HLB Panagene Co (XKRX:046210) Beneish M-Score: -2.10 (As of Jul. 21, 2026)

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XKRX:046210 HLB Panagene Co Ltd XKRX:046210
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What is HLB Panagene Co Beneish M-Score?

HLB Panagene Co XKRX:046210 -0.37% 50 Beneish M-Score is -2.10 as of Jul. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKRX:046210 with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of ₩3,114.45 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 825 Biotechnology companies, HLB Panagene Co ranks worse than 58.79% 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 -2.1 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XKRX:046210' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.06   Med: -2.58   Max: 10.25
Current: -2.1

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of HLB Panagene Co was 10.25. The lowest was -6.06. And the median was -2.58.


HLB Panagene Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for HLB Panagene 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.

HLB Panagene Co Beneish M-Score Chart

HLB Panagene 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 -2.86 -2.61 -5.22 10.25 -2.03

HLB Panagene 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 0.41 -1.52 -1.77 -2.03 -2.10

XKRX:046210 vs VRTX, REGN, ALNY: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, HLB Panagene 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.


HLB Panagene Co Beneish M-Score vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, HLB Panagene Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where HLB Panagene Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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HLB Panagene 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 HLB Panagene 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 * 0.8811+0.528 * 1.0489+0.404 * 1.7418+0.892 * 1.0984+0.115 * 0.9773
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9982+4.679 * -0.027204-0.327 * 0.3693
=-2.10

* 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 ₩3,702 Mil.
Revenue was 3129.763 + 4234.547 + 3635.794 + 3640.003 = ₩14,640 Mil.
Gross Profit was 2330.883 + 2146.574 + 2372.074 + 2257.596 = ₩9,107 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₩31,960 Mil.
Total Assets was ₩83,190 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₩16,129 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₩1,712 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₩2,193 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₩6,675 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₩1,364 Mil.
Net Income was -1074.879 + -3588.203 + -164.343 + 1210.861 = ₩-3,617 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ₩0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -1600.105 + -831.307 + 46.166 + 1031.772 = ₩-1,353 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₩3,825 Mil.
Revenue was 3539.185 + 3474.051 + 3851.908 + 2463.637 = ₩13,329 Mil.
Gross Profit was 2196.885 + 2349.307 + 2409.395 + 1741.416 = ₩8,697 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₩66,459 Mil.
Total Assets was ₩106,659 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₩14,363 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₩1,487 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₩2,000 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₩25,895 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₩2,015 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)
=(3701.77 / 14640.107) / (3825.104 / 13328.781)
=0.252851 / 0.286981
=0.8811

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)
=(8697.003 / 13328.781) / (9107.127 / 14640.107)
=0.652498 / 0.622067
=1.0489

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 - (31960.074 + 16129.182) / 83189.572) / (1 - (66459.024 + 14363.236) / 106658.846)
=0.421932 / 0.242236
=1.7418

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
=14640.107 / 13328.781
=1.0984

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))
=(1486.528 / (1486.528 + 14363.236)) / (1712.174 / (1712.174 + 16129.182))
=0.093789 / 0.095967
=0.9773

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)
=(2192.86 / 14640.107) / (2000 / 13328.781)
=0.149784 / 0.150051
=0.9982

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)
=((1363.824 + 6674.856) / 83189.572) / ((2014.798 + 25894.687) / 106658.846)
=0.096631 / 0.261671
=0.3693

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
=(-3616.564 - 0 - -1353.474) / 83189.572
=-0.027204

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.

HLB Panagene Co has a M-score of -2.10 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.10 mean?
HLB Panagene Co (XKRX:046210) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.10 as of Jul. 21, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on HLB Panagene Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, HLB Panagene Co ranks #485 out of 825 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 58.8%.
Is HLB Panagene Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
HLB Panagene Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.10. Based on the distribution chart, HLB Panagene Co ranks #485 out of 825 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, HLB Panagene Co has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HLB Panagene Co's Beneish M-Score compare to VRTX and REGN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, HLB Panagene Co ranks #485 out of 825 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places HLB Panagene Co 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 a Biotechnology company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Biotechnology 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 HLB Panagene Co and its competitors. HLB Panagene Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HLB Panagene Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HLB Panagene Co (XKRX:046210) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₩3,114.45, compared to a current price of ₩1,064.00 — trading 65.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.10. HLB Panagene Co's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 3 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 HLB Panagene Co (XKRX:046210), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.10 as of Jul. 21, 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 HLB Panagene Co (XKRX:046210) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HLB Panagene Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₩1,064.00 is trading 65.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₩3,114.45. GuruFocus considers HLB Panagene Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XKRX:046210:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.10
  • GF Value™: ₩3,114.45 vs. price of ₩1,064.00 (65.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKRX:046210 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


HLB Panagene Co Business Description

Address 54 Techno 10-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, KOR
HLB Panagene Co Ltd is a South Korea-based company that operates as a specialized bio venture company. The group is developing various technologies and products utilizing PNA (Peptide Nucleic Acid), an artificial gene.
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