Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co (FRA:8CZ) Beneish M-Score: -2.32 (As of Jun. 29, 2026)


FRA:8CZ Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co Ltd FRA:8CZ
64 GF Score
Price €0.79
GF Value €0.93
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co Beneish M-Score?

Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co FRA:8CZ -1.28% 64 Beneish M-Score is -2.32 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:8CZ with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.93 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 205 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co ranks worse than 57.56% 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 -2.32 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:8CZ' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.59   Med: -2.32   Max: -0.53
Current: -2.32

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co was -0.53. The lowest was -3.59. And the median was -2.32.


Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology 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.

Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology 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 -2.33 -2.29 -2.69 -2.51 -2.26

Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 -2.44 -2.40 -2.43 -2.26 -2.32

FRA:8CZ vs CAT, DE, PCAR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology 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.


Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co Beneish M-Score vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology 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 Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology 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 * 1.207+0.528 * 1.015+0.404 * 0.813+0.892 * 1.0948+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9394+4.679 * -0.004981-0.327 * 1.1618
=-2.34

* 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 (Mar26) TTM:Last Year (Mar25) TTM:
Total Receivables was €5,107 Mil.
Revenue was 1625.579 + 1812.891 + 1471.253 + 1538.021 = €6,448 Mil.
Gross Profit was 450.166 + 505.621 + 412 + 425.162 = €1,793 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €11,982 Mil.
Total Assets was €18,015 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €2,755 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €368 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €6,624 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €3,525 Mil.
Net Income was 110.968 + 113.749 + 138.213 + 163.559 = €526 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = €0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 117.297 + 243.448 + 133.279 + 122.191 = €616 Mil.
Total Receivables was €3,865 Mil.
Revenue was 1546.099 + 1454.982 + 1254.249 + 1634.282 = €5,890 Mil.
Gross Profit was 443.336 + 415.875 + 353.239 + 449.942 = €1,662 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €10,138 Mil.
Total Assets was €16,563 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €2,719 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €358 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €5,844 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €2,187 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)
=(5107.05 / 6447.744) / (3864.952 / 5889.612)
=0.792068 / 0.656232
=1.207

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)
=(1662.392 / 5889.612) / (1792.949 / 6447.744)
=0.282258 / 0.278074
=1.015

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 - (11981.908 + 2755.291) / 18014.804) / (1 - (10138.109 + 2718.573) / 16563.329)
=0.18194 / 0.223786
=0.813

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
=6447.744 / 5889.612
=1.0948

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 + 2718.573)) / (0 / (0 + 2755.291))
=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)
=(368.359 / 6447.744) / (358.173 / 5889.612)
=0.05713 / 0.060814
=0.9394

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)
=((3524.726 + 6623.988) / 18014.804) / ((2187.391 + 5844.455) / 16563.329)
=0.563354 / 0.484917
=1.1618

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
=(526.489 - 0 - 616.215) / 18014.804
=-0.004981

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.

Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co has a M-score of -2.34 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 -2.32 mean?
Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co (FRA:8CZ) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.32 as of Jun. 29, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co ranks #118 out of 205 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 57.6%.
Is Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.32. Based on the distribution chart, Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co ranks #118 out of 205 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co's Beneish M-Score compare to CAT and DE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co ranks #118 out of 205 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery 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 Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co and its competitors. Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co (FRA:8CZ) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.93, compared to a current price of €0.79 — trading 15.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.32. Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co (FRA:8CZ), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.32 as of Jun. 29, 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 Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co (FRA:8CZ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.79 is trading 15.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.93. GuruFocus considers Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:8CZ:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.32
  • GF Value™: €0.93 vs. price of €0.79 (15.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:8CZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co Business Description

Address Yinpen South Road, No. 361, Hunan Province, Changsha, CHN, 410013
Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co Ltd are mainly engaged in the research, development, manufacturing, and sales of construction machinery and agricultural machinery. It is engaged in three main operating segments, including research, development, manufacturing, and sale of construction machinery; research, development, manufacturing, and sale of agricultural machinery; and finance lease services. The construction machinery segment provides concrete machinery, crane machinery, aerial machinery, earth working machinery, and other products. The agricultural machinery industry includes farming machinery, harvesting machinery, drying machinery, and agricultural equipment.
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