CRCC High-Tech Equipment (HKSE:01786) Beneish M-Score: -2.24 (As of Aug. 13, 2026)

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HKSE:01786 CRCC High-Tech Equipment Corporation Ltd HKSE:01786
59 GF Score
Price HK$0.72
GF Value HK$0.88
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is CRCC High-Tech Equipment Beneish M-Score?

CRCC High-Tech Equipment HKSE:01786 59 Beneish M-Score is -2.24 as of Aug. 13, 2026. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01786 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.88 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 966 Transportation companies, CRCC High-Tech Equipment ranks worse than 72.05% 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 -2.24 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

HKSE:01786' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.16   Med: -2.12   Max: -1.56
Current: -2.24

During the past 12 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of CRCC High-Tech Equipment was -1.56. The lowest was -3.16. And the median was -2.12.


CRCC High-Tech Equipment Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CRCC High-Tech Equipment'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.

CRCC High-Tech Equipment Beneish M-Score Chart

CRCC High-Tech Equipment 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 -1.81 -2.47 -1.85 -2.85 -2.24

CRCC High-Tech Equipment Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 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 -1.85 0.00 -2.85 0.00 -2.24

HKSE:01786 vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Railroads subindustry, CRCC High-Tech Equipment'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.


CRCC High-Tech Equipment Beneish M-Score vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, CRCC High-Tech Equipment's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CRCC High-Tech Equipment's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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CRCC High-Tech Equipment 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 CRCC High-Tech Equipment 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 * 0.9985+0.528 * 1.0117+0.404 * 1.0578+0.892 * 1.1399+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.7778+4.679 * 0.010947-0.327 * 0.9979
=-2.24

* 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 HK$2,662 Mil.
Revenue was HK$3,797 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$466 Mil.
Total Current Assets was HK$7,891 Mil.
Total Assets was HK$10,332 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was HK$1,432 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was HK$0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was HK$77 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was HK$3,433 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$12 Mil.
Net Income was HK$159 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was HK$46 Mil.
Total Receivables was HK$2,339 Mil.
Revenue was HK$3,331 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$414 Mil.
Total Current Assets was HK$7,359 Mil.
Total Assets was HK$9,770 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was HK$1,509 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was HK$0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was HK$87 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was HK$3,248 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$15 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)
=(2662.055 / 3796.781) / (2338.839 / 3330.732)
=0.701135 / 0.7022
=0.9985

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)
=(413.592 / 3330.732) / (466.021 / 3796.781)
=0.124175 / 0.122741
=1.0117

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 - (7890.81 + 1432.443) / 10332.343) / (1 - (7358.821 + 1509.245) / 9770.134)
=0.097663 / 0.092329
=1.0578

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
=3796.781 / 3330.732
=1.1399

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 + 1509.245)) / (0 / (0 + 1432.443))
=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)
=(77.106 / 3796.781) / (86.967 / 3330.732)
=0.020308 / 0.02611
=0.7778

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)
=((11.602 + 3432.811) / 10332.343) / ((15.25 + 3248.49) / 9770.134)
=0.333362 / 0.334053
=0.9979

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
=(158.963 - 0 - 45.856) / 10332.343
=0.010947

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.

CRCC High-Tech Equipment has a M-score of -2.24 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 -2.24 mean?
CRCC High-Tech Equipment (HKSE:01786) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.24 as of Aug. 13, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on CRCC High-Tech Equipment and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, CRCC High-Tech Equipment ranks #696 out of 966 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 72%.
Is CRCC High-Tech Equipment's Beneish M-Score too high?
CRCC High-Tech Equipment's current Beneish M-Score is -2.24. Based on the distribution chart, CRCC High-Tech Equipment ranks #696 out of 966 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, CRCC High-Tech Equipment has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CRCC High-Tech Equipment's Beneish M-Score compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, CRCC High-Tech Equipment ranks #696 out of 966 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places CRCC High-Tech Equipment 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 Transportation company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Transportation 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 CRCC High-Tech Equipment and its competitors. CRCC High-Tech Equipment's current Beneish M-Score is -2.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CRCC High-Tech Equipment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CRCC High-Tech Equipment (HKSE:01786) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.88, compared to a current price of HK$0.72 — trading 18.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.24. CRCC High-Tech Equipment's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 CRCC High-Tech Equipment (HKSE:01786), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.24 as of Aug. 13, 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 CRCC High-Tech Equipment (HKSE:01786) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CRCC High-Tech Equipment stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$0.72 is trading 18.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.88. GuruFocus considers CRCC High-Tech Equipment to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:01786:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.24
  • GF Value™: HK$0.88 vs. price of HK$0.72 (18.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01786 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


CRCC High-Tech Equipment Business Description

Address No. 384, Yangfangwang, Jinma Town, Yunnan Province, Kunming, CHN
CRCC High-Tech Equipment Corporation Ltd is engaged in the manufacture of products in the large-scale railway track maintenance machinery industry and the provision of related services. Its revenues are generated from manufacturing and sales of machines, parts, components sales and services, overhaul services, and railway line maintenance services. Geographically, the majority of its revenue derives from China.
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