Befar Group Co (HKSE:06745) Beneish M-Score: -14.58 (As of Sep. 05, 2026)

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HKSE:06745 Befar Group Co Ltd HKSE:06745
67 GF Score
Price HK$3.08
GF Value HK$3.30
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Befar Group Co Beneish M-Score?

Befar Group Co HKSE:06745 -2.07% 67 Beneish M-Score is -14.58 as of Sep. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates HKSE:06745 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$3.30 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,540 Chemicals companies, Befar Group Co ranks better than 99.55% 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 -14.58 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

HKSE:06745' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -14.58   Med: -2.6   Max: -1.49
Current: -14.58

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Befar Group Co was -1.49. The lowest was -14.58. And the median was -2.60.


Befar Group Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Befar 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.

Befar Group Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Befar Group 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 -2.50 -2.84 -2.21 -1.77 -2.78

Befar Group Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 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 -1.49 -1.93 -2.78 -2.78 -14.58

HKSE:06745 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Befar 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.


Befar Group Co Beneish M-Score vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Befar Group Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Befar 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 Befar 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 * 1.1994+0.528 * 0.4865+0.404 * 0.9597+0.892 * 1.2535+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 13.8425+4.679 * -0.079853-0.327 * 0.9036
=-4.91

* 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 (Jun26) TTM:Last Year (Jun25) TTM:
Total Receivables was HK$1,474 Mil.
Revenue was 5016.859 + 4454.513 + 4074.87 + 4146.155 = HK$17,692 Mil.
Gross Profit was 634.516 + 570.517 + 430.573 + 563.536 = HK$2,199 Mil.
Total Current Assets was HK$6,306 Mil.
Total Assets was HK$28,081 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was HK$16,208 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was HK$0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was HK$174 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was HK$8,174 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$5,047 Mil.
Net Income was 228.046 + 166.305 + 36.425 + 88.346 = HK$519 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = HK$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 829.767 + 217.255 + 1524.449 + 190.017 = HK$2,761 Mil.
Total Receivables was HK$981 Mil.
Revenue was 3903.756 + 4055.601 + 2842.857 + 3311.94 = HK$14,114 Mil.
Gross Profit was 303.311 + 373.225 + -33.178 + 210.131 = HK$853 Mil.
Total Current Assets was HK$5,815 Mil.
Total Assets was HK$26,882 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was HK$15,514 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was HK$0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was HK$10 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was HK$8,255 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$5,751 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)
=(1474.182 / 17692.397) / (980.501 / 14114.154)
=0.083323 / 0.069469
=1.1994

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)
=(853.489 / 14114.154) / (2199.142 / 17692.397)
=0.06047 / 0.124299
=0.4865

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 - (6306.029 + 16207.653) / 28081.276) / (1 - (5814.573 + 15514.225) / 26882.182)
=0.198267 / 0.206582
=0.9597

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
=17692.397 / 14114.154
=1.2535

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))
=(0 / (0 + 15514.225)) / (0 / (0 + 16207.653))
=0 / 0
=1

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)
=(174.13 / 17692.397) / (10.033 / 14114.154)
=0.009842 / 0.000711
=13.8425

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)
=((5046.905 + 8173.625) / 28081.276) / ((5751.064 + 8254.574) / 26882.182)
=0.470795 / 0.521001
=0.9036

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
=(519.122 - 0 - 2761.488) / 28081.276
=-0.079853

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.

Befar Group Co has a M-score of -4.91 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 -14.58 mean?
Befar Group Co (HKSE:06745) has a Beneish M-Score of -14.58 as of Sep. 05, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Befar Group Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Befar Group Co ranks #7 out of 1540 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 0.5%.
Is Befar Group Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Befar Group Co's current Beneish M-Score is -14.58. Based on the distribution chart, Befar Group Co ranks #7 out of 1540 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Befar Group Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Befar Group Co's Beneish M-Score compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Befar Group Co ranks #7 out of 1540 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Befar Group Co in the top 1% 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 Chemicals company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Chemicals 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 Befar Group Co and its competitors. Befar Group Co's current Beneish M-Score is -14.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Befar Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Befar Group Co (HKSE:06745) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$3.30, compared to a current price of HK$3.08 — trading 6.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -14.58. Befar Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 7 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 Befar Group Co (HKSE:06745), the current Beneish M-Score is -14.58 as of Sep. 05, 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 Befar Group Co (HKSE:06745) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Befar Group Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$3.08 is trading 6.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$3.30. GuruFocus considers Befar Group Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:06745:

  • Beneish M-Score: -14.58
  • GF Value™: HK$3.30 vs. price of HK$3.08 (6.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:06745 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Befar Group Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 601678:China
Address No.869, Huanghe 5th Road, Shandong Province, Binzhou, CHN, 256619
Befar Group Co Ltd is a China-based chemical company. It is engaged in the business of producing, processing and selling organic and inorganic chemical products. The company's product portfolio includes propylene-oxide, food additives, industrial hydrochloric acid, vinyl chloride, polymer polyol, reagent hydrochloric acid, crude oil emulsifier, and other products. Its industrial chain covers petrochemical, salt chemical, fine chemical, thermal power, port warehousing, financing and others. The company's products are sold in China and other international countries.
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