HUIZ (Huize Holding) Beneish M-Score: -2.24 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


HUIZ Huize Holding Ltd HUIZ
58 GF Score
Price $1.15
GF Value $5.14
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Huize Holding Beneish M-Score?

Huize Holding HUIZ -3.71% 58 Beneish M-Score is -2.24 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates HUIZ with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.14 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 397 Insurance companies, Huize Holding ranks worse than 75.57% 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 -2.24 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

HUIZ' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.93   Med: -2.24   Max: -0.32
Current: -2.24

During the past 9 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Huize Holding was -0.32. The lowest was -2.93. And the median was -2.24.


Huize Holding Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Huize Holding'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.

Huize Holding Beneish M-Score Chart

Huize Holding Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -0.32 -2.82 -2.93 -2.22 -2.24

Huize Holding Semi-Annual Data
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 -2.93 0.00 -2.22 0.00 -2.24

HUIZ vs GOCO, EZRA, TIRXF: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Insurance Brokers subindustry, Huize Holding'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.


Huize Holding Beneish M-Score vs Insurance Industry

For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Huize Holding's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Huize Holding's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Huize Holding 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 Huize Holding 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 * 0.9189+0.528 * 1.1428+0.404 * 0.9607+0.892 * 1.3096+0.115 * 1.2201
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.8299+4.679 * -0.01482-0.327 * 1.0308
=-2.24

* 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 $44.6 Mil.
Revenue was $224.6 Mil.
Gross Profit was $59.9 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $93.6 Mil.
Total Assets was $133.2 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $8.2 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $3.3 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $50.6 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $65.1 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $3.1 Mil.
Net Income was $0.6 Mil.
Gross Profit was $0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was $2.5 Mil.
Total Receivables was $37.0 Mil.
Revenue was $171.5 Mil.
Gross Profit was $52.3 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $82.3 Mil.
Total Assets was $121.4 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $9.3 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $5.0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $46.6 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $57.0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $3.3 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)
=(44.564 / 224.648) / (37.031 / 171.538)
=0.198373 / 0.215876
=0.9189

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)
=(52.279 / 171.538) / (59.912 / 224.648)
=0.304766 / 0.266693
=1.1428

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 - (93.563 + 8.177) / 133.202) / (1 - (82.274 + 9.312) / 121.444)
=0.236198 / 0.245858
=0.9607

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
=224.648 / 171.538
=1.3096

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))
=(4.982 / (4.982 + 9.312)) / (3.27 / (3.27 + 8.177))
=0.348538 / 0.285664
=1.2201

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)
=(50.635 / 224.648) / (46.588 / 171.538)
=0.225397 / 0.27159
=0.8299

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)
=((3.117 + 65.122) / 133.202) / ((3.308 + 57.048) / 121.444)
=0.512297 / 0.496986
=1.0308

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
=(0.574 - 0.01 - 2.538) / 133.202
=-0.01482

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.

Huize Holding has a M-score of -2.24 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 -2.24 mean?
Huize Holding (HUIZ) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.24 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Huize Holding and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Huize Holding ranks #300 out of 397 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 75.6%.
Is Huize Holding's Beneish M-Score too high?
Huize Holding's current Beneish M-Score is -2.24. Based on the distribution chart, Huize Holding ranks #300 out of 397 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Huize Holding has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Huize Holding's Beneish M-Score compare to GOCO and EZRA?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Huize Holding ranks #300 out of 397 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Huize Holding 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 an Insurance company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Insurance 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 Huize Holding and its competitors. Huize Holding's current Beneish M-Score is -2.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Huize Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Huize Holding (HUIZ) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.14, compared to a current price of $1.15 — trading 77.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.24. Huize Holding's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Huize Holding (HUIZ), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.24 as of Jun. 26, 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 Huize Holding (HUIZ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Huize Holding stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1.15 is trading 77.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.14. GuruFocus considers Huize Holding to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for HUIZ:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.24
  • GF Value™: $5.14 vs. price of $1.15 (77.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Huize Holding Business Description

Address Qianhai Financial Centre, Linhai Avenue, 49 Floor, Building T1, Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Cooperation Zone, Shenzhen, CHN, 518000
Huize Holding Ltd is an independent online insurance product and service platform in China. The company distributes on its platform insurance products underwritten by the insurance companies that cooperate with the company, which the company refers to as its insurer partners, and helps them reach a large number of insurance clients. The company's platform offers a digitalized insurance purchase experience and services through various internet and mobile internet channels. The company generates revenues from the insurance brokerage fees paid by its insurer partners. Geographically, the company is concentrated in PRC Mainland, Hong Kong and others segments.
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