Contemporary Amperex Technology Co (FRA:C7A0) Beneish M-Score: -0.10 (As of Aug. 01, 2026)

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FRA:C7A0 Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd FRA:C7A0
78 GF Score
Price €69.70
GF Value €62.92
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Beneish M-Score?

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co FRA:C7A0 78 Beneish M-Score is -0.10 as of Aug. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:C7A0 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €62.92 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,909 Industrial Products companies, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co ranks worse than 96.01% 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.

Warning Sign:

Beneish M-Score -0.1 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

The historical rank and industry rank for Contemporary Amperex Technology Co's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:C7A0' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.11   Med: -2.53   Max: -0.1
Current: -0.1

During the past 12 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Contemporary Amperex Technology Co was -0.10. The lowest was -3.11. And the median was -2.53.


Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Contemporary Amperex 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.

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Contemporary Amperex 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 -1.74 -1.29 -2.38 -2.77 -2.75

Contemporary Amperex Technology 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 -2.74 -2.79 -2.75 -2.50 -0.10

FRA:C7A0 vs VRT, BE, HUBB: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Contemporary Amperex 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.


Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Beneish M-Score vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Contemporary Amperex Technology Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Contemporary Amperex 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 Contemporary Amperex 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 * 1.0873+0.528 * 0.9892+0.404 * 0.9194+0.892 * 1.3629+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * -10.5582+4.679 * -0.041873-0.327 * 1.0467
=-0.34

* 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 (Jun26) TTM:Last Year (Jun25) TTM:
Total Receivables was €18,457 Mil.
Revenue was 18931.764 + 16206.722 + 17051.609 + 12461.044 = €64,651 Mil.
Gross Profit was 4383.301 + 4021.799 + 4810.503 + 3215.221 = €16,431 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €97,215 Mil.
Total Assets was €145,894 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €26,996 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €715 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €62,336 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €13,596 Mil.
Net Income was 2888.247 + 2602.707 + 2809.059 + 2218.533 = €10,519 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = €0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 3399.34 + 4227.149 + 6372.935 + 2628.105 = €16,628 Mil.
Total Receivables was €12,455 Mil.
Revenue was 11371.999 + 10808.181 + 13506.154 + 11749.915 = €47,436 Mil.
Gross Profit was 2908.535 + 2638.033 + 3122.003 + 3257.475 = €11,926 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €68,547 Mil.
Total Assets was €104,708 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €19,234 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €-50 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €40,571 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €11,496 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)
=(18456.915 / 64651.139) / (12455.062 / 47436.249)
=0.285485 / 0.262564
=1.0873

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)
=(11926.046 / 47436.249) / (16430.824 / 64651.139)
=0.251412 / 0.254146
=0.9892

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 - (97214.711 + 26995.601) / 145893.994) / (1 - (68547.183 + 19233.991) / 104708.136)
=0.148626 / 0.161659
=0.9194

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
=64651.139 / 47436.249
=1.3629

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 + 19233.991)) / (0 / (0 + 26995.601))
=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)
=(715.39 / 64651.139) / (-49.695 / 47436.249)
=0.011065 / -0.001048
=-10.5582

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)
=((13595.876 + 62335.795) / 145893.994) / ((11496.156 + 40571.059) / 104708.136)
=0.520458 / 0.49726
=1.0467

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
=(10518.546 - 0 - 16627.529) / 145893.994
=-0.041873

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.

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co has a M-score of -0.34 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of -0.10 mean?
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co (FRA:C7A0) has a Beneish M-Score of -0.10 as of Aug. 01, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Contemporary Amperex Technology Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co ranks #2793 out of 2909 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 96%.
Is Contemporary Amperex Technology Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co's current Beneish M-Score is -0.10. Based on the distribution chart, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co ranks #2793 out of 2909 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Contemporary Amperex Technology Co's Beneish M-Score compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co ranks #2793 out of 2909 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Contemporary Amperex 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Industrial Products 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 Contemporary Amperex Technology Co and its competitors. Contemporary Amperex Technology Co's current Beneish M-Score is -0.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Contemporary Amperex Technology Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co (FRA:C7A0) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €62.92, compared to a current price of €69.70 — trading 10.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -0.10. Contemporary Amperex Technology Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 5 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 Contemporary Amperex Technology Co (FRA:C7A0), the current Beneish M-Score is -0.10 as of Aug. 01, 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 Contemporary Amperex Technology Co (FRA:C7A0) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €69.70 is trading 10.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €62.92. GuruFocus considers Contemporary Amperex Technology Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:C7A0:

  • Beneish M-Score: -0.10
  • GF Value™: €62.92 vs. price of €69.70 (10.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:C7A0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Business Description

Address No. 2, Xingang Road, Zhangwan Town, Jiaocheng District, Fujian Province, Ningde, CHN, 352100
CATL, headquartered in Ningde, Fujian Province, is a global leading battery manufacturer founded in 2011. The company specializes in the development and production of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicle and energy storage systems. CATL is the largest EV battery manufacturer in the world and leads the industry in innovative battery technology development for higher-energy density and safety, longer battery service life, and super-fast charging. CATL is also involved in the manufacturing of cathode and other related battery materials. Through subsidiary Brunp, it works with customers to create a closed-loop battery life cycle from production, application, to recycling.
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