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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 -2.82 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
The historical rank and industry rank for Overseas Education's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:
SGX:RQ1'
s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.16 Med: -2.81 Max: -1.15
Current: -2.82
During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Overseas Education was -1.15. The lowest was -3.16. And the median was -2.81.
Overseas Education Beneish M-Score Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Overseas Education'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.
SGX:RQ1 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Beneish M-Score Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Overseas Education'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.
Overseas Education Beneish M-Score vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Overseas Education's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Overseas Education's Beneish M-Score falls into.
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 Overseas Education 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 * 0.9535
+
0.528 * 1.1339
+
0.404 * 0.8797
+
0.892 * 0.9504
+
0.115 * 0.9983
-
0.172 * SGAI
+
4.679 * TATA
-
0.327 * LVGI
-
0.172 * 1.0268
+
4.679 * -0.058529
-
0.327 * 0.9897
=
-2.82
* 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.
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.
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))
=
(14.459 / (14.459 + 212.121))
/
(14.089 / (14.089 + 206.316))
=
0.063814
/
0.063923
=
0.9983
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
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
=
(0.206 - 0
-
15.493)
/
261.185
=
-0.058529
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.
Overseas Education has a M-score of -2.82 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
Overseas Education (SGX:RQ1) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.82 as of Aug. 28, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Overseas Education and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Overseas Education ranks #83 out of 241 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 34.4%.
Is Overseas Education's Beneish M-Score too high?
Overseas Education's current Beneish M-Score is -2.82. Based on the distribution chart, Overseas Education ranks #83 out of 241 companies in the Education industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Overseas Education has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Overseas Education's Beneish M-Score compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Overseas Education ranks #83 out of 241 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Overseas Education 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 an Education company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Education 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 Overseas Education and its competitors. Overseas Education's current Beneish M-Score is -2.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Overseas Education stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Overseas Education (SGX:RQ1) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.19, compared to a current price of S$0.16 — trading 15.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.82. Overseas Education's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 7 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 Overseas Education (SGX:RQ1), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.82 as of Aug. 28, 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 Overseas Education (SGX:RQ1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Overseas Education stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of S$0.16 is trading 15.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of S$0.19.
GuruFocus considers Overseas Education to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SGX:RQ1:
Beneish M-Score: -2.82
GF Value™: S$0.19 vs. price of S$0.16 (15.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:RQ1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Overseas Education Ltd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiary, it is engaged in operating a foreign system school offering a multifaceted and fully integrated inquiry-based programme comprising the International Early Years Curriculum, International Primary Curriculum, and International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum to children of expatriate families aged 2 to 18 years old. The Group operates in Singapore in the business segment of the provision of education under a foreign education system. Substantially all revenues are derived from operations in Singapore.
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