Henan Chicheng Electric Co (BJSE:920407) Beneish M-Score: -2.33 (As of Aug. 17, 2026)

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BJSE:920407 Henan Chicheng Electric Co Ltd BJSE:920407
77 GF Score
Price ¥10.61
GF Value ¥14.76
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Henan Chicheng Electric Co Beneish M-Score?

Henan Chicheng Electric Co BJSE:920407 77 Beneish M-Score is -2.33 as of Aug. 17, 2026. GuruFocus rates BJSE:920407 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥14.76 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,707 Construction companies, Henan Chicheng Electric Co ranks worse than 59.7% 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 -2.33 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

BJSE:920407' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.96   Med: -2.08   Max: -1.03
Current: -2.33

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Henan Chicheng Electric Co was -1.03. The lowest was -2.96. And the median was -2.08.


Henan Chicheng Electric Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Henan Chicheng Electric 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.

Henan Chicheng Electric Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Henan Chicheng Electric 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 0.00 -2.08 -2.63 -1.86 -2.39

Henan Chicheng Electric 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 -1.71 -2.00 -2.39 -2.47 -2.33

BJSE:920407 vs TT, JCI, CARR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Henan Chicheng Electric 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.


Henan Chicheng Electric Co Beneish M-Score vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Henan Chicheng Electric Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Henan Chicheng Electric Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Henan Chicheng Electric 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 Henan Chicheng Electric 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 * 1.0307+0.528 * 1.1288+0.404 * 1.2859+0.892 * 1.1745+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9701+4.679 * -0.029781-0.327 * 1.2446
=-2.33

* 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 ¥179.0 Mil.
Revenue was 81.907 + 47.427 + 84.192 + 78.75 = ¥292.3 Mil.
Gross Profit was 31.55 + 17.761 + 28.789 + 28.035 = ¥106.1 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ¥318.1 Mil.
Total Assets was ¥421.9 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ¥56.5 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ¥0.0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ¥27.1 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ¥140.6 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥0.0 Mil.
Net Income was 11.002 + 0.884 + -0.575 + 7.757 = ¥19.1 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ¥0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 5.547 + -5.436 + 25.097 + 6.424 = ¥31.6 Mil.
Total Receivables was ¥147.9 Mil.
Revenue was 70.813 + 37.493 + 89.237 + 51.317 = ¥248.9 Mil.
Gross Profit was 29.907 + 16.659 + 32.998 + 22.448 = ¥102.0 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ¥286.8 Mil.
Total Assets was ¥366.9 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ¥48.2 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ¥0.0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ¥23.8 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ¥98.2 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥0.0 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)
=(179.037 / 292.276) / (147.895 / 248.86)
=0.612561 / 0.59429
=1.0307

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)
=(102.012 / 248.86) / (106.135 / 292.276)
=0.409917 / 0.363133
=1.1288

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 - (318.128 + 56.537) / 421.876) / (1 - (286.772 + 48.155) / 366.853)
=0.111907 / 0.087027
=1.2859

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
=292.276 / 248.86
=1.1745

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 + 48.155)) / (0 / (0 + 56.537))
=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)
=(27.063 / 292.276) / (23.752 / 248.86)
=0.092594 / 0.095443
=0.9701

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)
=((0 + 140.574) / 421.876) / ((0 + 98.215) / 366.853)
=0.333212 / 0.267723
=1.2446

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
=(19.068 - 0 - 31.632) / 421.876
=-0.029781

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.

Henan Chicheng Electric Co has a M-score of -2.33 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 -2.33 mean?
Henan Chicheng Electric Co (BJSE:920407) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.33 as of Aug. 17, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Henan Chicheng Electric Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Henan Chicheng Electric Co ranks #1019 out of 1707 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 59.7%.
Is Henan Chicheng Electric Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Henan Chicheng Electric Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.33. Based on the distribution chart, Henan Chicheng Electric Co ranks #1019 out of 1707 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Henan Chicheng Electric Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Henan Chicheng Electric Co's Beneish M-Score compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Henan Chicheng Electric Co ranks #1019 out of 1707 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Henan Chicheng Electric 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 Construction company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Construction 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 Henan Chicheng Electric Co and its competitors. Henan Chicheng Electric Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Henan Chicheng Electric Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Henan Chicheng Electric Co (BJSE:920407) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥14.76, compared to a current price of ¥10.61 — trading 28.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.33. Henan Chicheng Electric Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Henan Chicheng Electric Co (BJSE:920407), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.33 as of Aug. 17, 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 Henan Chicheng Electric Co (BJSE:920407) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Henan Chicheng Electric Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥10.61 is trading 28.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥14.76. GuruFocus considers Henan Chicheng Electric Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BJSE:920407:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.33
  • GF Value™: ¥14.76 vs. price of ¥10.61 (28.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BJSE:920407 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Henan Chicheng Electric Co Business Description

Address No. 11, Changchun Road, Floor 17, Building B, Building 5, National University Science and Technology Park, High-tech Zone, Henan Province, Zhengzhou City, CHN, 450000
Henan Chicheng Electric Co Ltd is an enterprise integrating product research and development, manufacturing, marketing, and customer service. It is a manufacturer and supplier of gas safety products and system solutions. Its main products are: gas Detection and alarm instruments, alarm control systems and supporting equipment, intelligent sensors, safety and environmental protection analysis instruments and systems, safety monitoring software systems, smart cloud platforms, etc., which are widely used in electric power, electronics, metallurgy, chemical industry, petroleum, coal, mining, railways, medicine, and scientific research institutions.
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