Hisense Home Appliances Group Co (STU:GKE) Beneish M-Score: -2.88 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


STU:GKE Hisense Home Appliances Group Co Ltd STU:GKE
88 GF Score
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GF Value €2.65
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What is Hisense Home Appliances Group Co Beneish M-Score?

Hisense Home Appliances Group Co STU:GKE -1.81% 88 Beneish M-Score is -2.88 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:GKE with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.65 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 419 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Hisense Home Appliances Group Co ranks better than 78.04% 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 -2.88 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Hisense Home Appliances Group Co's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

STU:GKE' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.97   Med: -2.54   Max: -1.78
Current: -2.88

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Hisense Home Appliances Group Co was -1.78. The lowest was -2.97. And the median was -2.54.


Hisense Home Appliances Group Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hisense Home Appliances Group Co'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.

Hisense Home Appliances Group Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Hisense Home Appliances Group Co 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 -2.46 -2.59 -2.97 -2.56 -2.87

Hisense Home Appliances Group Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 -2.59 -2.97 -2.91 -2.87 -2.88

STU:GKE vs SN, SGI, MHK: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Hisense Home Appliances Group Co'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.


Hisense Home Appliances Group Co Beneish M-Score vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hisense Home Appliances Group Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hisense Home Appliances Group Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Hisense Home Appliances Group Co 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 Hisense Home Appliances Group Co 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 * 1.0099+0.528 * 0.9762+0.404 * 0.8227+0.892 * 0.868+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0075+4.679 * -0.045285-0.327 * 0.9821
=-2.88

* 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 (Mar26) TTM:Last Year (Mar25) TTM:
Total Receivables was €2,252 Mil.
Revenue was 2894.163 + 1988.018 + 2654.296 + 2958.512 = €10,495 Mil.
Gross Profit was 625.066 + 443.567 + 536.154 + 637.492 = €2,242 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €7,251 Mil.
Total Assets was €9,468 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €1,041 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €1,306 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €6,314 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €29 Mil.
Net Income was 129.861 + 45.443 + 87.934 + 114.61 = €378 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = €0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 117.111 + -143.699 + 198.444 + 634.748 = €807 Mil.
Total Receivables was €2,569 Mil.
Revenue was 3169.326 + 2907.554 + 2793.331 + 3221.292 = €12,092 Mil.
Gross Profit was 678.455 + 625.914 + 558.702 + 658.91 = €2,522 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €7,066 Mil.
Total Assets was €9,306 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €836 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €1,493 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €6,321 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €26 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)
=(2251.71 / 10494.989) / (2568.769 / 12091.503)
=0.214551 / 0.212444
=1.0099

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)
=(2521.981 / 12091.503) / (2242.279 / 10494.989)
=0.208575 / 0.213652
=0.9762

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 - (7251.132 + 1041.352) / 9468.042) / (1 - (7066.018 + 835.862) / 9306.472)
=0.124161 / 0.150926
=0.8227

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
=10494.989 / 12091.503
=0.868

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))
=(0 / (0 + 835.862)) / (0 / (0 + 1041.352))
=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

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)
=(1305.877 / 10494.989) / (1493.356 / 12091.503)
=0.124429 / 0.123505
=1.0075

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)
=((28.538 + 6314.093) / 9468.042) / ((26.352 + 6321.429) / 9306.472)
=0.669899 / 0.682082
=0.9821

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
=(377.848 - 0 - 806.604) / 9468.042
=-0.045285

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.

Hisense Home Appliances Group Co has a M-score of -2.88 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.88 mean?
Hisense Home Appliances Group Co (STU:GKE) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.88 as of Jun. 28, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Hisense Home Appliances Group Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hisense Home Appliances Group Co ranks #92 out of 419 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 22%.
Is Hisense Home Appliances Group Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Hisense Home Appliances Group Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.88. Based on the distribution chart, Hisense Home Appliances Group Co ranks #92 out of 419 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hisense Home Appliances Group Co has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hisense Home Appliances Group Co's Beneish M-Score compare to SN and SGI?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Hisense Home Appliances Group Co ranks #92 out of 419 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Hisense Home Appliances Group Co in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances 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 Hisense Home Appliances Group Co and its competitors. Hisense Home Appliances Group Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hisense Home Appliances Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hisense Home Appliances Group Co (STU:GKE) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.65, compared to a current price of €2.71 — trading 2.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.88. Hisense Home Appliances Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 Hisense Home Appliances Group Co (STU:GKE), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.88 as of Jun. 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 Hisense Home Appliances Group Co (STU:GKE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hisense Home Appliances Group Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €2.71 is trading 2.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.65. GuruFocus considers Hisense Home Appliances Group Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for STU:GKE:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.88
  • GF Value™: €2.65 vs. price of €2.71 (2.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Hisense Home Appliances Group Co Business Description

Address No. 8 Ronggang Road, Ronggui Street, Shunde District, Guangdong Province, Foshan, CHN, 528303
Hisense Home Appliances Group Co Ltd is a manufacturer of white household electrical appliances in the People's Republic of China, with eight brand names, namely Hisense, Ronshen, KELON, HITACHI, YORK, Gorenje, ASKO, and SANDEN. The company produces refrigerators, air-conditioners, freezers, washing machines, and Kitchen electrical appliances. The businesses of the Company are set out as follows: HVAC Business Work; Refrigerator and Washing Machine Business Work; Automotive Air Conditioner Compressor and Integrated Thermal Management System Business Work; Smart Home Business Work; Overseas Markets for Home Appliances Business Work and Implementing the Manufacturing Work. The majority of the its revenue is generated from China.
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