Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co (SHSE:600320) Beneish M-Score: -2.77 (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

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SHSE:600320 Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co Ltd SHSE:600320
78 GF Score
Price ¥4.14
GF Value ¥4.61
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co Beneish M-Score?

Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co SHSE:600320 +1.97% 78 Beneish M-Score is -2.77 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600320 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥4.61 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,910 Industrial Products companies, Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co ranks better than 77.32% 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 -2.77 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

SHSE:600320' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -42.03   Med: -2.48   Max: -1.26
Current: -2.77

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co was -1.26. The lowest was -42.03. And the median was -2.48.


Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries 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 Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries 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 -1.26 -2.50 -2.76 -2.68 -2.78

Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co 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 -2.76 -2.85 -2.69 -2.78 -2.77

SHSE:600320 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries 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 Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co Beneish M-Score vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries 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 Zhenhua Heavy Industries 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 * 0.9089+0.528 * 0.9088+0.404 * 1.0271+0.892 * 1.0524+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9076+4.679 * -0.050241-0.327 * 0.9813
=-2.77

* 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 ¥12,341 Mil.
Revenue was 8593.145 + 10253.773 + 8610.979 + 8878.569 = ¥36,336 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1026.875 + 2019.628 + 1079.991 + 975.172 = ¥5,102 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ¥42,561 Mil.
Total Assets was ¥80,199 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ¥24,104 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ¥0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ¥318 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ¥47,906 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥10,749 Mil.
Net Income was 376.341 + 207.995 + 179.439 + 89.069 = ¥853 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ¥0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 510.161 + 3468.335 + -702.862 + 1606.531 = ¥4,882 Mil.
Total Receivables was ¥12,902 Mil.
Revenue was 8517.137 + 9093.846 + 8133.302 + 8784.423 = ¥34,529 Mil.
Gross Profit was 907.507 + 1257.487 + 1052.009 + 1188.577 = ¥4,406 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ¥44,865 Mil.
Total Assets was ¥83,414 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ¥24,844 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ¥0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ¥333 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ¥46,985 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥15,184 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)
=(12340.805 / 36336.466) / (12902.17 / 34528.708)
=0.339626 / 0.373665
=0.9089

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)
=(4405.58 / 34528.708) / (5101.666 / 36336.466)
=0.127592 / 0.140401
=0.9088

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 - (42561.125 + 24103.743) / 80199.124) / (1 - (44864.848 + 24844.308) / 83414.29)
=0.168758 / 0.164302
=1.0271

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
=36336.466 / 34528.708
=1.0524

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 + 24844.308)) / (0 / (0 + 24103.743))
=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)
=(318.073 / 36336.466) / (333.038 / 34528.708)
=0.008754 / 0.009645
=0.9076

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)
=((10748.885 + 47905.873) / 80199.124) / ((15184.369 + 46985.301) / 83414.29)
=0.731364 / 0.745312
=0.9813

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
=(852.844 - 0 - 4882.165) / 80199.124
=-0.050241

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 Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co has a M-score of -2.77 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.77 mean?
Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co (SHSE:600320) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.77 as of Jul. 15, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co ranks #660 out of 2910 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 22.7%.
Is Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.77. Based on the distribution chart, Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co ranks #660 out of 2910 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co's Beneish M-Score compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co ranks #660 out of 2910 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Industrial Products company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Industrial Products 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 Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co and its competitors. Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co (SHSE:600320) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥4.61, compared to a current price of ¥4.14 — trading 10.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.77. Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 5 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 Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co (SHSE:600320), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.77 as of Jul. 15, 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 Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co (SHSE:600320) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥4.14 is trading 10.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥4.61. GuruFocus considers Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600320:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.77
  • GF Value™: ¥4.61 vs. price of ¥4.14 (10.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600320 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 900947:China
Address No.3470, Pudong South Road, Shanghai, CHN, 200125
Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co Ltd manufactures heavy equipment and offers product design and aftermarket services. It constructs large port loading systems and equipment, offshore heavy equipment, engineering machinery, ships, and other large structures. In addition, the company offers environment-friendly devices, including wind power, sea water desalination, sewage treatment, and recycling equipment. Research centers and technologies help meet customers' needs, and provide innovative solutions to enhance operational performance. Offices with regional parts are scattered across the globe to supply timely responses and support preventive maintenance. The majority of total revenue comes from Asia, but the company has diversified operations to several continents.
78GF Score

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