China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings (HKSE:01848) Beneish M-Score: -1.18 (As of Aug. 22, 2026)

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HKSE:01848 China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Ltd HKSE:01848
71 GF Score
Price HK$3.66
GF Value HK$4.08
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Beneish M-Score?

China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings HKSE:01848 +1.95% 71 Beneish M-Score is -1.18 as of Aug. 22, 2026. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01848 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$4.08 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,017 Business Services companies, China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings ranks worse than 90.66% 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.

Warning Sign:

Beneish M-Score -1.18 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

The historical rank and industry rank for China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

HKSE:01848' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.13   Med: -1.71   Max: -1.18
Current: -1.18

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings was -1.18. The lowest was -3.13. And the median was -1.71.


China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Aircraft Leasing Group 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.

China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Beneish M-Score Chart

China Aircraft Leasing Group 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 -2.11 -2.59 -1.69 -3.13 -1.18

China Aircraft Leasing Group 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 -1.69 0.00 -3.13 0.00 -1.18

HKSE:01848 vs URI, SUNB, AER: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, China Aircraft Leasing Group 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.


China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Beneish M-Score vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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China Aircraft Leasing Group 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 China Aircraft Leasing Group 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 * 3.2899+0.528 * -0.3124+0.404 * 1.0835+0.892 * 0.962+0.115 * 1.2463
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9948+4.679 * -0.032621-0.327 * 0.9745
=-1.18

* 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$672 Mil.
Revenue was HK$4,389 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$379 Mil.
Total Current Assets was HK$15,798 Mil.
Total Assets was HK$58,052 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was HK$39,901 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was HK$1,457 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was HK$196 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was HK$1,055 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$46,864 Mil.
Net Income was HK$339 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was HK$2,232 Mil.
Total Receivables was HK$212 Mil.
Revenue was HK$4,563 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$-123 Mil.
Total Current Assets was HK$19,345 Mil.
Total Assets was HK$58,240 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was HK$36,715 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was HK$1,687 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was HK$204 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was HK$738 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$48,595 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)
=(672.406 / 4389.206) / (212.465 / 4562.714)
=0.153195 / 0.046565
=3.2899

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)
=(-123.215 / 4562.714) / (379.394 / 4389.206)
=-0.027005 / 0.086438
=-0.3124

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 - (15798.045 + 39900.513) / 58051.98) / (1 - (19345.285 + 36715.341) / 58239.688)
=0.04054 / 0.037415
=1.0835

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
=4389.206 / 4562.714
=0.962

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))
=(1686.569 / (1686.569 + 36715.341)) / (1457.463 / (1457.463 + 39900.513))
=0.043919 / 0.03524
=1.2463

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)
=(195.518 / 4389.206) / (204.317 / 4562.714)
=0.044545 / 0.04478
=0.9948

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)
=((46864.453 + 1054.782) / 58051.98) / ((48595.34 + 737.654) / 58239.688)
=0.825454 / 0.847068
=0.9745

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
=(338.533 - 0 - 2232.273) / 58051.98
=-0.032621

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.

China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings has a M-score of -1.18 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of -1.18 mean?
China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings (HKSE:01848) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.18 as of Aug. 22, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings ranks #922 out of 1017 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 90.7%.
Is China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings' Beneish M-Score too high?
China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings' current Beneish M-Score is -1.18. Based on the distribution chart, China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings ranks #922 out of 1017 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings' Beneish M-Score compare to URI and SUNB?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings ranks #922 out of 1017 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places China Aircraft Leasing Group 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 a Business Services company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Business 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 China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings and its competitors. China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings's current Beneish M-Score is -1.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings (HKSE:01848) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$4.08, compared to a current price of HK$3.66 — trading 10.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.18. China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings (HKSE:01848), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.18 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 China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings (HKSE:01848) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$3.66 is trading 10.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$4.08. GuruFocus considers China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:01848:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.18
  • GF Value™: HK$4.08 vs. price of HK$3.66 (10.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01848 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Business Description

Address 16 Harcourt Road, 32nd Floor, Far East Finance Centre, Admiralty, Hong Kong, HKG
China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Ltd is one of the independent aircraft lessors in China. It is engaged in two business segments, aircraft leasing & aviation aftermarket services. Its conventional businesses include the provision of aircraft operating leasing, purchase and leaseback, portfolio trading, & asset management. It also covers value-added services such as fleet upgrades, aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul, aircraft disassembly, & component sales. The Group has operations mainly in Mainland China & other countries or regions globally. Its scope of business includes regular operations such as aircraft leasing, purchase and leaseback, portfolio trading & asset management, as well as value-added services such as aircraft maintenance, & component trading, & other services.
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