CSCGY (China Shanshui Cement Group) Beneish M-Score: -3.10 (As of Sep. 09, 2026)

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What is China Shanshui Cement Group Beneish M-Score?

China Shanshui Cement Group CSCGY 30 Beneish M-Score is -3.10 as of Sep. 09, 2026. GuruFocus rates CSCGY with a GF Score™ of 30/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.27. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 391 Building Materials companies, China Shanshui Cement Group ranks better than 87.21% 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 -3.1 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for China Shanshui Cement Group's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

CSCGY' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.1   Med: -2.67   Max: -2.18
Current: -3.1

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of China Shanshui Cement Group was -2.18. The lowest was -3.10. And the median was -2.67.


China Shanshui Cement Group Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Shanshui Cement 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.

China Shanshui Cement Group Beneish M-Score Chart

China Shanshui Cement 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 -2.18 -2.92 -2.28 -2.85 -3.10

China Shanshui Cement Group Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 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 0.00 -2.85 0.00 -3.10 0.00

CSCGY vs CRH, MLM, VMC: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, China Shanshui Cement 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.


China Shanshui Cement Group Beneish M-Score vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, China Shanshui Cement Group's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China Shanshui Cement Group's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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China Shanshui Cement 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 China Shanshui Cement 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 * 0.9213+0.528 * 1.0272+0.404 * 0.8679+0.892 * 0.8236+0.115 * 1.0033
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.1401+4.679 * -0.06871-0.327 * 1.0289
=-3.10

* 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 (Dec25) TTM:Last Year (Dec24) TTM:
Total Receivables was $209 Mil.
Revenue was $1,641 Mil.
Gross Profit was $231 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $1,088 Mil.
Total Assets was $4,081 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $2,520 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $197 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $187 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $1,376 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $136 Mil.
Net Income was $-140 Mil.
Gross Profit was $0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was $141 Mil.
Total Receivables was $275 Mil.
Revenue was $1,993 Mil.
Gross Profit was $288 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $1,106 Mil.
Total Assets was $4,151 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $2,491 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $196 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $199 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $1,271 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $224 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)
=(208.999 / 1641.399) / (275.425 / 1992.922)
=0.12733 / 0.138202
=0.9213

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)
=(287.588 / 1992.922) / (230.583 / 1641.399)
=0.144305 / 0.14048
=1.0272

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 - (1088.046 + 2519.542) / 4080.79) / (1 - (1105.695 + 2490.723) / 4151.018)
=0.115958 / 0.133606
=0.8679

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
=1641.399 / 1992.922
=0.8236

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))
=(195.669 / (195.669 + 2490.723)) / (197.224 / (197.224 + 2519.542))
=0.072837 / 0.072595
=1.0033

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)
=(186.773 / 1641.399) / (198.898 / 1992.922)
=0.113789 / 0.099802
=1.1401

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)
=((136.189 + 1375.886) / 4080.79) / ((224.015 + 1270.93) / 4151.018)
=0.370535 / 0.360139
=1.0289

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
=(-139.568 - 0 - 140.824) / 4080.79
=-0.06871

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.

China Shanshui Cement Group has a M-score of -3.10 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -3.10 mean?
China Shanshui Cement Group (CSCGY) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.10 as of Sep. 09, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on China Shanshui Cement Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, China Shanshui Cement Group ranks #50 out of 391 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 12.8%.
Is China Shanshui Cement Group's Beneish M-Score too high?
China Shanshui Cement Group's current Beneish M-Score is -3.10. Based on the distribution chart, China Shanshui Cement Group ranks #50 out of 391 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, China Shanshui Cement Group has a GF Score™ of 30/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Shanshui Cement Group's Beneish M-Score compare to CRH and MLM?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, China Shanshui Cement Group ranks #50 out of 391 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places China Shanshui Cement Group in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Building Materials company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Building Materials 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 China Shanshui Cement Group and its competitors. China Shanshui Cement Group's current Beneish M-Score is -3.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Shanshui Cement Group stock overvalued right now?
China Shanshui Cement Group (CSCGY) has a current Beneish M-Score of -3.10. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.27, compared to a current price of $9.38 — trading 23.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.10. China Shanshui Cement Group's overall GF Score™ is 30/100 with 6 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 China Shanshui Cement Group (CSCGY), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.10 as of Sep. 09, 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 China Shanshui Cement Group (CSCGY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Shanshui Cement Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $9.38 is trading 23.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $12.27.

Key valuation signals for CSCGY:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.10
  • GF Value™: $12.27 vs. price of $9.38 (23.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 30/100 with 6 warning signs

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


China Shanshui Cement Group Business Description

Other Exchanges 00691:Hong Kong
Address Shanshui Industrial Park, Gushan Town, Changqing District, Shandong Province, Jinan, CHN, 250307
China Shanshui Cement Group Ltd is a cement producer in China. It manufactures and sells cement, clinker, and concrete in several provinces of China. The Group's geographic segments include Shandong Province, which contributes to the majority of revenue, and several other provinces of China that include Northeastern China, Shanxi Province, and Xinjiang Region. Its products are used for national key projects, railways, highways, airports, real estate, and other infrastructure construction.
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