BYD Electronic (International) Co (FRA:4BY) Beneish M-Score: -3.65 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


FRA:4BY BYD Electronic (International) Co Ltd FRA:4BY
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What is BYD Electronic (International) Co Beneish M-Score?

BYD Electronic (International) Co FRA:4BY -0.32% 87 Beneish M-Score is -3.65 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:4BY with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.74 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,403 Hardware companies, BYD Electronic (International) Co ranks better than 93.92% 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 -3.65 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for BYD Electronic (International) Co's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:4BY' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.65   Med: -2.5   Max: 0.19
Current: -3.65

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of BYD Electronic (International) Co was 0.19. The lowest was -3.65. And the median was -2.50.


BYD Electronic (International) Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for BYD Electronic (International) 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.

BYD Electronic (International) Co Beneish M-Score Chart

BYD Electronic (International) 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 -2.57 -2.53 0.19 -2.35 -3.65

BYD Electronic (International) Co Quarterly Data
Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 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 -2.35 0.00 0.00 0.00 -3.65

FRA:4BY vs APH, GLW, TEL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, BYD Electronic (International) 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.


BYD Electronic (International) Co Beneish M-Score vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, BYD Electronic (International) Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where BYD Electronic (International) Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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BYD Electronic (International) 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 BYD Electronic (International) 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 * 0.4921+0.528 * 1.1576+0.404 * 0.9774+0.892 * 0.9357+0.115 * 1.0251
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9999+4.679 * -0.182436-0.327 * 0.9141
=-3.75

* 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 €2,118 Mil.
Revenue was €21,762 Mil.
Gross Profit was €1,304 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €6,630 Mil.
Total Assets was €10,138 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €2,489 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €747 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €428 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €5,654 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €133 Mil.
Net Income was €426 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €2,276 Mil.
Total Receivables was €4,600 Mil.
Revenue was €23,257 Mil.
Gross Profit was €1,614 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €7,925 Mil.
Total Assets was €11,851 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €2,707 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €839 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €457 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €6,666 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €734 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)
=(2118.151 / 21761.941) / (4599.945 / 23256.939)
=0.097333 / 0.197788
=0.4921

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)
=(1613.546 / 23256.939) / (1304.264 / 21761.941)
=0.069379 / 0.059933
=1.1576

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 - (6629.763 + 2489.136) / 10138.119) / (1 - (7924.624 + 2707.203) / 11850.726)
=0.100533 / 0.102854
=0.9774

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
=21761.941 / 23256.939
=0.9357

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))
=(839.267 / (839.267 + 2707.203)) / (747.083 / (747.083 + 2489.136))
=0.236649 / 0.230851
=1.0251

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)
=(427.729 / 21761.941) / (457.127 / 23256.939)
=0.019655 / 0.019656
=0.9999

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)
=((133.242 + 5653.682) / 10138.119) / ((733.834 + 6666.43) / 11850.726)
=0.570808 / 0.624457
=0.9141

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
=(426.148 - 0 - 2275.706) / 10138.119
=-0.182436

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.

BYD Electronic (International) Co has a M-score of -3.75 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 -3.65 mean?
BYD Electronic (International) Co (FRA:4BY) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.65 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on BYD Electronic (International) Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, BYD Electronic (International) Co ranks #146 out of 2403 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 6.1%.
Is BYD Electronic (International) Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
BYD Electronic (International) Co's current Beneish M-Score is -3.65. Based on the distribution chart, BYD Electronic (International) Co ranks #146 out of 2403 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, BYD Electronic (International) Co has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BYD Electronic (International) Co's Beneish M-Score compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, BYD Electronic (International) Co ranks #146 out of 2403 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places BYD Electronic (International) Co in the top 6% 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 Hardware company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Hardware 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 BYD Electronic (International) Co and its competitors. BYD Electronic (International) Co's current Beneish M-Score is -3.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BYD Electronic (International) Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BYD Electronic (International) Co (FRA:4BY) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.74, compared to a current price of €2.51 — trading 47% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.65. BYD Electronic (International) Co's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 BYD Electronic (International) Co (FRA:4BY), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.65 as of Jun. 25, 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 BYD Electronic (International) Co (FRA:4BY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BYD Electronic (International) Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €2.51 is trading 47% below its estimated GF Value™ of €4.74. GuruFocus considers BYD Electronic (International) Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:4BY:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.65
  • GF Value™: €4.74 vs. price of €2.51 (47% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:4BY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


BYD Electronic (International) Co Business Description

Address No. 1 Bibao Second Road, Baolong Street, Longgang District, Shenzhen, CHN, 518116
BYD Electronic (International) Co Ltd is a provider of high-tech and products, offering customers one-stop product solutions based on its core strengths in electronic information, AI, 5G, Internet of Things, thermal management, new materials, precision molds, and digital manufacturing technologies. The Group operates across diversified market segments, including smartphones, computers, new energy vehicles, AI computing infrastructure, smart home products, game hardware, unmanned aerial vehicles, 3D printers, Internet of Things devices, robots, and communication equipment. It operates in the PRC (including Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan) as well as overseas markets, with the PRC region generating the majority of its revenue.
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