Anhui Construction Engineering Group (SHSE:600502) Beneish M-Score: -2.45 (As of Jul. 21, 2026)

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SHSE:600502 Anhui Construction Engineering Group Corp Ltd SHSE:600502
64 GF Score
Price ¥4.56
GF Value ¥4.05
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Anhui Construction Engineering Group Beneish M-Score?

Anhui Construction Engineering Group SHSE:600502 -1.30% 64 Beneish M-Score is -2.45 as of Jul. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600502 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥4.05 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,699 Construction companies, Anhui Construction Engineering Group ranks worse than 52.44% 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 -2.45 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Anhui Construction Engineering Group's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:600502' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.82   Med: -2.08   Max: 2.35
Current: -2.45

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Anhui Construction Engineering Group was 2.35. The lowest was -10.82. And the median was -2.08.


Anhui Construction Engineering Group Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Anhui Construction Engineering Group'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.

Anhui Construction Engineering Group Beneish M-Score Chart

Anhui Construction Engineering Group 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 -2.04 -2.23 -2.36 -2.27 -2.45

Anhui Construction Engineering Group 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 -2.24 -2.30 -2.43 -2.45 -2.45

SHSE:600502 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Anhui Construction Engineering Group'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.


Anhui Construction Engineering Group Beneish M-Score vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Anhui Construction Engineering Group's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Anhui Construction Engineering Group's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Anhui Construction Engineering Group 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 Anhui Construction Engineering Group 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 * 1.2048+0.528 * 0.8452+0.404 * 1.1727+0.892 * 0.8682+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.2348+4.679 * 0.002273-0.327 * 0.9999
=-2.45

* 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 ¥88,912 Mil.
Revenue was 16000.847 + 38171.926 + 14841.002 + 15643.037 = ¥84,657 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1830.751 + 6417.129 + 1650.677 + 2441.599 = ¥12,340 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ¥128,360 Mil.
Total Assets was ¥226,322 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ¥6,734 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ¥0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ¥2,623 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ¥129,143 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥61,571 Mil.
Net Income was 333.21 + 717.043 + 255.865 + 241.707 = ¥1,548 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ¥0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -2895.115 + 3255.152 + 830.662 + -157.406 = ¥1,033 Mil.
Total Receivables was ¥84,997 Mil.
Revenue was 14542.034 + 42538.57 + 20502.157 + 19923.528 = ¥97,506 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1807.609 + 5370.531 + 2330.661 + 2504.804 = ¥12,014 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ¥123,230 Mil.
Total Assets was ¥197,052 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ¥6,086 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ¥0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ¥2,446 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ¥119,110 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥46,963 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)
=(88912.348 / 84656.812) / (84996.992 / 97506.289)
=1.050268 / 0.871708
=1.2048

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)
=(12013.605 / 97506.289) / (12340.156 / 84656.812)
=0.123209 / 0.145767
=0.8452

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 - (128359.847 + 6733.765) / 226322.186) / (1 - (123230.329 + 6086.332) / 197052.117)
=0.403092 / 0.343744
=1.1727

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
=84656.812 / 97506.289
=0.8682

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 + 6086.332)) / (0 / (0 + 6733.765))
=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)
=(2622.746 / 84656.812) / (2446.343 / 97506.289)
=0.030981 / 0.025089
=1.2348

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)
=((61570.814 + 129143.437) / 226322.186) / ((46963.319 + 119109.617) / 197052.117)
=0.842667 / 0.842787
=0.9999

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
=(1547.825 - 0 - 1033.293) / 226322.186
=0.002273

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.

Anhui Construction Engineering Group has a M-score of -2.45 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 -2.45 mean?
Anhui Construction Engineering Group (SHSE:600502) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.45 as of Jul. 21, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Anhui Construction Engineering Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Anhui Construction Engineering Group ranks #891 out of 1699 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 52.4%.
Is Anhui Construction Engineering Group's Beneish M-Score too high?
Anhui Construction Engineering Group's current Beneish M-Score is -2.45. Based on the distribution chart, Anhui Construction Engineering Group ranks #891 out of 1699 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Anhui Construction Engineering Group has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Anhui Construction Engineering Group's Beneish M-Score compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Anhui Construction Engineering Group ranks #891 out of 1699 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Anhui Construction Engineering Group 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 Construction company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Construction 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 Anhui Construction Engineering Group and its competitors. Anhui Construction Engineering Group's current Beneish M-Score is -2.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Anhui Construction Engineering Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Anhui Construction Engineering Group (SHSE:600502) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥4.05, compared to a current price of ¥4.56 — trading 12.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.45. Anhui Construction Engineering Group's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 7 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 Anhui Construction Engineering Group (SHSE:600502), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.45 as of Jul. 21, 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 Anhui Construction Engineering Group (SHSE:600502) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Anhui Construction Engineering Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥4.56 is trading 12.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥4.05. GuruFocus considers Anhui Construction Engineering Group to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600502:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.45
  • GF Value™: ¥4.05 vs. price of ¥4.56 (12.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600502 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Anhui Construction Engineering Group Business Description

Address No. 5183 Donghai Avenue, Anhui Province, Bangbu, CHN, 233010
Anhui Construction Engineering Group Corp Ltd is engaged in the construction of water conservancy and hydropower engineering construction, highway engineering construction, municipal and public works construction, port and waterway engineering construction, electromechanical engineering construction; highway subgrade engineering, highway pavement engineering, and bridge engineering.
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