China Overseas Land & Investment (STU:CPP) Beneish M-Score: -2.42 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


STU:CPP China Overseas Land & Investment Ltd STU:CPP
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What is China Overseas Land & Investment Beneish M-Score?

China Overseas Land & Investment STU:CPP -1.00% 70 Beneish M-Score is -2.42 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:CPP with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.44 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,681 Real Estate companies, China Overseas Land & Investment ranks better than 54.31% 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 -2.42 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for China Overseas Land & Investment's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

STU:CPP' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.89   Med: -2.33   Max: -1.79
Current: -2.42

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of China Overseas Land & Investment was -1.79. The lowest was -2.89. And the median was -2.33.


China Overseas Land & Investment Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Overseas Land & Investment'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 Overseas Land & Investment Beneish M-Score Chart

China Overseas Land & Investment 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 -2.07 -2.44 -2.51 -2.89 -2.42

China Overseas Land & Investment 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 -2.51 0.00 -2.89 0.00 -2.42

China Overseas Land & Investment Beneish M-Score Competitor Comparison

For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, China Overseas Land & Investment'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 Overseas Land & Investment Beneish M-Score vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, China Overseas Land & Investment's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China Overseas Land & Investment's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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China Overseas Land & Investment 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 Overseas Land & Investment 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 * 1.0802+0.528 * 1.1412+0.404 * 0.9952+0.892 * 0.8392+0.115 * 0.9781
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.1005+4.679 * -0.004414-0.327 * 0.9691
=-2.51

* 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 €1,827 Mil.
Revenue was €20,381 Mil.
Gross Profit was €3,160 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €78,283 Mil.
Total Assets was €111,030 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €818 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €56 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €825 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €31,839 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €24,893 Mil.
Net Income was €1,539 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €2,029 Mil.
Total Receivables was €2,016 Mil.
Revenue was €24,286 Mil.
Gross Profit was €4,298 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €83,841 Mil.
Total Assets was €119,184 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €904 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €60 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €894 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €34,790 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €28,049 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)
=(1827.336 / 20381.049) / (2015.856 / 24286.414)
=0.089659 / 0.083003
=1.0802

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)
=(4297.698 / 24286.414) / (3160.36 / 20381.049)
=0.176959 / 0.155064
=1.1412

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 - (78283.009 + 817.97) / 111029.863) / (1 - (83840.932 + 904.302) / 119184.396)
=0.28757 / 0.288957
=0.9952

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
=20381.049 / 24286.414
=0.8392

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))
=(60.276 / (60.276 + 904.302)) / (55.827 / (55.827 + 817.97))
=0.06249 / 0.06389
=0.9781

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)
=(825.358 / 20381.049) / (893.716 / 24286.414)
=0.040496 / 0.036799
=1.1005

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)
=((24892.622 + 31839.396) / 111029.863) / ((28049.046 + 34790.088) / 119184.396)
=0.510962 / 0.527243
=0.9691

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
=(1538.828 - 0 - 2028.96) / 111029.863
=-0.004414

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 Overseas Land & Investment has a M-score of -2.51 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 -2.42 mean?
China Overseas Land & Investment (STU:CPP) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.42 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on China Overseas Land & Investment and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, China Overseas Land & Investment ranks #768 out of 1681 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 45.7%.
Is China Overseas Land & Investment's Beneish M-Score too high?
China Overseas Land & Investment's current Beneish M-Score is -2.42. Based on the distribution chart, China Overseas Land & Investment ranks #768 out of 1681 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, China Overseas Land & Investment has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Overseas Land & Investment's Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, China Overseas Land & Investment ranks #768 out of 1681 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts China Overseas Land & Investment 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 Real Estate company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Real Estate 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 Overseas Land & Investment and its competitors. China Overseas Land & Investment's current Beneish M-Score is -2.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Overseas Land & Investment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Overseas Land & Investment (STU:CPP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.44, compared to a current price of €1.41 — trading 2% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.42. China Overseas Land & Investment's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 5 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 Overseas Land & Investment (STU:CPP), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.42 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 China Overseas Land & Investment (STU:CPP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Overseas Land & Investment stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €1.41 is trading 2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.44. GuruFocus considers China Overseas Land & Investment to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for STU:CPP:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.42
  • GF Value™: €1.44 vs. price of €1.41 (2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 5 warning signs

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


China Overseas Land & Investment Business Description

Address 1 Queen\'s Road East, 10th Floor, Three Pacific Place, Hong Kong, HKG
China Overseas Land & Investment is a large real estate developer in China. Property development accounts for most of the earnings, with property sales scale among the top five of all peers regarding contracted sales. In addition to property development, COLI has actively grown its commercial property portfolio, with a dual focus on offices and shopping malls for recurring income. COLI is a subsidiary of China State Construction Engineering, China's largest construction firm. It also holds about a 40% stake in China Overseas Grand Oceans, a real estate developer focusing on lower-tier cities in China.
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