China Testing & Certification International Group Co (SHSE:603060) Beneish M-Score: -2.51 (As of Jul. 18, 2026)

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SHSE:603060 China Testing & Certification International Group Co Ltd SHSE:603060
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What is China Testing & Certification International Group Co Beneish M-Score?

China Testing & Certification International Group Co SHSE:603060 -3.28% 90 Beneish M-Score is -2.51 as of Jul. 18, 2026. GuruFocus rates SHSE:603060 with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥6.85 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,022 Business Services companies, China Testing & Certification International Group Co ranks worse than 53.72% 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 -2.51 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for China Testing & Certification International Group Co's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:603060' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.85   Med: -2.24   Max: 11.83
Current: -2.51

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of China Testing & Certification International Group Co was 11.83. The lowest was -3.85. And the median was -2.24.


China Testing & Certification International Group Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Testing & Certification International 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.

China Testing & Certification International Group Co Beneish M-Score Chart

China Testing & Certification International 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 -0.77 -2.23 -2.36 -2.48 -2.52

China Testing & Certification International 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 -2.48 -2.47 -2.58 -2.52 -2.51

SHSE:603060 vs VRSK, EFX, BAH: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Consulting Services subindustry, China Testing & Certification International 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.


China Testing & Certification International Group Co Beneish M-Score vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, China Testing & Certification International Group Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China Testing & Certification International Group Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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China Testing & Certification International 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 China Testing & Certification International 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 * 1.0713+0.528 * 1.1201+0.404 * 1.0293+0.892 * 0.9905+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.026+4.679 * -0.036015-0.327 * 0.9793
=-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.

This Year (Mar26) TTM:Last Year (Mar25) TTM:
Total Receivables was ¥1,724 Mil.
Revenue was 516.101 + 892.936 + 656.107 + 561.393 = ¥2,627 Mil.
Gross Profit was 123.297 + 399.197 + 247.762 + 224.167 = ¥994 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ¥2,486 Mil.
Total Assets was ¥5,672 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ¥1,961 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ¥0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ¥132 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ¥1,587 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥1,154 Mil.
Net Income was -26.579 + 78.197 + 35.406 + 36.375 = ¥123 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ¥0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -109.579 + 281.913 + 116.563 + 38.764 = ¥328 Mil.
Total Receivables was ¥1,624 Mil.
Revenue was 493.443 + 964.999 + 610.805 + 582.555 = ¥2,652 Mil.
Gross Profit was 123.364 + 502.597 + 242.132 + 256.438 = ¥1,125 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ¥2,523 Mil.
Total Assets was ¥5,687 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ¥1,971 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ¥0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ¥130 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ¥1,602 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥1,204 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)
=(1723.537 / 2626.537) / (1624.25 / 2651.802)
=0.656201 / 0.612508
=1.0713

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)
=(1124.531 / 2651.802) / (994.423 / 2626.537)
=0.424063 / 0.378606
=1.1201

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 - (2485.593 + 1960.839) / 5671.63) / (1 - (2523.125 + 1970.598) / 5687.38)
=0.216022 / 0.209878
=1.0293

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
=2626.537 / 2651.802
=0.9905

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 + 1970.598)) / (0 / (0 + 1960.839))
=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)
=(132.006 / 2626.537) / (129.896 / 2651.802)
=0.050259 / 0.048984
=1.026

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)
=((1153.81 + 1586.569) / 5671.63) / ((1204.406 + 1601.627) / 5687.38)
=0.483173 / 0.493379
=0.9793

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
=(123.399 - 0 - 327.661) / 5671.63
=-0.036015

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.

China Testing & Certification International Group Co has a M-score of -2.51 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.51 mean?
China Testing & Certification International Group Co (SHSE:603060) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.51 as of Jul. 18, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on China Testing & Certification International Group Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, China Testing & Certification International Group Co ranks #549 out of 1022 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 53.7%.
Is China Testing & Certification International Group Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
China Testing & Certification International Group Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.51. Based on the distribution chart, China Testing & Certification International Group Co ranks #549 out of 1022 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, China Testing & Certification International Group Co has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Testing & Certification International Group Co's Beneish M-Score compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, China Testing & Certification International Group Co ranks #549 out of 1022 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places China Testing & Certification International 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 Business Services company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Business Services 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 China Testing & Certification International Group Co and its competitors. China Testing & Certification International Group Co'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 China Testing & Certification International Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Testing & Certification International Group Co (SHSE:603060) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥6.85, compared to a current price of ¥5.31 — trading 22.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.51. China Testing & Certification International Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 8 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 China Testing & Certification International Group Co (SHSE:603060), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.51 as of Jul. 18, 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 China Testing & Certification International Group Co (SHSE:603060) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Testing & Certification International Group Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥5.31 is trading 22.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥6.85. GuruFocus considers China Testing & Certification International Group Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:603060:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.51
  • GF Value™: ¥6.85 vs. price of ¥5.31 (22.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:603060 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


China Testing & Certification International Group Co Business Description

Address No. 1 Guanzhuang Dongli, South Building, Research and Production Area, Chaoyang District, Beijing, CHN, 100024
China Testing & Certification International Group Co Ltd provides third-party inspection and certification services in the fields of building materials and construction engineering. Its service offering comprises certification, safety and instrument development services as well as extended services such as energy-saving emission reduction technology services, standardization services, personnel training and occupational skill identification. The company primarily serve the building materials and construction engineering enterprises, solar photovoltaic product production and application enterprises, carbon emission trading units, product quality and technical supervision departments, industrial and commercial management departments and safety production supervision departments.
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