Soochow Securities Co (SHSE:601555) Beneish M-Score: -2.54 (As of Jul. 22, 2026)

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SHSE:601555 Soochow Securities Co Ltd SHSE:601555
59 GF Score
Price ¥7.97
GF Value ¥7.84
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Soochow Securities Co Beneish M-Score?

Soochow Securities Co SHSE:601555 -0.62% 59 Beneish M-Score is -2.54 as of Jul. 22, 2026. GuruFocus rates SHSE:601555 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥7.84 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 704 Capital Markets companies, Soochow Securities Co ranks better than 67.05% on this metric.

Note: Financial institutions were excluded from the sample in Beneish paper when calculating Beneish M-Score. Thus, the prediction might not fit banks and insurance companies.

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 -2.54 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

SHSE:601555' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.68   Med: -2.11   Max: 7.52
Current: -2.54

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Soochow Securities Co was 7.52. The lowest was -3.68. And the median was -2.11.

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Soochow Securities 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 Soochow Securities 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+0.528 * 1+0.404 * 1.0026+0.892 * 1.2442+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.7268+4.679 * -0.057228-0.327 * 1.19
=-2.54

* 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 ¥0 Mil.
Revenue was 2021.531 + 1737.464 + 2797.553 + 2154.377 = ¥8,711 Mil.
Gross Profit was 2021.531 + 1737.464 + 2797.553 + 2154.377 = ¥8,711 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ¥0 Mil.
Total Assets was ¥241,046 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ¥2,218 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ¥0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ¥928 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ¥0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥65,431 Mil.
Net Income was 801.134 + 617.441 + 1003.204 + 951.896 = ¥3,374 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ¥0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 9437.471 + 8379.177 + 13844.759 + -14493.187 = ¥17,168 Mil.
 Total Receivables was ¥0 Mil.
Revenue was 2254.905 + 1672.138 + 2010.191 + 1063.716 = ¥7,001 Mil.
Gross Profit was 2254.905 + 1672.138 + 2010.191 + 1063.716 = ¥7,001 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ¥0 Mil.
Total Assets was ¥199,398 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ¥2,352 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ¥0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ¥1,026 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ¥0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥45,483 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)
=(0 / 8710.925) / (0 / 7000.95)
=0 / 0
=1

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)
=(7000.95 / 7000.95) / (8710.925 / 8710.925)
=1 / 1
=1

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 - (0 + 2218.102) / 241045.961) / (1 - (0 + 2351.874) / 199397.798)
=0.990798 / 0.988205
=1.0026

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
=8710.925 / 7000.95
=1.2442

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 + 2351.874)) / (0 / (0 + 2218.102))
=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)
=(927.626 / 8710.925) / (1025.783 / 7000.95)
=0.10649 / 0.146521
=0.7268

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)
=((65431.149 + 0) / 241045.961) / ((45483.209 + 0) / 199397.798)
=0.271447 / 0.228103
=1.19

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
=(3373.675 - 0 - 17168.22) / 241045.961
=-0.057228

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.

Soochow Securities Co has a M-score of -2.54 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 -2.54 mean?
Soochow Securities Co (SHSE:601555) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.54 as of Jul. 22, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Soochow Securities Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Soochow Securities Co ranks #232 out of 704 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 33%.
Is Soochow Securities Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Soochow Securities Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.54. Based on the distribution chart, Soochow Securities Co ranks #232 out of 704 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Soochow Securities Co has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Soochow Securities Co's Beneish M-Score compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Soochow Securities Co ranks #232 out of 704 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Soochow Securities Co in the upper 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 Capital Markets company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Capital Markets 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 Soochow Securities Co and its competitors. Soochow Securities Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Soochow Securities Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Soochow Securities Co (SHSE:601555) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥7.84, compared to a current price of ¥7.97 — trading 1.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.54. Soochow Securities Co's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Soochow Securities Co (SHSE:601555), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.54 as of Jul. 22, 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 Soochow Securities Co (SHSE:601555) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Soochow Securities Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥7.97 is trading 1.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥7.84. GuruFocus considers Soochow Securities Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:601555:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.54
  • GF Value™: ¥7.84 vs. price of ¥7.97 (1.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601555 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Soochow Securities Co Business Description

Address No. 5, Xingyang Street, Dongwu Securities Building, Suzhou Industrial Park, Jiangsu Province, Suzhou, CHN, 215021
Soochow Securities Co Ltd is a securities company. Its businesses include securities brokerage, investment banking, securities investing, asset management, fixed-income investing, margin financing, and wealth management. The group also acts as a support system for research consulting, information technology, and risk management, creating a co-development and win-win cooperation future for customers. Geographically, the activities are carried out in China.
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