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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.
Warning Sign:
Beneish M-Score -1.63 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.
The historical rank and industry rank for Asia-express Logistics Holdings's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:08620'
s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.52 Med: -3.07 Max: 7.09
Current: -1.63
During the past 10 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Asia-express Logistics Holdings was 7.09. The lowest was -5.52. And the median was -3.07.
* 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.
For the Airports & Air Services subindustry, Asia-express Logistics 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.
Asia-express Logistics Holdings Beneish M-Score vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Asia-express Logistics Holdings's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Asia-express Logistics Holdings's Beneish M-Score falls into.
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 Asia-express Logistics 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 * 1.1358
+
0.528 * 0.4135
+
0.404 * 4.6149
+
0.892 * 0.9416
+
0.115 * 1.5115
-
0.172 * SGAI
+
4.679 * TATA
-
0.327 * LVGI
-
0.172 * 1
+
4.679 * -0.080779
-
0.327 * 1.1685
=
-1.63
* 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))
=
(13.338 / (13.338 + 41.074))
/
(14.441 / (14.441 + 74.604))
=
0.24513
/
0.162176
=
1.5115
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
=
(-1.11 - 0
-
11.253)
/
153.047
=
-0.080779
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.
Asia-express Logistics Holdings has a M-score of -1.63 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.
Asia-express Logistics Holdings (HKSE:08620) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.63 as of Aug. 06, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Asia-express Logistics Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Asia-express Logistics Holdings ranks #835 out of 967 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 86.3%.
Is Asia-express Logistics Holdings' Beneish M-Score too high?
Asia-express Logistics Holdings' current Beneish M-Score is -1.63. Based on the distribution chart, Asia-express Logistics Holdings ranks #835 out of 967 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Asia-express Logistics Holdings has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Asia-express Logistics Holdings' Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Asia-express Logistics Holdings ranks #835 out of 967 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Asia-express Logistics Holdings in the lower 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 Transportation company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Transportation 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 Asia-express Logistics Holdings and its competitors. Asia-express Logistics Holdings's current Beneish M-Score is -1.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Asia-express Logistics Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asia-express Logistics Holdings (HKSE:08620) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.10, compared to a current price of HK$0.15 — trading 48% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.63. Asia-express Logistics Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 45/100 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 Asia-express Logistics Holdings (HKSE:08620), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.63 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 Asia-express Logistics Holdings (HKSE:08620) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asia-express Logistics Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.15 is trading 48% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.10.
GuruFocus considers Asia-express Logistics Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:08620:
Beneish M-Score: -1.63
GF Value™: HK$0.10 vs. price of HK$0.15 (48% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:08620 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Asia-express Logistics Holdings Ltd is an air cargo ground handling services provider in Hong Kong. The company's air cargo ground handling services cover Air cargo terminal operation; Transportation; Warehousing and other value-added services. It provides services to express carriers; air cargo terminal operators, freight forwarders, and corporates domestically and regionally. The group's operations are mainly located in Hong Kong and the PRC, of which key revenue is generated from Air cargo terminal operation services in Hong Kong.
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