GSUN (Golden Sun Technology Group) Beneish M-Score: 13.19 (As of Aug. 25, 2026) — 26280% Above Median

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GSUN Golden Sun Technology Group Ltd GSUN
48 GF Score
Price $0.29
GF Value $9.19
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What is Golden Sun Technology Group Beneish M-Score?

Golden Sun Technology Group GSUN -6.34% 48 Beneish M-Score is 13.19 as of Aug. 25, 2026, which is 26280% above its 10-year median of 0.05. GuruFocus rates GSUN with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.19 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 241 Education companies, Golden Sun Technology Group ranks worse than 99.59% 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 13.19 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

The historical rank and industry rank for Golden Sun Technology Group's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

GSUN' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.49   Med: 0.05   Max: 13.19
Current: 13.19

During the past 7 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Golden Sun Technology Group was 13.19. The lowest was -3.49. And the median was 0.05.


Golden Sun Technology Group Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Golden Sun Technology Group'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.

Golden Sun Technology Group Beneish M-Score Chart

Golden Sun Technology Group Annual Data
Trend Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 1.94 -3.49 0.05 -0.62 13.19

Golden Sun Technology Group Semi-Annual Data
Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 0.00 -0.62 0.00 13.19 0.00

GSUN vs FCHL, BRWC, KIDZ: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Golden Sun Technology Group'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.


Golden Sun Technology Group Beneish M-Score vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Golden Sun Technology Group's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Golden Sun Technology Group's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Golden Sun Technology Group 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 Golden Sun Technology Group 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 * 7.518+0.528 * 7.1953+0.404 * 1.0696+0.892 * 5.8288+0.115 * 3.5064
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.1824+4.679 * 0.323343-0.327 * 0.6325
=13.19

* 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 (Sep25) TTM:Last Year (Sep24) TTM:
Total Receivables was $2.24 Mil.
Revenue was $35.48 Mil.
Gross Profit was $0.80 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $12.73 Mil.
Total Assets was $23.96 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $1.92 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $0.14 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $2.90 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $10.63 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $3.21 Mil.
Net Income was $-5.09 Mil.
Gross Profit was $-3.52 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was $-9.32 Mil.
Total Receivables was $0.05 Mil.
Revenue was $6.09 Mil.
Gross Profit was $0.99 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $10.35 Mil.
Total Assets was $17.08 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $0.53 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $0.17 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $2.73 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $13.57 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $2.03 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)
=(2.235 / 35.48) / (0.051 / 6.087)
=0.062993 / 0.008379
=7.518

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)
=(0.99 / 6.087) / (0.802 / 35.48)
=0.162642 / 0.022604
=7.1953

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 - (12.732 + 1.917) / 23.956) / (1 - (10.353 + 0.525) / 17.083)
=0.388504 / 0.363227
=1.0696

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
=35.48 / 6.087
=5.8288

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))
=(0.166 / (0.166 + 0.525)) / (0.141 / (0.141 + 1.917))
=0.240232 / 0.068513
=3.5064

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)
=(2.902 / 35.48) / (2.729 / 6.087)
=0.081793 / 0.448333
=0.1824

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)
=((3.21 + 10.628) / 23.956) / ((2.028 + 13.573) / 17.083)
=0.577642 / 0.913247
=0.6325

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
=(-5.087 - -3.515 - -9.318) / 23.956
=0.323343

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.

Golden Sun Technology Group has a M-score of 13.19 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 13.19 mean?
Golden Sun Technology Group (GSUN) has a Beneish M-Score of 13.19 as of Aug. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Golden Sun Technology Group and its competitors. This is 26280% above median its historical median of 0.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Golden Sun Technology Group ranks #240 out of 241 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 99.6%.
Is Golden Sun Technology Group's Beneish M-Score too high?
Golden Sun Technology Group's current Beneish M-Score of 13.19 is 26280% above median its 10-year median of 0.05. Based on the distribution chart, Golden Sun Technology Group ranks #240 out of 241 companies in the Education industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Golden Sun Technology Group has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Golden Sun Technology Group's Beneish M-Score compare to FCHL and BRWC?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Golden Sun Technology Group ranks #240 out of 241 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Golden Sun Technology Group 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 Education company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Education 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 Golden Sun Technology Group and its competitors. Golden Sun Technology Group's current Beneish M-Score is 13.19, which is 26280% above median its own 10-year median of 0.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Golden Sun Technology Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Golden Sun Technology Group (GSUN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.19, compared to a current price of $0.29 — trading 96.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is 13.19, which is 26280% above median its 10-year median of 0.05. Golden Sun Technology Group's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 7 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 Golden Sun Technology Group (GSUN), the current Beneish M-Score is 13.19 as of Aug. 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 Golden Sun Technology Group (GSUN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Golden Sun Technology Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.29 is trading 96.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $9.19. GuruFocus considers Golden Sun Technology Group to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for GSUN:

  • Beneish M-Score: 13.19 (26280% above median its 10-year median of 0.05)
  • GF Value™: $9.19 vs. price of $0.29 (96.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Golden Sun Technology Group Business Description

Address No. 1599, Xinjinqiao Road, Room 503-504, Building C2, Pudong New Area, Shanghai, CHN, 200083
Golden Sun Technology Group Ltd operates two principal lines of business: tutorial services and e-commerce services. The company's e-commerce operations currently consist of data analytics-driven marketing and social media promotional services for small and medium-sized businesses on short video platforms based in China. The company's education centers offer two main programs, comprising of foreign language tutorial programs in less commonly taught languages, including, among other things, Spanish and Japanese, provided to individual students as well as to companies and other organizations; and Gaokao repeater tutorial programs, provided to individual students.
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