Shanghai Forest Cabin Cosmetics Group Co (HKSE:02657) Beneish M-Score: -1.79 (As of Aug. 22, 2026)

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HKSE:02657 Shanghai Forest Cabin Cosmetics Group Co Ltd HKSE:02657
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What is Shanghai Forest Cabin Cosmetics Group Co Beneish M-Score?

Shanghai Forest Cabin Cosmetics Group Co HKSE:02657 +1.67% 20 Beneish M-Score is -1.79 as of Aug. 22, 2026. GuruFocus rates HKSE:02657 with a GF Score™ of 20/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,858 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Shanghai Forest Cabin Cosmetics Group Co ranks worse than 83.1% 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 -1.79 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Shanghai Forest Cabin Cosmetics Group Co's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

HKSE:02657' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.04   Med: -2.42   Max: -1.79
Current: -1.79

During the past 4 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Shanghai Forest Cabin Cosmetics Group Co was -1.79. The lowest was -3.04. And the median was -2.42.


Shanghai Forest Cabin Cosmetics Group Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Shanghai Forest Cabin Cosmetics Group 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.

Shanghai Forest Cabin Cosmetics Group Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Shanghai Forest Cabin Cosmetics Group Co Annual Data
Trend Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
0.00 0.00 -3.04 -1.79

Shanghai Forest Cabin Cosmetics Group Co Semi-Annual Data
Dec22 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Beneish M-Score Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 0.00 -3.04 0.00 -1.79

HKSE:02657 vs PG, CL, KVUE: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Shanghai Forest Cabin Cosmetics Group 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.


Shanghai Forest Cabin Cosmetics Group Co Beneish M-Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Shanghai Forest Cabin Cosmetics Group Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Shanghai Forest Cabin Cosmetics Group Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Shanghai Forest Cabin Cosmetics Group 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 Shanghai Forest Cabin Cosmetics Group 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 * 0.8939+0.528 * 1.0057+0.404 * 0.4663+0.892 * 2.0953+0.115 * 0.9153
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9988+4.679 * -0.02003-0.327 * 0.6186
=-1.79

* 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$138 Mil.
Revenue was HK$2,706 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$2,219 Mil.
Total Current Assets was HK$2,258 Mil.
Total Assets was HK$2,762 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was HK$391 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was HK$117 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was HK$1,712 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was HK$647 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$88 Mil.
Net Income was HK$398 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was HK$453 Mil.
Total Receivables was HK$74 Mil.
Revenue was HK$1,292 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$1,065 Mil.
Total Current Assets was HK$741 Mil.
Total Assets was HK$1,147 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was HK$305 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was HK$82 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was HK$818 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was HK$396 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$97 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)
=(138.301 / 2706.065) / (73.838 / 1291.5)
=0.051108 / 0.057172
=0.8939

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)
=(1065.169 / 1291.5) / (2219.192 / 2706.065)
=0.824753 / 0.820081
=1.0057

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 - (2258.24 + 390.507) / 2762.117) / (1 - (741.068 + 304.638) / 1146.631)
=0.041045 / 0.088019
=0.4663

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
=2706.065 / 1291.5
=2.0953

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))
=(81.675 / (81.675 + 304.638)) / (117.299 / (117.299 + 390.507))
=0.211422 / 0.230992
=0.9153

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)
=(1712.092 / 2706.065) / (818.09 / 1291.5)
=0.632687 / 0.633442
=0.9988

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)
=((88.197 + 646.699) / 2762.117) / ((97.222 + 395.914) / 1146.631)
=0.266063 / 0.430074
=0.6186

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
=(398.106 - 0 - 453.431) / 2762.117
=-0.02003

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.

Shanghai Forest Cabin Cosmetics Group Co has a M-score of -1.79 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -1.79 mean?
Shanghai Forest Cabin Cosmetics Group Co (HKSE:02657) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.79 as of Aug. 22, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Shanghai Forest Cabin Cosmetics Group Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Shanghai Forest Cabin Cosmetics Group Co ranks #1544 out of 1858 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 83.1%.
Is Shanghai Forest Cabin Cosmetics Group Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Shanghai Forest Cabin Cosmetics Group Co's current Beneish M-Score is -1.79. Based on the distribution chart, Shanghai Forest Cabin Cosmetics Group Co ranks #1544 out of 1858 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Shanghai Forest Cabin Cosmetics Group Co has a GF Score™ of 20/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shanghai Forest Cabin Cosmetics Group Co's Beneish M-Score compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Shanghai Forest Cabin Cosmetics Group Co ranks #1544 out of 1858 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Shanghai Forest Cabin Cosmetics Group 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Shanghai Forest Cabin Cosmetics Group Co and its competitors. Shanghai Forest Cabin Cosmetics Group Co's current Beneish M-Score is -1.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shanghai Forest Cabin Cosmetics Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Shanghai Forest Cabin Cosmetics Group Co (HKSE:02657) has a current Beneish M-Score of -1.79. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.79. Shanghai Forest Cabin Cosmetics Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 20/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Shanghai Forest Cabin Cosmetics Group Co (HKSE:02657), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.79 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.

Shanghai Forest Cabin Cosmetics Group Co Business Description

Address No. 339 Tongpu Road, 9th Floor, Building 3, Putuo District, Shanghai, CHN
Shanghai Forest Cabin Cosmetics Group Co Ltd is a premium domestic skincare brand in China with a focus on the anti-wrinkle and firming skincare market. It offers a comprehensive selection of premium skincare solutions under Forest Cabin, encompassing essence oils, face creams, toners and lotions, serums, facial masks, and sunscreens, designed to support various stages of a skincare routine. The company generates revenue from the sale of its skincare products, with the majority derived from essential oil sales. Geographically, it generated maximum revenue from China.
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