Jiangsu Lidao New Material Co (SHSE:603937) Beneish M-Score: -2.04 (As of Sep. 06, 2026)

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SHSE:603937 Jiangsu Lidao New Material Co Ltd SHSE:603937
67 GF Score
Price ¥11.60
GF Value ¥9.58
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Jiangsu Lidao New Material Co Beneish M-Score?

Jiangsu Lidao New Material Co SHSE:603937 -1.19% 67 Beneish M-Score is -2.04 as of Sep. 06, 2026. GuruFocus rates SHSE:603937 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥9.58 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 685 Metals & Mining companies, Jiangsu Lidao New Material Co ranks worse than 59.27% 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 -2.04 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Jiangsu Lidao New Material Co's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:603937' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.47   Med: -2.07   Max: 0.38
Current: -2.04

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Jiangsu Lidao New Material Co was 0.38. The lowest was -3.47. And the median was -2.07.


Jiangsu Lidao New Material Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Jiangsu Lidao New Material 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.

Jiangsu Lidao New Material Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Jiangsu Lidao New Material 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 -1.94 -1.81 -2.89 -1.85 -1.90

Jiangsu Lidao New Material 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 -1.89 -1.82 -1.90 -2.28 -2.04

SHSE:603937 vs AA: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Aluminum subindustry, Jiangsu Lidao New Material 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.


Jiangsu Lidao New Material Co Beneish M-Score vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Jiangsu Lidao New Material Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Jiangsu Lidao New Material Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Jiangsu Lidao New Material 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 Jiangsu Lidao New Material 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 * 0.9548+0.528 * 0.7857+0.404 * 2.0593+0.892 * 1.257+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.484+4.679 * -0.034869-0.327 * 0.9645
=-2.04

* 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 ¥507 Mil.
Revenue was 572.711 + 527.481 + 601.776 + 499.817 = ¥2,202 Mil.
Gross Profit was 44.538 + 48.39 + 27.429 + 23.245 = ¥144 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ¥1,352 Mil.
Total Assets was ¥2,668 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ¥1,094 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ¥0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ¥11 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ¥636 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥280 Mil.
Net Income was 9.598 + 25.9 + -21.008 + 8.976 = ¥23 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ¥0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -74.969 + 122.622 + 40.896 + 27.943 = ¥116 Mil.
Total Receivables was ¥423 Mil.
Revenue was 461.053 + 410.941 + 461.014 + 418.593 = ¥1,752 Mil.
Gross Profit was 23.304 + 13.343 + 22.447 + 30.661 = ¥90 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ¥1,357 Mil.
Total Assets was ¥2,606 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ¥1,144 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ¥0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ¥19 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ¥659 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥269 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)
=(507.298 / 2201.785) / (422.676 / 1751.601)
=0.230403 / 0.241308
=0.9548

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)
=(89.755 / 1751.601) / (143.602 / 2201.785)
=0.051242 / 0.065221
=0.7857

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 - (1352.376 + 1093.769) / 2667.873) / (1 - (1356.832 + 1144.45) / 2606.473)
=0.08311 / 0.040358
=2.0593

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
=2201.785 / 1751.601
=1.257

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 + 1144.45)) / (0 / (0 + 1093.769))
=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)
=(11.472 / 2201.785) / (18.854 / 1751.601)
=0.00521 / 0.010764
=0.484

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)
=((280.198 + 635.871) / 2667.873) / ((269.192 + 658.727) / 2606.473)
=0.343371 / 0.356006
=0.9645

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
=(23.466 - 0 - 116.492) / 2667.873
=-0.034869

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.

Jiangsu Lidao New Material Co has a M-score of -2.04 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 -2.04 mean?
Jiangsu Lidao New Material Co (SHSE:603937) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.04 as of Sep. 06, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Jiangsu Lidao New Material Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Jiangsu Lidao New Material Co ranks #406 out of 685 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 59.3%.
Is Jiangsu Lidao New Material Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Jiangsu Lidao New Material Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.04. Based on the distribution chart, Jiangsu Lidao New Material Co ranks #406 out of 685 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Jiangsu Lidao New Material Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jiangsu Lidao New Material Co's Beneish M-Score compare to AA?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Jiangsu Lidao New Material Co ranks #406 out of 685 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Jiangsu Lidao New Material 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Metals & Mining 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 Jiangsu Lidao New Material Co and its competitors. Jiangsu Lidao New Material Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jiangsu Lidao New Material Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jiangsu Lidao New Material Co (SHSE:603937) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥9.58, compared to a current price of ¥11.60 — trading 21.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.04. Jiangsu Lidao New Material Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 4 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 Jiangsu Lidao New Material Co (SHSE:603937), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.04 as of Sep. 06, 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 Jiangsu Lidao New Material Co (SHSE:603937) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jiangsu Lidao New Material Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥11.60 is trading 21.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥9.58. GuruFocus considers Jiangsu Lidao New Material Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:603937:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.04
  • GF Value™: ¥9.58 vs. price of ¥11.60 (21.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:603937 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Jiangsu Lidao New Material Co Business Description

Address 1959 Long Cheng Da Dao, Zhonglou Qu, Jiangsu Sheng, Changzhou Shi, CHN, 213012
Jiangsu Lidao New Material Co Ltd is engaged in manufacturing and selling aluminum, color coated aluminum coil and aluminum-related products. Its products portfolio includes aluminum doors, aluminum curtain wall panels, roofing, aluminum plate, and household appliances.
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