South China Vocational Education Group Co (HKSE:06913) Beneish M-Score: -3.03 (As of Aug. 06, 2026)

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HKSE:06913 South China Vocational Education Group Co Ltd HKSE:06913
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What is South China Vocational Education Group Co Beneish M-Score?

South China Vocational Education Group Co HKSE:06913 +0.78% 60 Beneish M-Score is -3.03 as of Aug. 06, 2026. GuruFocus rates HKSE:06913 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.48 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 239 Education companies, South China Vocational Education Group Co ranks better than 77.41% 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 -3.03 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

HKSE:06913' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.59   Med: -3.12   Max: -0.16
Current: -3.03

During the past 8 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of South China Vocational Education Group Co was -0.16. The lowest was -3.59. And the median was -3.12.


South China Vocational Education Group Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for South China Vocational Education 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.

South China Vocational Education Group Co Beneish M-Score Chart

South China Vocational Education Group Co Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -1.52 -0.16 -3.21 -3.41 -3.03

South China Vocational Education Group Co Semi-Annual Data
Dec18 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 -3.21 0.00 -3.41 0.00 -3.03

HKSE:06913 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, South China Vocational Education 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.


South China Vocational Education Group Co Beneish M-Score vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, South China Vocational Education Group Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where South China Vocational Education Group Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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South China Vocational Education 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 South China Vocational Education 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 * 0.9542+0.528 * 0.964+0.404 * 0.8969+0.892 * 1.1984+0.115 * 0.9738
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.7584+4.679 * -0.114512-0.327 * 1.384
=-3.03

* 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$21.7 Mil.
Revenue was HK$874.7 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$252.1 Mil.
Total Current Assets was HK$662.0 Mil.
Total Assets was HK$3,219.4 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was HK$2,461.9 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was HK$134.5 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was HK$126.2 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was HK$966.7 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$433.5 Mil.
Net Income was HK$-65.9 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was HK$302.8 Mil.
Total Receivables was HK$19.0 Mil.
Revenue was HK$729.9 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$202.8 Mil.
Total Current Assets was HK$449.7 Mil.
Total Assets was HK$2,701.9 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was HK$2,162.9 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was HK$114.9 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was HK$138.9 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was HK$639.0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$210.1 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)
=(21.691 / 874.675) / (18.969 / 729.879)
=0.024799 / 0.025989
=0.9542

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)
=(202.788 / 729.879) / (252.086 / 874.675)
=0.277838 / 0.288205
=0.964

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 - (662.013 + 2461.948) / 3219.388) / (1 - (449.713 + 2162.901) / 2701.903)
=0.029641 / 0.033047
=0.8969

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
=874.675 / 729.879
=1.1984

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))
=(114.862 / (114.862 + 2162.901)) / (134.456 / (134.456 + 2461.948))
=0.050428 / 0.051785
=0.9738

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)
=(126.242 / 874.675) / (138.907 / 729.879)
=0.14433 / 0.190315
=0.7584

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)
=((433.518 + 966.711) / 3219.388) / ((210.082 + 639.035) / 2701.903)
=0.434936 / 0.314266
=1.384

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
=(-65.862 - 0 - 302.796) / 3219.388
=-0.114512

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.

South China Vocational Education Group Co has a M-score of -3.03 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 -3.03 mean?
South China Vocational Education Group Co (HKSE:06913) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.03 as of Aug. 06, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on South China Vocational Education Group Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, South China Vocational Education Group Co ranks #54 out of 239 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 22.6%.
Is South China Vocational Education Group Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
South China Vocational Education Group Co's current Beneish M-Score is -3.03. Based on the distribution chart, South China Vocational Education Group Co ranks #54 out of 239 companies in the Education industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, South China Vocational Education Group Co has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does South China Vocational Education Group Co's Beneish M-Score compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, South China Vocational Education Group Co ranks #54 out of 239 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places South China Vocational Education Group Co in the top 23% 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 an Education company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Education 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 South China Vocational Education Group Co and its competitors. South China Vocational Education Group Co's current Beneish M-Score is -3.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is South China Vocational Education Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, South China Vocational Education Group Co (HKSE:06913) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.48, compared to a current price of HK$0.13 — trading 72.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.03. South China Vocational Education Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 4 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 South China Vocational Education Group Co (HKSE:06913), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.03 as of Aug. 06, 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 South China Vocational Education Group Co (HKSE:06913) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, South China Vocational Education Group Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$0.13 is trading 72.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.48. GuruFocus considers South China Vocational Education Group Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:06913:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.03
  • GF Value™: HK$0.48 vs. price of HK$0.13 (72.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:06913 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


South China Vocational Education Group Co Business Description

Address No. 492 Da Guan Zhong Road, Tianhe District, Guangdong Province, Guangzhou, CHN
South China Vocational Education Group Co Ltd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it is engaged in providing private higher vocational education in the People's Republic of China (PRC). The Group's two core schools, Lingnan Vocational and Technical College and Lingnan Modern Technician College in Guangzhou and Qingyuan, offer several majors, covering TMT industries such as Internet, e-commerce, telecommunications, software, and animation, as well as emerging industries such as the health industry.
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