Kunshan Kersen Science & Technology Co (SHSE:603626) Beneish M-Score: -3.02 (As of Sep. 22, 2026)

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SHSE:603626 Kunshan Kersen Science & Technology Co Ltd SHSE:603626
47 GF Score
Price ¥22.93
GF Value ¥7.21
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Kunshan Kersen Science & Technology Co Beneish M-Score?

Kunshan Kersen Science & Technology Co SHSE:603626 -1.80% 47 Beneish M-Score is -3.02 as of Sep. 22, 2026. GuruFocus rates SHSE:603626 with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥7.21 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,942 Industrial Products companies, Kunshan Kersen Science & Technology Co ranks better than 88.21% 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 -3.02 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Kunshan Kersen Science & Technology Co's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:603626' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.84   Med: -2.64   Max: 0.38
Current: -3.02

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Kunshan Kersen Science & Technology Co was 0.38. The lowest was -3.84. And the median was -2.64.


Kunshan Kersen Science & Technology Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kunshan Kersen Science & Technology 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.

Kunshan Kersen Science & Technology Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Kunshan Kersen Science & Technology 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 -2.26 -3.29 -3.18 -0.99 -3.64

Kunshan Kersen Science & Technology Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 -2.76 -3.11 -3.66 -3.00 -3.08

SHSE:603626 vs ATI, CRS, MLI: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Kunshan Kersen Science & Technology 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.


Kunshan Kersen Science & Technology Co Beneish M-Score vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Kunshan Kersen Science & Technology Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kunshan Kersen Science & Technology Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Kunshan Kersen Science & Technology 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 Kunshan Kersen Science & Technology 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 * 0.7417+0.528 * 0.6934+0.404 * 1.1379+0.892 * 0.8291+0.115 * 0.8745
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.1114+4.679 * -0.044367-0.327 * 0.8599
=-3.17

* 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 (Jun26) TTM:Last Year (Jun25) TTM:
Total Receivables was ¥820 Mil.
Revenue was 483.547 + 625.34 + 680.078 + 870.726 = ¥2,660 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1.218 + 52.463 + -23.935 + 91.412 = ¥121 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ¥1,842 Mil.
Total Assets was ¥4,519 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ¥2,163 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ¥365 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ¥228 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ¥2,008 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥209 Mil.
Net Income was -113.688 + 385.473 + -236.294 + -9.563 = ¥26 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ¥0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 15.089 + -71.722 + 158.589 + 124.457 = ¥226 Mil.
Total Receivables was ¥1,334 Mil.
Revenue was 891.132 + 682.736 + 753.295 + 880.795 = ¥3,208 Mil.
Gross Profit was 63.581 + 0.696 + -23.459 + 60.516 = ¥101 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ¥2,198 Mil.
Total Assets was ¥5,327 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ¥2,597 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ¥375 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ¥247 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ¥2,598 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥442 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)
=(820.268 / 2659.691) / (1333.818 / 3207.958)
=0.308407 / 0.415784
=0.7417

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)
=(101.334 / 3207.958) / (121.157 / 2659.691)
=0.031588 / 0.045553
=0.6934

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 - (1841.758 + 2162.788) / 4518.751) / (1 - (2198.037 + 2596.613) / 5327.41)
=0.113794 / 0.100004
=1.1379

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
=2659.691 / 3207.958
=0.8291

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))
=(375.154 / (375.154 + 2596.613)) / (364.871 / (364.871 + 2162.788))
=0.126239 / 0.144352
=0.8745

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)
=(227.518 / 2659.691) / (246.906 / 3207.958)
=0.085543 / 0.076967
=1.1114

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)
=((209.399 + 2008.114) / 4518.751) / ((442.102 + 2598.254) / 5327.41)
=0.490736 / 0.570701
=0.8599

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
=(25.928 - 0 - 226.413) / 4518.751
=-0.044367

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.

Kunshan Kersen Science & Technology Co has a M-score of -3.17 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 -3.02 mean?
Kunshan Kersen Science & Technology Co (SHSE:603626) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.02 as of Sep. 22, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Kunshan Kersen Science & Technology Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kunshan Kersen Science & Technology Co ranks #347 out of 2942 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 11.8%.
Is Kunshan Kersen Science & Technology Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Kunshan Kersen Science & Technology Co's current Beneish M-Score is -3.02. Based on the distribution chart, Kunshan Kersen Science & Technology Co ranks #347 out of 2942 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kunshan Kersen Science & Technology Co has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kunshan Kersen Science & Technology Co's Beneish M-Score compare to ATI and CRS?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Kunshan Kersen Science & Technology Co ranks #347 out of 2942 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Kunshan Kersen Science & Technology Co in the top 12% 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 Industrial Products company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Industrial Products 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 Kunshan Kersen Science & Technology Co and its competitors. Kunshan Kersen Science & Technology Co's current Beneish M-Score is -3.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kunshan Kersen Science & Technology Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kunshan Kersen Science & Technology Co (SHSE:603626) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥7.21, compared to a current price of ¥22.93 — trading 218% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.02. Kunshan Kersen Science & Technology Co's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 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 Kunshan Kersen Science & Technology Co (SHSE:603626), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.02 as of Sep. 22, 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 Kunshan Kersen Science & Technology Co (SHSE:603626) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kunshan Kersen Science & Technology Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥22.93 is trading 218% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥7.21. GuruFocus considers Kunshan Kersen Science & Technology Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:603626:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.02
  • GF Value™: ¥7.21 vs. price of ¥22.93 (218% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:603626 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kunshan Kersen Science & Technology Co Business Description

Address No. 155, Xinxing South Road, Kunshan Development Zone, Jiangsu Province, Kunshan, CHN, 215300
Kunshan Kersen Science & Technology Co Ltd is a China-based manufacturer of precision metal and plastic structural components, primarily serving the consumer electronics industry. The company produces components for smartphones, notebook computers, wearables, and other electronic devices, including metal casings, structural parts, and precision stamping and machining products. Its customers are mainly global consumer electronics brands and their contract manufacturers, and it also serves automotive and industrial applications. Operations are centered in Kunshan, Jiangsu Province, with additional manufacturing sites in China and Southeast Asia. Revenue is generated through the sale of custom-designed components, typically produced to customer specifications under long-term supply relationships, with demand closely tied to product cycles in the electronics market.
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