Changchun Eurasia Group Co (SHSE:600697) Beneish M-Score: -2.96 (As of Jul. 17, 2026)

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SHSE:600697 Changchun Eurasia Group Co Ltd SHSE:600697
52 GF Score
Price ¥10.01
GF Value ¥11.49
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Changchun Eurasia Group Co Beneish M-Score?

Changchun Eurasia Group Co SHSE:600697 -2.25% 52 Beneish M-Score is -2.96 as of Jul. 17, 2026. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600697 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥11.49 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,083 Retail - Cyclical companies, Changchun Eurasia Group Co ranks better than 75.72% 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 -2.96 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Changchun Eurasia Group Co's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:600697' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.92   Med: -2.62   Max: -0.6
Current: -2.96

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Changchun Eurasia Group Co was -0.60. The lowest was -4.92. And the median was -2.62.


Changchun Eurasia Group Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Changchun Eurasia Group 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.

Changchun Eurasia Group Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Changchun Eurasia Group 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 -1.21 -2.62 -3.50 -2.69 -2.82

Changchun Eurasia Group 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 -2.24 -2.00 -2.39 -2.82 -2.96

SHSE:600697 vs DDS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Department Stores subindustry, Changchun Eurasia Group 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.


Changchun Eurasia Group Co Beneish M-Score vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Changchun Eurasia Group Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Changchun Eurasia Group Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Changchun Eurasia Group 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 Changchun Eurasia Group 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 * 0.8621+0.528 * 0.9858+0.404 * 0.9982+0.892 * 0.9446+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9016+4.679 * -0.068063-0.327 * 0.9957
=-2.96

* 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 ¥192 Mil.
Revenue was 1826.603 + 1388.533 + 1699.693 + 1714.253 = ¥6,629 Mil.
Gross Profit was 684.914 + 680.214 + 588.443 + 646.61 = ¥2,600 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ¥3,483 Mil.
Total Assets was ¥19,335 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ¥13,128 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ¥0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ¥582 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ¥12,208 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥2,685 Mil.
Net Income was 3.596 + -69.594 + 3.415 + 10.97 = ¥-52 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ¥0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 238.555 + 295.861 + 378.323 + 351.639 = ¥1,264 Mil.
Total Receivables was ¥236 Mil.
Revenue was 1951.079 + 1536.025 + 1821.06 + 1709.921 = ¥7,018 Mil.
Gross Profit was 693.369 + 743.826 + 632.954 + 643.474 = ¥2,714 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ¥3,805 Mil.
Total Assets was ¥19,899 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ¥13,286 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ¥0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ¥684 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ¥13,261 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥2,134 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)
=(192.203 / 6629.082) / (236.038 / 7018.085)
=0.028994 / 0.033633
=0.8621

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)
=(2713.623 / 7018.085) / (2600.181 / 6629.082)
=0.386661 / 0.392238
=0.9858

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 - (3482.596 + 13128.378) / 19334.759) / (1 - (3804.561 + 13286.458) / 19899.426)
=0.140875 / 0.14113
=0.9982

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
=6629.082 / 7018.085
=0.9446

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 + 13286.458)) / (0 / (0 + 13128.378))
=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)
=(582.132 / 6629.082) / (683.521 / 7018.085)
=0.087815 / 0.097394
=0.9016

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)
=((2685.338 + 12208.386) / 19334.759) / ((2133.507 + 13260.824) / 19899.426)
=0.770308 / 0.773607
=0.9957

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
=(-51.613 - 0 - 1264.378) / 19334.759
=-0.068063

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.

Changchun Eurasia Group Co has a M-score of -2.96 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 -2.96 mean?
Changchun Eurasia Group Co (SHSE:600697) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.96 as of Jul. 17, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Changchun Eurasia Group Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Changchun Eurasia Group Co ranks #263 out of 1083 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 24.3%.
Is Changchun Eurasia Group Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Changchun Eurasia Group Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.96. Based on the distribution chart, Changchun Eurasia Group Co ranks #263 out of 1083 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Changchun Eurasia Group Co has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Changchun Eurasia Group Co's Beneish M-Score compare to DDS?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Changchun Eurasia Group Co ranks #263 out of 1083 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Changchun Eurasia Group Co in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Changchun Eurasia Group Co and its competitors. Changchun Eurasia Group Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Changchun Eurasia Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Changchun Eurasia Group Co (SHSE:600697) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥11.49, compared to a current price of ¥10.01 — trading 12.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.96. Changchun Eurasia Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Changchun Eurasia Group Co (SHSE:600697), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.96 as of Jul. 17, 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 Changchun Eurasia Group Co (SHSE:600697) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Changchun Eurasia Group Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥10.01 is trading 12.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥11.49. GuruFocus considers Changchun Eurasia Group Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600697:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.96
  • GF Value™: ¥11.49 vs. price of ¥10.01 (12.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600697 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Changchun Eurasia Group Co Business Description

Address No. 2686 Feiyue Road, Changchun, CHN, 130012
Changchun Eurasia Group Co Ltd operates departmental stores, shopping centers, and supermarket chains. The company offers various products.
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