Differ Group Auto (HKSE:06878) Beneish M-Score: 0.00 (As of Sep. 08, 2026)

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HKSE:06878 Differ Group Auto Ltd HKSE:06878
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What is Differ Group Auto Beneish M-Score?

Differ Group Auto HKSE:06878 4 Beneish M-Score is 0.00 as of Sep. 08, 2026. GuruFocus rates HKSE:06878 with a GF Score™ of 4/100.

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.

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

During the past 12 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Differ Group Auto was 0.00. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.00.


Differ Group Auto Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Differ Group Auto'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.

Differ Group Auto Beneish M-Score Chart

Differ Group Auto Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.57 0.30 -1.18 -1.67 -3.70

Differ Group Auto Semi-Annual Data
Dec14 Jun15 Dec15 Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24
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 0.00 -1.67 0.00 -3.70 0.00

HKSE:06878 vs V, MA, AXP: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Credit Services subindustry, Differ Group Auto'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.


Differ Group Auto Beneish M-Score vs Credit Services Industry

For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, Differ Group Auto's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Differ Group Auto 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 Differ Group Auto 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 * 0.3523+0.528 * 0.6383+0.404 * 0.6102+0.892 * 2.1884+0.115 * 2.288
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.291737-0.327 * 1.369
=-3.70

* 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 (Dec23) TTM:Last Year (Dec22) TTM:
Total Receivables was HK$1,248 Mil.
Revenue was HK$2,463 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$545 Mil.
Total Current Assets was HK$4,876 Mil.
Total Assets was HK$6,565 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was HK$559 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was HK$8 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was HK$0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was HK$5,976 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$36 Mil.
Net Income was HK$-2,759 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was HK$-844 Mil.
Total Receivables was HK$1,619 Mil.
Revenue was HK$1,125 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$159 Mil.
Total Current Assets was HK$6,570 Mil.
Total Assets was HK$9,844 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was HK$496 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was HK$18 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was HK$0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was HK$6,421 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$162 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)
=(1248.42 / 2462.745) / (1619.273 / 1125.338)
=0.506922 / 1.438921
=0.3523

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)
=(158.886 / 1125.338) / (544.728 / 2462.745)
=0.14119 / 0.221187
=0.6383

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 - (4876.262 + 559.023) / 6565.317) / (1 - (6570.443 + 496.412) / 9843.647)
=0.172121 / 0.28209
=0.6102

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
=2462.745 / 1125.338
=2.1884

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))
=(17.511 / (17.511 + 496.412)) / (8.451 / (8.451 + 559.023))
=0.034073 / 0.014892
=2.288

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)
=(0 / 2462.745) / (0 / 1125.338)
=0 / 0
=1

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)
=((35.747 + 5975.661) / 6565.317) / ((162.472 + 6421.442) / 9843.647)
=0.915631 / 0.668849
=1.369

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
=(-2758.873 - 0 - -843.528) / 6565.317
=-0.291737

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.

Differ Group Auto has a M-score of -3.70 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 0.00 mean?
Differ Group Auto (HKSE:06878) has a Beneish M-Score of 0.00 as of Sep. 08, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Differ Group Auto and its competitors.
Is Differ Group Auto's Beneish M-Score too high?
Differ Group Auto's current Beneish M-Score is 0.00. Overall, Differ Group Auto has a GF Score™ of 4/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Differ Group Auto's Beneish M-Score compare to V and MA?
Differ Group Auto's Beneish M-Score of 0.00 can be compared against companies in the Credit Services 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 Credit Services company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Credit 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 Differ Group Auto and its competitors. Differ Group Auto's current Beneish M-Score is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Differ Group Auto stock overvalued right now?
Differ Group Auto (HKSE:06878) has a current Beneish M-Score of 0.00. The current Beneish M-Score is 0.00. Differ Group Auto's overall GF Score™ is 4/100. 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 Differ Group Auto (HKSE:06878), the current Beneish M-Score is 0.00 as of Sep. 08, 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.

Differ Group Auto Business Description

Address No. 503 Gaolin Middle Road, 33th Floor, Differ Fortune Centre, Huli District, Fujian Province, Xiamen, CHN
Differ Group Auto Ltd, formerly Differ Group Holding Company Limited, is a China-based investment holding company. The Company conducts its businesses primarily through four segments. The Financial Services segment is principally engaged in the provision of guarantee services, express loan services, advisory services, financial leasing services, financial securities services and asset management. The Property Development and Investment segment is principally engaged in the operation of property development projects and property investment activities. The Commodity Trading segment is mainly engaged in the trading of commodities. The Automotive E-commerce segment is principally engaged in the operation of online automotive e-commerce platforms.
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