PRC); smart energy management services; health and wellness; and food and beverage (F&B) supply chain. It generates the majority of its revenue from the New Energy and EPC segment, which provides manufacturing and sales of photovoltaic products and EPC services. Its geographic operations are located in both Hong Kong and the PRC. The group generates the majority of its revenue from the PRC.
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