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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 -2.51 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
The historical rank and industry rank for 360 Security Technology's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:601360'
s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.11 Med: -2.51 Max: 12.15
Current: -2.51
During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of 360 Security Technology was 12.15. The lowest was -3.11. And the median was -2.51.
360 Security Technology Beneish M-Score Related Terms
360 Security Technology Beneish M-Score Historical Data
* 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.
SHSE:601360 vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: Beneish M-Score Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, 360 Security Technology'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.
360 Security Technology Beneish M-Score vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, 360 Security Technology's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where 360 Security Technology's Beneish M-Score falls into.
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 360 Security Technology 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 * 0.8268
+
0.528 * 1.0276
+
0.404 * 1.1045
+
0.892 * 1.0924
+
0.115 * 1
-
0.172 * SGAI
+
4.679 * TATA
-
0.327 * LVGI
-
0.172 * 0.9132
+
4.679 * 0.002001
-
0.327 * 1.1084
=
-2.51
* 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.
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.
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 + 1637.026))
/
(0 / (0 + 1937.581))
=
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
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
=
(645.445 - 0
-
570.341)
/
37526.506
=
0.002001
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.
360 Security Technology has a M-score of -2.51 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
360 Security Technology (SHSE:601360) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.51 as of Jul. 16, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on 360 Security Technology and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, 360 Security Technology ranks #1363 out of 2629 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 51.8%.
Is 360 Security Technology's Beneish M-Score too high?
360 Security Technology's current Beneish M-Score is -2.51. Based on the distribution chart, 360 Security Technology ranks #1363 out of 2629 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, 360 Security Technology has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does 360 Security Technology's Beneish M-Score compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, 360 Security Technology ranks #1363 out of 2629 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places 360 Security Technology 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 Software company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Software 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 360 Security Technology and its competitors. 360 Security Technology's current Beneish M-Score is -2.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is 360 Security Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, 360 Security Technology (SHSE:601360) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥13.50, compared to a current price of ¥9.05 — trading 33% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.51. 360 Security Technology's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 5 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 360 Security Technology (SHSE:601360), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.51 as of Jul. 16, 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 360 Security Technology (SHSE:601360) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, 360 Security Technology stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥9.05 is trading 33% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥13.50.
GuruFocus considers 360 Security Technology to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:601360:
Beneish M-Score: -2.51
GF Value™: ¥13.50 vs. price of ¥9.05 (33% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601360 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
360 Security Technology Inc is engaged in the research and development of Internet security technology, design, development, and promotion of Internet security products, as well as commercial services such as Internet advertising and services based on Internet security products, Internet value-added services, and smart hardware services. The company operates through two segments. The Internet and Smart Hardware Business segment covers Internet commercialization, such as advertising and services, value-added Internet businesses like AI products and game distribution, and smart hardware, including cameras, video doorbells, driving recorders, and children's smartwatches. The Security Business segment focuses on digital security operations.
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