China AI Infrastructure Group (HKSE:02349) Beneish M-Score: -2.72 (As of Aug. 13, 2026)

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What is China AI Infrastructure Group Beneish M-Score?

China AI Infrastructure Group HKSE:02349 Beneish M-Score is -2.72 as of Aug. 13, 2026. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,676 Real Estate companies, China AI Infrastructure Group ranks better than 72.85% 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 -2.72 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

HKSE:02349' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.98   Med: -2.83   Max: -0.76
Current: -2.72

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of China AI Infrastructure Group was -0.76. The lowest was -3.98. And the median was -2.83.

China AI Infrastructure Group Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China AI Infrastructure 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.

China AI Infrastructure Group Beneish M-Score Chart

China AI Infrastructure Group 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 -3.23 -0.76 -3.98 -2.61 -2.72

China AI Infrastructure Group 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 -3.98 0.00 -2.61 0.00 -2.72

China AI Infrastructure Group Beneish M-Score Competitor Comparison

For the Real Estate - Diversified subindustry, China AI Infrastructure 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.

China AI Infrastructure Group Beneish M-Score vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, China AI Infrastructure Group's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China AI Infrastructure Group's Beneish M-Score falls into.


China AI Infrastructure 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 China AI Infrastructure 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 * 1.0664+0.528 * 1.0604+0.404 * 0.9838+0.892 * 1.2329+0.115 * 0.6671
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.752+4.679 * -0.105233-0.327 * 1.153
=-2.72

* 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$17.84 Mil.
Revenue was HK$59.71 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$37.01 Mil.
Total Current Assets was HK$46.53 Mil.
Total Assets was HK$1,039.50 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was HK$1.41 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was HK$2.53 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was HK$25.95 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was HK$55.34 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$390.01 Mil.
Net Income was HK$-96.21 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$0.00 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was HK$13.18 Mil.
 Total Receivables was HK$13.57 Mil.
Revenue was HK$48.43 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$31.83 Mil.
Total Current Assets was HK$28.56 Mil.
Total Assets was HK$1,069.10 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was HK$3.95 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was HK$2.96 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was HK$28.00 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was HK$46.39 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$350.87 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)
=(17.843 / 59.71) / (13.572 / 48.432)
=0.298828 / 0.280228
=1.0664

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)
=(31.828 / 48.432) / (37.005 / 59.71)
=0.657169 / 0.619745
=1.0604

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 - (46.529 + 1.411) / 1039.496) / (1 - (28.556 + 3.947) / 1069.099)
=0.953881 / 0.969598
=0.9838

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
=59.71 / 48.432
=1.2329

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))
=(2.959 / (2.959 + 3.947)) / (2.533 / (2.533 + 1.411))
=0.428468 / 0.642241
=0.6671

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)
=(25.954 / 59.71) / (27.995 / 48.432)
=0.434668 / 0.578027
=0.752

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)
=((390.006 + 55.343) / 1039.496) / ((350.869 + 46.389) / 1069.099)
=0.428428 / 0.371582
=1.153

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
=(-96.208 - 0 - 13.181) / 1039.496
=-0.105233

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 AI Infrastructure Group has a M-score of -2.72 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 -2.72 mean?
China AI Infrastructure Group (HKSE:02349) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.72 as of Aug. 13, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on China AI Infrastructure Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, China AI Infrastructure Group ranks #455 out of 1676 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 27.1%.
Is China AI Infrastructure Group's Beneish M-Score too high?
China AI Infrastructure Group's current Beneish M-Score is -2.72. Based on the distribution chart, China AI Infrastructure Group ranks #455 out of 1676 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint.
How does China AI Infrastructure Group's Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, China AI Infrastructure Group ranks #455 out of 1676 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts China AI Infrastructure 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 Real Estate company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Real Estate 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 AI Infrastructure Group and its competitors. China AI Infrastructure Group's current Beneish M-Score is -2.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China AI Infrastructure Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China AI Infrastructure Group (HKSE:02349) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.07, compared to a current price of HK$0.09 — trading 28.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.72. 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 AI Infrastructure Group (HKSE:02349), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.72 as of Aug. 13, 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.

China AI Infrastructure Group Business Description

Address 18 Harbour Road, Suit 6208, 62nd Floor, Central Plaza, Wanchai, Hong Kong, HKG
China City Infrastructure Group Ltd is an investment holding company. The Company focuses on property development, leasing investment properties, and property management business services in Wuhan, China. Operating in Hubei Province, it serves both residential and commercial sectors in the dynamic Chinese real estate market. It operates its business through three segments: Property development involving the development of property projects in the People's Republic of China; Property investment on leasing of investment properties; and Property management business on the provision of property management and other services. It generates maximum of its revenue from the Property Investment Business Segment.