Henan Yuguang Gold & Lead Co (SHSE:600531) Beneish M-Score: -2.02 (As of Jul. 01, 2026)


SHSE:600531 Henan Yuguang Gold & Lead Co Ltd SHSE:600531
83 GF Score
Price ¥15.20
GF Value ¥11.45
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Henan Yuguang Gold & Lead Co Beneish M-Score?

Henan Yuguang Gold & Lead Co SHSE:600531 -3.37% 83 Beneish M-Score is -2.02 as of Jul. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600531 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥11.45 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 683 Metals & Mining companies, Henan Yuguang Gold & Lead Co ranks worse than 62.08% 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 -2.02 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Henan Yuguang Gold & Lead Co's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:600531' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.11   Med: -2.34   Max: -1.13
Current: -2.02

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Henan Yuguang Gold & Lead Co was -1.13. The lowest was -4.11. And the median was -2.34.


Henan Yuguang Gold & Lead Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Henan Yuguang Gold & Lead 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.

Henan Yuguang Gold & Lead Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Henan Yuguang Gold & Lead 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 -2.44 -1.90 -2.52 -1.38 -1.95

Henan Yuguang Gold & Lead 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 -2.06 -1.47 -1.13 -1.95 -2.02

Henan Yuguang Gold & Lead Co Beneish M-Score Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Henan Yuguang Gold & Lead 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.


Henan Yuguang Gold & Lead Co Beneish M-Score vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Henan Yuguang Gold & Lead Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Henan Yuguang Gold & Lead Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Henan Yuguang Gold & Lead 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 Henan Yuguang Gold & Lead 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 * 1.0575+0.528 * 1.1037+0.404 * 1.121+0.892 * 1.3484+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.8819+4.679 * -0.00454-0.327 * 1.022
=-2.02

* 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 ¥1,990 Mil.
Revenue was 16354.19 + 14698.596 + 12414.363 + 12045.31 = ¥55,512 Mil.
Gross Profit was 985.818 + 873.817 + 502.798 + 613.1 = ¥2,976 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ¥20,513 Mil.
Total Assets was ¥25,712 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ¥4,344 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ¥0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ¥166 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ¥15,182 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥3,206 Mil.
Net Income was 274.881 + 239.475 + 135.969 + 255.846 = ¥906 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ¥0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -420.391 + 1470.237 + -957.515 + 930.568 = ¥1,023 Mil.
Total Receivables was ¥1,396 Mil.
Revenue was 10395.324 + 10327.424 + 10147.846 + 10298.74 = ¥41,169 Mil.
Gross Profit was 552.139 + 145.513 + 690.22 + 1047.677 = ¥2,436 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ¥15,155 Mil.
Total Assets was ¥19,842 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ¥4,099 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ¥0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ¥139 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ¥9,760 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥4,124 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)
=(1990.065 / 55512.459) / (1395.598 / 41169.334)
=0.035849 / 0.033899
=1.0575

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)
=(2435.549 / 41169.334) / (2975.533 / 55512.459)
=0.059159 / 0.053601
=1.1037

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 - (20513.491 + 4343.587) / 25711.93) / (1 - (15155.213 + 4098.518) / 19842.224)
=0.033247 / 0.029659
=1.121

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
=55512.459 / 41169.334
=1.3484

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 + 4098.518)) / (0 / (0 + 4343.587))
=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)
=(165.764 / 55512.459) / (139.396 / 41169.334)
=0.002986 / 0.003386
=0.8819

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)
=((3205.529 + 15182.416) / 25711.93) / ((4124.222 + 9760.185) / 19842.224)
=0.715152 / 0.69974
=1.022

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
=(906.171 - 0 - 1022.899) / 25711.93
=-0.00454

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.

Henan Yuguang Gold & Lead Co has a M-score of -2.02 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 -2.02 mean?
Henan Yuguang Gold & Lead Co (SHSE:600531) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.02 as of Jul. 01, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Henan Yuguang Gold & Lead Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Henan Yuguang Gold & Lead Co ranks #424 out of 683 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 62.1%.
Is Henan Yuguang Gold & Lead Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Henan Yuguang Gold & Lead Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.02. Based on the distribution chart, Henan Yuguang Gold & Lead Co ranks #424 out of 683 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Henan Yuguang Gold & Lead Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Henan Yuguang Gold & Lead Co's Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Henan Yuguang Gold & Lead Co ranks #424 out of 683 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Henan Yuguang Gold & Lead 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Metals & Mining 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 Henan Yuguang Gold & Lead Co and its competitors. Henan Yuguang Gold & Lead Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Henan Yuguang Gold & Lead Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Henan Yuguang Gold & Lead Co (SHSE:600531) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥11.45, compared to a current price of ¥15.20 — trading 32.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.02. Henan Yuguang Gold & Lead Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Henan Yuguang Gold & Lead Co (SHSE:600531), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.02 as of Jul. 01, 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 Henan Yuguang Gold & Lead Co (SHSE:600531) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Henan Yuguang Gold & Lead Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥15.20 is trading 32.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥11.45. GuruFocus considers Henan Yuguang Gold & Lead Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600531:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.02
  • GF Value™: ¥11.45 vs. price of ¥15.20 (32.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600531 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Henan Yuguang Gold & Lead Co Business Description

Address No. 1 Jinliang South Street, Henan Province, Jiyuan, CHN, 459000
Henan Yuguang Gold & Lead Co Ltd is engaged in the Non-ferrous metal smelting and trading; sales of chemical raw materials; precious metal smelting; sales of gold and silver products.
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