Lao Feng Xiang Co (SHSE:600612) Beneish M-Score: -0.59 (As of Jul. 21, 2026)

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SHSE:600612 Lao Feng Xiang Co Ltd SHSE:600612
63 GF Score
Price ¥35.01
GF Value ¥44.58
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Lao Feng Xiang Co Beneish M-Score?

Lao Feng Xiang Co SHSE:600612 -1.74% 63 Beneish M-Score is -0.59 as of Jul. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600612 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥44.58 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,084 Retail - Cyclical companies, Lao Feng Xiang Co ranks worse than 92.16% 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.

Warning Sign:

Beneish M-Score -0.59 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

The historical rank and industry rank for Lao Feng Xiang Co's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:600612' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.05   Med: -2.41   Max: 0.39
Current: -0.59

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Lao Feng Xiang Co was 0.39. The lowest was -5.05. And the median was -2.41.


Lao Feng Xiang Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lao Feng Xiang 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.

Lao Feng Xiang Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Lao Feng Xiang 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 -2.06 0.39 -3.84 -2.94 -3.28

Lao Feng Xiang 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 -3.09 -3.04 -1.66 -3.28 -0.59

SHSE:600612 vs TPR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Luxury Goods subindustry, Lao Feng Xiang 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.


Lao Feng Xiang Co Beneish M-Score vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lao Feng Xiang Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lao Feng Xiang Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Lao Feng Xiang 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 Lao Feng Xiang 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 * 2.6478+0.528 * 0.9147+0.404 * 1.2044+0.892 * 1.0074+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.4053+4.679 * 0.066307-0.327 * 0.7245
=-0.59

* 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 ¥2,147 Mil.
Revenue was 13742.216 + 4821.922 + 14645.61 + 15834.537 = ¥49,044 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1751.522 + 881.22 + 1026.774 + 1308.541 = ¥4,968 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ¥23,227 Mil.
Total Assets was ¥24,492 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ¥716 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ¥0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ¥470 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ¥8,064 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥178 Mil.
Net Income was 547.054 + 317.426 + 217.254 + 607.237 = ¥1,689 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ¥0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -2349.188 + 3596.533 + -2339.494 + 1157.139 = ¥65 Mil.
Total Receivables was ¥805 Mil.
Revenue was 17521.314 + 4211.21 + 12622.783 + 14329.065 = ¥48,684 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1586.672 + 566.388 + 822.617 + 1535.181 = ¥4,511 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ¥27,991 Mil.
Total Assets was ¥29,280 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ¥744 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ¥0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ¥332 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ¥13,263 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥336 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)
=(2147.473 / 49044.285) / (805.071 / 48684.372)
=0.043786 / 0.016537
=2.6478

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)
=(4510.858 / 48684.372) / (4968.057 / 49044.285)
=0.092655 / 0.101297
=0.9147

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 - (23226.903 + 715.61) / 24491.804) / (1 - (27990.677 + 744.452) / 29280.357)
=0.022428 / 0.018621
=1.2044

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
=49044.285 / 48684.372
=1.0074

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 + 744.452)) / (0 / (0 + 715.61))
=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)
=(469.512 / 49044.285) / (331.625 / 48684.372)
=0.009573 / 0.006812
=1.4053

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)
=((178.121 + 8063.789) / 24491.804) / ((336.085 + 13263.452) / 29280.357)
=0.336517 / 0.464459
=0.7245

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
=(1688.971 - 0 - 64.99) / 24491.804
=0.066307

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.

Lao Feng Xiang Co has a M-score of -0.59 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of -0.59 mean?
Lao Feng Xiang Co (SHSE:600612) has a Beneish M-Score of -0.59 as of Jul. 21, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Lao Feng Xiang Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lao Feng Xiang Co ranks #999 out of 1084 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 92.2%.
Is Lao Feng Xiang Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Lao Feng Xiang Co's current Beneish M-Score is -0.59. Based on the distribution chart, Lao Feng Xiang Co ranks #999 out of 1084 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lao Feng Xiang Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lao Feng Xiang Co's Beneish M-Score compare to TPR?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Lao Feng Xiang Co ranks #999 out of 1084 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Lao Feng Xiang 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Lao Feng Xiang Co and its competitors. Lao Feng Xiang Co's current Beneish M-Score is -0.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lao Feng Xiang Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lao Feng Xiang Co (SHSE:600612) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥44.58, compared to a current price of ¥35.01 — trading 21.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -0.59. Lao Feng Xiang Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 2 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 Lao Feng Xiang Co (SHSE:600612), the current Beneish M-Score is -0.59 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 Lao Feng Xiang Co (SHSE:600612) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lao Feng Xiang Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥35.01 is trading 21.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥44.58. GuruFocus considers Lao Feng Xiang Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600612:

  • Beneish M-Score: -0.59
  • GF Value™: ¥44.58 vs. price of ¥35.01 (21.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600612 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Lao Feng Xiang Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 900905:China
Address No. 270, Luxi Road, 6th Floor, Building 1, Xuhui District, Shanghai, CHN, 200235
Lao Feng Xiang Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of gold jewelry. It is also engaged in the manufacture and distribution of gold arts and crafts, and other related products.
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