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CN Logistics International Holdings (HKSE:02130) Beneish M-Score : -2.70 (As of Jun. 22, 2024)


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What is CN Logistics International Holdings Beneish M-Score?

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 -2.7 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

HKSE:02130' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.89   Med: -2.7   Max: -1.09
Current: -2.7

During the past 7 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of CN Logistics International Holdings was -1.09. The lowest was -3.89. And the median was -2.70.


CN Logistics International Holdings Beneish M-Score Historical Data

The historical data trend for CN Logistics International 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.

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CN Logistics International Holdings Beneish M-Score Chart

CN Logistics International Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -3.89 -3.15 -2.50 -1.09 -2.70

CN Logistics International Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23
Beneish M-Score Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.50 - -1.09 - -2.70

Competitive Comparison of CN Logistics International Holdings's Beneish M-Score

For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, CN Logistics International 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.


CN Logistics International Holdings's Beneish M-Score Distribution in the Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, CN Logistics International Holdings's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CN Logistics International Holdings's Beneish M-Score falls into.



CN Logistics International 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 CN Logistics International 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 * 1.2659+0.528 * 0.9286+0.404 * 1.075+0.892 * 0.7547+0.115 * 0.9714
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.4218+4.679 * -0.036555-0.327 * 0.981
=-2.70

* 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 (Dec23) TTM:Last Year (Dec22) TTM:
Total Receivables was HK$613 Mil.
Revenue was HK$2,104 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$420 Mil.
Total Current Assets was HK$898 Mil.
Total Assets was HK$1,415 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was HK$254 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was HK$99 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was HK$393 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was HK$901 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$64 Mil.
Net Income was HK$48 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was HK$100 Mil.
Total Receivables was HK$642 Mil.
Revenue was HK$2,788 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$517 Mil.
Total Current Assets was HK$953 Mil.
Total Assets was HK$1,464 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was HK$257 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was HK$97 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was HK$366 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was HK$961 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$58 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)
=(613.42 / 2103.959) / (642.121 / 2787.972)
=0.291555 / 0.230318
=1.2659

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)
=(516.845 / 2787.972) / (420.036 / 2103.959)
=0.185384 / 0.199641
=0.9286

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 - (898.227 + 253.546) / 1414.607) / (1 - (953.478 + 257.49) / 1464.007)
=0.1858 / 0.17284
=1.075

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
=2103.959 / 2787.972
=0.7547

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))
=(96.707 / (96.707 + 257.49)) / (99.122 / (99.122 + 253.546))
=0.273032 / 0.281063
=0.9714

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)
=(392.893 / 2103.959) / (366.185 / 2787.972)
=0.18674 / 0.131345
=1.4218

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)
=((64.486 + 901.273) / 1414.607) / ((58.119 + 960.686) / 1464.007)
=0.682705 / 0.695902
=0.981

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
=(48.278 - 0 - 99.989) / 1414.607
=-0.036555

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.

CN Logistics International Holdings has a M-score of -2.70 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.


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CN Logistics International Holdings (HKSE:02130) Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
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Address
97-107 Wo Yi Hop Road, Unit B, 13th Floor, Park Sun Building, Kwai Chung, New Territories, Hong Kong, HKG
CN Logistics International Holdings Ltd is an international logistics solutions provider. Its core business is providing air freight forwarding services and distribution and logistics services in relation to fashion products and fine wine, majorly focusing on high-end fashion including luxury and affordable luxury products.
Executives
Cargo Services Group Limited 2201 Interest of corporation controlled by you
Cs Logistics Holdings Ltd. 2201 Interest of corporation controlled by you
Lau Shek Yau John 2201 Interest of corporation controlled by you
Bai Chang Tai You Xian Gong Si 2201 Interest of corporation controlled by you
Dp World Limited 2201 Interest of corporation controlled by you
Cargo Services Seafreight Limited 2101 Beneficial owner
Cargo Services (logistics) Limited 2101 Beneficial owner
Ngan Au Kei Yee
Ngan Tim Wing 2101 Beneficial owner
Chan Wing Luk 2101 Beneficial owner

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