Beijing Enlight Media Co (SZSE:300251) Beneish M-Score: -3.25 (As of Aug. 14, 2026)

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SZSE:300251 Beijing Enlight Media Co Ltd SZSE:300251
75 GF Score
Price ¥11.36
GF Value ¥10.63
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What is Beijing Enlight Media Co Beneish M-Score?

Beijing Enlight Media Co SZSE:300251 -2.57% 75 Beneish M-Score is -3.25 as of Aug. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates SZSE:300251 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥10.63 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 970 Media - Diversified companies, Beijing Enlight Media Co ranks better than 83.2% 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 -3.25 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Beijing Enlight Media Co's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

SZSE:300251' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.42   Med: -2.69   Max: 4.39
Current: -3.25

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Beijing Enlight Media Co was 4.39. The lowest was -5.42. And the median was -2.69.


Beijing Enlight Media Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Beijing Enlight Media 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.

Beijing Enlight Media Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Beijing Enlight Media 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 -3.16 -3.16 -2.17 -2.83 -2.03

Beijing Enlight Media 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 -4.15 -2.99 -2.54 -2.03 -3.25

SZSE:300251 vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Beijing Enlight Media 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.


Beijing Enlight Media Co Beneish M-Score vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Beijing Enlight Media Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Beijing Enlight Media Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Beijing Enlight Media 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 Beijing Enlight Media 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 * 0.9758+0.528 * 2.0373+0.404 * 1.5047+0.892 * 0.3599+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 12.6106+4.679 * 0.177259-0.327 * 0.2784
=-3.25

* 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 ¥317 Mil.
Revenue was 190.613 + 423.771 + 374.144 + 267.467 = ¥1,256 Mil.
Gross Profit was 84.118 + 22.941 + 110.947 + 207.991 = ¥426 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ¥4,195 Mil.
Total Assets was ¥11,011 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ¥1,242 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ¥0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ¥59 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ¥806 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥43 Mil.
Net Income was 23.276 + -663.483 + 106.269 + 213.581 = ¥-320 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ¥0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -21.527 + -416.388 + 69.086 + -1903.323 = ¥-2,272 Mil.
Total Receivables was ¥903 Mil.
Revenue was 2974.533 + 143.764 + 107.655 + 263.66 = ¥3,490 Mil.
Gross Profit was 2329.627 + -21.483 + 26.992 + 76.108 = ¥2,411 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ¥8,732 Mil.
Total Assets was ¥15,062 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ¥1,263 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ¥0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ¥13 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ¥4,113 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥56 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)
=(317.129 / 1255.995) / (902.96 / 3489.612)
=0.252492 / 0.258757
=0.9758

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)
=(2411.244 / 3489.612) / (425.997 / 1255.995)
=0.690978 / 0.339171
=2.0373

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 - (4194.847 + 1241.921) / 11010.968) / (1 - (8731.731 + 1262.666) / 15061.911)
=0.506241 / 0.336446
=1.5047

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
=1255.995 / 3489.612
=0.3599

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 + 1262.666)) / (0 / (0 + 1241.921))
=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)
=(59.3 / 1255.995) / (13.066 / 3489.612)
=0.047214 / 0.003744
=12.6106

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)
=((42.605 + 805.945) / 11010.968) / ((56.018 + 4113.331) / 15061.911)
=0.077064 / 0.276814
=0.2784

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
=(-320.357 - 0 - -2272.152) / 11010.968
=0.177259

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.

Beijing Enlight Media Co has a M-score of -3.25 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 -3.25 mean?
Beijing Enlight Media Co (SZSE:300251) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.25 as of Aug. 14, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Beijing Enlight Media Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Beijing Enlight Media Co ranks #163 out of 970 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 16.8%.
Is Beijing Enlight Media Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Beijing Enlight Media Co's current Beneish M-Score is -3.25. Based on the distribution chart, Beijing Enlight Media Co ranks #163 out of 970 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Beijing Enlight Media Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Beijing Enlight Media Co's Beneish M-Score compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Beijing Enlight Media Co ranks #163 out of 970 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Beijing Enlight Media Co in the top 17% 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 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 Beijing Enlight Media Co and its competitors. Beijing Enlight Media Co's current Beneish M-Score is -3.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Beijing Enlight Media Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Beijing Enlight Media Co (SZSE:300251) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥10.63, compared to a current price of ¥11.36 — trading 6.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.25. Beijing Enlight Media Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Beijing Enlight Media Co (SZSE:300251), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.25 as of Aug. 14, 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 Beijing Enlight Media Co (SZSE:300251) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Beijing Enlight Media Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥11.36 is trading 6.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥10.63. GuruFocus considers Beijing Enlight Media Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SZSE:300251:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.25
  • GF Value™: ¥10.63 vs. price of ¥11.36 (6.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SZSE:300251 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Beijing Enlight Media Co Business Description

Address No. 11, Hepingli East Street, 3rd Floor, Building 3, Dongcheng District, Beijing, CHN, 100013
Beijing Enlight Media Co Ltd is a China-based company engages in the provision of multimedia video content services. Its main business is TV programs and film investment, making and distributing. TV programs including regular TV programs and acting activities broadcasted on television. Acting activities generally are broadcasted on television, belonging to the special type of TV program and drama series.
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