SHALF (Shangri-La Asia) Beneish M-Score: -2.83 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


SHALF Shangri-La Asia Ltd SHALF
43 GF Score
Price $0.53
GF Value $0.69
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Shangri-La Asia Beneish M-Score?

Shangri-La Asia SHALF 43 Beneish M-Score is -2.83 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates SHALF with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.69 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 824 Travel & Leisure companies, Shangri-La Asia ranks better than 68.81% 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 -2.83 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Shangri-La Asia's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

SHALF' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.83   Med: -2.52   Max: -1.96
Current: -2.83

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Shangri-La Asia was -1.96. The lowest was -2.83. And the median was -2.52.


Shangri-La Asia Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Shangri-La Asia'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.

Shangri-La Asia Beneish M-Score Chart

Shangri-La Asia 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 -2.55 -2.58 -2.33 -2.48 -2.83

Shangri-La Asia Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 -2.33 0.00 -2.48 0.00 -2.83

SHALF vs MAR, HLT, H: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Lodging subindustry, Shangri-La Asia'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.


Shangri-La Asia Beneish M-Score vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Shangri-La Asia's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Shangri-La Asia's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Shangri-La Asia 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 Shangri-La Asia 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 * 0.6297+0.528 * 0.999+0.404 * 0.9715+0.892 * 1.0223+0.115 * 1.1089
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.049+4.679 * -0.003269-0.327 * 1.0278
=-2.83

* 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 (Dec25) TTM:Last Year (Dec24) TTM:
Total Receivables was $190 Mil.
Revenue was $2,234 Mil.
Gross Profit was $1,245 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $2,895 Mil.
Total Assets was $14,427 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $4,214 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $247 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $397 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $1,560 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $6,919 Mil.
Net Income was $112 Mil.
Gross Profit was $0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was $159 Mil.
Total Receivables was $295 Mil.
Revenue was $2,185 Mil.
Gross Profit was $1,217 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $2,435 Mil.
Total Assets was $13,498 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $4,015 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $262 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $370 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $1,695 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $6,024 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)
=(189.739 / 2234.072) / (294.731 / 2185.356)
=0.08493 / 0.134866
=0.6297

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)
=(1216.818 / 2185.356) / (1245.184 / 2234.072)
=0.556805 / 0.557361
=0.999

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 - (2895.256 + 4213.725) / 14426.534) / (1 - (2435.34 + 4015.254) / 13498.459)
=0.507229 / 0.522124
=0.9715

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
=2234.072 / 2185.356
=1.0223

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))
=(262.274 / (262.274 + 4015.254)) / (246.627 / (246.627 + 4213.725))
=0.061314 / 0.055293
=1.1089

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)
=(396.802 / 2234.072) / (370.017 / 2185.356)
=0.177614 / 0.169317
=1.049

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)
=((6918.953 + 1559.601) / 14426.534) / ((6024.302 + 1694.59) / 13498.459)
=0.587706 / 0.571835
=1.0278

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
=(112.293 - 0 - 159.452) / 14426.534
=-0.003269

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.

Shangri-La Asia has a M-score of -2.83 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 -2.83 mean?
Shangri-La Asia (SHALF) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.83 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Shangri-La Asia and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Shangri-La Asia ranks #257 out of 824 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 31.2%.
Is Shangri-La Asia's Beneish M-Score too high?
Shangri-La Asia's current Beneish M-Score is -2.83. Based on the distribution chart, Shangri-La Asia ranks #257 out of 824 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Shangri-La Asia has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shangri-La Asia's Beneish M-Score compare to MAR and HLT?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Shangri-La Asia ranks #257 out of 824 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Shangri-La Asia 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 Shangri-La Asia and its competitors. Shangri-La Asia's current Beneish M-Score is -2.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shangri-La Asia stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shangri-La Asia (SHALF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.69, compared to a current price of $0.53 — trading 23.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.83. Shangri-La Asia's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 4 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 Shangri-La Asia (SHALF), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.83 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 Shangri-La Asia (SHALF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shangri-La Asia stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.53 is trading 23.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.69. GuruFocus considers Shangri-La Asia to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SHALF:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.83
  • GF Value™: $0.69 vs. price of $0.53 (23.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 43/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Shangri-La Asia Business Description

Address 683 King\'s Road, 28th Floor Kerry Centre, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong, HKG
Shangri-La Asia Ltd owns and manages hotels in the People's Republic of China under the brands Shangri-La Hotels, Shangri-La Resorts, Kerry Hotels, Hotel Jen, and Traders Hotels. Other countries in which the group has its presence include Singapore, the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, Japan, Australia, and a few Other Countries. Besides hotel operations, the group also engaged in golf course operations in Bali, Indonesia, and wine trading in Hong Kong. Its business is organized into Hotel Properties, Hotel management and Related services, Investment Properties, and Property Development for sales. Revenues are generated from room rental, food and beverage sales, hotel management, Rental revenue from investment properties, and sales of properties.
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