Shanghai Baolong Automotive (SHSE:603197) Beneish M-Score: -2.65 (As of Jun. 29, 2026)


SHSE:603197 Shanghai Baolong Automotive Corp SHSE:603197
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Price ¥26.98
GF Value ¥53.27
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What is Shanghai Baolong Automotive Beneish M-Score?

Shanghai Baolong Automotive SHSE:603197 -0.37% 76 Beneish M-Score is -2.65 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates SHSE:603197 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥53.27 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,274 Vehicles & Parts companies, Shanghai Baolong Automotive ranks better than 60.2% 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 -2.65 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Shanghai Baolong Automotive's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:603197' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.68   Med: -2.21   Max: -1.83
Current: -2.65

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Shanghai Baolong Automotive was -1.83. The lowest was -4.68. And the median was -2.21.


Shanghai Baolong Automotive Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Shanghai Baolong Automotive'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.

Shanghai Baolong Automotive Beneish M-Score Chart

Shanghai Baolong Automotive 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 -2.20 -2.11 -2.14 -2.16 -2.47

Shanghai Baolong Automotive 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 -1.83 -2.21 -2.10 -2.47 -2.65

SHSE:603197 vs ORLY, AZO: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Shanghai Baolong Automotive'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.


Shanghai Baolong Automotive Beneish M-Score vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Shanghai Baolong Automotive's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Shanghai Baolong Automotive's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Shanghai Baolong Automotive 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 Shanghai Baolong Automotive 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 * 0.6629+0.528 * 1.1382+0.404 * 1.161+0.892 * 1.2196+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.946+4.679 * -0.040272-0.327 * 1.0386
=-2.65

* 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 ¥2,528 Mil.
Revenue was 2239.685 + 2699.71 + 2097.849 + 2044.793 = ¥9,082 Mil.
Gross Profit was 494.815 + 534.892 + 447.593 + 418.744 = ¥1,896 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ¥6,616 Mil.
Total Assets was ¥11,866 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ¥3,618 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ¥0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ¥245 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ¥5,896 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥2,139 Mil.
Net Income was 71.528 + 14.665 + 63.262 + 39.542 = ¥189 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ¥0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 157.315 + 261.359 + 133.79 + 114.409 = ¥667 Mil.
Total Receivables was ¥3,127 Mil.
Revenue was 1904.927 + 1998.565 + 1842.608 + 1700.768 = ¥7,447 Mil.
Gross Profit was 442.826 + 451.149 + 452.532 + 422.988 = ¥1,769 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ¥6,654 Mil.
Total Assets was ¥11,172 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ¥3,195 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ¥0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ¥212 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ¥4,790 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥2,494 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)
=(2527.851 / 9082.037) / (3126.8 / 7446.868)
=0.278335 / 0.419881
=0.6629

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)
=(1769.495 / 7446.868) / (1896.044 / 9082.037)
=0.237616 / 0.208769
=1.1382

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 - (6616.171 + 3617.684) / 11866.198) / (1 - (6653.786 + 3194.705) / 11172.221)
=0.137562 / 0.118484
=1.161

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
=9082.037 / 7446.868
=1.2196

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 + 3194.705)) / (0 / (0 + 3617.684))
=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)
=(244.581 / 9082.037) / (211.997 / 7446.868)
=0.02693 / 0.028468
=0.946

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)
=((2139.069 + 5896.016) / 11866.198) / ((2493.88 + 4790.067) / 11172.221)
=0.677141 / 0.651969
=1.0386

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
=(188.997 - 0 - 666.873) / 11866.198
=-0.040272

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.

Shanghai Baolong Automotive has a M-score of -2.65 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.65 mean?
Shanghai Baolong Automotive (SHSE:603197) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.65 as of Jun. 29, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Shanghai Baolong Automotive and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Shanghai Baolong Automotive ranks #507 out of 1274 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 39.8%.
Is Shanghai Baolong Automotive's Beneish M-Score too high?
Shanghai Baolong Automotive's current Beneish M-Score is -2.65. Based on the distribution chart, Shanghai Baolong Automotive ranks #507 out of 1274 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Shanghai Baolong Automotive has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shanghai Baolong Automotive's Beneish M-Score compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Shanghai Baolong Automotive ranks #507 out of 1274 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Shanghai Baolong Automotive 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 Shanghai Baolong Automotive and its competitors. Shanghai Baolong Automotive's current Beneish M-Score is -2.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shanghai Baolong Automotive stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai Baolong Automotive (SHSE:603197) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥53.27, compared to a current price of ¥26.98 — trading 49.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.65. Shanghai Baolong Automotive's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Shanghai Baolong Automotive (SHSE:603197), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.65 as of Jun. 29, 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 Shanghai Baolong Automotive (SHSE:603197) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai Baolong Automotive stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥26.98 is trading 49.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥53.27. GuruFocus considers Shanghai Baolong Automotive to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:603197:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.65
  • GF Value™: ¥53.27 vs. price of ¥26.98 (49.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:603197 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Shanghai Baolong Automotive Business Description

Address 5500, Shenzhuan Road, Songjiang District, Shanghai, CHN, 201619
Shanghai Baolong Automotive Corp is a Chinese manufacturer of automotive parts and components. Its products include tire valves and accessories, wheel balancing weights, performance exhaust products, automotive pressure sensors, and hydro-forming automotive body parts, among others. The company sells its products in China and various other countries.
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