CSC Financial Co (HKSE:06066) Beneish M-Score: -2.15 (As of Sep. 15, 2026)

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HKSE:06066 CSC Financial Co Ltd HKSE:06066
88 GF Score
Price HK$11.33
GF Value HK$12.61
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is CSC Financial Co Beneish M-Score?

CSC Financial Co HKSE:06066 -1.05% 88 Beneish M-Score is -2.15 as of Sep. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates HKSE:06066 with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$12.61 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 703 Capital Markets companies, CSC Financial Co ranks worse than 53.06% 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 -2.15 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

HKSE:06066' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.34   Med: -2.22   Max: 0.08
Current: -2.15

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of CSC Financial Co was 0.08. The lowest was -5.34. And the median was -2.22.


CSC Financial Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CSC Financial 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.

CSC Financial Co Beneish M-Score Chart

CSC Financial Co 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 -2.24 -3.00 -2.31 -2.24 -1.63

CSC Financial Co Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
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 -1.96 -2.42 -2.24 -1.83 -1.85

HKSE:06066 vs MS, GS, SCHW: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, CSC Financial 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.


CSC Financial Co Beneish M-Score vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, CSC Financial Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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CSC Financial 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 CSC Financial 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 * 1.0451+0.528 * 0.968+0.404 * 1.7855+0.892 * 1.3085+0.115 * 0.9083
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.4426+4.679 * 0.031521-0.327 * 1.0058
=-1.63

* 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$104,912 Mil.
Revenue was HK$48,488 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$42,429 Mil.
Total Current Assets was HK$656,242 Mil.
Total Assets was HK$753,847 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was HK$1,643 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was HK$1,198 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was HK$2,895 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was HK$477,111 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$146,311 Mil.
Net Income was HK$10,234 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was HK$-13,528 Mil.
Total Receivables was HK$76,717 Mil.
Revenue was HK$37,055 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$31,388 Mil.
Total Current Assets was HK$557,851 Mil.
Total Assets was HK$602,789 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was HK$1,962 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was HK$1,218 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was HK$4,999 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was HK$356,902 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$138,707 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)
=(104911.684 / 48487.855) / (76717.495 / 37055.291)
=2.163669 / 2.070352
=1.0451

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)
=(31387.89 / 37055.291) / (42429.269 / 48487.855)
=0.847056 / 0.875049
=0.968

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 - (656241.612 + 1643.278) / 753846.971) / (1 - (557850.735 + 1961.658) / 602789.108)
=0.127296 / 0.071296
=1.7855

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
=48487.855 / 37055.291
=1.3085

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))
=(1217.76 / (1217.76 + 1961.658)) / (1198.114 / (1198.114 + 1643.278))
=0.383014 / 0.421665
=0.9083

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)
=(2895.453 / 48487.855) / (4999.24 / 37055.291)
=0.059715 / 0.134913
=0.4426

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)
=((146310.845 + 477111.036) / 753846.971) / ((138706.909 + 356901.847) / 602789.108)
=0.826987 / 0.822193
=1.0058

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
=(10233.737 - 0 - -13528.097) / 753846.971
=0.031521

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.

CSC Financial Co has a M-score of -1.63 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 -2.15 mean?
CSC Financial Co (HKSE:06066) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.15 as of Sep. 15, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on CSC Financial Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, CSC Financial Co ranks #373 out of 703 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 53.1%.
Is CSC Financial Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
CSC Financial Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.15. Based on the distribution chart, CSC Financial Co ranks #373 out of 703 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, CSC Financial Co has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CSC Financial Co's Beneish M-Score compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, CSC Financial Co ranks #373 out of 703 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places CSC Financial 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 Capital Markets company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Capital Markets 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 CSC Financial Co and its competitors. CSC Financial Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CSC Financial Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CSC Financial Co (HKSE:06066) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$12.61, compared to a current price of HK$11.33 — trading 10.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.15. CSC Financial Co's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 2 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 CSC Financial Co (HKSE:06066), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.15 as of Sep. 15, 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 CSC Financial Co (HKSE:06066) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CSC Financial Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$11.33 is trading 10.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$12.61. GuruFocus considers CSC Financial Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:06066:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.15
  • GF Value™: HK$12.61 vs. price of HK$11.33 (10.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:06066 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


CSC Financial Co Business Description

Other Exchanges CSCFF:USA
Address No. 10 Guanghua Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, CHN, 100020
CSC Financial Co Ltd is engaged in providing capital markets services. The operating segments of the company include investment banking business which includes equity financing business, debt financing business, and financial advisory business; wealth management business which includes brokerage and wealth management business, margin financing, security lending business, and repurchase business; trading and institutional client services business which include equity sales, fixed income sales, and prime brokerage business, and asset management business which include asset management business and fund management business. The company derives the majority of its revenue from the Investment Banking segment.
88GF Score

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