Zhejiang Wanfeng Chemical Co (SHSE:603172) Beneish M-Score: -2.50 (As of Jul. 30, 2026)

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SHSE:603172 Zhejiang Wanfeng Chemical Co Ltd SHSE:603172
64 GF Score
Price ¥15.51
GF Value ¥15.70
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Zhejiang Wanfeng Chemical Co Beneish M-Score?

Zhejiang Wanfeng Chemical Co SHSE:603172 -0.89% 64 Beneish M-Score is -2.50 as of Jul. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates SHSE:603172 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥15.70 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,526 Chemicals companies, Zhejiang Wanfeng Chemical Co ranks worse than 50.72% 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 -2.5 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

SHSE:603172' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.44   Med: -2.5   Max: -0.85
Current: -2.5

During the past 7 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Zhejiang Wanfeng Chemical Co was -0.85. The lowest was -3.44. And the median was -2.50.


Zhejiang Wanfeng Chemical Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Zhejiang Wanfeng Chemical 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.

Zhejiang Wanfeng Chemical Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Zhejiang Wanfeng Chemical Co Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 0.00 -1.35 -2.24 -2.66

Zhejiang Wanfeng Chemical Co Quarterly Data
Dec19 Dec20 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 -2.68 -2.75 -2.66 -2.50

SHSE:603172 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Zhejiang Wanfeng Chemical 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.


Zhejiang Wanfeng Chemical Co Beneish M-Score vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Zhejiang Wanfeng Chemical Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Zhejiang Wanfeng Chemical Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Zhejiang Wanfeng Chemical 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 Zhejiang Wanfeng Chemical 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 * 0.9688+0.528 * 0.8866+0.404 * 0.8232+0.892 * 1.0722+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9546+4.679 * 0.025393-0.327 * 1.147
=-2.50

* 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 ¥264.5 Mil.
Revenue was 167.982 + 134.789 + 141.987 + 153.411 = ¥598.2 Mil.
Gross Profit was 45.614 + 35.867 + 37.561 + 41.389 = ¥160.4 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ¥986.9 Mil.
Total Assets was ¥1,580.8 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ¥402.5 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ¥0.0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ¥28.3 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ¥414.1 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥32.3 Mil.
Net Income was 13.953 + 11.013 + 12.102 + 14.781 = ¥51.8 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ¥0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 1.894 + -26.056 + 12.544 + 23.326 = ¥11.7 Mil.
Total Receivables was ¥254.6 Mil.
Revenue was 121.965 + 157.658 + 142.762 + 135.514 = ¥557.9 Mil.
Gross Profit was 32.674 + 42.726 + 31.326 + 25.931 = ¥132.7 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ¥975.3 Mil.
Total Assets was ¥1,431.3 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ¥245.7 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ¥0.0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ¥27.6 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ¥308.4 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥44.1 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)
=(264.508 / 598.169) / (254.636 / 557.899)
=0.442196 / 0.45642
=0.9688

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)
=(132.657 / 557.899) / (160.431 / 598.169)
=0.23778 / 0.268203
=0.8866

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 - (986.925 + 402.528) / 1580.771) / (1 - (975.259 + 245.65) / 1431.349)
=0.121028 / 0.147022
=0.8232

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
=598.169 / 557.899
=1.0722

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 + 245.65)) / (0 / (0 + 402.528))
=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)
=(28.277 / 598.169) / (27.629 / 557.899)
=0.047273 / 0.049523
=0.9546

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)
=((32.315 + 414.149) / 1580.771) / ((44.105 + 308.36) / 1431.349)
=0.282434 / 0.246247
=1.147

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
=(51.849 - 0 - 11.708) / 1580.771
=0.025393

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.

Zhejiang Wanfeng Chemical Co has a M-score of -2.50 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 -2.50 mean?
Zhejiang Wanfeng Chemical Co (SHSE:603172) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.50 as of Jul. 30, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Zhejiang Wanfeng Chemical Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Zhejiang Wanfeng Chemical Co ranks #774 out of 1526 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 50.7%.
Is Zhejiang Wanfeng Chemical Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Zhejiang Wanfeng Chemical Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.50. Based on the distribution chart, Zhejiang Wanfeng Chemical Co ranks #774 out of 1526 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Zhejiang Wanfeng Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zhejiang Wanfeng Chemical Co's Beneish M-Score compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Zhejiang Wanfeng Chemical Co ranks #774 out of 1526 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Zhejiang Wanfeng Chemical 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 Chemicals company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Chemicals 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 Zhejiang Wanfeng Chemical Co and its competitors. Zhejiang Wanfeng Chemical Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zhejiang Wanfeng Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zhejiang Wanfeng Chemical Co (SHSE:603172) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥15.70, compared to a current price of ¥15.51 — trading 1.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.50. Zhejiang Wanfeng Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Zhejiang Wanfeng Chemical Co (SHSE:603172), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.50 as of Jul. 30, 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 Zhejiang Wanfeng Chemical Co (SHSE:603172) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zhejiang Wanfeng Chemical Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥15.51 is trading 1.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥15.70. GuruFocus considers Zhejiang Wanfeng Chemical Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:603172:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.50
  • GF Value™: ¥15.70 vs. price of ¥15.51 (1.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:603172 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Zhejiang Wanfeng Chemical Co Business Description

Address Xiner Village, Ma'an Town, Keqiao District, Zhejiang Province, Shaoxing, CHN, 312073
Zhejiang Wanfeng Chemical Co Ltd is a national high-tech enterprise specializing in research, development, production, and sales of high-end disperse dyes and filter cakes. The company specializes in green textile products with high color fastness, such as those requiring high washability. Its main product lines include the high-wash WF-XF series, high-wash WF-PUD series, and high-wash WF-PT series, as well as the alkali-resistant WF-ALK series, the super-alkali-resistant SA series, the high-sublimation-fastness WF-GSH series, the printing P series, and specialty product lines, meeting the needs of the mid-to-high-end textile printing and dyeing market.
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