Guangzhou Tongda Auto Electric Co (SHSE:603390) Beneish M-Score: -2.09 (As of Jul. 30, 2026)

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SHSE:603390 Guangzhou Tongda Auto Electric Co Ltd SHSE:603390
72 GF Score
Price ¥9.50
GF Value ¥16.50
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Guangzhou Tongda Auto Electric Co Beneish M-Score?

Guangzhou Tongda Auto Electric Co SHSE:603390 -0.73% 72 Beneish M-Score is -2.09 as of Jul. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates SHSE:603390 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥16.50 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,272 Vehicles & Parts companies, Guangzhou Tongda Auto Electric Co ranks worse than 79.95% 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 -2.09 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Guangzhou Tongda Auto Electric Co's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:603390' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.04   Med: -2.46   Max: -1.53
Current: -2.09

During the past 12 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Guangzhou Tongda Auto Electric Co was -1.53. The lowest was -3.04. And the median was -2.46.


Guangzhou Tongda Auto Electric Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Guangzhou Tongda Auto Electric 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.

Guangzhou Tongda Auto Electric Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Guangzhou Tongda Auto Electric 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 -2.49 -2.66 -2.82 -2.55 -2.27

Guangzhou Tongda Auto Electric 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 -2.49 -2.27 -2.52 -2.27 -2.09

SHSE:603390 vs ORLY, AZO: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Guangzhou Tongda Auto Electric 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.


Guangzhou Tongda Auto Electric Co Beneish M-Score vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Guangzhou Tongda Auto Electric Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Guangzhou Tongda Auto Electric Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Guangzhou Tongda Auto Electric 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 Guangzhou Tongda Auto Electric 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 * 0.9104+0.528 * 0.8871+0.404 * 1.2906+0.892 * 1.4258+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.887+4.679 * 0.025786-0.327 * 1.3149
=-2.09

* 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 ¥663 Mil.
Revenue was 209.445 + 341.344 + 250.742 + 236.454 = ¥1,038 Mil.
Gross Profit was 76.547 + 110.915 + 70.163 + 63.256 = ¥321 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ¥1,094 Mil.
Total Assets was ¥2,043 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ¥465 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ¥0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ¥51 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ¥325 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥0 Mil.
Net Income was 63.857 + 30.334 + 23.152 + 12.996 = ¥130 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ¥0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -21.077 + 2.699 + 62.619 + 33.407 = ¥78 Mil.
Total Receivables was ¥511 Mil.
Revenue was 184.896 + 257.798 + 158.158 + 127.148 = ¥728 Mil.
Gross Profit was 51.935 + 69.093 + 45.198 + 33.423 = ¥200 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ¥1,032 Mil.
Total Assets was ¥1,835 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ¥467 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ¥0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ¥41 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ¥222 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥0 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)
=(663.056 / 1037.985) / (510.827 / 728)
=0.638792 / 0.701685
=0.9104

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)
=(199.649 / 728) / (320.881 / 1037.985)
=0.274243 / 0.309138
=0.8871

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 - (1093.746 + 465.291) / 2043.38) / (1 - (1031.648 + 466.558) / 1835.257)
=0.23703 / 0.183653
=1.2906

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
=1037.985 / 728
=1.4258

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 + 466.558)) / (0 / (0 + 465.291))
=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)
=(51.456 / 1037.985) / (40.687 / 728)
=0.049573 / 0.055889
=0.887

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)
=((0 + 325.449) / 2043.38) / ((0 + 222.3) / 1835.257)
=0.15927 / 0.121127
=1.3149

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
=(130.339 - 0 - 77.648) / 2043.38
=0.025786

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.

Guangzhou Tongda Auto Electric Co has a M-score of -2.09 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 -2.09 mean?
Guangzhou Tongda Auto Electric Co (SHSE:603390) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.09 as of Jul. 30, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Guangzhou Tongda Auto Electric Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Guangzhou Tongda Auto Electric Co ranks #1017 out of 1272 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 80%.
Is Guangzhou Tongda Auto Electric Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Guangzhou Tongda Auto Electric Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.09. Based on the distribution chart, Guangzhou Tongda Auto Electric Co ranks #1017 out of 1272 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Guangzhou Tongda Auto Electric Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Guangzhou Tongda Auto Electric Co's Beneish M-Score compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Guangzhou Tongda Auto Electric Co ranks #1017 out of 1272 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Guangzhou Tongda Auto Electric 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 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 Guangzhou Tongda Auto Electric Co and its competitors. Guangzhou Tongda Auto Electric Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Guangzhou Tongda Auto Electric Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guangzhou Tongda Auto Electric Co (SHSE:603390) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥16.50, compared to a current price of ¥9.50 — trading 42.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.09. Guangzhou Tongda Auto Electric Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 2 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 Guangzhou Tongda Auto Electric Co (SHSE:603390), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.09 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 Guangzhou Tongda Auto Electric Co (SHSE:603390) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guangzhou Tongda Auto Electric Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥9.50 is trading 42.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥16.50. GuruFocus considers Guangzhou Tongda Auto Electric Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:603390:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.09
  • GF Value™: ¥16.50 vs. price of ¥9.50 (42.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:603390 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Guangzhou Tongda Auto Electric Co Business Description

Address No. 1633 Beitai Road, Kesheng Road, Guangzhou Private Science and Technology Park, Room 605-3, Supporting Service Building No. 8, Baiyun District, Guangdong, Guangzhou, CHN, 510540
Guangzhou Tongda Auto Electric Co Ltd is a China based company specializes in the integrated information management system of vehicle intelligent terminals and the research, development, production and sales of automotive electrical products. The company mainly provides car intelligent system series products, bus multimedia information release system series products, car component series products, new energy automobile motor and thermal management system series products.
72GF Score

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