Sinomach Automobile Co (SHSE:600335) Beneish M-Score: -3.32 (As of Jul. 18, 2026)

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SHSE:600335 Sinomach Automobile Co Ltd SHSE:600335
61 GF Score
Price ¥5.08
GF Value ¥5.54
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What is Sinomach Automobile Co Beneish M-Score?

Sinomach Automobile Co SHSE:600335 -2.50% 61 Beneish M-Score is -3.32 as of Jul. 18, 2026. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600335 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥5.54 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,275 Vehicles & Parts companies, Sinomach Automobile Co ranks better than 93.65% 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 -3.32 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

SHSE:600335' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.49   Med: -2.54   Max: -0.07
Current: -3.32

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Sinomach Automobile Co was -0.07. The lowest was -4.49. And the median was -2.54.


Sinomach Automobile Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sinomach Automobile 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.

Sinomach Automobile Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Sinomach Automobile 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 -2.22 -1.96 -2.57 -2.95 -3.08

Sinomach Automobile 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 -3.05 -3.31 -3.51 -3.08 -3.32

SHSE:600335 vs CVNA, PAG, ALTB: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Sinomach Automobile 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.


Sinomach Automobile Co Beneish M-Score vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sinomach Automobile Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sinomach Automobile Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Sinomach Automobile 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 Sinomach Automobile 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 * 1.1411+0.528 * 0.8099+0.404 * 0.9072+0.892 * 0.8442+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.5046+4.679 * -0.125426-0.327 * 1.047
=-3.32

* 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 ¥10,069 Mil.
Revenue was 6889.945 + 10176.769 + 8596.757 + 8603.962 = ¥34,267 Mil.
Gross Profit was 720.097 + 1051.27 + 592.355 + 642.16 = ¥3,006 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ¥32,299 Mil.
Total Assets was ¥38,765 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ¥3,705 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ¥0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ¥235 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ¥26,368 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥337 Mil.
Net Income was 125.989 + 60.365 + 148.32 + 78.967 = ¥414 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ¥0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 2015.403 + 2387.263 + -851.056 + 1724.182 = ¥5,276 Mil.
Total Receivables was ¥10,453 Mil.
Revenue was 8224.628 + 13418.563 + 9561.194 + 9386.94 = ¥40,591 Mil.
Gross Profit was 610.524 + 951.926 + 561.477 + 759.704 = ¥2,884 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ¥29,015 Mil.
Total Assets was ¥34,828 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ¥3,078 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ¥0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ¥185 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ¥22,463 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥452 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)
=(10069.33 / 34267.433) / (10452.916 / 40591.325)
=0.293845 / 0.257516
=1.1411

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)
=(2883.631 / 40591.325) / (3005.882 / 34267.433)
=0.071041 / 0.087718
=0.8099

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 - (32298.746 + 3705.047) / 38765.099) / (1 - (29014.846 + 3078.421) / 34827.807)
=0.071232 / 0.078516
=0.9072

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
=34267.433 / 40591.325
=0.8442

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 + 3078.421)) / (0 / (0 + 3705.047))
=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)
=(235.108 / 34267.433) / (185.098 / 40591.325)
=0.006861 / 0.00456
=1.5046

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)
=((336.774 + 26368.25) / 38765.099) / ((451.963 + 22462.636) / 34827.807)
=0.688893 / 0.65794
=1.047

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
=(413.641 - 0 - 5275.792) / 38765.099
=-0.125426

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.

Sinomach Automobile Co has a M-score of -3.32 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 -3.32 mean?
Sinomach Automobile Co (SHSE:600335) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.32 as of Jul. 18, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Sinomach Automobile Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sinomach Automobile Co ranks #81 out of 1275 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 6.4%.
Is Sinomach Automobile Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Sinomach Automobile Co's current Beneish M-Score is -3.32. Based on the distribution chart, Sinomach Automobile Co ranks #81 out of 1275 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sinomach Automobile Co has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sinomach Automobile Co's Beneish M-Score compare to CVNA and PAG?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Sinomach Automobile Co ranks #81 out of 1275 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Sinomach Automobile Co in the top 6% 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 a Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 Sinomach Automobile Co and its competitors. Sinomach Automobile Co's current Beneish M-Score is -3.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sinomach Automobile Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sinomach Automobile Co (SHSE:600335) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥5.54, compared to a current price of ¥5.08 — trading 8.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.32. Sinomach Automobile Co's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Sinomach Automobile Co (SHSE:600335), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.32 as of Jul. 18, 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 Sinomach Automobile Co (SHSE:600335) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sinomach Automobile Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥5.08 is trading 8.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥5.54. GuruFocus considers Sinomach Automobile Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600335:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.32
  • GF Value™: ¥5.54 vs. price of ¥5.08 (8.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600335 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sinomach Automobile Co Business Description

Address No. 5 Haitainan North Street, Huayuan Technology Park, New and High-Tech Industrial Development Zone, Tianjin, Tianjin, CHN, 300384
Sinomach Automobile Co Ltd covers multi-brand automotive import trade services, automotive engineering contracting and technical services, car rental and second-hand car services, automotive retail services, and other fields. The company mainly sells imported Volkswagen, Chrysler, Jaguar Land Rover, Ford, and other brands of vehicles. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Automotive trade business.
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