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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 -2.61 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
The historical rank and industry rank for China Television Media's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:600088'
s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -13.11 Med: -2.21 Max: 57.87
Current: -2.61
During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of China Television Media was 57.87. The lowest was -13.11. And the median was -2.21.
China Television Media Beneish M-Score Related Terms
China Television Media Beneish M-Score Historical Data
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The historical data trend for China Television Media'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.
SHSE:600088 vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Beneish M-Score Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, China Television Media'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.
China Television Media Beneish M-Score vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, China Television Media's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Television Media's Beneish M-Score falls into.
China Television Media 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 China Television Media 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 * 0.9177
+
0.528 * 1.0062
+
0.404 * 0.6762
+
0.892 * 0.9475
+
0.115 * 1
-
0.172 * SGAI
+
4.679 * TATA
-
0.327 * LVGI
-
0.172 * 0.9498
+
4.679 * 0.017587
-
0.327 * 0.9082
=
-2.61
* 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))
=
(0 / (0 + 381.374))
/
(0 / (0 + 368.675))
=
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
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
=
(-8.226 - 0
-
-36.245)
/
1593.146
=
0.017587
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.
China Television Media has a M-score of -2.61 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
China Television Media (SHSE:600088) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.61 as of Jul. 15, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on China Television Media and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, China Television Media ranks #467 out of 976 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 47.8%.
Is China Television Media's Beneish M-Score too high?
China Television Media's current Beneish M-Score is -2.61. Based on the distribution chart, China Television Media ranks #467 out of 976 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, China Television Media has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Television Media's Beneish M-Score compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, China Television Media ranks #467 out of 976 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts China Television Media 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 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 China Television Media and its competitors. China Television Media's current Beneish M-Score is -2.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Television Media stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Television Media (SHSE:600088) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥15.39, compared to a current price of ¥11.49 — trading 25.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.61. China Television Media's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 3 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 China Television Media (SHSE:600088), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.61 as of Jul. 15, 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 China Television Media (SHSE:600088) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Television Media stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥11.49 is trading 25.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥15.39.
GuruFocus considers China Television Media to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:600088:
Beneish M-Score: -2.61
GF Value™: ¥15.39 vs. price of ¥11.49 (25.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600088 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Television Media Ltd is a China-based company engaged in the movies and televisions (TVs) businesses. The movies and TV-related businesses mainly include the development and operations of movies and TV bases, the producing and publishing of movies and TV dramas, among others. The company is also involved in the advertising businesses, as well as the movies and TV bases tourism businesses. The company is also engaged in the provision of related technology services through its subsidiaries.
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