HLPPF (Hang Lung Properties) Beneish M-Score: -2.79 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


HLPPF Hang Lung Properties Ltd HLPPF
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Price $1.16
GF Value $1.32
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Hang Lung Properties Beneish M-Score?

Hang Lung Properties HLPPF 68 Beneish M-Score is -2.79 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates HLPPF with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.32 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,682 Real Estate companies, Hang Lung Properties ranks better than 77.11% 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 -2.79 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Hang Lung Properties's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

HLPPF' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.98   Med: -2.47   Max: -0.75
Current: -2.79

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Hang Lung Properties was -0.75. The lowest was -2.98. And the median was -2.47.


Hang Lung Properties Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hang Lung Properties'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.

Hang Lung Properties Beneish M-Score Chart

Hang Lung Properties Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.48 -2.50 -2.56 -1.99 -2.79

Hang Lung Properties Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.56 0.00 -1.99 0.00 -2.79

HLPPF vs CBRE, BEKE: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Hang Lung Properties'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.


Hang Lung Properties Beneish M-Score vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Hang Lung Properties's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hang Lung Properties's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Hang Lung Properties 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 Hang Lung Properties 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 * 0.9556+0.528 * 0.8753+0.404 * 1.0188+0.892 * 0.8842+0.115 * 0.8474
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.1333+4.679 * -0.018204-0.327 * 0.9519
=-2.79

* 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 $346 Mil.
Revenue was $1,279 Mil.
Gross Profit was $839 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $2,994 Mil.
Total Assets was $28,649 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $393 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $19 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $84 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $1,982 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $6,289 Mil.
Net Income was $232 Mil.
Gross Profit was $0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was $754 Mil.
Total Receivables was $409 Mil.
Revenue was $1,446 Mil.
Gross Profit was $830 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $3,470 Mil.
Total Assets was $28,514 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $364 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $15 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $84 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $2,438 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $6,210 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)
=(345.98 / 1278.789) / (409.473 / 1446.214)
=0.270553 / 0.283134
=0.9556

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)
=(830.396 / 1446.214) / (838.86 / 1278.789)
=0.574186 / 0.65598
=0.8753

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 - (2994.422 + 392.633) / 28648.982) / (1 - (3470.167 + 364.448) / 28513.649)
=0.881774 / 0.865517
=1.0188

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
=1278.789 / 1446.214
=0.8842

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))
=(15.051 / (15.051 + 364.448)) / (19.278 / (19.278 + 392.633))
=0.03966 / 0.046801
=0.8474

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)
=(83.796 / 1278.789) / (83.618 / 1446.214)
=0.065528 / 0.057819
=1.1333

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)
=((6288.556 + 1982.315) / 28648.982) / ((6210.41 + 2437.543) / 28513.649)
=0.288697 / 0.303292
=0.9519

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
=(232.11 - 0 - 753.65) / 28648.982
=-0.018204

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.

Hang Lung Properties has a M-score of -2.79 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 -2.79 mean?
Hang Lung Properties (HLPPF) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.79 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Hang Lung Properties and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hang Lung Properties ranks #385 out of 1682 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 22.9%.
Is Hang Lung Properties' Beneish M-Score too high?
Hang Lung Properties' current Beneish M-Score is -2.79. Based on the distribution chart, Hang Lung Properties ranks #385 out of 1682 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hang Lung Properties has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hang Lung Properties' Beneish M-Score compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Hang Lung Properties ranks #385 out of 1682 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Hang Lung Properties in the top 23% 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 Real Estate company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Real Estate 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 Hang Lung Properties and its competitors. Hang Lung Properties's current Beneish M-Score is -2.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hang Lung Properties stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hang Lung Properties (HLPPF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.32, compared to a current price of $1.16 — trading 12.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.79. Hang Lung Properties' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 7 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 Hang Lung Properties (HLPPF), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.79 as of Jun. 27, 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 Hang Lung Properties (HLPPF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hang Lung Properties stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1.16 is trading 12.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.32. GuruFocus considers Hang Lung Properties to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HLPPF:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.79
  • GF Value™: $1.32 vs. price of $1.16 (12.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Hang Lung Properties Business Description

Address 4 Des Voeux Road Central, 28th Floor, Standard Chartered Bank Building, Hong Kong, HKG
Hung Lung Properties, or HLP, is the property arm of Hang Lung Group Limited and primarily operates premium commercial properties in mainland China and Hong Kong. The company also develops and sells residential properties in both regions. Most of its revenue is generated from mainland China, with focus on retail malls in Tier 1 and 2 cities including Shanghai, Wuxi, Hangzhou, Wuhan, Kunming, Jinan, Dalian, Shenyang and Tianjin. The company is 59% owned by Hang Lung Group.
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