WellCell Holdings Co (HKSE:02477) Beneish M-Score: -0.92 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


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What is WellCell Holdings Co Beneish M-Score?

WellCell Holdings Co HKSE:02477 +1.39% 42 Beneish M-Score is -0.92 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates HKSE:02477 with a GF Score™ of 42/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 355 Telecommunication Services companies, WellCell Holdings Co ranks worse than 95.77% 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.

Warning Sign:

Beneish M-Score -0.92 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

HKSE:02477' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.22   Med: -1.48   Max: 0.03
Current: -0.92

During the past 6 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of WellCell Holdings Co was 0.03. The lowest was -2.22. And the median was -1.48.


WellCell Holdings Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for WellCell Holdings Co'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.

WellCell Holdings Co Beneish M-Score Chart

WellCell Holdings Co Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 -2.22 -2.03 0.03 -0.92

WellCell Holdings Co Semi-Annual Data
Dec20 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Beneish M-Score Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.03 0.00 0.03 0.00 -0.92

HKSE:02477 vs TMUS, VZ, T: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, WellCell Holdings Co'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.


WellCell Holdings Co Beneish M-Score vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, WellCell Holdings Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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WellCell Holdings Co 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 WellCell Holdings Co 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 * 1.1996+0.528 * 1.2219+0.404 * 3.5728+0.892 * 0.8127+0.115 * 0.5088
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.4675+4.679 * 0.106169-0.327 * 0.9105
=-0.92

* 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$177.5 Mil.
Revenue was HK$241.4 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$40.3 Mil.
Total Current Assets was HK$258.0 Mil.
Total Assets was HK$365.5 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was HK$15.8 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was HK$8.4 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was HK$1.6 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was HK$127.2 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$0.6 Mil.
Net Income was HK$16.9 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was HK$-21.9 Mil.
Total Receivables was HK$182.0 Mil.
Revenue was HK$297.1 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$60.6 Mil.
Total Current Assets was HK$307.5 Mil.
Total Assets was HK$347.3 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was HK$15.4 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was HK$3.3 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was HK$1.4 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was HK$132.3 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$1.1 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)
=(177.465 / 241.412) / (182.032 / 297.051)
=0.735113 / 0.612797
=1.1996

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)
=(60.553 / 297.051) / (40.274 / 241.412)
=0.203847 / 0.166827
=1.2219

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 - (258.007 + 15.816) / 365.475) / (1 - (307.519 + 15.437) / 347.336)
=0.250775 / 0.070191
=3.5728

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
=241.412 / 297.051
=0.8127

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))
=(3.295 / (3.295 + 15.437)) / (8.357 / (8.357 + 15.816))
=0.175902 / 0.345716
=0.5088

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)
=(1.646 / 241.412) / (1.38 / 297.051)
=0.006818 / 0.004646
=1.4675

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)
=((0.621 + 127.196) / 365.475) / ((1.106 + 132.304) / 347.336)
=0.349728 / 0.384095
=0.9105

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
=(16.942 - 0 - -21.86) / 365.475
=0.106169

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.

WellCell Holdings Co has a M-score of -0.92 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of -0.92 mean?
WellCell Holdings Co (HKSE:02477) has a Beneish M-Score of -0.92 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on WellCell Holdings Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, WellCell Holdings Co ranks #340 out of 355 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 95.8%.
Is WellCell Holdings Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
WellCell Holdings Co's current Beneish M-Score is -0.92. Based on the distribution chart, WellCell Holdings Co ranks #340 out of 355 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, WellCell Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 42/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WellCell Holdings Co's Beneish M-Score compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, WellCell Holdings Co ranks #340 out of 355 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places WellCell Holdings Co in the lower 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 Telecommunication Services company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Telecommunication 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 WellCell Holdings Co and its competitors. WellCell Holdings Co's current Beneish M-Score is -0.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WellCell Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
WellCell Holdings Co (HKSE:02477) has a current Beneish M-Score of -0.92. The current Beneish M-Score is -0.92. WellCell Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 5 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 WellCell Holdings Co (HKSE:02477), the current Beneish M-Score is -0.92 as of Jun. 27, 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.

WellCell Holdings Co Business Description

Address No. 199, Weikang Road, 201, Building 8, Xiangzhou Chuanggang Centre, Nanping Town, Xiangzhou District, Guangdong Province, Zhuhai, CHN
WellCell Holdings Co Ltd is a telecommunication network support and information and communication technology (ICT) integration services provider and software developer in the PRC. Its telecommunication network support services mainly include the provision of wireless telecommunication network enhancement services, encompassing both routine and specific services for improving connectivity, quality and coverage of a telecommunication network and for troubleshooting telecommunication network issues for its customers; and telecommunication network infrastructure maintenance and engineering services, involving routine maintenance and emergency restoration of the operations of base stations, and provision of engineering and labour services in projects related to the construction.
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