BJWTF (Beijing Enterprises Water Group) Beneish M-Score: -2.46 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


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What is Beijing Enterprises Water Group Beneish M-Score?

Beijing Enterprises Water Group BJWTF 38 Beneish M-Score is -2.46 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates BJWTF with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.24 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 485 Utilities - Regulated companies, Beijing Enterprises Water Group ranks worse than 64.54% 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 -2.46 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Beijing Enterprises Water Group's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

BJWTF' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.46   Med: -2.19   Max: -1.69
Current: -2.46

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Beijing Enterprises Water Group was -1.69. The lowest was -2.46. And the median was -2.19.


Beijing Enterprises Water Group Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Beijing Enterprises Water Group'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.

Beijing Enterprises Water Group Beneish M-Score Chart

Beijing Enterprises Water Group 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 -2.25 -2.44 -2.45 -2.43 -2.46

Beijing Enterprises Water Group Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 -2.45 0.00 -2.43 0.00 -2.46

BJWTF vs AWK, WTRG: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Beijing Enterprises Water Group'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.


Beijing Enterprises Water Group Beneish M-Score vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Beijing Enterprises Water Group's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Beijing Enterprises Water Group's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Beijing Enterprises Water Group 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 Beijing Enterprises Water Group 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 * 1.2525+0.528 * 0.9626+0.404 * 0.9564+0.892 * 0.9397+0.115 * 0.9969
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.077+4.679 * -0.02456-0.327 * 0.9908
=-2.46

* 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 (Dec25) TTM:Last Year (Dec24) TTM:
Total Receivables was $5,136 Mil.
Revenue was $3,132 Mil.
Gross Profit was $1,205 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $6,568 Mil.
Total Assets was $23,431 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $1,371 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $235 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $427 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $6,332 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $8,130 Mil.
Net Income was $239 Mil.
Gross Profit was $0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was $815 Mil.
Total Receivables was $4,364 Mil.
Revenue was $3,334 Mil.
Gross Profit was $1,235 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $5,682 Mil.
Total Assets was $22,879 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $1,381 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $236 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $422 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $5,943 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $8,310 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)
=(5135.518 / 3132.404) / (4363.583 / 3333.539)
=1.639481 / 1.308994
=1.2525

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)
=(1234.647 / 3333.539) / (1205.227 / 3132.404)
=0.370371 / 0.384761
=0.9626

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 - (6568.12 + 1370.823) / 23430.742) / (1 - (5682.406 + 1380.645) / 22878.515)
=0.661174 / 0.69128
=0.9564

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
=3132.404 / 3333.539
=0.9397

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))
=(235.683 / (235.683 + 1380.645)) / (234.872 / (234.872 + 1370.823))
=0.145814 / 0.146274
=0.9969

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)
=(426.791 / 3132.404) / (421.729 / 3333.539)
=0.13625 / 0.126511
=1.077

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)
=((8130.424 + 6332.368) / 23430.742) / ((8310.339 + 5942.946) / 22878.515)
=0.617257 / 0.622999
=0.9908

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
=(239.393 - 0 - 814.856) / 23430.742
=-0.02456

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.

Beijing Enterprises Water Group has a M-score of -2.46 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 -2.46 mean?
Beijing Enterprises Water Group (BJWTF) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.46 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Beijing Enterprises Water Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Beijing Enterprises Water Group ranks #313 out of 485 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 64.5%.
Is Beijing Enterprises Water Group's Beneish M-Score too high?
Beijing Enterprises Water Group's current Beneish M-Score is -2.46. Based on the distribution chart, Beijing Enterprises Water Group ranks #313 out of 485 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Beijing Enterprises Water Group has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Beijing Enterprises Water Group's Beneish M-Score compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Beijing Enterprises Water Group ranks #313 out of 485 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Beijing Enterprises Water Group 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Utilities - Regulated 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 Beijing Enterprises Water Group and its competitors. Beijing Enterprises Water Group's current Beneish M-Score is -2.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Beijing Enterprises Water Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Beijing Enterprises Water Group (BJWTF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.24, compared to a current price of $0.30 — trading 25% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.46. Beijing Enterprises Water Group's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 8 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 Beijing Enterprises Water Group (BJWTF), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.46 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 Beijing Enterprises Water Group (BJWTF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Beijing Enterprises Water Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $0.30 is trading 25% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.24. GuruFocus considers Beijing Enterprises Water Group to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BJWTF:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.46
  • GF Value™: $0.24 vs. price of $0.30 (25% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 38/100 with 8 warning signs

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


Beijing Enterprises Water Group Business Description

Other Exchanges 00371:Hong KongHUN2:Germany
Address 18 Harbour Road, Rooms 6706-07, 67th Floor, Central Plaza, Wanchai, Hong Kong, HKG
Beijing Enterprises Water Group Ltd is a provider of waste treatment services in China. The company's business segments are Sewage and reclaimed water treatment and construction services; Water distribution services, and Technical and consultancy services and sales of machineries; and the urban resources services segment. Majority of the revenue is derived from the Sewage and reclaimed water treatment and construction services segment. The company operates in mainland China and elsewhere.
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