Huatai Securities Co (LSE:HTSC) Beneish M-Score: -2.50 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


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What is Huatai Securities Co Beneish M-Score?

Huatai Securities Co LSE:HTSC 65 Beneish M-Score is -2.50 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:HTSC with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $26.56. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 702 Capital Markets companies, Huatai Securities Co ranks better than 63.53% on this metric.

Note: Financial institutions were excluded from the sample in Beneish paper when calculating Beneish M-Score. Thus, the prediction might not fit banks and insurance companies.

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 -2.5 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

LSE:HTSC' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.02   Med: -2.36   Max: 0.53
Current: -2.5

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Huatai Securities Co was 0.53. The lowest was -3.02. And the median was -2.36.

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Huatai Securities Co 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 Huatai Securities Co 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+0.528 * 1+0.404 * 1.0021+0.892 * 1.1375+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9935+4.679 * -0.013585-0.327 * 1.1577
=-2.47

* 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 (Mar26) TTM:Last Year (Mar25) TTM:
Total Receivables was $0 Mil.
Revenue was 1408.856 + 1176.658 + 1352.298 + 1101.696 = $5,040 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1408.856 + 1176.658 + 1352.298 + 1101.696 = $5,040 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $0 Mil.
Total Assets was $177,799 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $999 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $556 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $46,325 Mil.
Net Income was 696.522 + 518.327 + 727.643 + 544.125 = $2,487 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = $0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 5209.656 + -3285.444 + 411.129 + 2566.727 = $4,902 Mil.
 Total Receivables was $0 Mil.
Revenue was 912.558 + 1191.11 + 1517.508 + 808.972 = $4,430 Mil.
Gross Profit was 912.558 + 1191.11 + 1517.508 + 808.972 = $4,430 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $0 Mil.
Total Assets was $113,563 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $876 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $492 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $25,558 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 / 5039.508) / (0 / 4430.148)
=0 / 0
=1

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)
=(4430.148 / 4430.148) / (5039.508 / 5039.508)
=1 / 1
=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 - (0 + 998.884) / 177798.667) / (1 - (0 + 876.319) / 113563.277)
=0.994382 / 0.992283
=1.0021

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
=5039.508 / 4430.148
=1.1375

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))
=(0 / (0 + 876.319)) / (0 / (0 + 998.884))
=0 / 0
=1

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)
=(556.358 / 5039.508) / (492.272 / 4430.148)
=0.110399 / 0.111119
=0.9935

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)
=((46324.624 + 0) / 177798.667) / ((25557.594 + 0) / 113563.277)
=0.260545 / 0.225052
=1.1577

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
=(2486.617 - 0 - 4902.068) / 177798.667
=-0.013585

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.

Huatai Securities Co has a M-score of -2.47 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 -2.50 mean?
Huatai Securities Co (LSE:HTSC) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.50 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Huatai Securities Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Huatai Securities Co ranks #256 out of 702 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 36.5%.
Is Huatai Securities Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Huatai Securities Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.50. Based on the distribution chart, Huatai Securities Co ranks #256 out of 702 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Huatai Securities Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Huatai Securities Co's Beneish M-Score compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Huatai Securities Co ranks #256 out of 702 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Huatai Securities Co 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 Capital Markets company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Capital Markets 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 Huatai Securities Co and its competitors. Huatai Securities Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Huatai Securities Co stock overvalued right now?
Huatai Securities Co (LSE:HTSC) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.50. The stock's GF Value™ is $26.56, compared to a current price of $27.00 — trading 1.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.50. Huatai Securities Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 2 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 Huatai Securities Co (LSE:HTSC), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.50 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 Huatai Securities Co (LSE:HTSC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Huatai Securities Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $27.00 is trading 1.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $26.56.

Key valuation signals for LSE:HTSC:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.50
  • GF Value™: $26.56 vs. price of $27.00 (1.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 2 warning signs

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

Huatai Securities Co Business Description

Address 99 Queen’s Road Central, Room 4201, 62nd Floor, The Center, Hong Kong, HKG
Huatai Securities Co Ltd is a financial services provider. The segments through which the company operates include Wealth management business, Institutional services business, Investment management business, international business, and Others. It has operations spread across Mainland China and overseas, while the Mainland China division generates the company revenues. The company generates key of its revenues from the wealth management business division.
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