China Automotive Systems (HAM:2IW) Beneish M-Score: -2.42 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


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What is China Automotive Systems Beneish M-Score?

China Automotive Systems HAM:2IW 78 Beneish M-Score is -2.42 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates HAM:2IW with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.76. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,273 Vehicles & Parts companies, China Automotive Systems ranks worse than 59.78% 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 -2.42 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for China Automotive Systems's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

HAM:2IW' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.83   Med: -2.66   Max: -1.99
Current: -2.42

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of China Automotive Systems was -1.99. The lowest was -2.83. And the median was -2.66.


China Automotive Systems Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Automotive Systems'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.

China Automotive Systems Beneish M-Score Chart

China Automotive Systems 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 -2.73 -2.76 -2.22 -1.99 -2.42

China Automotive Systems Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
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 -1.99 -2.10 -2.45 -2.49 -2.42

HAM:2IW vs SCTH, INVZ, CVGI: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, China Automotive Systems'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.


China Automotive Systems Beneish M-Score vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where China Automotive Systems's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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China Automotive Systems 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 China Automotive Systems 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 * 0.8512+0.528 * 0.8845+0.404 * 0.7846+0.892 * 1.1059+0.115 * 2.509
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.958+4.679 * -0.013084-0.327 * 1.0174
=-2.56

* 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 (Dec25) TTM:Last Year (Dec24) TTM:
Total Receivables was €310.8 Mil.
Revenue was 195.732 + 164.609 + 152.804 + 154.562 = €667.7 Mil.
Gross Profit was 45.222 + 28.438 + 26.484 + 26.441 = €126.6 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €630.4 Mil.
Total Assets was €855.5 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €118.5 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €7.4 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €39.9 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €462.4 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €4.9 Mil.
Net Income was 15.734 + 8.236 + 6.611 + 6.588 = €37.2 Mil.
Non Operating Income was -1.744 + 1.114 + 2.016 + 3.373 = €4.8 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 0 + 0 + 26.87 + 16.733 = €43.6 Mil.
Total Receivables was €330.1 Mil.
Revenue was 180.226 + 147.958 + 147.347 + 128.242 = €603.8 Mil.
Gross Profit was 28.131 + 23.747 + 27.222 + 22.143 = €101.2 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €575.5 Mil.
Total Assets was €812.3 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €107.8 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €18.8 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €37.6 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €435.9 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €0.1 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)
=(310.768 / 667.707) / (330.144 / 603.773)
=0.465426 / 0.546802
=0.8512

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)
=(101.243 / 603.773) / (126.585 / 667.707)
=0.167684 / 0.189582
=0.8845

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 - (630.41 + 118.481) / 855.45) / (1 - (575.519 + 107.818) / 812.303)
=0.124565 / 0.158766
=0.7846

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
=667.707 / 603.773
=1.1059

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))
=(18.757 / (18.757 + 107.818)) / (7.437 / (7.437 + 118.481))
=0.148189 / 0.059062
=2.509

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)
=(39.856 / 667.707) / (37.62 / 603.773)
=0.059691 / 0.062308
=0.958

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)
=((4.86 + 462.391) / 855.45) / ((0.138 + 435.94) / 812.303)
=0.546205 / 0.536842
=1.0174

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
=(37.169 - 4.759 - 43.603) / 855.45
=-0.013084

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.

China Automotive Systems has a M-score of -2.56 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 -2.42 mean?
China Automotive Systems (HAM:2IW) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.42 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on China Automotive Systems and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, China Automotive Systems ranks #761 out of 1273 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 59.8%.
Is China Automotive Systems' Beneish M-Score too high?
China Automotive Systems' current Beneish M-Score is -2.42. Based on the distribution chart, China Automotive Systems ranks #761 out of 1273 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, China Automotive Systems has a GF Score™ of 78/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Automotive Systems' Beneish M-Score compare to SCTH and INVZ?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, China Automotive Systems ranks #761 out of 1273 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places China Automotive Systems 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 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 China Automotive Systems and its competitors. China Automotive Systems's current Beneish M-Score is -2.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Automotive Systems stock overvalued right now?
China Automotive Systems (HAM:2IW) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.42. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.76, compared to a current price of €3.98 — trading 16.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.42. China Automotive Systems' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 3 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 China Automotive Systems (HAM:2IW), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.42 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 China Automotive Systems (HAM:2IW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Automotive Systems stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €3.98 is trading 16.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €4.76.

Key valuation signals for HAM:2IW:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.42
  • GF Value™: €4.76 vs. price of €3.98 (16.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:2IW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


China Automotive Systems Business Description

Other Exchanges CAAS:USA2IW:Germany
Address No. 1 Henglong Road, Yu Qiao Development Zone, Shashi District, Hubei Province, Jing Zhou, CHN, 434000
China Automotive Systems Inc is a holding company. The firm, through its subsidiary, is a supplier of power steering systems and components to China's automotive industry. Its product offering encompasses a full range of auto parts incorporated into steering systems for both passenger automobiles and commercial vehicles. The company offers four separate series of power steering models, including rack and pinion power steering, integral power steering, electronic power steering, steering columns, steering oil pumps, and steering hoses. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from China.
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