Fangda Carbon New Material Co (SHSE:600516) Beneish M-Score: -2.49 (As of Jun. 29, 2026)


SHSE:600516 Fangda Carbon New Material Co Ltd SHSE:600516
63 GF Score
Price ¥5.83
GF Value ¥4.63
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Fangda Carbon New Material Co Beneish M-Score?

Fangda Carbon New Material Co SHSE:600516 -9.89% 63 Beneish M-Score is -2.49 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600516 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥4.63 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,408 Hardware companies, Fangda Carbon New Material Co ranks better than 52.03% 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 -2.49 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Fangda Carbon New Material Co's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:600516' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1592.5   Med: -2.31   Max: -0.07
Current: -2.49

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Fangda Carbon New Material Co was -0.07. The lowest was -1592.50. And the median was -2.31.


Fangda Carbon New Material Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Fangda Carbon New Material 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.

Fangda Carbon New Material Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Fangda Carbon New Material 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 -2.98 -1.65 -2.54 -2.70 -2.35

Fangda Carbon New Material 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 -2.12 -1.24 -1.39 -2.35 -2.49

SHSE:600516 vs APH, GLW: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Fangda Carbon New Material 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.


Fangda Carbon New Material Co Beneish M-Score vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Fangda Carbon New Material Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Fangda Carbon New Material Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Fangda Carbon New Material 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 Fangda Carbon New Material 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 * 1.0116+0.528 * 0.7793+0.404 * 0.8935+0.892 * 1.1004+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9007+4.679 * 0.014166-0.327 * 1.0926
=-2.49

* 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 ¥1,440 Mil.
Revenue was 992.792 + 904.6 + 931.628 + 839.97 = ¥3,669 Mil.
Gross Profit was 93.925 + 164.752 + 78.361 + 76.112 = ¥413 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ¥9,624 Mil.
Total Assets was ¥20,783 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ¥3,524 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ¥0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ¥94 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ¥2,565 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥223 Mil.
Net Income was 8.859 + -20.142 + 58.651 + 47.591 = ¥95 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ¥0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -204.853 + 330.624 + -239.517 + -85.715 = ¥-199 Mil.
Total Receivables was ¥1,293 Mil.
Revenue was 850.332 + 721.181 + 798.987 + 963.842 = ¥3,334 Mil.
Gross Profit was 112.118 + -20.137 + 28.679 + 171.938 = ¥293 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ¥8,869 Mil.
Total Assets was ¥20,391 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ¥3,138 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ¥0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ¥95 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ¥2,104 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥400 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)
=(1439.694 / 3668.99) / (1293.354 / 3334.342)
=0.392395 / 0.387889
=1.0116

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)
=(292.598 / 3334.342) / (413.15 / 3668.99)
=0.087753 / 0.112606
=0.7793

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 - (9623.809 + 3524.464) / 20783.36) / (1 - (8868.867 + 3137.735) / 20390.529)
=0.367365 / 0.411168
=0.8935

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
=3668.99 / 3334.342
=1.1004

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 + 3137.735)) / (0 / (0 + 3524.464))
=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)
=(94.489 / 3668.99) / (95.34 / 3334.342)
=0.025753 / 0.028593
=0.9007

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)
=((222.5 + 2565.49) / 20783.36) / ((400 + 2103.516) / 20390.529)
=0.134145 / 0.122778
=1.0926

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
=(94.959 - 0 - -199.461) / 20783.36
=0.014166

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.

Fangda Carbon New Material Co has a M-score of -2.49 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 -2.49 mean?
Fangda Carbon New Material Co (SHSE:600516) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.49 as of Jun. 29, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Fangda Carbon New Material Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Fangda Carbon New Material Co ranks #1155 out of 2408 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 48%.
Is Fangda Carbon New Material Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Fangda Carbon New Material Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.49. Based on the distribution chart, Fangda Carbon New Material Co ranks #1155 out of 2408 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Fangda Carbon New Material Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fangda Carbon New Material Co's Beneish M-Score compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Fangda Carbon New Material Co ranks #1155 out of 2408 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Fangda Carbon New Material 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 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 Fangda Carbon New Material Co and its competitors. Fangda Carbon New Material Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fangda Carbon New Material Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fangda Carbon New Material Co (SHSE:600516) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥4.63, compared to a current price of ¥5.83 — trading 25.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.49. Fangda Carbon New Material Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 8 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 Fangda Carbon New Material Co (SHSE:600516), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.49 as of Jun. 29, 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 Fangda Carbon New Material Co (SHSE:600516) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fangda Carbon New Material Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥5.83 is trading 25.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥4.63. GuruFocus considers Fangda Carbon New Material Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600516:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.49
  • GF Value™: ¥4.63 vs. price of ¥5.83 (25.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600516 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Fangda Carbon New Material Co Business Description

Address No. 11 Tansu Road, Haishiwan Town, Honggu District, Gansu Province, Lanzhou, CHN, 730084
Fangda Carbon New Material Co Ltd is a China-based company engaged in the production and sales of graphite and carbon products. Its main products include ultra-high power, high power and common power graphite electrodes, microporous carbon bricks, semi-graphite carbon bricks, aluminum carbon bricks, isostatic graphite products, special graphite products, biological carbon products and carbon composite materials, among others.
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