China Digital Video Holdings (HKSE:08280) Beneish M-Score: -3.10 (As of Aug. 09, 2026)

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What is China Digital Video Holdings Beneish M-Score?

China Digital Video Holdings HKSE:08280 Beneish M-Score is -3.10 as of Aug. 09, 2026. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 970 Media - Diversified companies, China Digital Video Holdings ranks better than 78.87% 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 -3.1 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for China Digital Video Holdings's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

HKSE:08280' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.72   Med: -3.1   Max: -1.12
Current: -3.1

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of China Digital Video Holdings was -1.12. The lowest was -3.72. And the median was -3.10.

China Digital Video Holdings Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Digital Video Holdings'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.

China Digital Video Holdings Beneish M-Score Chart

China Digital Video Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -3.38 -2.77 0.00 -3.72 -3.10

China Digital Video Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 0.00 -3.72 0.00 -3.10

HKSE:08280 vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, China Digital Video Holdings'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.

China Digital Video Holdings Beneish M-Score vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, China Digital Video Holdings's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China Digital Video Holdings's Beneish M-Score falls into.


China Digital Video Holdings 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 China Digital Video Holdings 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 * 2.1248+0.528 * 0.5941+0.404 * 0.5952+0.892 * 0.3971+0.115 * 1.0265
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 2.1265+4.679 * -0.106348-0.327 * 1.1606
=-3.10

* 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 (Mar26) TTM:Last Year (Mar25) TTM:
Total Receivables was HK$105.86 Mil.
Revenue was HK$57.30 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$20.52 Mil.
Total Current Assets was HK$307.17 Mil.
Total Assets was HK$323.15 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was HK$0.19 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was HK$1.95 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was HK$41.98 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was HK$407.69 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$0.00 Mil.
Net Income was HK$-40.61 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$0.00 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was HK$-6.24 Mil.
 Total Receivables was HK$125.47 Mil.
Revenue was HK$144.29 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$30.69 Mil.
Total Current Assets was HK$406.99 Mil.
Total Assets was HK$443.61 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was HK$0.20 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was HK$2.88 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was HK$49.71 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was HK$482.20 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$0.00 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)
=(105.864 / 57.299) / (125.466 / 144.294)
=1.847572 / 0.869516
=2.1248

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)
=(30.691 / 144.294) / (20.515 / 57.299)
=0.212698 / 0.358034
=0.5941

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 - (307.166 + 0.192) / 323.147) / (1 - (406.986 + 0.202) / 443.606)
=0.04886 / 0.082095
=0.5952

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
=57.299 / 144.294
=0.3971

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))
=(2.879 / (2.879 + 0.202)) / (1.949 / (1.949 + 0.192))
=0.934437 / 0.910322
=1.0265

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)
=(41.98 / 57.299) / (49.714 / 144.294)
=0.732648 / 0.344533
=2.1265

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)
=((0 + 407.687) / 323.147) / ((0 + 482.196) / 443.606)
=1.261615 / 1.086992
=1.1606

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
=(-40.61 - 0 - -6.244) / 323.147
=-0.106348

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.

China Digital Video Holdings has a M-score of -3.10 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 -3.10 mean?
China Digital Video Holdings (HKSE:08280) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.10 as of Aug. 09, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on China Digital Video Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, China Digital Video Holdings ranks #205 out of 970 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 21.1%.
Is China Digital Video Holdings' Beneish M-Score too high?
China Digital Video Holdings' current Beneish M-Score is -3.10. Based on the distribution chart, China Digital Video Holdings ranks #205 out of 970 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does China Digital Video Holdings' Beneish M-Score compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, China Digital Video Holdings ranks #205 out of 970 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places China Digital Video Holdings in the top 21% 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Media - Diversified 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 China Digital Video Holdings and its competitors. China Digital Video Holdings's current Beneish M-Score is -3.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Digital Video Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Digital Video Holdings (HKSE:08280) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.01, compared to a current price of HK$0.09 — trading 820% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.10. 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 China Digital Video Holdings (HKSE:08280), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.10 as of Aug. 09, 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.

China Digital Video Holdings Business Description

Address No. 131 West Fourth Ring Road North, China Digital Video Technical Plaza, Haidian District, Beijing, CHN, 100195
China Digital Video Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, the group is engaged in the research, development, and sales of video-related and broadcasting equipment and software and the provision of related technical services in the People's Republic of China (the PRC). It provides a full range of solutions, services, and products to TV broadcasters and other digital video content providers, focusing mainly on the post-production segment. The company provides various products and services such as Graphic Writing, Editing Production, Special Effects Synthesis, and others. It derives its revenue predominantly from the sale of solutions, provision of services, and sale of products.