Haichang Ocean Park Holdings (HKSE:02255) Beneish M-Score: -2.98 (As of Jul. 30, 2026)

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HKSE:02255 Haichang Ocean Park Holdings Ltd HKSE:02255
40 GF Score
Price HK$0.37
GF Value HK$0.66
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What is Haichang Ocean Park Holdings Beneish M-Score?

Haichang Ocean Park Holdings HKSE:02255 +8.82% 40 Beneish M-Score is -2.98 as of Jul. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates HKSE:02255 with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.66 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 819 Travel & Leisure companies, Haichang Ocean Park Holdings ranks better than 76.56% 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 Haichang Ocean Park Holdings's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

HKSE:02255' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.97   Med: -2.64   Max: 3.7
Current: -2.98

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Haichang Ocean Park Holdings was 3.70. The lowest was -3.97. And the median was -2.64.


Haichang Ocean Park Holdings Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Haichang Ocean Park 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.

Haichang Ocean Park Holdings Beneish M-Score Chart

Haichang Ocean Park 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 -2.70 3.70 -3.60 -2.57 -2.98

Haichang Ocean Park 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 -3.60 0.00 -2.57 0.00 -2.98

HKSE:02255 vs AS, HAS, LTH: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Leisure subindustry, Haichang Ocean Park 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.


Haichang Ocean Park Holdings Beneish M-Score vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Haichang Ocean Park Holdings's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Haichang Ocean Park Holdings's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Haichang Ocean Park 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 Haichang Ocean Park 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 * 0.9411+0.528 * 1.1756+0.404 * 0.6588+0.892 * 0.8815+0.115 * 1.004
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0578+4.679 * -0.06857-0.327 * 0.9041
=-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$246 Mil.
Revenue was HK$1,711 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$335 Mil.
Total Current Assets was HK$1,604 Mil.
Total Assets was HK$11,919 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was HK$8,748 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was HK$437 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was HK$886 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was HK$3,815 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$4,570 Mil.
Net Income was HK$-1,056 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was HK$-239 Mil.
Total Receivables was HK$297 Mil.
Revenue was HK$1,941 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$447 Mil.
Total Current Assets was HK$521 Mil.
Total Assets was HK$11,039 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was HK$8,315 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was HK$417 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was HK$950 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was HK$3,673 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$4,917 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)
=(246.187 / 1711.397) / (296.766 / 1941.41)
=0.143851 / 0.152861
=0.9411

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)
=(447.317 / 1941.41) / (335.429 / 1711.397)
=0.230408 / 0.195997
=1.1756

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 - (1603.691 + 8747.611) / 11919.01) / (1 - (520.703 + 8314.701) / 11039.252)
=0.13153 / 0.199637
=0.6588

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
=1711.397 / 1941.41
=0.8815

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))
=(416.891 / (416.891 + 8314.701)) / (436.77 / (436.77 + 8747.611))
=0.047745 / 0.047556
=1.004

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)
=(885.605 / 1711.397) / (949.71 / 1941.41)
=0.517475 / 0.489186
=1.0578

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)
=((4570.369 + 3815.257) / 11919.01) / ((4917.088 + 3673.452) / 11039.252)
=0.703551 / 0.778181
=0.9041

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
=(-1055.979 - 0 - -238.687) / 11919.01
=-0.06857

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.

Haichang Ocean Park Holdings 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?
Haichang Ocean Park Holdings (HKSE:02255) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.98 as of Jul. 30, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Haichang Ocean Park Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Haichang Ocean Park Holdings ranks #192 out of 819 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 23.4%.
Is Haichang Ocean Park Holdings' Beneish M-Score too high?
Haichang Ocean Park Holdings' current Beneish M-Score is -2.98. Based on the distribution chart, Haichang Ocean Park Holdings ranks #192 out of 819 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Haichang Ocean Park Holdings has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Haichang Ocean Park Holdings' Beneish M-Score compare to AS and HAS?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Haichang Ocean Park Holdings ranks #192 out of 819 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Haichang Ocean Park Holdings in the top 23% 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 Travel & Leisure company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Travel & Leisure 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 Haichang Ocean Park Holdings and its competitors. Haichang Ocean Park Holdings'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 Haichang Ocean Park Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Haichang Ocean Park Holdings (HKSE:02255) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.66, compared to a current price of HK$0.37 — trading 43.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.98. Haichang Ocean Park Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 40/100 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 Haichang Ocean Park Holdings (HKSE:02255), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.98 as of Jul. 30, 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 Haichang Ocean Park Holdings (HKSE:02255) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Haichang Ocean Park Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$0.37 is trading 43.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.66. GuruFocus considers Haichang Ocean Park Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:02255:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.98
  • GF Value™: HK$0.66 vs. price of HK$0.37 (43.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 40/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:02255 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Haichang Ocean Park Holdings Business Description

Address Lane 255, Dongyu Road, No. 4, 30th - 32nd Floor, Qiantan World Trade Center, Sanlin Town, Pudong New Area, Shanghai, CHN, 200123
Haichang Ocean Park Holdings Ltd is a leisure company focused on theme parks. The company operates several theme parks in China with ocean, adventure, and water themes. In addition to theme parks, Haichang owns ancillary commercial properties adjacent to its theme parks that offer complementary services. The company's theme parks and surrounding properties provide rides, sightseeing, entertainment, dining, and shopping experiences. Ocean-themed parks, the style in which Haichang themes its parks, focus on marine animal breeding and conservation. Its reportable operating segments include Park Operations, which generates maximum revenue, Operation as a service, and Property Development. Nearly all of its revenue comes from Mainland China.
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