PCOFF (Pico Far East Holdings) Beneish M-Score: -2.33 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


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What is Pico Far East Holdings Beneish M-Score?

Pico Far East Holdings PCOFF 80 Beneish M-Score is -2.33 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates PCOFF with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.35. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 989 Media - Diversified companies, Pico Far East Holdings ranks worse than 65.82% 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 -2.33 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

PCOFF' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.05   Med: -2.41   Max: -2.14
Current: -2.33

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Pico Far East Holdings was -2.14. The lowest was -3.05. And the median was -2.41.


Pico Far East Holdings Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pico Far East 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.

Pico Far East Holdings Beneish M-Score Chart

Pico Far East Holdings Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.31 -2.46 -2.56 -3.05 -2.33

Pico Far East Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Apr16 Oct16 Apr17 Oct17 Apr18 Oct18 Apr19 Oct19 Apr20 Oct20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Oct22 Apr23 Oct23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25
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 -2.56 0.00 -3.05 0.00 -2.33

PCOFF vs APP, OMC, TTD: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Pico Far East 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.


Pico Far East Holdings Beneish M-Score vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Pico Far East Holdings's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Pico Far East 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 Pico Far East 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 * 0.9673+0.528 * 0.9921+0.404 * 0.9194+0.892 * 1.1386+0.115 * 1.0483
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9718+4.679 * 0.016643-0.327 * 0.9967
=-2.33

* 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 (Oct25) TTM:Last Year (Oct24) TTM:
Total Receivables was $291.1 Mil.
Revenue was $927.1 Mil.
Gross Profit was $286.9 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $604.4 Mil.
Total Assets was $803.6 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $90.7 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $13.1 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $218.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $430.8 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $32.6 Mil.
Net Income was $56.1 Mil.
Gross Profit was $0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was $42.7 Mil.
Total Receivables was $264.3 Mil.
Revenue was $814.2 Mil.
Gross Profit was $249.9 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $537.8 Mil.
Total Assets was $734.4 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $88.7 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $13.6 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $197.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $393.4 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $31.5 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)
=(291.112 / 927.097) / (264.298 / 814.213)
=0.314004 / 0.324605
=0.9673

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)
=(249.926 / 814.213) / (286.855 / 927.097)
=0.306954 / 0.309412
=0.9921

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 - (604.365 + 90.741) / 803.636) / (1 - (537.843 + 88.719) / 734.443)
=0.135049 / 0.146888
=0.9194

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
=927.097 / 814.213
=1.1386

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))
=(13.571 / (13.571 + 88.719)) / (13.148 / (13.148 + 90.741))
=0.132672 / 0.126558
=1.0483

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)
=(217.968 / 927.097) / (196.975 / 814.213)
=0.235108 / 0.241921
=0.9718

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)
=((32.587 + 430.817) / 803.636) / ((31.497 + 393.404) / 734.443)
=0.576634 / 0.578535
=0.9967

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
=(56.084 - 0 - 42.709) / 803.636
=0.016643

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.

Pico Far East Holdings has a M-score of -2.33 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 -2.33 mean?
Pico Far East Holdings (PCOFF) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.33 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Pico Far East Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Pico Far East Holdings ranks #651 out of 989 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 65.8%.
Is Pico Far East Holdings' Beneish M-Score too high?
Pico Far East Holdings' current Beneish M-Score is -2.33. Based on the distribution chart, Pico Far East Holdings ranks #651 out of 989 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Pico Far East Holdings has a GF Score™ of 80/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pico Far East Holdings' Beneish M-Score compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Pico Far East Holdings ranks #651 out of 989 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Pico Far East 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Media - Diversified 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 Pico Far East Holdings and its competitors. Pico Far East Holdings's current Beneish M-Score is -2.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pico Far East Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Pico Far East Holdings (PCOFF) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.33. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.35, compared to a current price of $0.33 — trading 5.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.33. Pico Far East Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Pico Far East Holdings (PCOFF), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.33 as of Jun. 24, 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 Pico Far East Holdings (PCOFF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pico Far East Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.33 is trading 5.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.35.

Key valuation signals for PCOFF:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.33
  • GF Value™: $0.35 vs. price of $0.33 (5.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 1 warning sign

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


Pico Far East Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges 00752:Hong KongPJFB:Germany
Address Pico House, 4 Dai Fu Street, Tai Po Industrial Estate, New Territories, Hong Kong, HKG
Pico Far East Holdings Ltd is in brand activation. It promotes brands and provides exhibition and event marketing services. Its services include events, exhibitions, visual identity, interior and retail, themed environment, venue management, conference and exhibition management, expo, and sports. The company's operating segment includes Brand experience activation; Museum and themed entertainment and Meeting architecture activation. It generates maximum revenue from the Brand experience activation segment. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Greater China.
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