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Richard Sloan from the University of Michigan was first to document what is referred to as the "accrual anomaly". His 1996 paper found that shares of companies with small or negative accruals vastly outperform (+10%) those of companies with large ones.
As of Dec. 2025, Hainan Meilan International Airport Co has a Sloan Ratio of -6.18%, indicating the company is in the safe zone and there is no funny business with accruals.
Hainan Meilan International Airport Co (OTCPK:HMCTF) Sloan Ratio % Explanation
A former University of Michigan researcher, Richard Sloan's 1996 paper found that shares of companies with small or negative accruals vastly outperform (+10%) those of companies with large ones. In fact, for the 40-year period between 1962 and 2001, buying the lowest accrual companies and shorting the highest accrual companies resulted in an average annual compounded return of 18%, more than double the S&P 500's 7.4% annual return over the same period.
If the Sloan Ratio is between -10% and 10%, the company is in the safe zone and there is no funny business with accruals.
If the Sloan Ratio is less than between -25% and -10% on the negative side, and between 10% and 25% on the positive side, this is a warning stage of accrual build up.
If the Sloan Ratio is less than -25% or greater than 25%, and this ratio is consistent over several quarters or even years, be careful. Earnings are highly likely to be made up of accruals.
As of Dec. 2025, Hainan Meilan International Airport Co has a Sloan Ratio of -6.18%, indicating the company is in the safe zone and there is no funny business with accruals.
Hainan Meilan International Airport Co Sloan Ratio % Related Terms
Hainan Meilan International Airport Co Sloan Ratio % Historical Data
* 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.
Hainan Meilan International Airport Co Sloan Ratio % Chart
Hainan Meilan International Airport Co Annual Data
For the Airports & Air Services subindustry, Hainan Meilan International Airport Co's Sloan Ratio %, along with its competitors' market caps and Sloan Ratio % 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.
Hainan Meilan International Airport Co Sloan Ratio % vs Transportation Industry
Hainan Meilan International Airport Co Sloan Ratio % Calculation
Earnings contain a lot of non cash earnings which is called accruals. The Sloan ratio is a way to identify firms with low non-cash or accrual-derived earnings relative to their cash flow.
* 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.
Hainan Meilan International Airport Co (HMCTF) has a Sloan Ratio % of -6.18% as of Dec. 2025. Sloan ratio measures earnings quality based on the amount of accruals. View historical data on Hainan Meilan International Airport Co and its competitors.
Is Hainan Meilan International Airport Co's Sloan Ratio % too high?
Hainan Meilan International Airport Co's current Sloan Ratio % is -6.18%. Overall, Hainan Meilan International Airport Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hainan Meilan International Airport Co's Sloan Ratio % compare to JOBY and CAAP?
Hainan Meilan International Airport Co's Sloan Ratio % of -6.18% can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Sloan Ratio % for a Transportation company?
A good Sloan Ratio % depends on the Transportation industry context. However, Sloan Ratio % 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 Sloan Ratio % mean?
A high Sloan Ratio % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Sloan ratio measures earnings quality based on the amount of accruals. View historical data on Hainan Meilan International Airport Co and its competitors. Hainan Meilan International Airport Co's current Sloan Ratio % is -6.18%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hainan Meilan International Airport Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hainan Meilan International Airport Co (HMCTF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.14, compared to a current price of $0.65 — trading 43% below its estimated fair value. The current Sloan Ratio % is -6.18%. Hainan Meilan International Airport Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Sloan Ratio % calculated?
Sloan Ratio % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hainan Meilan International Airport Co (HMCTF), the current Sloan Ratio % is -6.18% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Hainan Meilan International Airport Co (HMCTF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hainan Meilan International Airport Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.65 is trading 43% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.14.
GuruFocus considers Hainan Meilan International Airport Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HMCTF:
Sloan Ratio %: -6.18%
GF Value™: $1.14 vs. price of $0.65 (43% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HMCTF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hainan Meilan International Airport Co Business Description
Hainan Meilan International Airport Co Ltd is engaged in the operation of an airport and an ancillary hotel, and the provision of related services in the PRC. The company engages and generates revenues from the operational activities at the Meilan Airport of the Hainan Province in the People's Republic of China (PRC). Under its aeronautical businesses, the firm provides terminal facilities, ground handling services, and passenger services. The non-aeronautical business includes the leasing of commercial and retail spaces at Meilan Airport, franchising of airport-related business, advertising, car parking, cargo handling, and sales of consumable goods.
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