Brightstar Technology Group Co (HKSE:08446) Beneish M-Score: -4.94 (As of Aug. 15, 2026)

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HKSE:08446 Brightstar Technology Group Co Ltd HKSE:08446
75 GF Score
Price HK$1.28
GF Value HK$5.08
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What is Brightstar Technology Group Co Beneish M-Score?

Brightstar Technology Group Co HKSE:08446 75 Beneish M-Score is -4.94 as of Aug. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates HKSE:08446 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$5.08 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,017 Business Services companies, Brightstar Technology Group Co ranks better than 97.15% 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 -4.94 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

HKSE:08446' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.94   Med: -2.09   Max: 25.42
Current: -4.94

During the past 11 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Brightstar Technology Group Co was 25.42. The lowest was -4.94. And the median was -2.09.


Brightstar Technology Group Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Brightstar Technology 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.

Brightstar Technology Group Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Brightstar Technology Group Co Annual Data
Trend May16 May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -4.46 -2.59 17.66 -1.89 -4.94

Brightstar Technology Group Co Semi-Annual Data
May16 Nov16 May17 Nov17 May18 Nov18 May19 Nov19 May20 Nov20 May21 Nov21 May22 Nov22 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 17.66 0.00 -1.89 0.00 -4.94

HKSE:08446 vs URI, SUNB, AER: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, Brightstar Technology 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.


Brightstar Technology Group Co Beneish M-Score vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Brightstar Technology Group Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Brightstar Technology 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 Brightstar Technology 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 * 0.2034+0.528 * 0.9487+0.404 * 0.0073+0.892 * 1.0106+0.115 * 1.1633
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.3149+4.679 * -0.260427-0.327 * 1.1531
=-4.94

* 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$43.7 Mil.
Revenue was HK$165.4 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$80.4 Mil.
Total Current Assets was HK$347.3 Mil.
Total Assets was HK$571.5 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was HK$222.5 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was HK$44.9 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was HK$45.5 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was HK$174.6 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$5.1 Mil.
Net Income was HK$25.9 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was HK$174.8 Mil.
Total Receivables was HK$212.6 Mil.
Revenue was HK$163.7 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$75.4 Mil.
Total Current Assets was HK$123.5 Mil.
Total Assets was HK$462.8 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was HK$146.0 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was HK$35.5 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was HK$34.2 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was HK$118.4 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$7.7 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)
=(43.7 / 165.415) / (212.56 / 163.676)
=0.264184 / 1.298663
=0.2034

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)
=(75.435 / 163.676) / (80.36 / 165.415)
=0.46088 / 0.485808
=0.9487

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 - (347.265 + 222.494) / 571.512) / (1 - (123.532 + 145.991) / 462.767)
=0.003067 / 0.417584
=0.0073

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
=165.415 / 163.676
=1.0106

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))
=(35.461 / (35.461 + 145.991)) / (44.927 / (44.927 + 222.494))
=0.195429 / 0.168001
=1.1633

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)
=(45.451 / 165.415) / (34.202 / 163.676)
=0.27477 / 0.208962
=1.3149

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)
=((5.066 + 174.588) / 571.512) / ((7.708 + 118.446) / 462.767)
=0.314349 / 0.272608
=1.1531

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
=(25.949 - 0 - 174.786) / 571.512
=-0.260427

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.

Brightstar Technology Group Co has a M-score of -4.94 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -4.94 mean?
Brightstar Technology Group Co (HKSE:08446) has a Beneish M-Score of -4.94 as of Aug. 15, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Brightstar Technology Group Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Brightstar Technology Group Co ranks #29 out of 1017 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 2.9%.
Is Brightstar Technology Group Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Brightstar Technology Group Co's current Beneish M-Score is -4.94. Based on the distribution chart, Brightstar Technology Group Co ranks #29 out of 1017 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Brightstar Technology Group Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Brightstar Technology Group Co's Beneish M-Score compare to URI and SUNB?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Brightstar Technology Group Co ranks #29 out of 1017 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Brightstar Technology Group Co in the top 3% 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 Business Services company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Business 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 Brightstar Technology Group Co and its competitors. Brightstar Technology Group Co's current Beneish M-Score is -4.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Brightstar Technology Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brightstar Technology Group Co (HKSE:08446) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$5.08, compared to a current price of HK$1.28 — trading 74.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -4.94. Brightstar Technology Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 3 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 Brightstar Technology Group Co (HKSE:08446), the current Beneish M-Score is -4.94 as of Aug. 15, 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 Brightstar Technology Group Co (HKSE:08446) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brightstar Technology Group Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$1.28 is trading 74.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$5.08. GuruFocus considers Brightstar Technology Group Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:08446:

  • Beneish M-Score: -4.94
  • GF Value™: HK$5.08 vs. price of HK$1.28 (74.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:08446 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Brightstar Technology Group Co Business Description

Address 6 Wing Yip Street, Unit D2, 5/F, Hoi Bun Industrial Building, Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, HKG
Brightstar Technology Group Co Ltd is an investment holding company. The company principally engaged in the provision of visual display solution services for concerts and events mainly in Hong Kong, Macau and the People's Republic of China. It has two reportable segments Provision of visual display solution services which engaged in visual display solutions services for concerts and events and equipment rental income; Information technology consulting services engaged in one-stop technical consulting services and solutions for e-commerce business platforms and the metaverse technology business. The company generates majority of revenue from display solution services. It has presence in Hong Kong, PRC, and Macau of which majority of revenue is from PRC.
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