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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 Sino Gas Holdings Group's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:01759'
s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.7 Med: -2.29 Max: -1.61
Current: -2.56
During the past 11 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Sino Gas Holdings Group was -1.61. The lowest was -2.70. And the median was -2.29.
* 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:01759 vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: Beneish M-Score Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Sino Gas 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.
Sino Gas Holdings Group Beneish M-Score vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sino Gas Holdings Group's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sino Gas Holdings Group's Beneish M-Score falls into.
Sino Gas Holdings 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 Sino Gas 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 * 0.5608
+
0.528 * 1.8171
+
0.404 * 0.5136
+
0.892 * 1.3877
+
0.115 * 0.6585
-
0.172 * SGAI
+
4.679 * TATA
-
0.327 * LVGI
-
0.172 * 1
+
4.679 * -0.028586
-
0.327 * 1.2607
=
-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))
=
(12.38 / (12.38 + 94.559))
/
(14.834 / (14.834 + 69.545))
=
0.115767
/
0.175802
=
0.6585
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
=
(-28.787 - 0
-
36.593)
/
2287.097
=
-0.028586
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.
Sino Gas Holdings Group has a M-score of -2.56 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
Sino Gas Holdings Group (HKSE:01759) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.56 as of Aug. 22, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Sino Gas Holdings Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sino Gas Holdings Group ranks #560 out of 1093 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 51.2%.
Is Sino Gas Holdings Group's Beneish M-Score too high?
Sino Gas Holdings Group's current Beneish M-Score is -2.56. Based on the distribution chart, Sino Gas Holdings Group ranks #560 out of 1093 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sino Gas Holdings Group has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sino Gas Holdings Group's Beneish M-Score compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Sino Gas Holdings Group ranks #560 out of 1093 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Sino Gas 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Sino Gas Holdings Group and its competitors. Sino Gas Holdings Group'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 Sino Gas Holdings Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sino Gas Holdings Group (HKSE:01759) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.89, compared to a current price of HK$0.69 — trading 23% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.56. Sino Gas Holdings Group's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 6 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 Sino Gas Holdings Group (HKSE:01759), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.56 as of Aug. 22, 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 Sino Gas Holdings Group (HKSE:01759) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sino Gas Holdings Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.69 is trading 23% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.89.
GuruFocus considers Sino Gas Holdings Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01759:
Beneish M-Score: -2.56
GF Value™: HK$0.89 vs. price of HK$0.69 (23% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01759 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sino Gas Holdings Group Ltd is mainly engaged in the provision of integrated LPG and natural gas services. The Group operates CNG and LNG vehicle refuelling stations, LPG domestic stations, CNG mother stations, and LPG, CNG and LNG wholesale businesses. The Group is an integrated LPG and natural gas supplier in the PRC with a complete industry chain engaged in the sales of LPG and natural gas in Guangdong Province, Henan Province and Hebei Province. It has two reportable segments: Retail, which generates revenue from the sale of CNG and LNG to vehicular end-users and industrial customers; and Wholesale, which generates maximum revenue from the sale of LPG and CNG to gas merchants. The Group's revenue is substantially generated from the sales of LPG, CNG and LNG in the PRC.
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