XPeng (HAM:8XP) Beneish M-Score: -2.56 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


HAM:8XP XPeng Inc HAM:8XP
66 GF Score
Price €5.54
GF Value €12.21
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is XPeng Beneish M-Score?

XPeng HAM:8XP +0.73% 66 Beneish M-Score is -2.56 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates HAM:8XP with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of €12.21 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,273 Vehicles & Parts companies, XPeng ranks better than 51.22% 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 -2.56 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

HAM:8XP' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.18   Med: -2.26   Max: 0.37
Current: -2.56

During the past 8 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of XPeng was 0.37. The lowest was -5.18. And the median was -2.26.


XPeng Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for XPeng'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.

XPeng Beneish M-Score Chart

XPeng Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.27 -1.96 0.37 -2.93 -2.56

XPeng Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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HAM:8XP vs LI, NIO, RIVN: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, XPeng'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.


XPeng Beneish M-Score vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

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

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


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XPeng 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 XPeng 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 * 0.6651+0.528 * 0.7583+0.404 * 0.8997+0.892 * 1.7354+0.115 * 1.135
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.7286+4.679 * -0.09802-0.327 * 1.1437
=-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 (Dec25) TTM:Last Year (Dec24) TTM:
Total Receivables was €1,110 Mil.
Revenue was €9,302 Mil.
Gross Profit was €1,755 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €7,670 Mil.
Total Assets was €12,509 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €2,093 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €362 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €1,140 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €7,046 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €1,424 Mil.
Net Income was €-138 Mil.
Gross Profit was €87 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €1,001 Mil.
Total Receivables was €962 Mil.
Revenue was €5,360 Mil.
Gross Profit was €767 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €6,524 Mil.
Total Assets was €10,848 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €1,678 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €337 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €901 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €5,229 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €1,194 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)
=(1110.454 / 9302.399) / (962.112 / 5360.381)
=0.119373 / 0.179486
=0.6651

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)
=(766.782 / 5360.381) / (1754.866 / 9302.399)
=0.143046 / 0.188647
=0.7583

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 - (7669.634 + 2092.984) / 12508.645) / (1 - (6523.816 + 1677.54) / 10848.453)
=0.21953 / 0.244007
=0.8997

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
=9302.399 / 5360.381
=1.7354

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))
=(337.45 / (337.45 + 1677.54)) / (362.292 / (362.292 + 2092.984))
=0.16747 / 0.147557
=1.135

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)
=(1139.579 / 9302.399) / (901.213 / 5360.381)
=0.122504 / 0.168125
=0.7286

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)
=((1423.771 + 7046.343) / 12508.645) / ((1194.196 + 5229.025) / 10848.453)
=0.677141 / 0.592086
=1.1437

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
=(-138.161 - 86.576 - 1001.361) / 12508.645
=-0.09802

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.

XPeng has a M-score of -2.74 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 -2.56 mean?
XPeng (HAM:8XP) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.56 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on XPeng and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, XPeng ranks #621 out of 1273 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 48.8%.
Is XPeng's Beneish M-Score too high?
XPeng's current Beneish M-Score is -2.56. Based on the distribution chart, XPeng ranks #621 out of 1273 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, XPeng has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does XPeng's Beneish M-Score compare to LI and NIO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, XPeng ranks #621 out of 1273 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts XPeng 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 XPeng and its competitors. XPeng's current Beneish M-Score is -2.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is XPeng stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, XPeng (HAM:8XP) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €12.21, compared to a current price of €5.54 — trading 54.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.56. XPeng's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 2 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 XPeng (HAM:8XP), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.56 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 XPeng (HAM:8XP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, XPeng stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €5.54 is trading 54.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €12.21. GuruFocus considers XPeng to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for HAM:8XP:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.56
  • GF Value™: €12.21 vs. price of €5.54 (54.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:8XP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


XPeng Business Description

Address No.10, Cencun Fengzhuang Avenue, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, CHN
Founded in 2015, XPeng is a leading Chinese smart electric vehicle company that designs, develops, manufactures, and markets EVs in China. Its products primarily target the growing base of technology-savvy middle-class consumers in the midrange to high-end segment in China's passenger vehicle market. The company sold about 430,000 EVs in 2025, accounting for about 3% of China's passenger new energy vehicle market. It is also a leader in autonomous driving technology.
66GF Score

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