Shanghai Iluvatar CoreX Semiconductor Co (HKSE:09903) Beneish M-Score: -1.78 (As of Aug. 27, 2026)

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HKSE:09903 Shanghai Iluvatar CoreX Semiconductor Co Ltd HKSE:09903
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What is Shanghai Iluvatar CoreX Semiconductor Co Beneish M-Score?

Shanghai Iluvatar CoreX Semiconductor Co HKSE:09903 +10.54% 9 Beneish M-Score is -1.78 as of Aug. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates HKSE:09903 with a GF Score™ of 9/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 991 Semiconductors companies, Shanghai Iluvatar CoreX Semiconductor Co ranks worse than 73.36% 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 -1.78 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

HKSE:09903' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.79   Med: -2.79   Max: -1.78
Current: -1.78

During the past 4 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Shanghai Iluvatar CoreX Semiconductor Co was -1.78. The lowest was -3.79. And the median was -2.79.


Shanghai Iluvatar CoreX Semiconductor Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Shanghai Iluvatar CoreX Semiconductor 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.

Shanghai Iluvatar CoreX Semiconductor Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Shanghai Iluvatar CoreX Semiconductor Co Annual Data
Trend Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
0.00 0.00 -3.79 -1.78

Shanghai Iluvatar CoreX Semiconductor Co Semi-Annual Data
Dec22 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Beneish M-Score Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 0.00 -3.79 0.00 -1.78

HKSE:09903 vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, Shanghai Iluvatar CoreX Semiconductor 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.


Shanghai Iluvatar CoreX Semiconductor Co Beneish M-Score vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Shanghai Iluvatar CoreX Semiconductor Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Shanghai Iluvatar CoreX Semiconductor Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Shanghai Iluvatar CoreX Semiconductor 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 Shanghai Iluvatar CoreX Semiconductor 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 * 0.7391+0.528 * 0.9101+0.404 * 0.4779+0.892 * 1.9823+0.115 * 1.0262
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.8708+4.679 * 0.04037-0.327 * 0.681
=-1.78

* 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$686 Mil.
Revenue was HK$1,142 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$616 Mil.
Total Current Assets was HK$3,791 Mil.
Total Assets was HK$4,322 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was HK$219 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was HK$191 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was HK$700 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was HK$1,229 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$408 Mil.
Net Income was HK$-1,109 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was HK$-1,283 Mil.
Total Receivables was HK$468 Mil.
Revenue was HK$576 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$283 Mil.
Total Current Assets was HK$1,348 Mil.
Total Assets was HK$1,799 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was HK$180 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was HK$165 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was HK$405 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was HK$940 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$61 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)
=(685.765 / 1141.851) / (468.058 / 576.021)
=0.600573 / 0.812571
=0.7391

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)
=(283.023 / 576.021) / (616.429 / 1141.851)
=0.491341 / 0.539851
=0.9101

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 - (3791.455 + 218.704) / 4321.676) / (1 - (1347.773 + 180.066) / 1799.214)
=0.072082 / 0.15083
=0.4779

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
=1141.851 / 576.021
=1.9823

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))
=(165.46 / (165.46 + 180.066)) / (191.36 / (191.36 + 218.704))
=0.478864 / 0.466659
=1.0262

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)
=(699.702 / 1141.851) / (405.336 / 576.021)
=0.612779 / 0.703683
=0.8708

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)
=((407.654 + 1228.922) / 4321.676) / ((61.024 + 939.503) / 1799.214)
=0.37869 / 0.556091
=0.681

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
=(-1108.764 - 0 - -1283.228) / 4321.676
=0.04037

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.

Shanghai Iluvatar CoreX Semiconductor Co has a M-score of -1.78 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -1.78 mean?
Shanghai Iluvatar CoreX Semiconductor Co (HKSE:09903) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.78 as of Aug. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Shanghai Iluvatar CoreX Semiconductor Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Shanghai Iluvatar CoreX Semiconductor Co ranks #727 out of 991 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 73.4%.
Is Shanghai Iluvatar CoreX Semiconductor Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Shanghai Iluvatar CoreX Semiconductor Co's current Beneish M-Score is -1.78. Based on the distribution chart, Shanghai Iluvatar CoreX Semiconductor Co ranks #727 out of 991 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Shanghai Iluvatar CoreX Semiconductor Co has a GF Score™ of 9/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shanghai Iluvatar CoreX Semiconductor Co's Beneish M-Score compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Shanghai Iluvatar CoreX Semiconductor Co ranks #727 out of 991 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Shanghai Iluvatar CoreX Semiconductor Co 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 Semiconductors company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Semiconductors 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 Shanghai Iluvatar CoreX Semiconductor Co and its competitors. Shanghai Iluvatar CoreX Semiconductor Co's current Beneish M-Score is -1.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shanghai Iluvatar CoreX Semiconductor Co stock overvalued right now?
Shanghai Iluvatar CoreX Semiconductor Co (HKSE:09903) has a current Beneish M-Score of -1.78. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.78. Shanghai Iluvatar CoreX Semiconductor Co's overall GF Score™ is 9/100 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 Shanghai Iluvatar CoreX Semiconductor Co (HKSE:09903), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.78 as of Aug. 27, 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.

Shanghai Iluvatar CoreX Semiconductor Co Business Description

Address No. 2168 Chenhang Road, Room 101, Building 3, Minhang District, Shanghai, CHN
Shanghai Iluvatar CoreX Semiconductor Co Ltd offers GPGPU products and AI computing solutions across diverse industries. Its product portfolio includes GPGPU chips and accelerators, as well as customized AI computing solutions, including GPGPU servers and clusters, that combine its hardware with proprietary software stack to address specific customer needs in training and inference scenarios. The company specializes in the research, design, and deployment of advanced GPGPU products and AI computing solutions across diverse industries. Geographically, it operates in Chinese Mainland; and Hong Kong, of which it derives maximum revenue from Chinese Mainland.
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