Dongfeng Motor Group Co (FRA:D4D) Beneish M-Score: -2.87 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


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What is Dongfeng Motor Group Co Beneish M-Score?

Dongfeng Motor Group Co FRA:D4D 35 Beneish M-Score is -2.87 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:D4D with a GF Score™ of 35/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.36. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

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 -2.87 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Dongfeng Motor Group Co's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:D4D' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3   Med: -2.15   Max: -1.55
Current: -2.87

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Dongfeng Motor Group Co was -1.55. The lowest was -3.00. And the median was -2.15.


Dongfeng Motor Group Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dongfeng Motor Group 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.

Dongfeng Motor Group Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Dongfeng Motor Group Co Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.34 -2.22 -2.37 -3.00 -2.87

Dongfeng Motor Group Co Semi-Annual Data
Dec15 Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25
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 -3.00 0.00 -2.87 0.00

FRA:D4D vs TSLA, GM, F: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Dongfeng Motor Group 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.


Dongfeng Motor Group Co Beneish M-Score vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Dongfeng Motor Group Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Dongfeng Motor Group Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Dongfeng Motor Group 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 Dongfeng Motor Group 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 * 0.9363+0.528 * 0.7734+0.404 * 0.9638+0.892 * 1.0914+0.115 * 0.8905
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.064+4.679 * -0.053348-0.327 * 1.0094
=-2.87

* 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 (Dec24) TTM:Last Year (Dec23) TTM:
Total Receivables was €7,358 Mil.
Revenue was €13,930 Mil.
Gross Profit was €1,782 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €22,975 Mil.
Total Assets was €42,637 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €4,386 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €895 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €2,042 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €18,758 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €2,695 Mil.
Net Income was €8 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €2,282 Mil.
Total Receivables was €7,201 Mil.
Revenue was €12,764 Mil.
Gross Profit was €1,263 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €23,327 Mil.
Total Assets was €43,207 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €3,819 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €678 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €1,759 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €17,638 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €3,898 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)
=(7357.515 / 13929.723) / (7200.56 / 12763.538)
=0.528188 / 0.564151
=0.9363

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)
=(1262.83 / 12763.538) / (1781.927 / 13929.723)
=0.09894 / 0.127923
=0.7734

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 - (22974.592 + 4386.413) / 42636.65) / (1 - (23327.107 + 3819.057) / 43206.956)
=0.358275 / 0.371718
=0.9638

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
=13929.723 / 12763.538
=1.0914

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))
=(678.484 / (678.484 + 3819.057)) / (894.702 / (894.702 + 4386.413))
=0.150857 / 0.169415
=0.8905

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)
=(2042.428 / 13929.723) / (1758.947 / 12763.538)
=0.146624 / 0.13781
=1.064

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)
=((2694.992 + 18758.043) / 42636.65) / ((3898.297 + 17638.399) / 43206.956)
=0.503159 / 0.498454
=1.0094

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
=(7.608 - 0 - 2282.204) / 42636.65
=-0.053348

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.

Dongfeng Motor Group Co has a M-score of -2.87 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 -2.87 mean?
Dongfeng Motor Group Co (FRA:D4D) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.87 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Dongfeng Motor Group Co and its competitors.
Is Dongfeng Motor Group Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Dongfeng Motor Group Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.87. Overall, Dongfeng Motor Group Co has a GF Score™ of 35/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dongfeng Motor Group Co's Beneish M-Score compare to TSLA and GM?
Dongfeng Motor Group Co's Beneish M-Score of -2.87 can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 Dongfeng Motor Group Co and its competitors. Dongfeng Motor Group Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dongfeng Motor Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Dongfeng Motor Group Co (FRA:D4D) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.87. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.36, compared to a current price of €0.73 — trading 103.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.87. Dongfeng Motor Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 35/100 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 Dongfeng Motor Group Co (FRA:D4D), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.87 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 Dongfeng Motor Group Co (FRA:D4D) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dongfeng Motor Group Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €0.73 is trading 103.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.36.

Key valuation signals for FRA:D4D:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.87
  • GF Value™: €0.36 vs. price of €0.73 (103.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 35/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:D4D stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Dongfeng Motor Group Co Business Description

Address Special No. 1 Dongfeng Road, Wuhan Economic and Technology Development Zone, Hubei, Wuhan, CHN, 430056
Dongfeng Motor Group Co Ltd is engaged in vehicle manufacturing, covering other complete business systems relating to automobiles such as R&D of automobiles, parts and equipment manufacturing, automobile finance, automobile sales, and travel business. The company's segments include commercial vehicles, passenger vehicles, financing services, and corporate and others. The majority of its revenue is generated from the commercial vehicles segment.
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