Standard Development Group (HKSE:01867) Beneish M-Score: -2.65 (As of Aug. 22, 2026)

Author: Vera Yuan Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Director of Data and Quant Analytics at GuruFocus
Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Reviewed by: Charlie Tian Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Founder & CEO of GuruFocus
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.

HKSE:01867 Standard Development Group Ltd HKSE:01867
41 GF Score
Price HK$0.23
GF Value HK$0.09
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 11 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is Standard Development Group Beneish M-Score?

Standard Development Group HKSE:01867 41 Beneish M-Score is -2.65 as of Aug. 22, 2026. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01867 with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.09 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,017 Business Services companies, Standard Development Group ranks better than 57.42% 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 -2.65 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

HKSE:01867' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.99   Med: -1.75   Max: 2.72
Current: -2.65

During the past 12 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Standard Development Group was 2.72. The lowest was -3.99. And the median was -1.75.


Standard Development Group Beneish M-Score Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for Standard Development 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.

Standard Development Group Beneish M-Score Chart

Standard Development Group Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -3.99 -1.49 2.72 -3.09 -2.65

Standard Development Group Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 2.72 0.00 -3.09 0.00 -2.65

HKSE:01867 vs VRSK, EFX, BAH: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Consulting Services subindustry, Standard Development 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.


Standard Development Group Beneish M-Score vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Standard Development Group's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


HKSE:01867
41GF Score
Standard Development Group Ltd HKSE:01867
Beneish M-Score is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

Standard Development 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 Standard Development 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 * 1.9536+0.528 * 0.0127+0.404 * 0.8714+0.892 * 0.6612+0.115 * 0.6037
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.4057+4.679 * -0.005877-0.327 * 1.0935
=-2.65

* 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 (Mar26) TTM:Last Year (Mar25) TTM:
Total Receivables was HK$120.5 Mil.
Revenue was HK$199.0 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$39.7 Mil.
Total Current Assets was HK$164.1 Mil.
Total Assets was HK$428.9 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was HK$261.0 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was HK$15.1 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was HK$31.9 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was HK$172.4 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$140.7 Mil.
Net Income was HK$-16.5 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was HK$-13.9 Mil.
Total Receivables was HK$93.3 Mil.
Revenue was HK$301.0 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$0.8 Mil.
Total Current Assets was HK$134.5 Mil.
Total Assets was HK$380.6 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was HK$242.1 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was HK$8.3 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was HK$34.3 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was HK$137.4 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$116.6 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)
=(120.549 / 199.027) / (93.33 / 301.03)
=0.605692 / 0.310036
=1.9536

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)
=(0.763 / 301.03) / (39.67 / 199.027)
=0.002535 / 0.19932
=0.0127

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 - (164.109 + 260.955) / 428.925) / (1 - (134.536 + 242.088) / 380.555)
=0.009002 / 0.01033
=0.8714

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
=199.027 / 301.03
=0.6612

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))
=(8.272 / (8.272 + 242.088)) / (15.108 / (15.108 + 260.955))
=0.03304 / 0.054727
=0.6037

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)
=(31.903 / 199.027) / (34.328 / 301.03)
=0.160295 / 0.114035
=1.4057

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)
=((140.717 + 172.355) / 428.925) / ((116.626 + 137.392) / 380.555)
=0.729899 / 0.667494
=1.0935

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
=(-16.465 - 0 - -13.944) / 428.925
=-0.005877

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.

Standard Development Group has a M-score of -2.65 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 -2.65 mean?
Standard Development Group (HKSE:01867) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.65 as of Aug. 22, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Standard Development Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Standard Development Group ranks #433 out of 1017 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 42.6%.
Is Standard Development Group's Beneish M-Score too high?
Standard Development Group's current Beneish M-Score is -2.65. Based on the distribution chart, Standard Development Group ranks #433 out of 1017 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Standard Development Group has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Standard Development Group's Beneish M-Score compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Standard Development Group ranks #433 out of 1017 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Standard Development Group in the upper 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 Standard Development Group and its competitors. Standard Development Group's current Beneish M-Score is -2.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Standard Development Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Standard Development Group (HKSE:01867) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.09, compared to a current price of HK$0.23 — trading 154.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.65. Standard Development Group's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 11 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 Standard Development Group (HKSE:01867), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.65 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 Standard Development Group (HKSE:01867) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Standard Development Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$0.23 is trading 154.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.09. GuruFocus considers Standard Development Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:01867:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.65
  • GF Value™: HK$0.09 vs. price of HK$0.23 (154.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 41/100 with 11 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01867 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Standard Development Group Business Description

Address 183 Queen’s Road Central, Room 1409-10, 14Floor, Cosco Tower, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, HKG
Standard Development Group Ltd is engaged in construction and engineering-related businesses, including interior fitting-out and renovation services, alteration, and addition work for properties, and petroleum trading and farming businesses. The company's reportable segment includes the Construction and engineering-related business, Petroleum business, Farming business and Bio-energy business. The majority of its revenue comes from the Petroleum business segment which engaged in the Construction and engineering related business.
41GF Score

Get the complete analysis for HKSE:01867

Beneish M-Score is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

HK$0.23
Price
HK$0.09
GF Value