ANE (Cayman) (HKSE:09956) Beneish M-Score: -3.69 (As of Sep. 01, 2026)

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HKSE:09956 ANE (Cayman) Inc HKSE:09956
76 GF Score
Price HK$12.13
GF Value HK$8.21
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What is ANE (Cayman) Beneish M-Score?

ANE (Cayman) HKSE:09956 76 Beneish M-Score is -3.69 as of Sep. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates HKSE:09956 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$8.21. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

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 -3.69 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for ANE (Cayman)'s Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

HKSE:09956' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.32   Med: -3.69   Max: 3.92
Current: -3.69

During the past 7 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of ANE (Cayman) was 3.92. The lowest was -4.32. And the median was -3.69.


ANE (Cayman) Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ANE (Cayman)'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.

ANE (Cayman) Beneish M-Score Chart

ANE (Cayman) Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 3.92 -4.32 -4.23 -3.52 -3.69

ANE (Cayman) Semi-Annual Data
Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25
Beneish M-Score Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 -3.52 0.00 -3.69 0.00

HKSE:09956 vs ODFL, XPO, SAIA: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Trucking subindustry, ANE (Cayman)'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.


ANE (Cayman) Beneish M-Score vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, ANE (Cayman)'s Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where ANE (Cayman)'s Beneish M-Score falls into.


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ANE (Cayman) 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 ANE (Cayman) 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 * 0.9046+0.528 * 0.8037+0.404 * 0.6453+0.892 * 1.1394+0.115 * 1.067
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9276+4.679 * -0.22174-0.327 * 0.931
=-3.69

* 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 (Dec24) TTM:Last Year (Dec23) TTM:
Total Receivables was HK$929 Mil.
Revenue was HK$12,359 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$1,966 Mil.
Total Current Assets was HK$4,108 Mil.
Total Assets was HK$6,651 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was HK$2,250 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was HK$920 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was HK$895 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was HK$2,259 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$745 Mil.
Net Income was HK$800 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was HK$2,275 Mil.
Total Receivables was HK$901 Mil.
Revenue was HK$10,847 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$1,387 Mil.
Total Current Assets was HK$3,409 Mil.
Total Assets was HK$6,319 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was HK$2,479 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was HK$1,111 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was HK$846 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was HK$2,359 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$707 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)
=(928.672 / 12359.323) / (900.985 / 10846.895)
=0.075139 / 0.083064
=0.9046

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)
=(1386.915 / 10846.895) / (1966.31 / 12359.323)
=0.127863 / 0.159095
=0.8037

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 - (4107.861 + 2250.414) / 6651.048) / (1 - (3408.56 + 2479.23) / 6318.82)
=0.044019 / 0.068214
=0.6453

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
=12359.323 / 10846.895
=1.1394

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))
=(1111.474 / (1111.474 + 2479.23)) / (919.606 / (919.606 + 2250.414))
=0.309542 / 0.290095
=1.067

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)
=(894.515 / 12359.323) / (846.354 / 10846.895)
=0.072376 / 0.078027
=0.9276

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)
=((745.039 + 2259.331) / 6651.048) / ((706.989 + 2358.693) / 6318.82)
=0.451714 / 0.485167
=0.931

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
=(800.476 - 0 - 2275.282) / 6651.048
=-0.22174

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.

ANE (Cayman) has a M-score of -3.69 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 -3.69 mean?
ANE (Cayman) (HKSE:09956) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.69 as of Sep. 01, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on ANE (Cayman) and its competitors.
Is ANE (Cayman)'s Beneish M-Score too high?
ANE (Cayman)'s current Beneish M-Score is -3.69. Overall, ANE (Cayman) has a GF Score™ of 76/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ANE (Cayman)'s Beneish M-Score compare to ODFL and XPO?
ANE (Cayman)'s Beneish M-Score of -3.69 can be compared against companies in the Transportation 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 ANE (Cayman) and its competitors. ANE (Cayman)'s current Beneish M-Score is -3.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ANE (Cayman) stock overvalued right now?
ANE (Cayman) (HKSE:09956) has a current Beneish M-Score of -3.69. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$8.21, compared to a current price of HK$12.13 — trading 47.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.69. ANE (Cayman)'s overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 4 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 ANE (Cayman) (HKSE:09956), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.69 as of Sep. 01, 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 ANE (Cayman) (HKSE:09956) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ANE (Cayman) stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$12.13 is trading 47.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$8.21.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:09956:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.69
  • GF Value™: HK$8.21 vs. price of HK$12.13 (47.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:09956 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


ANE (Cayman) Business Description

Address 999 Huaxu Road, 8th Floor, Block B, E Linke World North District, Xujing Town, Qingpu District, Shanghai, CHN
ANE (Cayman) Inc is a express freight network in China's less-than-truckload market. The Company mainly provide transportation services, value-added services, and dispatch services to their freight partners, direct customers The company's business has one single operating segment namely the provision of transportation and related services. It derives revenues from transportation services, value-added services, and dispatch services.
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