HPIFF (Huadian Power International) Beneish M-Score: -2.63 (As of Jun. 30, 2026)


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Price $0.61
GF Value $0.70
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Huadian Power International Beneish M-Score?

Huadian Power International HPIFF 49 Beneish M-Score is -2.63 as of Jun. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates HPIFF with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.70 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 488 Utilities - Regulated companies, Huadian Power International ranks better than 55.94% 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 -2.63 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

HPIFF' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.68   Med: -2.86   Max: -1.78
Current: -2.63

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Huadian Power International was -1.78. The lowest was -10.68. And the median was -2.86.


Huadian Power International Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Huadian Power International'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.

Huadian Power International Beneish M-Score Chart

Huadian Power International 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 -4.04 -10.68 -3.08 -2.72 -3.13

Huadian Power International Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 -3.03 -2.79 -2.88 -3.13 -2.63

HPIFF vs NEE, SO, DUK: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Huadian Power International'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.


Huadian Power International Beneish M-Score vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Huadian Power International's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Huadian Power International 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 Huadian Power International 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 * 1.5582+0.528 * 0.7237+0.404 * 0.8956+0.892 * 0.8702+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0956+4.679 * -0.060603-0.327 * 0.9937
=-2.57

* 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 (Mar26) TTM:Last Year (Mar25) TTM:
Total Receivables was $2,174 Mil.
Revenue was 4421.477 + 4279.351 + 5042.413 + 3663.535 = $17,407 Mil.
Gross Profit was 558.649 + 395.807 + 729.331 + 419.217 = $2,103 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $4,216 Mil.
Total Assets was $37,704 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $24,381 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $313 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $11,365 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $10,438 Mil.
Net Income was 259.515 + -52.089 + 355.628 + 267.127 = $830 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = $0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 818.753 + 602.458 + 1054.929 + 639.03 = $3,115 Mil.
Total Receivables was $1,603 Mil.
Revenue was 4641.412 + 4849.391 + 5698.838 + 4813.201 = $20,003 Mil.
Gross Profit was 471.462 + 313.201 + 549.589 + 414.638 = $1,749 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $3,558 Mil.
Total Assets was $30,341 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $18,601 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $329 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $9,016 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $8,642 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)
=(2174.144 / 17406.776) / (1603.411 / 20002.842)
=0.124902 / 0.080159
=1.5582

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)
=(1748.89 / 20002.842) / (2103.004 / 17406.776)
=0.087432 / 0.120815
=0.7237

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 - (4216.346 + 24381.263) / 37704.148) / (1 - (3557.984 + 18601.116) / 30341.103)
=0.241526 / 0.269667
=0.8956

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
=17406.776 / 20002.842
=0.8702

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 + 18601.116)) / (0 / (0 + 24381.263))
=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)
=(313.229 / 17406.776) / (328.543 / 20002.842)
=0.017995 / 0.016425
=1.0956

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)
=((10437.977 + 11365.294) / 37704.148) / ((8641.568 + 9015.94) / 30341.103)
=0.578272 / 0.581967
=0.9937

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
=(830.181 - 0 - 3115.17) / 37704.148
=-0.060603

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.

Huadian Power International has a M-score of -2.57 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 -2.63 mean?
Huadian Power International (HPIFF) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.63 as of Jun. 30, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Huadian Power International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Huadian Power International ranks #215 out of 488 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 44.1%.
Is Huadian Power International's Beneish M-Score too high?
Huadian Power International's current Beneish M-Score is -2.63. Based on the distribution chart, Huadian Power International ranks #215 out of 488 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Huadian Power International has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Huadian Power International's Beneish M-Score compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Huadian Power International ranks #215 out of 488 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Huadian Power International 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Utilities - Regulated 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 Huadian Power International and its competitors. Huadian Power International's current Beneish M-Score is -2.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Huadian Power International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Huadian Power International (HPIFF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.70, compared to a current price of $0.61 — trading 12.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.63. Huadian Power International's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 Huadian Power International (HPIFF), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.63 as of Jun. 30, 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 Huadian Power International (HPIFF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Huadian Power International stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.61 is trading 12.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.70. GuruFocus considers Huadian Power International to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HPIFF:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.63
  • GF Value™: $0.70 vs. price of $0.61 (12.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Huadian Power International Business Description

Address No. 2 Xuanwumennei Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, CHN, 100031
Huadian Power International Corp Ltd is engaged in the generation of electricity and heat, sale of coal, and other relevant businesses in the PRC. The company is engaged in the construction and operation of power plants, including large-scale efficient coal or gas fired generating units and hydropower projects.
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