TCEHY (Tencent Holdings) Beneish M-Score: -2.54 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


TCEHY Tencent Holdings Ltd TCEHY
83 GF Score
Price $55.00
GF Value $65.01
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Tencent Holdings Beneish M-Score?

Tencent Holdings TCEHY +2.57% 83 Beneish M-Score is -2.54 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates TCEHY with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $65.01 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 532 Interactive Media companies, Tencent Holdings ranks worse than 56.95% 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 -2.54 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Tencent Holdings's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

TCEHY' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.77   Med: -2.44   Max: -1.63
Current: -2.54

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Tencent Holdings was -1.63. The lowest was -2.77. And the median was -2.44.


Tencent Holdings Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tencent Holdings'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.

Tencent Holdings Beneish M-Score Chart

Tencent Holdings 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 -2.12 -2.48 -2.69 -2.63 -2.53

Tencent Holdings 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 -2.68 -2.59 -2.56 -2.53 -2.54

TCEHY vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Tencent Holdings'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.


Tencent Holdings Beneish M-Score vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Tencent Holdings's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Tencent Holdings's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Tencent Holdings 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 Tencent Holdings 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 * 1.0744+0.528 * 0.9526+0.404 * 0.9001+0.892 * 1.1539+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0159+4.679 * -0.044239-0.327 * 0.9905
=-2.55

* 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 $8,432 Mil.
Revenue was 28504.81 + 27596.973 + 27075.033 + 25695.504 = $108,872 Mil.
Gross Profit was 16143.846 + 15374.972 + 15273.11 + 14624.951 = $61,417 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $93,866 Mil.
Total Assets was $297,644 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $27,385 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $25,720 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $65,854 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $50,102 Mil.
Net Income was 8428.926 + 8271.808 + 8862.638 + 7747.201 = $33,311 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = $0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 14705.387 + 9438.182 + 11976.135 + 10358.197 = $46,478 Mil.
Total Receivables was $6,802 Mil.
Revenue was 24833.018 + 23685.36 + 23628.18 + 22208.637 = $94,355 Mil.
Gross Profit was 13862.442 + 12451.138 + 12553.42 + 11839.911 = $50,707 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $73,557 Mil.
Total Assets was $264,616 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $16,838 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $21,943 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $56,384 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $47,691 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)
=(8432.263 / 108872.32) / (6802.174 / 94355.195)
=0.077451 / 0.072091
=1.0744

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)
=(50706.911 / 94355.195) / (61416.879 / 108872.32)
=0.537405 / 0.564118
=0.9526

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 - (93866.311 + 27384.687) / 297643.679) / (1 - (73556.757 + 16837.764) / 264615.894)
=0.59263 / 0.658393
=0.9001

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
=108872.32 / 94355.195
=1.1539

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 + 16837.764)) / (0 / (0 + 27384.687))
=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)
=(25720.057 / 108872.32) / (21942.682 / 94355.195)
=0.236241 / 0.232554
=1.0159

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)
=((50101.566 + 65853.949) / 297643.679) / ((47690.674 + 56383.651) / 264615.894)
=0.389578 / 0.393303
=0.9905

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
=(33310.573 - 0 - 46477.901) / 297643.679
=-0.044239

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.

Tencent Holdings has a M-score of -2.55 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 -2.54 mean?
Tencent Holdings (TCEHY) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.54 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Tencent Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Tencent Holdings ranks #303 out of 532 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 57%.
Is Tencent Holdings' Beneish M-Score too high?
Tencent Holdings' current Beneish M-Score is -2.54. Based on the distribution chart, Tencent Holdings ranks #303 out of 532 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Tencent Holdings has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tencent Holdings' Beneish M-Score compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Tencent Holdings ranks #303 out of 532 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Tencent Holdings 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 Interactive Media company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Interactive Media 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 Tencent Holdings and its competitors. Tencent Holdings's current Beneish M-Score is -2.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tencent Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tencent Holdings (TCEHY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $65.01, compared to a current price of $55.00 — trading 15.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.54. Tencent Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 83/100. 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 Tencent Holdings (TCEHY), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.54 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 Tencent Holdings (TCEHY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tencent Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $55.00 is trading 15.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $65.01. GuruFocus considers Tencent Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TCEHY:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.54
  • GF Value™: $65.01 vs. price of $55.00 (15.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100

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


Tencent Holdings Business Description

Address No. 33 Haitian 2nd Road, Tencent Binhai Towers, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, CHN, 518054
Tencent is the world's largest game publisher, with top-grossing mobile hits like Honor of Kings and Peacekeeper Elite and a steady pipeline of new titles. It also operates WeChat-China's super-app with roughly 1.3 billion users-embedded in daily life for messaging, short video, mini programs, payments, and shopping. Beyond its own platforms, Tencent is a prolific strategic investor, holding stakes in leading internet companies such as PDD, Kuaishou, and Xiaohongshu.
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