Mobvista (HKSE:01860) Beneish M-Score: -2.98 (As of Aug. 08, 2026)

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HKSE:01860 Mobvista Inc HKSE:01860
92 GF Score
Price HK$11.05
GF Value HK$9.95
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Mobvista Beneish M-Score?

Mobvista HKSE:01860 +0.09% 92 Beneish M-Score is -2.98 as of Aug. 08, 2026. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01860 with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$9.95 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 972 Media - Diversified companies, Mobvista ranks better than 75% 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 -2.98 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Mobvista's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

HKSE:01860' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.67   Med: -2.73   Max: -1.78
Current: -2.98

During the past 11 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Mobvista was -1.78. The lowest was -3.67. And the median was -2.73.


Mobvista Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mobvista'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.

Mobvista Beneish M-Score Chart

Mobvista 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 -2.73 -3.30 -2.97 -3.67 -2.98

Mobvista Quarterly Data
Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.98 0.00

HKSE:01860 vs APP, OMC, TTD: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Mobvista'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.


Mobvista Beneish M-Score vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Mobvista's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Mobvista's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Mobvista 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 Mobvista 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 * 0.9656+0.528 * 0.9892+0.404 * 0.9558+0.892 * 1.3587+0.115 * 1.0044
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.8976+4.679 * -0.172699-0.327 * 0.9176
=-2.98

* 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$2,514 Mil.
Revenue was HK$15,925 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$3,378 Mil.
Total Current Assets was HK$4,372 Mil.
Total Assets was HK$6,878 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was HK$87 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was HK$571 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was HK$1,173 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was HK$4,494 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$45 Mil.
Net Income was HK$479 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was HK$1,667 Mil.
Total Receivables was HK$1,917 Mil.
Revenue was HK$11,720 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$2,459 Mil.
Total Current Assets was HK$3,919 Mil.
Total Assets was HK$6,333 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was HK$82 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was HK$562 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was HK$962 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was HK$4,519 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$36 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)
=(2514.327 / 15925.096) / (1916.508 / 11720.476)
=0.157885 / 0.163518
=0.9656

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)
=(2459.092 / 11720.476) / (3377.645 / 15925.096)
=0.209812 / 0.212096
=0.9892

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 - (4371.86 + 86.53) / 6878.313) / (1 - (3919.395 + 82.281) / 6332.647)
=0.351819 / 0.368088
=0.9558

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
=15925.096 / 11720.476
=1.3587

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))
=(561.97 / (561.97 + 82.281)) / (571.297 / (571.297 + 86.53))
=0.872284 / 0.868461
=1.0044

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)
=(1173.391 / 15925.096) / (962.153 / 11720.476)
=0.073682 / 0.082092
=0.8976

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)
=((45.463 + 4493.902) / 6878.313) / ((35.734 + 4518.88) / 6332.647)
=0.659953 / 0.719228
=0.9176

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
=(479.445 - 0 - 1667.324) / 6878.313
=-0.172699

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.

Mobvista has a M-score of -2.98 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 -2.98 mean?
Mobvista (HKSE:01860) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.98 as of Aug. 08, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Mobvista and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Mobvista ranks #243 out of 972 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 25%.
Is Mobvista's Beneish M-Score too high?
Mobvista's current Beneish M-Score is -2.98. Based on the distribution chart, Mobvista ranks #243 out of 972 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Mobvista has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mobvista's Beneish M-Score compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Mobvista ranks #243 out of 972 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Mobvista in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Media - Diversified 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 Mobvista and its competitors. Mobvista's current Beneish M-Score is -2.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mobvista stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mobvista (HKSE:01860) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$9.95, compared to a current price of HK$11.05 — trading 11.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.98. Mobvista's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Mobvista (HKSE:01860), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.98 as of Aug. 08, 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 Mobvista (HKSE:01860) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mobvista stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$11.05 is trading 11.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$9.95. GuruFocus considers Mobvista to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:01860:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.98
  • GF Value™: HK$9.95 vs. price of HK$11.05 (11.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01860 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Mobvista Business Description

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Address 1 Raffles Quay, No. 09-06, North Tower, Singapore, SGP, 048583
Mobvista Inc is a technology service company that provides world-wide customers with advertising technology (Ad-tech) services and marketing technology (Mar-tech) services required to develop the mobile internet ecosystem. Its operating business segments include the Advertising technology business and the Marketing technology business. Maximum revenue is generated from its Advertising technology business, which provides customers globally with mobile advertising services through a programmatic advertising platform and an affiliate ad-serving platform. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from the Asia-Pacific market, followed by other regions.
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