KXIN (Kaixin Holdings) Beneish M-Score: 0.00 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


KXIN Kaixin Holdings KXIN
22 GF Score
Price $4.40
GF Value $0.55
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Kaixin Holdings Beneish M-Score?

Kaixin Holdings KXIN -5.58% 22 Beneish M-Score is 0.00 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates KXIN with a GF Score™ of 22/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.55 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,273 Vehicles & Parts companies, Kaixin Holdings ranks worse than 78554.52% 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.

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

During the past 10 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Kaixin Holdings was 177.69. The lowest was -7.37. And the median was -3.72.

Kaixin Holdings Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kaixin Holdings'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.

Kaixin Holdings Beneish M-Score Chart

Kaixin Holdings 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 177.69 -7.37 -3.72 0.00 0.00

Kaixin Holdings Semi-Annual Data
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 -3.72 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

KXIN vs AZI, JZXN, EICCF: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Kaixin Holdings'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.

Kaixin Holdings Beneish M-Score vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Kaixin Holdings's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Kaixin Holdings 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 Kaixin Holdings 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 * +0.528 * +0.404 * +0.892 * +0.115 *
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * +4.679 * -0.327 *
=

* 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 $0.00 Mil.
Revenue was $0.13 Mil.
Gross Profit was $0.13 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $1.02 Mil.
Total Assets was $33.02 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $0.34 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $4.04 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $31.72 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $8.96 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $0.00 Mil.
Net Income was $-53.91 Mil.
Gross Profit was $-25.04 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was $-2.58 Mil.
 Total Receivables was $0.00 Mil.
Revenue was $0.00 Mil.
Gross Profit was $0.00 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $2.97 Mil.
Total Assets was $24.65 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $0.57 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $3.94 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $19.14 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $9.05 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $0.09 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)
=(0 / 0.129) / (0 / 0)
=0 /
=

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)
=(0 / 0) / (0.129 / 0.129)
= / 1
=

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 - (1.022 + 0.344) / 33.016) / (1 - (2.974 + 0.565) / 24.645)
=0.958626 / 0.856401
=

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
=0.129 / 0
=

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))
=(3.942 / (3.942 + 0.565)) / (4.038 / (4.038 + 0.344))
=0.874639 / 0.921497
=

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)
=(31.721 / 0.129) / (19.141 / 0)
=245.899225 /
=

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)
=((0 + 8.963) / 33.016) / ((0.09 + 9.048) / 24.645)
=0.271474 / 0.370785
=

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
=(-53.907 - -25.042 - -2.583) / 33.016
=-0.796038

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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of 0.00 mean?
Kaixin Holdings (KXIN) has a Beneish M-Score of 0.00 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Kaixin Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kaixin Holdings ranks #999999 out of 1273 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry.
Is Kaixin Holdings' Beneish M-Score too high?
Kaixin Holdings' current Beneish M-Score is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Kaixin Holdings ranks #999999 out of 1273 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kaixin Holdings has a GF Score™ of 22/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kaixin Holdings' Beneish M-Score compare to AZI and JZXN?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Kaixin Holdings ranks #999999 out of 1273 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Kaixin Holdings 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 a Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 Kaixin Holdings and its competitors. Kaixin Holdings's current Beneish M-Score is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kaixin Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kaixin Holdings (KXIN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.55, compared to a current price of $4.40 — trading 700% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is 0.00. Kaixin Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 22/100 with 5 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 Kaixin Holdings (KXIN), the current Beneish M-Score is 0.00 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 Kaixin Holdings (KXIN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kaixin Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $4.40 is trading 700% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.55. GuruFocus considers Kaixin Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KXIN:

  • Beneish M-Score: 0.00
  • GF Value™: $0.55 vs. price of $4.40 (700% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 22/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Kaixin Holdings Business Description

Address 198 Qidi Road, Unit B2-303-137, Unit B2-303-137, Beigan Community, Xiaoshan District, Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, CHN
Kaixin Holdings is an auto dealership company mainly engaged in the sale of domestic and imported automobiles in China. The company provides new and used car buyers in China with access to a wide selection of used vehicles across its network of dealerships, with a focus on premium brands such as Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Land Rover, and Porsche. The company generates revenue from automobile sales and related services.
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