Ying Hai Group Holdings Co (HKSE:08668) Beneish M-Score: -4.84 (As of Jul. 03, 2026)


HKSE:08668 Ying Hai Group Holdings Co Ltd HKSE:08668
46 GF Score
Price HK$0.12
GF Value HK$0.13
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Ying Hai Group Holdings Co Beneish M-Score?

Ying Hai Group Holdings Co HKSE:08668 46 Beneish M-Score is -4.84 as of Jul. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates HKSE:08668 with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.13 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 820 Travel & Leisure companies, Ying Hai Group Holdings Co ranks better than 97.68% 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 -4.84 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

HKSE:08668' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.13   Med: -3.37   Max: 4.76
Current: -4.84

During the past 9 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Ying Hai Group Holdings Co was 4.76. The lowest was -6.13. And the median was -3.37.

Ying Hai Group Holdings Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ying Hai Group Holdings 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.

Ying Hai Group Holdings Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Ying Hai Group Holdings Co Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -4.98 -6.13 4.76 -3.37 -4.84

Ying Hai Group Holdings Co Semi-Annual Data
Dec17 Dec18 Jun19 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 4.76 0.00 -3.37 0.00 -4.84

HKSE:08668 vs BKNG, ABNB, RCL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Travel Services subindustry, Ying Hai Group 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.

Ying Hai Group Holdings Co Beneish M-Score vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ying Hai Group Holdings Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ying Hai Group Holdings Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Ying Hai Group 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 Ying Hai Group 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 * 0.543+0.528 * 1.2375+0.404 * 0.7059+0.892 * 1.0618+0.115 * 0.7341
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.8426+4.679 * -0.380614-0.327 * 1.6591
=-4.84

* 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$10.6 Mil.
Revenue was HK$111.5 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$11.2 Mil.
Total Current Assets was HK$35.9 Mil.
Total Assets was HK$45.8 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was HK$7.5 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was HK$2.6 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was HK$16.9 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was HK$33.6 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$1.8 Mil.
Net Income was HK$-13.6 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was HK$3.9 Mil.
 Total Receivables was HK$18.3 Mil.
Revenue was HK$105.0 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$13.1 Mil.
Total Current Assets was HK$32.9 Mil.
Total Assets was HK$44.9 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was HK$8.6 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was HK$2.0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was HK$18.9 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was HK$19.4 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$1.5 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)
=(10.564 / 111.481) / (18.322 / 104.991)
=0.094761 / 0.17451
=0.543

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)
=(13.099 / 104.991) / (11.239 / 111.481)
=0.124763 / 0.100815
=1.2375

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 - (35.917 + 7.5) / 45.847) / (1 - (32.943 + 8.56) / 44.872)
=0.053002 / 0.07508
=0.7059

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
=111.481 / 104.991
=1.0618

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))
=(1.967 / (1.967 + 8.56)) / (2.561 / (2.561 + 7.5))
=0.186853 / 0.254547
=0.7341

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)
=(16.898 / 111.481) / (18.887 / 104.991)
=0.151577 / 0.179892
=0.8426

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)
=((1.829 + 33.57) / 45.847) / ((1.465 + 19.417) / 44.872)
=0.772112 / 0.465368
=1.6591

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
=(-13.56 - 0 - 3.89) / 45.847
=-0.380614

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.

Ying Hai Group Holdings Co has a M-score of -4.84 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 -4.84 mean?
Ying Hai Group Holdings Co (HKSE:08668) has a Beneish M-Score of -4.84 as of Jul. 03, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Ying Hai Group Holdings Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ying Hai Group Holdings Co ranks #19 out of 820 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 2.3%.
Is Ying Hai Group Holdings Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Ying Hai Group Holdings Co's current Beneish M-Score is -4.84. Based on the distribution chart, Ying Hai Group Holdings Co ranks #19 out of 820 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ying Hai Group Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ying Hai Group Holdings Co's Beneish M-Score compare to BKNG and ABNB?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Ying Hai Group Holdings Co ranks #19 out of 820 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Ying Hai Group Holdings Co in the top 2% 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 Travel & Leisure company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Travel & Leisure 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 Ying Hai Group Holdings Co and its competitors. Ying Hai Group Holdings Co's current Beneish M-Score is -4.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ying Hai Group Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ying Hai Group Holdings Co (HKSE:08668) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.13, compared to a current price of HK$0.12 — trading 5.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -4.84. Ying Hai Group Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 6 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 Ying Hai Group Holdings Co (HKSE:08668), the current Beneish M-Score is -4.84 as of Jul. 03, 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 Ying Hai Group Holdings Co (HKSE:08668) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ying Hai Group Holdings Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$0.12 is trading 5.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.13. GuruFocus considers Ying Hai Group Holdings Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:08668:

  • Beneish M-Score: -4.84
  • GF Value™: HK$0.13 vs. price of HK$0.12 (5.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:08668 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Ying Hai Group Holdings Co Business Description

Address 67 Mody Road, Room 506, 5th Floor, Peninsula Centre, Tsim Sha Tsui East, Hong Kong, HKG
Ying Hai Group Holdings Co Ltd is an investment holding company. It is principally engaged in the travel business consisting of sales and distribution of hotel rooms and margin income from sales, distribution and provision of air tickets, hotel rooms and ancillary travel-related products in Macau, the vehicle business represents the provision of vehicle leasing and limousine services, the show and event business represents the sales of show and event tickets, organising the shows and events and related ancillary services in Asia and investment in events. It has three segments Travel business; Vehicle business; Show and event business. The company generates majority of revenue from Travel business. It has presence in Hong Kong, Macau, others of which majority of customers are from Macau.
46GF Score

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