Shenzhen Kingdom Sci-tech Co (SHSE:600446) Beneish M-Score: -2.77 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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SHSE:600446 Shenzhen Kingdom Sci-tech Co Ltd SHSE:600446
52 GF Score
Price ¥9.88
GF Value ¥6.06
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Shenzhen Kingdom Sci-tech Co Beneish M-Score?

Shenzhen Kingdom Sci-tech Co SHSE:600446 +1.33% 52 Beneish M-Score is -2.77 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600446 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥6.06 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,631 Software companies, Shenzhen Kingdom Sci-tech Co ranks better than 65.72% 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 Shenzhen Kingdom Sci-tech Co's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:600446' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -98.17   Med: -2.32   Max: -0.71
Current: -2.77

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Shenzhen Kingdom Sci-tech Co was -0.71. The lowest was -98.17. And the median was -2.32.


Shenzhen Kingdom Sci-tech Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Shenzhen Kingdom Sci-tech 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.

Shenzhen Kingdom Sci-tech Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Shenzhen Kingdom Sci-tech 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 -1.23 -2.31 -2.39 -3.51 -3.24

Shenzhen Kingdom Sci-tech 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 -3.72 -3.66 -3.54 -3.24 -2.77

SHSE:600446 vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Shenzhen Kingdom Sci-tech 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.


Shenzhen Kingdom Sci-tech Co Beneish M-Score vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Shenzhen Kingdom Sci-tech Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Shenzhen Kingdom Sci-tech Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Shenzhen Kingdom Sci-tech 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 Shenzhen Kingdom Sci-tech 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 * 1.3523+0.528 * 0.6622+0.404 * 1.1611+0.892 * 0.572+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.1933+4.679 * -0.023016-0.327 * 0.9449
=-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 ¥817 Mil.
Revenue was 462.282 + 647.764 + 563.332 + 686.513 = ¥2,360 Mil.
Gross Profit was 160.109 + 303.216 + 193.92 + 275.284 = ¥933 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ¥3,667 Mil.
Total Assets was ¥5,325 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ¥48 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ¥0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ¥84 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ¥1,630 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥11 Mil.
Net Income was -48.955 + -111.821 + -17.699 + 56.362 = ¥-122 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ¥0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -342.716 + 352.386 + 13.883 + -23.105 = ¥0 Mil.
Total Receivables was ¥1,056 Mil.
Revenue was 521.247 + 1214.915 + 1130.893 + 1258.504 = ¥4,126 Mil.
Gross Profit was 177.128 + 424.265 + 206.702 + 271.42 = ¥1,080 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ¥3,998 Mil.
Total Assets was ¥5,492 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ¥63 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ¥0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ¥124 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ¥1,781 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥10 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)
=(816.511 / 2359.891) / (1055.55 / 4125.559)
=0.345995 / 0.255856
=1.3523

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)
=(1079.515 / 4125.559) / (932.529 / 2359.891)
=0.261665 / 0.395158
=0.6622

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 - (3666.548 + 47.506) / 5325.104) / (1 - (3997.946 + 62.72) / 5491.509)
=0.302539 / 0.260556
=1.1611

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
=2359.891 / 4125.559
=0.572

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 + 62.72)) / (0 / (0 + 47.506))
=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)
=(84.467 / 2359.891) / (123.742 / 4125.559)
=0.035793 / 0.029994
=1.1933

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)
=((11.154 + 1629.869) / 5325.104) / ((9.775 + 1781.124) / 5491.509)
=0.308167 / 0.326121
=0.9449

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
=(-122.113 - 0 - 0.448) / 5325.104
=-0.023016

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.

Shenzhen Kingdom Sci-tech Co has a M-score of -2.77 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 -2.77 mean?
Shenzhen Kingdom Sci-tech Co (SHSE:600446) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.77 as of Jul. 14, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Shenzhen Kingdom Sci-tech Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Shenzhen Kingdom Sci-tech Co ranks #902 out of 2631 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 34.3%.
Is Shenzhen Kingdom Sci-tech Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Shenzhen Kingdom Sci-tech Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.77. Based on the distribution chart, Shenzhen Kingdom Sci-tech Co ranks #902 out of 2631 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Shenzhen Kingdom Sci-tech Co has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shenzhen Kingdom Sci-tech Co's Beneish M-Score compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Shenzhen Kingdom Sci-tech Co ranks #902 out of 2631 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Shenzhen Kingdom Sci-tech Co 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 a Software company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Software 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 Shenzhen Kingdom Sci-tech Co and its competitors. Shenzhen Kingdom Sci-tech 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 Shenzhen Kingdom Sci-tech Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shenzhen Kingdom Sci-tech Co (SHSE:600446) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥6.06, compared to a current price of ¥9.88 — trading 63% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.77. Shenzhen Kingdom Sci-tech Co's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Shenzhen Kingdom Sci-tech Co (SHSE:600446), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.77 as of Jul. 14, 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 Shenzhen Kingdom Sci-tech Co (SHSE:600446) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shenzhen Kingdom Sci-tech Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥9.88 is trading 63% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥6.06. GuruFocus considers Shenzhen Kingdom Sci-tech Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600446:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.77
  • GF Value™: ¥6.06 vs. price of ¥9.88 (63% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600446 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Shenzhen Kingdom Sci-tech Co Business Description

Address the 9th high-South Road, Shenzhen Science and Technology Parks, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, CHN, 518026
Shenzhen Kingdom Sci-tech Co Ltd operates as a financial technology company in China. It offers software in the fields of securities, funds, banking, futures, insurance, trust, integrated finance, and regulatory agencies.
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