Chongqing Water Group Co (SHSE:601158) Beneish M-Score: -2.53 (As of Jul. 13, 2026)


SHSE:601158 Chongqing Water Group Co Ltd SHSE:601158
65 GF Score
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GF Value ¥4.65
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Chongqing Water Group Co Beneish M-Score?

Chongqing Water Group Co SHSE:601158 +1.48% 65 Beneish M-Score is -2.53 as of Jul. 13, 2026. GuruFocus rates SHSE:601158 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥4.65 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 487 Utilities - Regulated companies, Chongqing Water Group Co ranks worse than 56.06% 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 -2.53 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

SHSE:601158' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.22   Med: -2.54   Max: 2.2
Current: -2.53

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Chongqing Water Group Co was 2.20. The lowest was -3.22. And the median was -2.54.


Chongqing Water Group Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chongqing Water 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.

Chongqing Water Group Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Chongqing Water 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 -1.86 -2.30 -2.73 -2.38 -2.39

Chongqing Water 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 -2.59 -2.75 -2.70 -2.39 -2.53

SHSE:601158 vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Chongqing Water 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.


Chongqing Water Group Co Beneish M-Score vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Chongqing Water Group Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Chongqing Water 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 Chongqing Water 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 * 1.1417+0.528 * 0.9949+0.404 * 1.0307+0.892 * 1.0362+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0893+4.679 * -0.044528-0.327 * 0.9859
=-2.53

* 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 ¥3,201 Mil.
Revenue was 1689.411 + 1956.769 + 2049.179 + 1838.456 = ¥7,534 Mil.
Gross Profit was 504.813 + 507.588 + 555.564 + 602.954 = ¥2,171 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ¥6,829 Mil.
Total Assets was ¥36,329 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ¥20,272 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ¥0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ¥197 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ¥5,746 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥11,121 Mil.
Net Income was 269.499 + 29.353 + 321.516 + 214.322 = ¥835 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ¥0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 646.386 + 173.123 + 616.377 + 1016.466 = ¥2,452 Mil.
Total Receivables was ¥2,706 Mil.
Revenue was 1680.088 + 1917.354 + 1909.796 + 1763.496 = ¥7,271 Mil.
Gross Profit was 496.785 + 396.696 + 632.149 + 558.79 = ¥2,084 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ¥6,879 Mil.
Total Assets was ¥35,809 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ¥20,105 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ¥0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ¥174 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ¥5,477 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥11,386 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)
=(3200.568 / 7533.815) / (2705.505 / 7270.734)
=0.424827 / 0.372109
=1.1417

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)
=(2084.42 / 7270.734) / (2170.919 / 7533.815)
=0.286686 / 0.288157
=0.9949

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 - (6829.12 + 20272.087) / 36329.432) / (1 - (6879.365 + 20104.667) / 35808.876)
=0.254015 / 0.246443
=1.0307

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
=7533.815 / 7270.734
=1.0362

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 + 20104.667)) / (0 / (0 + 20272.087))
=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)
=(196.622 / 7533.815) / (174.199 / 7270.734)
=0.026099 / 0.023959
=1.0893

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)
=((11121.371 + 5745.817) / 36329.432) / ((11385.542 + 5476.88) / 35808.876)
=0.464284 / 0.470901
=0.9859

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
=(834.69 - 0 - 2452.352) / 36329.432
=-0.044528

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.

Chongqing Water Group Co has a M-score of -2.53 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.53 mean?
Chongqing Water Group Co (SHSE:601158) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.53 as of Jul. 13, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Chongqing Water Group Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Chongqing Water Group Co ranks #273 out of 487 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 56.1%.
Is Chongqing Water Group Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Chongqing Water Group Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.53. Based on the distribution chart, Chongqing Water Group Co ranks #273 out of 487 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Chongqing Water Group Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chongqing Water Group Co's Beneish M-Score compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Chongqing Water Group Co ranks #273 out of 487 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Chongqing Water 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Utilities - Regulated 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 Chongqing Water Group Co and its competitors. Chongqing Water Group Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chongqing Water Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chongqing Water Group Co (SHSE:601158) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥4.65, compared to a current price of ¥4.12 — trading 11.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.53. Chongqing Water Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 10 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 Chongqing Water Group Co (SHSE:601158), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.53 as of Jul. 13, 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 Chongqing Water Group Co (SHSE:601158) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chongqing Water Group Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥4.12 is trading 11.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥4.65. GuruFocus considers Chongqing Water Group Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:601158:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.53
  • GF Value™: ¥4.65 vs. price of ¥4.12 (11.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 10 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601158 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Chongqing Water Group Co Business Description

Address Number 1 Longjiawan, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, CHN, 400015
Chongqing Water Group Co Ltd engages in water supply, sewage treatment, engineering construction, and other businesses in China. The company also constructs, operates, and maintains drainage facilities; and collects, treats, and discharges domestic sewage, industrial and commercial sewage, rainwater, and other sewage from the urban sewage pipe network, as well as treats sewage in rivers.
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