MSC (Studio City International Holdings) Beneish M-Score: -2.69 (As of Aug. 19, 2026)

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MSC Studio City International Holdings Ltd MSC
51 GF Score
Price $1.83
GF Value $5.19
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What is Studio City International Holdings Beneish M-Score?

Studio City International Holdings MSC +0.55% 51 Beneish M-Score is -2.69 as of Aug. 19, 2026. GuruFocus rates MSC with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.19 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 820 Travel & Leisure companies, Studio City International Holdings ranks better than 55.61% 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 -2.69 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

MSC' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9.8   Med: -2.64   Max: 26.71
Current: -2.69

During the past 11 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Studio City International Holdings was 26.71. The lowest was -9.80. And the median was -2.64.


Studio City International Holdings Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Studio City International 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.

Studio City International Holdings Beneish M-Score Chart

Studio City International 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 -3.66 -6.01 26.71 -3.09 -2.41

Studio City International Holdings Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 -3.20 -2.67 -2.41 -2.66 -2.69

MSC vs FLL, CPHC, BALY: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Resorts & Casinos subindustry, Studio City International 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.


Studio City International Holdings Beneish M-Score vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Studio City International Holdings's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Studio City International 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 Studio City International 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 * 0.8701+0.528 * 0.9441+0.404 * 1.0872+0.892 * 1.0071+0.115 * 0.9367
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0601+4.679 * -0.018485-0.327 * 1.0016
=-2.69

* 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 (Jun26) TTM:Last Year (Jun25) TTM:
Total Receivables was $1.8 Mil.
Revenue was 164.561 + 176.724 + 160.281 + 182.514 = $684.1 Mil.
Gross Profit was 115.169 + 125.291 + 109.334 + 124.186 = $474.0 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $140.5 Mil.
Total Assets was $2,697.4 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $2,396.4 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $210.8 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $188.4 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $184.1 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $1,973.7 Mil.
Net Income was -15.601 + 3.127 + -20.478 + -18.569 = $-51.5 Mil.
Non Operating Income was -0.304 + 8.442 + 0.33 + -10.128 = $-1.7 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = $0.0 Mil.
Total Receivables was $2.0 Mil.
Revenue was 190.051 + 161.72 + 152.863 + 174.63 = $679.3 Mil.
Gross Profit was 124.054 + 108.377 + 98.482 + 113.423 = $444.3 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $199.5 Mil.
Total Assets was $2,921.8 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $2,562.3 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $209.9 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $176.5 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $208.4 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $2,125.1 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)
=(1.75 / 684.08) / (1.997 / 679.264)
=0.002558 / 0.00294
=0.8701

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)
=(444.336 / 679.264) / (473.98 / 684.08)
=0.654143 / 0.692872
=0.9441

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 - (140.466 + 2396.392) / 2697.439) / (1 - (199.529 + 2562.336) / 2921.849)
=0.059531 / 0.054754
=1.0872

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
=684.08 / 679.264
=1.0071

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))
=(209.924 / (209.924 + 2562.336)) / (210.766 / (210.766 + 2396.392))
=0.075723 / 0.080841
=0.9367

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)
=(188.432 / 684.08) / (176.502 / 679.264)
=0.275453 / 0.259843
=1.0601

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)
=((1973.668 + 184.149) / 2697.439) / ((2125.138 + 208.36) / 2921.849)
=0.79995 / 0.798637
=1.0016

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
=(-51.521 - -1.66 - 0) / 2697.439
=-0.018485

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.

Studio City International Holdings has a M-score of -2.69 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 -2.69 mean?
Studio City International Holdings (MSC) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.69 as of Aug. 19, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Studio City International Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Studio City International Holdings ranks #364 out of 820 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 44.4%.
Is Studio City International Holdings' Beneish M-Score too high?
Studio City International Holdings' current Beneish M-Score is -2.69. Based on the distribution chart, Studio City International Holdings ranks #364 out of 820 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Studio City International Holdings has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Studio City International Holdings' Beneish M-Score compare to FLL and CPHC?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Studio City International Holdings ranks #364 out of 820 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Studio City International 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 Travel & Leisure company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Travel & Leisure 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 Studio City International Holdings and its competitors. Studio City International Holdings's current Beneish M-Score is -2.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Studio City International Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Studio City International Holdings (MSC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.19, compared to a current price of $1.83 — trading 64.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.69. Studio City International Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 51/100 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 Studio City International Holdings (MSC), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.69 as of Aug. 19, 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 Studio City International Holdings (MSC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Studio City International Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1.83 is trading 64.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.19. GuruFocus considers Studio City International Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for MSC:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.69
  • GF Value™: $5.19 vs. price of $1.83 (64.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Studio City International Holdings Business Description

Address 60 Wyndham Street, 38th Floor, The Centrium, Central, Hong Kong, HKG
Studio City International Holdings Ltd is a gaming, retail, and entertainment resort located in Cotai, Macau. It operates Studio City Casino with around 250 mass-market gaming tables; including tables for VIP rolling chip operations, and 552 gaming machines. Studio City features luxury hotel rooms, diverse food and beverage establishments, and complementary retail space. In addition, the company offers non-gaming attractions, including the world's first figure-8 Ferris wheel, a deluxe nightclub and karaoke venue, a live performance arena, an outdoor and an indoor water park. Geographically, the company derives the majority of its revenue from the Macau region.
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