Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co (HKSE:00338) Beneish M-Score: -2.84 (As of Aug. 26, 2026)

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HKSE:00338 Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co Ltd HKSE:00338
54 GF Score
Price HK$1.15
GF Value HK$0.89
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co Beneish M-Score?

Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co HKSE:00338 +0.88% 54 Beneish M-Score is -2.84 as of Aug. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00338 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.89 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 829 Oil & Gas companies, Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co ranks better than 65.02% 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 -2.84 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

HKSE:00338' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.39   Med: -2.47   Max: -0.43
Current: -2.84

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co was -0.43. The lowest was -4.39. And the median was -2.47.


Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical 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.

Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co 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 -2.42 -0.43 -3.24 -4.02 -2.53

Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 -3.75 -2.42 -2.53 -2.11 -2.84

HKSE:00338 vs MPC, VLO, PSX: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical 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.


Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co Beneish M-Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical 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 Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical 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 * 0.8979+0.528 * 1.0612+0.404 * 0.9352+0.892 * 0.9358+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.1294+4.679 * -0.022141-0.327 * 1.023
=-2.76

* 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 (Jun26) TTM:Last Year (Jun25) TTM:
Total Receivables was HK$1,800 Mil.
Revenue was 24673.223 + 20056.908 + 18424.229 + 21159.501 = HK$84,314 Mil.
Gross Profit was 3914.119 + 4185.618 + 2257.987 + 3612.729 = HK$13,970 Mil.
Total Current Assets was HK$18,423 Mil.
Total Assets was HK$49,643 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was HK$21,887 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was HK$0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was HK$461 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was HK$16,955 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$3,973 Mil.
Net Income was -132.722 + 471.476 + -1105.898 + 33.435 = HK$-734 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = HK$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -61.755 + -894.922 + -744.134 + 2066.228 = HK$365 Mil.
Total Receivables was HK$2,142 Mil.
Revenue was 21863.999 + 20930.306 + 22567.956 + 24732.218 = HK$90,094 Mil.
Gross Profit was 3625.603 + 3550.791 + 4393.41 + 4271.717 = HK$15,842 Mil.
Total Current Assets was HK$20,533 Mil.
Total Assets was HK$45,879 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was HK$16,124 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was HK$0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was HK$436 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was HK$18,483 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$423 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)
=(1799.666 / 84313.861) / (2141.64 / 90094.479)
=0.021345 / 0.023771
=0.8979

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)
=(15841.521 / 90094.479) / (13970.453 / 84313.861)
=0.175832 / 0.165696
=1.0612

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 - (18423.373 + 21887.274) / 49642.815) / (1 - (20533.299 + 16124.058) / 45879.107)
=0.187986 / 0.201001
=0.9352

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
=84313.861 / 90094.479
=0.9358

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 + 16124.058)) / (0 / (0 + 21887.274))
=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)
=(460.523 / 84313.861) / (435.662 / 90094.479)
=0.005462 / 0.004836
=1.1294

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)
=((3972.975 + 16954.526) / 49642.815) / ((422.817 + 18483.109) / 45879.107)
=0.421562 / 0.412081
=1.023

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
=(-733.709 - 0 - 365.417) / 49642.815
=-0.022141

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.

Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co has a M-score of -2.76 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 -2.84 mean?
Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co (HKSE:00338) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.84 as of Aug. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co ranks #290 out of 829 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 35%.
Is Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.84. Based on the distribution chart, Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co ranks #290 out of 829 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co's Beneish M-Score compare to MPC and VLO?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co ranks #290 out of 829 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co 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 an Oil & Gas company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Oil & Gas 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 Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co and its competitors. Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co (HKSE:00338) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.89, compared to a current price of HK$1.15 — trading 29.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.84. Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co (HKSE:00338), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.84 as of Aug. 26, 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 Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co (HKSE:00338) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$1.15 is trading 29.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.89. GuruFocus considers Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:00338:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.84
  • GF Value™: HK$0.89 vs. price of HK$1.15 (29.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00338 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address No. 48 Jinyi Road, Jinshan District, Shanghai, CHN, 200540
Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co Ltd is an integrated Chinese petrochemical company that mainly produces a broad range of petroleum products and chemical products through crude oil processing. The Group's reportable segments are: Petroleum products, Chemical products, Trading of petrochemical products, and Others. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Petroleum products segment, which is equipped with crude oil refinery facilities used to produce qualified refined gasoline, fuel, diesel oil, heavy oil, and liquefied petroleum gas, and provides raw materials for the Group's downstream petrochemical processing facilities. Geographically, the Group derives maximum revenue from its business in the People's Republic of China (PRC).
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