Ningbo Joyson Electronic (FRA:VM2) Beneish M-Score: -2.73 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


FRA:VM2 Ningbo Joyson Electronic Corp FRA:VM2
57 GF Score
Price €1.46
GF Value €1.21
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Ningbo Joyson Electronic Beneish M-Score?

Ningbo Joyson Electronic FRA:VM2 -0.68% 57 Beneish M-Score is -2.73 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:VM2 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.21 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,273 Vehicles & Parts companies, Ningbo Joyson Electronic ranks better than 68.34% 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 -2.73 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Ningbo Joyson Electronic's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:VM2' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.35   Med: -2.68   Max: -0.15
Current: -2.73

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Ningbo Joyson Electronic was -0.15. The lowest was -3.35. And the median was -2.68.


Ningbo Joyson Electronic Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ningbo Joyson Electronic'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.

Ningbo Joyson Electronic Beneish M-Score Chart

Ningbo Joyson Electronic 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 -3.09 -2.55 -2.71 -2.85 -2.71

Ningbo Joyson Electronic 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 -2.83 -2.69 -2.83 -2.71 -2.73

FRA:VM2 vs ORLY, AZO: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Ningbo Joyson Electronic'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.


Ningbo Joyson Electronic Beneish M-Score vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ningbo Joyson Electronic's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ningbo Joyson Electronic's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Ningbo Joyson Electronic 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 Ningbo Joyson Electronic 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 * 0.9507+0.528 * 0.9243+0.404 * 1.0423+0.892 * 1.0004+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.7729+4.679 * -0.055163-0.327 * 0.9328
=-2.74

* 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 €1,272 Mil.
Revenue was 1733.895 + 1859.783 + 1853.555 + 1904.288 = €7,352 Mil.
Gross Profit was 306.304 + 339.558 + 345.213 + 350.191 = €1,341 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €4,334 Mil.
Total Assets was €8,891 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €2,125 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €167 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €3,295 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €2,161 Mil.
Net Income was 50.465 + 26.139 + 49.35 + 44.336 = €170 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = €0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 114.82 + 213.195 + 207.308 + 125.445 = €661 Mil.
Total Receivables was €1,337 Mil.
Revenue was 1859.872 + 1931.964 + 1789.789 + 1767.297 = €7,349 Mil.
Gross Profit was 332.917 + 347.957 + 281.714 + 276.75 = €1,239 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €4,111 Mil.
Total Assets was €8,554 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €2,199 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €216 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €3,458 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €2,169 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)
=(1271.91 / 7351.521) / (1337.362 / 7348.922)
=0.173013 / 0.181981
=0.9507

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)
=(1239.338 / 7348.922) / (1341.266 / 7351.521)
=0.168642 / 0.182447
=0.9243

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 - (4334.461 + 2125.013) / 8891.414) / (1 - (4110.521 + 2198.797) / 8553.927)
=0.273516 / 0.262407
=1.0423

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
=7351.521 / 7348.922
=1.0004

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 + 2198.797)) / (0 / (0 + 2125.013))
=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)
=(167.348 / 7351.521) / (216.45 / 7348.922)
=0.022764 / 0.029453
=0.7729

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)
=((2161.432 + 3294.807) / 8891.414) / ((2169.238 + 3457.845) / 8553.927)
=0.613653 / 0.657836
=0.9328

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
=(170.29 - 0 - 660.768) / 8891.414
=-0.055163

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.

Ningbo Joyson Electronic has a M-score of -2.74 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.73 mean?
Ningbo Joyson Electronic (FRA:VM2) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.73 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Ningbo Joyson Electronic and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ningbo Joyson Electronic ranks #403 out of 1273 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 31.7%.
Is Ningbo Joyson Electronic's Beneish M-Score too high?
Ningbo Joyson Electronic's current Beneish M-Score is -2.73. Based on the distribution chart, Ningbo Joyson Electronic ranks #403 out of 1273 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ningbo Joyson Electronic has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ningbo Joyson Electronic's Beneish M-Score compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Ningbo Joyson Electronic ranks #403 out of 1273 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Ningbo Joyson Electronic in the upper 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 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 Ningbo Joyson Electronic and its competitors. Ningbo Joyson Electronic's current Beneish M-Score is -2.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ningbo Joyson Electronic stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ningbo Joyson Electronic (FRA:VM2) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.21, compared to a current price of €1.46 — trading 20.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.73. Ningbo Joyson Electronic's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 Ningbo Joyson Electronic (FRA:VM2), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.73 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 Ningbo Joyson Electronic (FRA:VM2) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ningbo Joyson Electronic stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €1.46 is trading 20.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.21. GuruFocus considers Ningbo Joyson Electronic to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:VM2:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.73
  • GF Value™: €1.21 vs. price of €1.46 (20.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:VM2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ningbo Joyson Electronic Business Description

Other Exchanges 600699:China
Address No. 99, Qingyi Road, High-tech Zone, Zhejiang, Ningbo, CHN, 315040
Ningbo Joyson Electronic Corp is a key supplier of automotive electronics and automotive safety. It is mainly engaged in the research and development and manufacturing of smart cockpits, smart networking, smart driving, new energy management and automotive safety. It currently has two business divisions, automotive safety and automotive electronics. The automotive electronics segment principally includes intelligent vehicle solutions, covering areas such as cockpit domain controllers, intelligent automotive connectivity, and intelligent driving, as well as human-machine interface products and new energy control systems. The automotive safety segment principally encompasses products such as seat belts, airbags, intelligent steering wheels, and integrated safety solutions.
57GF Score

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