Servyou Software Group Co (SHSE:603171) Beneish M-Score: -2.48 (As of Jul. 27, 2026)

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SHSE:603171 Servyou Software Group Co Ltd SHSE:603171
83 GF Score
Price ¥36.23
GF Value ¥48.10
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Servyou Software Group Co Beneish M-Score?

Servyou Software Group Co SHSE:603171 +3.81% 83 Beneish M-Score is -2.48 as of Jul. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates SHSE:603171 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥48.10 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,631 Software companies, Servyou Software Group Co ranks worse than 53.9% 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 -2.48 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

SHSE:603171' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.9   Med: -2.21   Max: 1.36
Current: -2.48

During the past 10 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Servyou Software Group Co was 1.36. The lowest was -5.90. And the median was -2.21.


Servyou Software Group Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Servyou Software 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.

Servyou Software Group Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Servyou Software 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 -2.02 -1.68 -2.64 -2.53 -2.45

Servyou Software 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 -2.35 -2.43 -1.90 -2.45 -2.48

SHSE:603171 vs QH, SHOP, UBER: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Servyou Software 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.


Servyou Software Group Co Beneish M-Score vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Servyou Software Group Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Servyou Software 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 Servyou Software 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 * 1.1538+0.528 * 0.96+0.404 * 0.8604+0.892 * 1.0302+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.8955+4.679 * -0.021335-0.327 * 1.0274
=-2.48

* 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 ¥327 Mil.
Revenue was 487.648 + 627.657 + 503.68 + 473.67 = ¥2,093 Mil.
Gross Profit was 294.311 + 332.763 + 299.255 + 271.42 = ¥1,198 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ¥2,308 Mil.
Total Assets was ¥4,154 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ¥1,099 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ¥0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ¥123 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ¥1,493 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥4 Mil.
Net Income was 31.276 + 25.806 + 39.423 + 46.268 = ¥143 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ¥0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -389.629 + 497.369 + 76.027 + 47.623 = ¥231 Mil.
Total Receivables was ¥275 Mil.
Revenue was 448.744 + 661.702 + 469.148 + 451.783 = ¥2,031 Mil.
Gross Profit was 273.359 + 297.213 + 279.087 + 266.462 = ¥1,116 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ¥2,019 Mil.
Total Assets was ¥4,004 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ¥1,149 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ¥0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ¥133 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ¥1,397 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥8 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)
=(326.921 / 2092.655) / (275.045 / 2031.377)
=0.156223 / 0.135398
=1.1538

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)
=(1116.121 / 2031.377) / (1197.749 / 2092.655)
=0.549441 / 0.572359
=0.96

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 - (2308.282 + 1098.879) / 4153.512) / (1 - (2019.108 + 1148.574) / 4003.893)
=0.179692 / 0.208849
=0.8604

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
=2092.655 / 2031.377
=1.0302

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 + 1148.574)) / (0 / (0 + 1098.879))
=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)
=(122.664 / 2092.655) / (132.969 / 2031.377)
=0.058616 / 0.065458
=0.8955

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)
=((3.987 + 1493.471) / 4153.512) / ((7.875 + 1397.196) / 4003.893)
=0.360528 / 0.350926
=1.0274

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
=(142.773 - 0 - 231.39) / 4153.512
=-0.021335

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.

Servyou Software Group Co has a M-score of -2.48 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 -2.48 mean?
Servyou Software Group Co (SHSE:603171) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.48 as of Jul. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Servyou Software Group Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Servyou Software Group Co ranks #1418 out of 2631 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 53.9%.
Is Servyou Software Group Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Servyou Software Group Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.48. Based on the distribution chart, Servyou Software Group Co ranks #1418 out of 2631 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Servyou Software Group Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Servyou Software Group Co's Beneish M-Score compare to QH and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Servyou Software Group Co ranks #1418 out of 2631 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Servyou Software 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 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 Servyou Software Group Co and its competitors. Servyou Software Group Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Servyou Software Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Servyou Software Group Co (SHSE:603171) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥48.10, compared to a current price of ¥36.23 — trading 24.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.48. Servyou Software Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Servyou Software Group Co (SHSE:603171), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.48 as of Jul. 27, 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 Servyou Software Group Co (SHSE:603171) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Servyou Software Group Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥36.23 is trading 24.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥48.10. GuruFocus considers Servyou Software Group Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:603171:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.48
  • GF Value™: ¥48.10 vs. price of ¥36.23 (24.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:603171 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Servyou Software Group Co Business Description

Address No. 3738, Nanhuan Road, Puyan Street, Binjiang District, Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, CHN, 310053
Servyou Software Group Co Ltd is a comprehensive service provider of fiscal and taxation information in China. It offers tax system development and operation and maintenance for tax authorities, and provides comprehensive Internet financial and taxation services for taxpayers and financial and tax intermediaries with the Yiqiying brand.
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