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 -2.78 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 Group's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:
HNLGF'
s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.04 Med: -2.52 Max: -0.79
Current: -2.78
During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Hang Lung Group was -0.79. The lowest was -3.04. And the median was -2.52.
Hang Lung Group Beneish M-Score Related Terms
Hang Lung Group Beneish M-Score Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hang Lung Group'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.
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Hang Lung Group'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 Group Beneish M-Score vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Hang Lung Group's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hang Lung Group'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 Hang Lung Group 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 * 0.9566
+
0.528 * 0.8842
+
0.404 * 1.0154
+
0.892 * 0.8847
+
0.115 * 0.9811
-
0.172 * SGAI
+
4.679 * TATA
-
0.327 * LVGI
-
0.172 * 1.1377
+
4.679 * -0.019862
-
0.327 * 0.9646
=
-2.78
* 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))
=
(15.051 / (15.051 + 365.091))
/
(19.278 / (19.278 + 458.436))
=
0.039593
/
0.040355
=
0.9811
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
=
(176.074 - 0
-
779.097)
/
30360.888
=
-0.019862
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 Group has a M-score of -2.78 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
Hang Lung Group (HNLGF) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.78 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Hang Lung Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hang Lung Group ranks #394 out of 1682 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 23.4%.
Is Hang Lung Group's Beneish M-Score too high?
Hang Lung Group's current Beneish M-Score is -2.78. Based on the distribution chart, Hang Lung Group ranks #394 out of 1682 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hang Lung Group has a GF Score™ of 62/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hang Lung Group's Beneish M-Score compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Hang Lung Group ranks #394 out of 1682 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Hang Lung Group 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 Group and its competitors. Hang Lung Group's current Beneish M-Score is -2.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hang Lung Group stock overvalued right now?
Hang Lung Group (HNLGF) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.78. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.50, compared to a current price of $1.94 — trading 29.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.78. Hang Lung Group's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Group (HNLGF), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.78 as of Jun. 25, 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 Group (HNLGF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hang Lung Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $1.94 is trading 29.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.50.
Key valuation signals for HNLGF:
Beneish M-Score: -2.78
GF Value™: $1.50 vs. price of $1.94 (29.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HNLGF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hang Lung Group Ltd is an investment holding company. Through its subsidiaries, it is engaged in property development for sales and leasing, property investment for rental income, and other investments. The Group also operates in property management, and through its joint ventures, is involved in the provision of dry and laundry cleaning services. Its reportable segments are Property Leasing, Hotels, and Property Sales. Maximum revenue is generated from the Property Leasing segment, which includes leasing of a portfolio of commercial, office, and residential properties in Mainland China and Hong Kong. Geographically, the Group generates maximum revenue from the Chinese Mainland and the rest from Hong Kong.
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