Wuhan Yangtze Communications Industry Group Co (SHSE:600345) Beneish M-Score: -1.96 (As of Jul. 16, 2026)

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SHSE:600345 Wuhan Yangtze Communications Industry Group Co Ltd SHSE:600345
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What is Wuhan Yangtze Communications Industry Group Co Beneish M-Score?

Wuhan Yangtze Communications Industry Group Co SHSE:600345 -8.57% 56 Beneish M-Score is -1.96 as of Jul. 16, 2026. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600345 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥22.11 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,407 Hardware companies, Wuhan Yangtze Communications Industry Group Co ranks worse than 79.35% 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 -1.96 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Wuhan Yangtze Communications Industry Group Co's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:600345' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.69   Med: -2.02   Max: 1.03
Current: -1.96

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Wuhan Yangtze Communications Industry Group Co was 1.03. The lowest was -7.69. And the median was -2.02.


Wuhan Yangtze Communications Industry Group Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Wuhan Yangtze Communications Industry Group 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.

Wuhan Yangtze Communications Industry Group Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Wuhan Yangtze Communications Industry Group 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 -7.34 0.95 -2.62 -2.05 -2.01

Wuhan Yangtze Communications Industry Group 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 -1.95 -2.05 -2.08 -2.01 -1.96

SHSE:600345 vs CSCO, CIEN, MSI: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Wuhan Yangtze Communications Industry Group 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.


Wuhan Yangtze Communications Industry Group Co Beneish M-Score vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Wuhan Yangtze Communications Industry Group Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Wuhan Yangtze Communications Industry Group Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Wuhan Yangtze Communications Industry Group 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 Wuhan Yangtze Communications Industry Group 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 * 1.1185+0.528 * 1.068+0.404 * 1.033+0.892 * 1.1024+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9908+4.679 * 0.055819-0.327 * 0.9658
=-1.96

* 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 ¥836 Mil.
Revenue was 68.836 + 608.761 + 122.664 + 221.726 = ¥1,022 Mil.
Gross Profit was 7.769 + 196.302 + 24.102 + 72.19 = ¥300 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ¥2,021 Mil.
Total Assets was ¥4,866 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ¥35 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ¥0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ¥37 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ¥965 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥80 Mil.
Net Income was 17.943 + 202.536 + 21.748 + 8.671 = ¥251 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ¥0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -192.064 + 278.133 + -34.966 + -71.826 = ¥-21 Mil.
Total Receivables was ¥678 Mil.
Revenue was 68.36 + 483.285 + 166.775 + 208.613 = ¥927 Mil.
Gross Profit was 8.261 + 190.348 + 36.771 + 55.598 = ¥291 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ¥1,962 Mil.
Total Assets was ¥4,539 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ¥40 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ¥0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ¥34 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ¥925 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥84 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)
=(836.437 / 1021.987) / (678.338 / 927.033)
=0.818442 / 0.73173
=1.1185

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)
=(290.978 / 927.033) / (300.363 / 1021.987)
=0.313881 / 0.293901
=1.068

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 - (2021.246 + 35.312) / 4866.08) / (1 - (1961.725 + 40.069) / 4538.501)
=0.577369 / 0.558931
=1.033

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
=1021.987 / 927.033
=1.1024

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 + 40.069)) / (0 / (0 + 35.312))
=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)
=(37.128 / 1021.987) / (33.99 / 927.033)
=0.036329 / 0.036665
=0.9908

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)
=((79.865 + 965.279) / 4866.08) / ((84.265 + 925.078) / 4538.501)
=0.214782 / 0.222396
=0.9658

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
=(250.898 - 0 - -20.723) / 4866.08
=0.055819

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.

Wuhan Yangtze Communications Industry Group Co has a M-score of -1.96 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -1.96 mean?
Wuhan Yangtze Communications Industry Group Co (SHSE:600345) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.96 as of Jul. 16, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Wuhan Yangtze Communications Industry Group Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Wuhan Yangtze Communications Industry Group Co ranks #1910 out of 2407 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 79.4%.
Is Wuhan Yangtze Communications Industry Group Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Wuhan Yangtze Communications Industry Group Co's current Beneish M-Score is -1.96. Based on the distribution chart, Wuhan Yangtze Communications Industry Group Co ranks #1910 out of 2407 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Wuhan Yangtze Communications Industry Group Co has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wuhan Yangtze Communications Industry Group Co's Beneish M-Score compare to CSCO and CIEN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Wuhan Yangtze Communications Industry Group Co ranks #1910 out of 2407 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Wuhan Yangtze Communications Industry Group 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 Hardware company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Hardware 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 Wuhan Yangtze Communications Industry Group Co and its competitors. Wuhan Yangtze Communications Industry Group Co's current Beneish M-Score is -1.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wuhan Yangtze Communications Industry Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wuhan Yangtze Communications Industry Group Co (SHSE:600345) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥22.11, compared to a current price of ¥51.65 — trading 133.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.96. Wuhan Yangtze Communications Industry Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 10 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 Wuhan Yangtze Communications Industry Group Co (SHSE:600345), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.96 as of Jul. 16, 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 Wuhan Yangtze Communications Industry Group Co (SHSE:600345) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wuhan Yangtze Communications Industry Group Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥51.65 is trading 133.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥22.11. GuruFocus considers Wuhan Yangtze Communications Industry Group Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600345:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.96
  • GF Value™: ¥22.11 vs. price of ¥51.65 (133.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 10 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600345 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Wuhan Yangtze Communications Industry Group Co Business Description

Address No. 2 Wenhua Road, Guandong Industrial Park, Donghu Development Zone, Wuhan, Hubei, CHN, 430074
Wuhan Yangtze Communications Industry Group Co Ltd is engaged in the investment, manufacture, and sales of communications, lighting and display products. Its product includes optical transmission equipment, access network equipment, optical fiber and cable, wireless communications system and equipment, base station radiofrequency cable, digital video equipment, communication equipment precise structure product, optical memory product, and relevant software.
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