Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co (SHSE:600887) Beneish M-Score: -2.38 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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SHSE:600887 Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co Ltd SHSE:600887
87 GF Score
Price ¥25.28
GF Value ¥27.40
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co Beneish M-Score?

Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co SHSE:600887 +1.00% 87 Beneish M-Score is -2.38 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600887 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥27.40 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,851 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co ranks worse than 60.89% 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 -2.38 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:600887' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.49   Med: -2.52   Max: -2.09
Current: -2.38

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co was -2.09. The lowest was -3.49. And the median was -2.52.


Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial 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.

Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial 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 -2.64 -2.09 -2.66 -2.92 -2.56

Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial 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 -2.88 -2.89 -2.65 -2.56 -2.38

SHSE:600887 vs KHC, GIS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial 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.


Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co Beneish M-Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial 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 Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial 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 * 1.1625+0.528 * 0.9892+0.404 * 1.2296+0.892 * 1.0131+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0038+4.679 * -0.032185-0.327 * 0.9967
=-2.38

* 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 ¥3,892 Mil.
Revenue was 34824.961 + 25367.489 + 28630.824 + 28914.555 = ¥117,738 Mil.
Gross Profit was 13415.58 + 8143.253 + 9710.413 + 9936.6 = ¥41,206 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ¥62,624 Mil.
Total Assets was ¥156,745 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ¥35,659 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ¥0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ¥15,610 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ¥90,856 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥685 Mil.
Net Income was 5394.651 + 1139.064 + 3225.625 + 2326.373 = ¥12,086 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ¥0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 3734.648 + 4944.057 + 6435.648 + 2016.135 = ¥17,130 Mil.
Total Receivables was ¥3,305 Mil.
Revenue was 33018.237 + 26740.166 + 29124.527 + 27337.582 = ¥116,221 Mil.
Gross Profit was 12486.996 + 8289.379 + 10207.311 + 9250.568 = ¥40,234 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ¥70,632 Mil.
Total Assets was ¥154,847 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ¥37,247 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ¥0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ¥15,350 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ¥88,184 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥2,544 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)
=(3892.124 / 117737.829) / (3304.819 / 116220.512)
=0.033058 / 0.028436
=1.1625

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)
=(40234.254 / 116220.512) / (41205.846 / 117737.829)
=0.346189 / 0.34998
=0.9892

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 - (62624.395 + 35659.405) / 156745.248) / (1 - (70631.572 + 37246.795) / 154847.14)
=0.372971 / 0.303323
=1.2296

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
=117737.829 / 116220.512
=1.0131

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 + 37246.795)) / (0 / (0 + 35659.405))
=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)
=(15610.262 / 117737.829) / (15350.145 / 116220.512)
=0.132585 / 0.132078
=1.0038

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)
=((684.651 + 90855.776) / 156745.248) / ((2543.836 + 88183.723) / 154847.14)
=0.584008 / 0.585917
=0.9967

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
=(12085.713 - 0 - 17130.488) / 156745.248
=-0.032185

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.

Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co has a M-score of -2.38 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.38 mean?
Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co (SHSE:600887) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.38 as of Jul. 14, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co ranks #1127 out of 1851 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 60.9%.
Is Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.38. Based on the distribution chart, Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co ranks #1127 out of 1851 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co's Beneish M-Score compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co ranks #1127 out of 1851 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co and its competitors. Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co (SHSE:600887) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥27.40, compared to a current price of ¥25.28 — trading 7.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.38. Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 4 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 Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co (SHSE:600887), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.38 as of Jul. 14, 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 Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co (SHSE:600887) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥25.28 is trading 7.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥27.40. GuruFocus considers Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600887:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.38
  • GF Value™: ¥27.40 vs. price of ¥25.28 (7.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600887 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co Business Description

Address No. 1 Yili Street, Chilechuan Dairy Development Zone, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Hohhot, CHN, 010110
Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group is the largest dairy products manufacturer in China, with the majority of revenue (around 70%) coming from the liquid milk segment. The company also manufactures ice cream, milk powder, and cheese products. Some flagship lineups include Satine, Yili Pure Milk, Ambrosial, and Changqing. The company also expands its overseas presence through setting up R&D centers and acquiring foreign dairy brands such as Westland in New Zealand and Chomthana in Thailand.
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