Capitalonline Data Service Co (SZSE:300846) Beneish M-Score: -3.35 (As of Aug. 26, 2026)

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SZSE:300846 Capitalonline Data Service Co Ltd SZSE:300846
66 GF Score
Price ¥18.45
GF Value ¥16.31
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Capitalonline Data Service Co Beneish M-Score?

Capitalonline Data Service Co SZSE:300846 -1.39% 66 Beneish M-Score is -3.35 as of Aug. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates SZSE:300846 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥16.31 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,638 Software companies, Capitalonline Data Service Co ranks better than 76.65% 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 -3.35 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Capitalonline Data Service Co's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

SZSE:300846' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.24   Med: -2.49   Max: 0.93
Current: -3.35

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Capitalonline Data Service Co was 0.93. The lowest was -4.24. And the median was -2.49.


Capitalonline Data Service Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Capitalonline Data Service 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.

Capitalonline Data Service Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Capitalonline Data Service 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 -2.27 -2.67 -2.37 -4.24 -3.48

Capitalonline Data Service Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 -3.91 -3.83 -3.48 -3.05 -3.35

SZSE:300846 vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Capitalonline Data Service 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.


Capitalonline Data Service Co Beneish M-Score vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Capitalonline Data Service Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Capitalonline Data Service Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Capitalonline Data Service 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 Capitalonline Data Service 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 * 1.2642+0.528 * 0.6181+0.404 * 1.0858+0.892 * 0.9697+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.1118+4.679 * -0.18442-0.327 * 1.1059
=-3.35

* 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 (Jun26) TTM:Last Year (Jun25) TTM:
Total Receivables was ¥405 Mil.
Revenue was 312.298 + 352.869 + 310.151 + 297.379 = ¥1,273 Mil.
Gross Profit was 63.493 + 53.733 + 43.337 + 35.413 = ¥196 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ¥819 Mil.
Total Assets was ¥2,162 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ¥1,000 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ¥0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ¥59 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ¥1,052 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥209 Mil.
Net Income was -10.662 + -21.523 + -70.622 + -28.454 = ¥-131 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ¥0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 147.325 + -8.777 + 92.365 + 36.508 = ¥267 Mil.
Total Receivables was ¥330 Mil.
Revenue was 323.07 + 305.989 + 343.444 + 339.939 = ¥1,312 Mil.
Gross Profit was 48.677 + 34.008 + 20.519 + 21.704 = ¥125 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ¥938 Mil.
Total Assets was ¥2,099 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ¥855 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ¥0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ¥55 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ¥954 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥153 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)
=(405.06 / 1272.697) / (330.403 / 1312.442)
=0.318269 / 0.251747
=1.2642

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)
=(124.908 / 1312.442) / (195.976 / 1272.697)
=0.095172 / 0.153985
=0.6181

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 - (819.263 + 1000.421) / 2161.81) / (1 - (938.001 + 855.429) / 2099.439)
=0.158259 / 0.145758
=1.0858

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
=1272.697 / 1312.442
=0.9697

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 + 855.429)) / (0 / (0 + 1000.421))
=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)
=(59.262 / 1272.697) / (54.966 / 1312.442)
=0.046564 / 0.041881
=1.1118

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)
=((208.666 + 1051.724) / 2161.81) / ((152.881 + 953.956) / 2099.439)
=0.583025 / 0.527206
=1.1059

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
=(-131.261 - 0 - 267.421) / 2161.81
=-0.18442

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.

Capitalonline Data Service Co has a M-score of -3.35 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 -3.35 mean?
Capitalonline Data Service Co (SZSE:300846) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.35 as of Aug. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Capitalonline Data Service Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Capitalonline Data Service Co ranks #616 out of 2638 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 23.4%.
Is Capitalonline Data Service Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Capitalonline Data Service Co's current Beneish M-Score is -3.35. Based on the distribution chart, Capitalonline Data Service Co ranks #616 out of 2638 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Capitalonline Data Service Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Capitalonline Data Service Co's Beneish M-Score compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Capitalonline Data Service Co ranks #616 out of 2638 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Capitalonline Data Service Co in the top 23% 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 Software company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Software 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 Capitalonline Data Service Co and its competitors. Capitalonline Data Service Co's current Beneish M-Score is -3.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Capitalonline Data Service Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Capitalonline Data Service Co (SZSE:300846) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥16.31, compared to a current price of ¥18.45 — trading 13.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.35. Capitalonline Data Service Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 2 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 Capitalonline Data Service Co (SZSE:300846), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.35 as of Aug. 26, 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 Capitalonline Data Service Co (SZSE:300846) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Capitalonline Data Service Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥18.45 is trading 13.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥16.31. GuruFocus considers Capitalonline Data Service Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SZSE:300846:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.35
  • GF Value™: ¥16.31 vs. price of ¥18.45 (13.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SZSE:300846 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Capitalonline Data Service Co Business Description

Address No. 9 Dongran North Street, Baolan Golden Park International Center, Room B3010, 3rd Floor, Section B, Haidian District, Beijing, CHN
Capitalonline Data Service Co Ltd is engaged in provision of internet data center service. It provides technology development, technology promotion, technical services, technical consulting; computer system services; data processing; basic software services; application software services; sales of computers, software and auxiliary equipment.
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