Xinjiang Xintai Natural Gas Co (SHSE:603393) Beneish M-Score: -2.83 (As of Jul. 30, 2026)

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SHSE:603393 Xinjiang Xintai Natural Gas Co Ltd SHSE:603393
78 GF Score
Price ¥26.35
GF Value ¥33.79
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Xinjiang Xintai Natural Gas Co Beneish M-Score?

Xinjiang Xintai Natural Gas Co SHSE:603393 +1.46% 78 Beneish M-Score is -2.83 as of Jul. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates SHSE:603393 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥33.79 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 486 Utilities - Regulated companies, Xinjiang Xintai Natural Gas Co ranks better than 77.16% 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 -2.83 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Xinjiang Xintai Natural Gas Co's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:603393' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.94   Med: -2.28   Max: 2.82
Current: -2.83

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Xinjiang Xintai Natural Gas Co was 2.82. The lowest was -3.94. And the median was -2.28.


Xinjiang Xintai Natural Gas Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Xinjiang Xintai Natural Gas 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.

Xinjiang Xintai Natural Gas Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Xinjiang Xintai Natural Gas 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 -1.03 -2.69 -2.93 -2.32 -2.49

Xinjiang Xintai Natural Gas 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 -1.94 -2.23 -1.97 -2.49 -2.83

SHSE:603393 vs ATO, NI: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Xinjiang Xintai Natural Gas 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.


Xinjiang Xintai Natural Gas Co Beneish M-Score vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Xinjiang Xintai Natural Gas Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Xinjiang Xintai Natural Gas Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Xinjiang Xintai Natural Gas 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 Xinjiang Xintai Natural Gas 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 * 0.8266+0.528 * 1.2175+0.404 * 1.1306+0.892 * 1.017+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.7894+4.679 * -0.088808-0.327 * 0.9697
=-2.83

* 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 ¥1,870 Mil.
Revenue was 912.74 + 953.409 + 931.806 + 974.67 = ¥3,773 Mil.
Gross Profit was 358.6 + 408.967 + 385.098 + 403.573 = ¥1,556 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ¥6,162 Mil.
Total Assets was ¥22,140 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ¥9,814 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ¥0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ¥139 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ¥3,429 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥6,120 Mil.
Net Income was 145.123 + -8.606 + 193.749 + 244.34 = ¥575 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ¥0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 474.657 + 886.168 + 493.795 + 686.184 = ¥2,541 Mil.
Total Receivables was ¥2,224 Mil.
Revenue was 1063.814 + 812.481 + 1012.822 + 820.304 = ¥3,709 Mil.
Gross Profit was 448.357 + 563.252 + 419.389 + 431.906 = ¥1,863 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ¥5,849 Mil.
Total Assets was ¥21,681 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ¥10,494 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ¥0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ¥173 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ¥3,482 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥6,161 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)
=(1869.967 / 3772.625) / (2224.427 / 3709.421)
=0.495667 / 0.59967
=0.8266

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)
=(1862.904 / 3709.421) / (1556.238 / 3772.625)
=0.502209 / 0.412508
=1.2175

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 - (6162.19 + 9814.449) / 22139.961) / (1 - (5848.601 + 10493.926) / 21680.755)
=0.27838 / 0.24622
=1.1306

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
=3772.625 / 3709.421
=1.017

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 + 10493.926)) / (0 / (0 + 9814.449))
=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)
=(139.281 / 3772.625) / (173.492 / 3709.421)
=0.036919 / 0.046771
=0.7894

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)
=((6119.501 + 3428.88) / 22139.961) / ((6160.653 + 3482.052) / 21680.755)
=0.431274 / 0.444759
=0.9697

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
=(574.606 - 0 - 2540.804) / 22139.961
=-0.088808

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.

Xinjiang Xintai Natural Gas Co has a M-score of -2.83 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.83 mean?
Xinjiang Xintai Natural Gas Co (SHSE:603393) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.83 as of Jul. 30, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Xinjiang Xintai Natural Gas Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Xinjiang Xintai Natural Gas Co ranks #111 out of 486 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 22.8%.
Is Xinjiang Xintai Natural Gas Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Xinjiang Xintai Natural Gas Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.83. Based on the distribution chart, Xinjiang Xintai Natural Gas Co ranks #111 out of 486 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Xinjiang Xintai Natural Gas Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Xinjiang Xintai Natural Gas Co's Beneish M-Score compare to ATO and NI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Xinjiang Xintai Natural Gas Co ranks #111 out of 486 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Xinjiang Xintai Natural Gas Co in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Utilities - Regulated 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 Xinjiang Xintai Natural Gas Co and its competitors. Xinjiang Xintai Natural Gas Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Xinjiang Xintai Natural Gas Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Xinjiang Xintai Natural Gas Co (SHSE:603393) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥33.79, compared to a current price of ¥26.35 — trading 22% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.83. Xinjiang Xintai Natural Gas Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 6 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 Xinjiang Xintai Natural Gas Co (SHSE:603393), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.83 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 Xinjiang Xintai Natural Gas Co (SHSE:603393) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Xinjiang Xintai Natural Gas Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥26.35 is trading 22% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥33.79. GuruFocus considers Xinjiang Xintai Natural Gas Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:603393:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.83
  • GF Value™: ¥33.79 vs. price of ¥26.35 (22% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:603393 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Xinjiang Xintai Natural Gas Co Business Description

Address No 179 Aletai Road Zhizhusshan, Floor 1 Building 25, Urumqi High-tech Industrial Development Zone, Urumqi, CHN, 830011
Xinjiang Xintai Natural Gas Co Ltd produces and supplies natural gas and liquefied gas in China. It also provides compressed natural gas, industrial gas, urban residents use gas, commercial gas, and heating gas, as well as operates a pipeline and CNG filling station.
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