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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 -2.76 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hong Wei (Asia) Holdings Co's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:08191'
s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.49 Med: -2.58 Max: -1.73
Current: -2.76
During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Hong Wei (Asia) Holdings Co was -1.73. The lowest was -3.49. And the median was -2.58.
* 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.
HKSE:08191 vs SSD, UFPI, BCC: Beneish M-Score Comparison
For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, Hong Wei (Asia) Holdings 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.
Hong Wei (Asia) Holdings Co Beneish M-Score vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Hong Wei (Asia) Holdings Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hong Wei (Asia) Holdings Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.
Hong Wei (Asia) Holdings 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 Hong Wei (Asia) Holdings 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 * 1.8061
+
0.528 * 3.6405
+
0.404 * 0.962
+
0.892 * 0.3235
+
0.115 * 0.864
-
0.172 * SGAI
+
4.679 * TATA
-
0.327 * LVGI
-
0.172 * 3.135
+
4.679 * -0.289135
-
0.327 * 1.1992
=
-2.76
* 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.
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.
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))
=
(44.889 / (44.889 + 326.08))
/
(43.599 / (43.599 + 267.716))
=
0.121005
/
0.140048
=
0.864
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
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
=
(-138.422 - 0
-
27.977)
/
575.506
=
-0.289135
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.
Hong Wei (Asia) Holdings Co has a M-score of -2.76 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
Hong Wei (Asia) Holdings Co (HKSE:08191) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.76 as of Aug. 08, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Hong Wei (Asia) Holdings Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hong Wei (Asia) Holdings Co ranks #78 out of 271 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 28.8%.
Is Hong Wei (Asia) Holdings Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Hong Wei (Asia) Holdings Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.76. Based on the distribution chart, Hong Wei (Asia) Holdings Co ranks #78 out of 271 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hong Wei (Asia) Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hong Wei (Asia) Holdings Co's Beneish M-Score compare to SSD and UFPI?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Hong Wei (Asia) Holdings Co ranks #78 out of 271 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Hong Wei (Asia) Holdings Co in the upper 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 Forest Products company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Forest Products 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 Hong Wei (Asia) Holdings Co and its competitors. Hong Wei (Asia) Holdings Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hong Wei (Asia) Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hong Wei (Asia) Holdings Co (HKSE:08191) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.03, compared to a current price of HK$0.11 — trading 263.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.76. Hong Wei (Asia) Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 32/100 with 10 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 Hong Wei (Asia) Holdings Co (HKSE:08191), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.76 as of Aug. 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.
Is Hong Wei (Asia) Holdings Co (HKSE:08191) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hong Wei (Asia) Holdings Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.11 is trading 263.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.03.
GuruFocus considers Hong Wei (Asia) Holdings Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:08191:
Beneish M-Score: -2.76
GF Value™: HK$0.03 vs. price of HK$0.11 (263.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:08191 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hong Wei (Asia) Holdings Co Ltd is principally engaged in investment holding, manufacturing and selling of particleboards, and forestry business in the PRC. The Group is engaged in the manufacturing and sales of particleboards and the timber logging, plantation, and sales of timber woods and agricultural products in the PRC. Its segments include the Particleboards segment, which generates maximum revenue and is engaged in the manufacturing and selling of particleboards in the PRC, and the Forestry segment, which is engaged in timber logging, plantation, and sales of timber woods and agricultural products in the PRC. The Group's operations are located in the PRC, and all of its revenue is generated from the PRC.
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