China New Higher Education Group (STU:8CN) Beneish M-Score: -2.56 (As of Jul. 02, 2026)


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What is China New Higher Education Group Beneish M-Score?

China New Higher Education Group STU:8CN 82 Beneish M-Score is -2.56 as of Jul. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:8CN with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.15. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 241 Education companies, China New Higher Education Group ranks worse than 53.94% 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 -2.56 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for China New Higher Education Group's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

STU:8CN' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.14   Med: -2.56   Max: -1.38
Current: -2.56

During the past 11 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of China New Higher Education Group was -1.38. The lowest was -3.14. And the median was -2.56.


China New Higher Education Group Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China New Higher Education Group'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.

China New Higher Education Group Beneish M-Score Chart

China New Higher Education Group Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.77 -3.14 -2.69 -2.95 -2.56

China New Higher Education Group Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
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 0.00 -2.95 0.00 -2.56 0.00

STU:8CN vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, China New Higher Education Group'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 New Higher Education Group Beneish M-Score vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, China New Higher Education Group's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China New Higher Education Group's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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China New Higher Education Group 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 New Higher Education Group 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 * 0.9079+0.528 * 1.0231+0.404 * 1.1818+0.892 * 1.0172+0.115 * 0.9475
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0262+4.679 * -0.039329-0.327 * 0.8538
=-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.

This Year (Aug25) TTM:Last Year (Aug24) TTM:
Total Receivables was €12.2 Mil.
Revenue was €311.3 Mil.
Gross Profit was €110.5 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €162.3 Mil.
Total Assets was €1,289.7 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €755.6 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €41.4 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €20.4 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €420.6 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €213.9 Mil.
Net Income was €99.3 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €150.0 Mil.
Total Receivables was €13.2 Mil.
Revenue was €306.0 Mil.
Gross Profit was €111.2 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €296.9 Mil.
Total Assets was €1,398.1 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €760.1 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €39.4 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €19.5 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €549.9 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €255.7 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)
=(12.193 / 311.306) / (13.202 / 306.04)
=0.039167 / 0.043138
=0.9079

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)
=(111.179 / 306.04) / (110.542 / 311.306)
=0.363283 / 0.355091
=1.0231

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 - (162.347 + 755.576) / 1289.675) / (1 - (296.929 + 760.126) / 1398.06)
=0.288252 / 0.243913
=1.1818

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
=311.306 / 306.04
=1.0172

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))
=(39.378 / (39.378 + 760.126)) / (41.431 / (41.431 + 755.576))
=0.049253 / 0.051983
=0.9475

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)
=(20.396 / 311.306) / (19.539 / 306.04)
=0.065518 / 0.063845
=1.0262

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)
=((213.885 + 420.591) / 1289.675) / ((255.651 + 549.877) / 1398.06)
=0.491966 / 0.576176
=0.8538

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
=(99.3 - 0 - 150.021) / 1289.675
=-0.039329

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 New Higher Education Group has a M-score of -2.61 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 -2.56 mean?
China New Higher Education Group (STU:8CN) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.56 as of Jul. 02, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on China New Higher Education Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, China New Higher Education Group ranks #130 out of 241 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 53.9%.
Is China New Higher Education Group's Beneish M-Score too high?
China New Higher Education Group's current Beneish M-Score is -2.56. Based on the distribution chart, China New Higher Education Group ranks #130 out of 241 companies in the Education industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, China New Higher Education Group has a GF Score™ of 82/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China New Higher Education Group's Beneish M-Score compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, China New Higher Education Group ranks #130 out of 241 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places China New Higher Education Group 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 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 China New Higher Education Group and its competitors. China New Higher Education Group's current Beneish M-Score is -2.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China New Higher Education Group stock overvalued right now?
China New Higher Education Group (STU:8CN) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.56. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.15, compared to a current price of €0.06 — trading 62% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.56. China New Higher Education Group's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 China New Higher Education Group (STU:8CN), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.56 as of Jul. 02, 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 New Higher Education Group (STU:8CN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China New Higher Education Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.06 is trading 62% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.15.

Key valuation signals for STU:8CN:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.56
  • GF Value™: €0.15 vs. price of €0.06 (62% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:8CN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


China New Higher Education Group Business Description

Other Exchanges 02001:Hong Kong8CN:Germany
Address 5A Shuguang Xili Street, 20th floor, Tower F, Phoenix Place, Chaoyang District, Beijing, CHN
China New Higher Education Group Ltd is engaged in the operations of Yunnan School, Guizhou School, Central China School, Northeast School, Luoyang School, Guangxi Schools, Gansu School and Zhengzhou School. The Group provides education services in the PRC and operates within one geographical location, as all revenues were generated in the PRC.
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