LFHLF (Lai Fung Holdings) Beneish M-Score: -2.40 (As of Aug. 30, 2026)

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52 GF Score
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GF Value $0.12
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What is Lai Fung Holdings Beneish M-Score?

Lai Fung Holdings LFHLF 52 Beneish M-Score is -2.40 as of Aug. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates LFHLF with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.12. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,678 Real Estate companies, Lai Fung Holdings ranks better than 52.98% 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 -2.4 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

LFHLF' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.03   Med: -2.45   Max: -1.14
Current: -2.4

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Lai Fung Holdings was -1.14. The lowest was -3.03. And the median was -2.45.


Lai Fung Holdings Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lai Fung 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.

Lai Fung Holdings Beneish M-Score Chart

Lai Fung Holdings Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.14 -3.03 -2.67 -2.30 -2.40

Lai Fung Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Jul16 Jan17 Jul17 Jan18 Jul18 Jan19 Jul19 Jan20 Jul20 Jan21 Jul21 Jan22 Jul22 Jan23 Jul23 Jan24 Jul24 Jan25 Jul25 Jan26
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 0.00 -2.30 0.00 -2.40 0.00

Lai Fung Holdings Beneish M-Score Competitor Comparison

For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, Lai Fung 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.


Lai Fung Holdings Beneish M-Score vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Lai Fung Holdings's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Lai Fung 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 Lai Fung 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 * 1.6784+0.528 * 0.998+0.404 * 0.9896+0.892 * 0.5859+0.115 * 1.0839
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.3004+4.679 * -0.025891-0.327 * 1.0325
=-2.40

* 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 (Jul25) TTM:Last Year (Jul24) TTM:
Total Receivables was $60.6 Mil.
Revenue was $164.5 Mil.
Gross Profit was $66.9 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $764.2 Mil.
Total Assets was $3,642.7 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $262.6 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $14.0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $34.2 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $844.9 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $691.4 Mil.
Net Income was $-53.4 Mil.
Gross Profit was $0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was $40.9 Mil.
Total Receivables was $61.6 Mil.
Revenue was $280.8 Mil.
Gross Profit was $114.0 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $728.3 Mil.
Total Assets was $3,645.2 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $271.8 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $15.8 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $44.9 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $312.4 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $1,176.5 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)
=(60.616 / 164.509) / (61.642 / 280.79)
=0.368466 / 0.219531
=1.6784

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)
=(113.962 / 280.79) / (66.904 / 164.509)
=0.405862 / 0.406689
=0.998

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 - (764.21 + 262.588) / 3642.69) / (1 - (728.298 + 271.768) / 3645.161)
=0.718121 / 0.725646
=0.9896

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
=164.509 / 280.79
=0.5859

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))
=(15.764 / (15.764 + 271.768)) / (13.989 / (13.989 + 262.588))
=0.054825 / 0.050579
=1.0839

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)
=(34.214 / 164.509) / (44.906 / 280.79)
=0.207976 / 0.159927
=1.3004

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)
=((691.394 + 844.858) / 3642.69) / ((1176.51 + 312.354) / 3645.161)
=0.421736 / 0.408449
=1.0325

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
=(-53.432 - 0 - 40.881) / 3642.69
=-0.025891

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.

Lai Fung Holdings has a M-score of -2.40 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 -2.40 mean?
Lai Fung Holdings (LFHLF) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.40 as of Aug. 30, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Lai Fung Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lai Fung Holdings ranks #789 out of 1678 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 47%.
Is Lai Fung Holdings' Beneish M-Score too high?
Lai Fung Holdings' current Beneish M-Score is -2.40. Based on the distribution chart, Lai Fung Holdings ranks #789 out of 1678 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lai Fung Holdings has a GF Score™ of 52/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lai Fung Holdings' Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Lai Fung Holdings ranks #789 out of 1678 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Lai Fung Holdings in the upper 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 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 Lai Fung Holdings and its competitors. Lai Fung Holdings's current Beneish M-Score is -2.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lai Fung Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Lai Fung Holdings (LFHLF) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.40. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.12, compared to a current price of $0.08 — trading 33.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.40. Lai Fung Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 3 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 Lai Fung Holdings (LFHLF), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.40 as of Aug. 30, 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 Lai Fung Holdings (LFHLF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lai Fung Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.08 is trading 33.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.12.

Key valuation signals for LFHLF:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.40
  • GF Value™: $0.12 vs. price of $0.08 (33.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Lai Fung Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges 01125:Hong Kong
Address 680 Cheung Sha Wan Road, 11th Floor, Lai Sun Commercial Centre, Kowloon, Hong Kong, HKG
Lai Fung Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company. The company's operating segment includes Property development; Property investment; Hotel and serviced apartment operation and Theme park operation. It generates maximum revenue from the Property development segment. The property development segment engages in the development of properties for sale in Mainland China. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue from Mainland China.
52GF Score

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