Sichuan Expressway Co (SHSE:601107) Beneish M-Score: -3.10 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


SHSE:601107 Sichuan Expressway Co Ltd SHSE:601107
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What is Sichuan Expressway Co Beneish M-Score?

Sichuan Expressway Co SHSE:601107 -3.15% 59 Beneish M-Score is -3.10 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates SHSE:601107 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥4.25 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,704 Construction companies, Sichuan Expressway Co ranks better than 85.09% 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 -3.1 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

SHSE:601107' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.43   Med: -2.63   Max: 0.04
Current: -3.1

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Sichuan Expressway Co was 0.04. The lowest was -3.43. And the median was -2.63.


Sichuan Expressway Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sichuan Expressway 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.

Sichuan Expressway Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Sichuan Expressway 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 -1.64 -1.63 -3.13 -2.93 -2.73

Sichuan Expressway 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 -1.87 -2.20 -1.78 -2.73 -3.10

Sichuan Expressway Co Beneish M-Score Competitor Comparison

For the Infrastructure Operations subindustry, Sichuan Expressway 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.


Sichuan Expressway Co Beneish M-Score vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Sichuan Expressway Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sichuan Expressway Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Sichuan Expressway 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 Sichuan Expressway 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 * 0.5964+0.528 * 1.0038+0.404 * 1.0398+0.892 * 0.888+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9593+4.679 * -0.035717-0.327 * 1.0089
=-3.10

* 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 ¥419 Mil.
Revenue was 2411.406 + 2671.712 + 1960.243 + 2137.233 = ¥9,181 Mil.
Gross Profit was 837.187 + 657.077 + 849.542 + 640.434 = ¥2,984 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ¥4,047 Mil.
Total Assets was ¥67,768 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ¥1,274 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ¥0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ¥83 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ¥4,632 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥40,544 Mil.
Net Income was 456.781 + 213.344 + 462.558 + 350.991 = ¥1,484 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ¥0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 902.376 + 761.133 + 1151.089 + 1089.582 = ¥3,904 Mil.
Total Receivables was ¥792 Mil.
Revenue was 1988.802 + 3003.208 + 1990.549 + 3355.922 = ¥10,338 Mil.
Gross Profit was 904.283 + 809.095 + 898.452 + 761.53 = ¥3,373 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ¥6,105 Mil.
Total Assets was ¥63,375 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ¥1,109 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ¥0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ¥97 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ¥4,400 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥37,475 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)
=(419.496 / 9180.594) / (792.102 / 10338.481)
=0.045694 / 0.076617
=0.5964

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)
=(3373.36 / 10338.481) / (2984.24 / 9180.594)
=0.326292 / 0.32506
=1.0038

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 - (4047.047 + 1274.248) / 67768.481) / (1 - (6105.023 + 1109.109) / 63374.669)
=0.921478 / 0.886167
=1.0398

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
=9180.594 / 10338.481
=0.888

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 + 1109.109)) / (0 / (0 + 1274.248))
=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)
=(82.563 / 9180.594) / (96.923 / 10338.481)
=0.008993 / 0.009375
=0.9593

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)
=((40544.076 + 4632.351) / 67768.481) / ((37474.996 + 4399.799) / 63374.669)
=0.666629 / 0.66075
=1.0089

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
=(1483.674 - 0 - 3904.18) / 67768.481
=-0.035717

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.

Sichuan Expressway Co has a M-score of -3.10 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -3.10 mean?
Sichuan Expressway Co (SHSE:601107) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.10 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Sichuan Expressway Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sichuan Expressway Co ranks #254 out of 1704 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 14.9%.
Is Sichuan Expressway Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Sichuan Expressway Co's current Beneish M-Score is -3.10. Based on the distribution chart, Sichuan Expressway Co ranks #254 out of 1704 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sichuan Expressway Co has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sichuan Expressway Co's Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Sichuan Expressway Co ranks #254 out of 1704 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Sichuan Expressway Co in the top 15% 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 Construction company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Construction 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 Sichuan Expressway Co and its competitors. Sichuan Expressway Co's current Beneish M-Score is -3.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sichuan Expressway Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sichuan Expressway Co (SHSE:601107) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥4.25, compared to a current price of ¥5.22 — trading 22.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.10. Sichuan Expressway Co's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Sichuan Expressway Co (SHSE:601107), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.10 as of Jun. 24, 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 Sichuan Expressway Co (SHSE:601107) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sichuan Expressway Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥5.22 is trading 22.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥4.25. GuruFocus considers Sichuan Expressway Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:601107:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.10
  • GF Value™: ¥4.25 vs. price of ¥5.22 (22.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601107 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sichuan Expressway Co Business Description

Address No. 252 Wuhouci Da Jie, Sichuan Province, Chengdu, CHN, 610041
Sichuan Expressway Co Ltd is engaged in the investment, construction, operation, and management of certain expressway projects, green energy investment business, and integrated development of resources along the routes. The group is organised into business units based on their services and products, and has six reportable operating segments, which include Expressways, Construction Services, Transportation Services, Transportation Logistics, New Energy Technologies, and Others. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Expressways segment, which comprises the operation of expressways and a high-grade toll bridge in Mainland China. Geographically, the group derives all of its revenue from Mainland China.
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