Yutong Heavy Industries Co (SHSE:600817) Beneish M-Score: -3.08 (As of Jul. 23, 2026)

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SHSE:600817 Yutong Heavy Industries Co Ltd SHSE:600817
81 GF Score
Price ¥9.01
GF Value ¥11.51
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Yutong Heavy Industries Co Beneish M-Score?

Yutong Heavy Industries Co SHSE:600817 +1.01% 81 Beneish M-Score is -3.08 as of Jul. 23, 2026. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600817 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥11.51 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 205 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Yutong Heavy Industries Co ranks better than 86.83% 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 -3.08 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Yutong Heavy Industries Co's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:600817' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -116.03   Med: -1.57   Max: 206.8
Current: -3.08

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Yutong Heavy Industries Co was 206.80. The lowest was -116.03. And the median was -1.57.


Yutong Heavy Industries Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Yutong Heavy Industries 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.

Yutong Heavy Industries Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Yutong Heavy Industries 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 -1.26 -1.38 -2.09 -2.84 -2.52

Yutong Heavy Industries 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 -2.85 -2.75 -2.60 -2.52 -3.08

SHSE:600817 vs CAT, DE, PCAR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Yutong Heavy Industries 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.


Yutong Heavy Industries Co Beneish M-Score vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Yutong Heavy Industries Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Yutong Heavy Industries Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Yutong Heavy Industries 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 Yutong Heavy Industries 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 * 0.5581+0.528 * 0.8278+0.404 * 0.8084+0.892 * 0.9019+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.1448+4.679 * -0.00087-0.327 * 0.7143
=-3.08

* 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 ¥755 Mil.
Revenue was 650.875 + 1096.527 + 730.8 + 952.741 = ¥3,431 Mil.
Gross Profit was 133.098 + 367.278 + 174.322 + 185.261 = ¥860 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ¥3,292 Mil.
Total Assets was ¥3,982 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ¥334 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ¥0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ¥182 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ¥949 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥0 Mil.
Net Income was 44.614 + 122.204 + 68.489 + 67.156 = ¥302 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ¥0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 232.368 + 116.317 + -97.394 + 54.636 = ¥306 Mil.
Total Receivables was ¥1,500 Mil.
Revenue was 707.09 + 1293.255 + 1024.196 + 779.592 = ¥3,804 Mil.
Gross Profit was 134.901 + 323.569 + 166.495 + 164.361 = ¥789 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ¥3,559 Mil.
Total Assets was ¥4,443 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ¥393 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ¥0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ¥176 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ¥1,482 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥0 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)
=(755.245 / 3430.943) / (1500.343 / 3804.133)
=0.220128 / 0.394398
=0.5581

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)
=(789.326 / 3804.133) / (859.959 / 3430.943)
=0.207492 / 0.250648
=0.8278

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 - (3291.601 + 334.252) / 3981.647) / (1 - (3559.063 + 393.01) / 4443.218)
=0.089358 / 0.110538
=0.8084

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
=3430.943 / 3804.133
=0.9019

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 + 393.01)) / (0 / (0 + 334.252))
=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)
=(181.558 / 3430.943) / (175.851 / 3804.133)
=0.052918 / 0.046226
=1.1448

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)
=((0 + 948.87) / 3981.647) / ((0 + 1482.379) / 4443.218)
=0.238311 / 0.333627
=0.7143

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
=(302.463 - 0 - 305.927) / 3981.647
=-0.00087

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.

Yutong Heavy Industries Co has a M-score of -3.08 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 -3.08 mean?
Yutong Heavy Industries Co (SHSE:600817) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.08 as of Jul. 23, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Yutong Heavy Industries Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Yutong Heavy Industries Co ranks #27 out of 205 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 13.2%.
Is Yutong Heavy Industries Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Yutong Heavy Industries Co's current Beneish M-Score is -3.08. Based on the distribution chart, Yutong Heavy Industries Co ranks #27 out of 205 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Yutong Heavy Industries Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yutong Heavy Industries Co's Beneish M-Score compare to CAT and DE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Yutong Heavy Industries Co ranks #27 out of 205 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Yutong Heavy Industries Co in the top 13% 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery 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 Yutong Heavy Industries Co and its competitors. Yutong Heavy Industries Co's current Beneish M-Score is -3.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yutong Heavy Industries Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yutong Heavy Industries Co (SHSE:600817) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥11.51, compared to a current price of ¥9.01 — trading 21.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.08. Yutong Heavy Industries Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 3 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 Yutong Heavy Industries Co (SHSE:600817), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.08 as of Jul. 23, 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 Yutong Heavy Industries Co (SHSE:600817) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yutong Heavy Industries Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥9.01 is trading 21.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥11.51. GuruFocus considers Yutong Heavy Industries Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600817:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.08
  • GF Value™: ¥11.51 vs. price of ¥9.01 (21.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600817 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Yutong Heavy Industries Co Business Description

Address No. 86, Poyang Lake Road, 106, 1st Floor, Blue Mountain Mansion, Airport Port, Henan Province, Zhengzhou, CHN, 450000
Yutong Heavy Industries Co Ltd is a large-scale Chinese military and civil engineering machinery, environmental protection, special-purpose vehicle and other products and services professional manufacturing enterprise integrating scientific research and development, manufacturing, sales and services.
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